Events

Global superstar Sting returns to the historic Pula Arena for a special performance as part of his STING 3.0 tour.

The 31st edition of the Jazz in the Lapidarium festival brings outstanