Unknown festival in Rovinj, Croatia

Unknown is a week-long music and arts festival created by Sound Channel and a team of their artistic friends. Located just minutes from the stunning town of Rovinj, Unknown is well served by a number of nearby airports. You will enjoy live performances and DJ sets from Wild Beasts, Chvrches, Mount Kimbie, Dixon, Tale of Us, Jackmaster and many more. The decor had all the hallmarks of a UK festival, with chill-out areas decked with hammocks and hippy-esque furnishings, not to mention a troupe dressed in animal costumes tasked with reading Rudyard Kipling to whoever would listen. In terms of the music, disco and house were particularly well-represented, but most of the artists avoided toeing any particular line. The innovative event combines the creative juices of these key forward thinkers to create a hedonistic and immersive paradise.

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Spring Break - Lanterna Poreč 30.04.-04.05.2014

The Feast of St. Blasius | Dubrovnik

For over a thousand years now the people of Dubrovnik have been celebrating the Feast of St. Blasius. It is the day on which the doors of the City are thrown wide open. In honour of St. Blasius, and the Day of the City of Dubrovnik, numerous cultural, entertainment, musical and sporting events are held. The city is specially decorated and lit, and the procession of inhabitants from around the city attracts much attention with the rich original folk costumes. Following the flight of white doves our eyes reach the heavens, reminding us of the priceless values of freedom. On that day the mass is celebrated in the church of St. Blasius, from which a festive procession starts its passage through the streets of the old city. The festivity of the Dubrovnik patron, a day which reminds us that the saint protecting Dubrovnik in the palm of his hand eternally watches over its freedom, was placed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009.

Poreč fairytale - 13 - 24.12.2013, Trg Slobode, Poreč, 09:00 - 19:00 h

Town of Poreč has prepared a special program for children and adults on the occasion of the upcoming holidays. The Poreč fairytale begins on Friday, 13th of December and will be held at the Freedom Square every day until Christmas Eve, at the theater hall of the Public Open University and at the hall of the Italian Community. The youngest ones will be able to meet the world’s most famous grandpa in the Santa Clauses post office and enjoy in the fun activities which will be organized.

The carnival Đakovački bušari

At the end of January/beginning of February, when winter's bitter cold grips our towns and villages, everybody from the old ones to the young ones know that on the snowy streets of Đakovo the time has come... It's obligatory to put on your masks and be as crazy and imaginative as possible. The carnival frenzy is about to start! All the problems and worries should be left behind... until Ash Wednesday, just like it says in a song: "Carnival is for young men to be joyous and Lent for old women to be religious." The carnival "Đakovački bušari" is, according to the number of its participants and visitors, the largest carnival in Eastern Croatia and it is also a member of the Croatian association of carnival towns. Welcome!  

First Christmas fair in Glina

The town of Glina invites you to our ‘’ First Christmas fair in Glina’’, from 16th to 23rd December 2013. S. and A. Radić Street, Glina It is our great wish to accommodate as many of our dear citizens and guests. Visitors will be able to enjoy the rich variety of local traditional products, souvenirs and ornaments. Join us and become a part of this wonderful event which will bring joy to you and your family. As a part of the fair on 20th December visitors are welcome to take a free ride on our Christmas train ‘’Bubi’’.

Rijeka Carnival 2014

After the end of each Rijeka Carnival we always collect impressions, browse through photos... and immediately start planning for the next one! In 2014 Carnival will be almost two months long – the carnival period is set from January 17 until March 5. The opening event, as always, is Rijeka Carnival Queen Pageant and Handover of the Town Key as a beginning of masked madness. What follows is the most colorful and cheerful period in a year of this region, ending with Children's Carnival Parade on February 22 and the Grand Finale - International Carnival Parade on March 2.

Advent in the Heart of Zagreb

Advent in the Heart of Zagreb is a series of holiday events held on the city’s squares, bringing the spirit of Advent and Christmas to guests and citizens of Zagreb through a rich musical and artistic programme. Interested citizens, guests and passers-by can enjoy various programmes by numerous cultural societies, children’s choirs, drama ensembles, dance groups and music bands, or shop at fairs tailored for the occasion.

Rovinj music festival

The audience will see contestants and guest performers take to the stage and enjoy performances by unsigned bands and popular hits performed by well-known artists. All of them will be performing in a tent set up in the main town square and every evening will start with a concert and continue with performances by bands entered in the competition.

Santa Clause's House

This is a part of the story "Why Does Santa Clause Have a House in Kaštelir?" which will be shown in the small puppets theater as part of the Santa Clause House program. It is just one of many activities prepared for the children in this holiday season by the Kaštelir-Labinci Tourism Office. Tourism office is supported by locals and the local government. Thanks to the participants and sponsors all necessary material has been collected. Product of this hard work is the first Santa Clause House in the surroundings. It might have been better if we bought everything.. but it is certainly the most original.

Advent in Fažana

The Parish of Fažana and Tourist Board of Municipality Fažana will set for the first time the Advent wreath on the town's square in front of the church where people can light up Advent candels and there will be appropriate program which will be held 4 times on Sundays in December.

The program is following:
- Performance of the parish choir
- Lighting up the candles by the blessing of the Advent wreath
- Solemn Mass at the Church of St. Cosmas and Damian

Dreamlike book fair in Istria - 05.12.2013 - 15.12.2013

The largest book fair in Croatia, and an important literary event in Istria, takes place in the Secession-style building in Pula and, in addition to Croatian publishing, it promotes regional European publishing efforts. Apart from the sale of books at reduced prices, the Fair stages a range of other events: promotions of recent titles, meetings with authors 'Breakfast with authors', concerts, stage and video presentations, exhibitions - thus becoming a true book festival.

Zrće beach party in Novalja

Novalja on the island of Pag is a popular summer resort which hosts probably the only beach in Croatia with Ibiza sense. Zrce beach (Novalja) is hosting crazy after beach parties and unforgettable nightlife with famous DJs from all over the world. Zrće is the place that never sleeps where you can party from 10 am till 7 am and is perfect place for summer party's and never ending fun. Some clubs on Zrće beach are:

- Kalypso: Dive into the cushioned beds under the straw shades with a drink in your hand during the day, or dive into the music at night.

- Papaya: The best open-air club in central Europe and among 30 best clubs in the world according to DJ Mag, this 32 000 sq feet venue can hold 5000 clubbers. 

- Pepermint: offers cool drinks and parties, including sunrise parties, when everything else is closed.

- Aquarius: A beach bar and restaurant during the day, after beach parties in the afternoon, and club charged with great vibes at night.

Boat marathon in Neretva

The Boats Marathon on the river Neretva is long tradition of the local inhabitants, and is performing within tourist summer. It is exclusively amateur sports competition of the traditional local wooden boats. Through the history, these boats have been used as the transport mean from the dwelling place to the market,shop or the agricultural lands along the river Neretva. Marathon as the race is taking place once a year at the begining the August, on the route 22500 metres long, under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Croatia and the river Neretva boatmen association. The race begins at 17 h under the bridge in the town of the Metkovic. The finish is in the town of Ploce, where the Winning Shield and the medals are awarded at 21 h. At the start, the boats and the crews are presenting, some proper ceremony and speach is taking place, and the start signal is given.

A cappella singing (Dalmatinske klape)

Singing in the group, or on Dalmatian language in the "Klapa", which mean company or group is most common form of singing in Dalmatia. Singing groups are usually composed of five to eight members, and songs are performed without instrumental background (a cappella). This way of singing is recognizable by the polyphony, harmonic structure and beautiful motion of the melodic line, which is always followed by another voice. Festival of the Dalmatian a cappella singing groups, or on Croatian "Festival Dalmatinskih Klapa" was founded in 1966. A group of enthusiasts from Omis is trying to preserve this type of singing from extinction and founded the Festival. Since then more than 200 groups from across the Croatia (and wider) has performed on the Festival. But over time in the work of the Festival lots experts, musicologists and composers have joined. Now the Festival is the main cultural event in Omis, and main event of Dalmatian traditional singing. Each year jury and audience (only those who attend the event, and not those who are watching on TV) choose the best Dalmatian a cappella singing group. In 2013th Festival was added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.

ATP Croatia Open Umag

The ATP Vegeta Croatia Open is the oldest and most renowned tennis tournament in Croatia and the region, with a tradition of more than two decades. The tournament and accompanying events attract more than 80,000 guests and Umag becomes an imperative summer hub for tennis. Umag is then host to world-ranking tennis players, while the cream of society, journalists and reporters, sports experts and tennis aficionados spend time in and around the luxurious tennis complex Stella Maris. Entertainment, concerts, evening parties and, since recently, the Festival of Istrian Culinary Delicacies Istria Gourmet are part of the tournament festivities.

Giostra Festival – Porec Events

Take off in a time machine to the past on Poreč’s waterfront promenade, squares and streets to a time when nobles, knights, jugglers, hawkers and drummers, flag bearers and street performers ruled. A three hundred year old tradition has been brought to life with Giostra, Poreč’s historical festival, a festival of events and knightly games dating from the 18th century. With concerts, plays and dances at authentic city locations this festival will faithfully demonstrate the life of Poreč and its surrounding area during times gone by.

Split: Croatia Boat Show

Friends and business associates, nautical and boats enthusiasts, welcome to the Croatia Boat Show!

With Mediterranean feel of the Split harbor, at the very gates of the Diocletian Palace, we invite you to experience and relive moments of this magnificent nautical event, unique of its kind in this part of Europe.

Croatia Boat Show is an impressive stage with performances of those largest and most important ones – famous Croatian and international nautical brands… In addition to membership of the IFBSO Association, this fair has confirmed its status as a Croatian Superbrand. But the real proof of the quality and uniqueness of this nautical event are majestic vessels in its natural environment, union of prestige and Mediterranean hedonism, and last but not the least – incredible efforts and perseverance of the organization team.

Therefore, the photos accompanying this greeting speech say more than words… enjoy it!

Labin Art Republic

This year’s LABIN ART REPUBLIC is focused on local artists, their everyday life and work and the introduction to their ateliers and work spaces, through “Labin Open Ateliers” program. From July 1st until August 31st, every Monday from 7 PM until 9 PM and every Wednesday from 11 AM until 1 PM all the ateliers in Labin old town are open for all visitors that want to feel the atmosphere of the artists’ work spaces and see them create true and genuine pieces of art.

Terraneo Festival

An excellent music programme, foreign and Croatian music acts, DJ sets, a non-stop party zone, workshops and lectures, exhibitions and performances, camping, entertainment, ecology, bathing in the sea and the sun… simply put, Terraneo is a music festival that offers a whole week of unforgettable summer fun!

Terraneo festival is held at a disused military facility just outside the centre of Šibenik, which, during the festival, transforms into a busy little town with an especially warm and intimate atmosphere. Conveniently located at the heart of Dalmatia and held at the beginning of August, in the height of summer, Terraneo is a perfect addition to the tourist offer of the region, making it an attractive destination for thousands of young, urban people in search of quality entertainment.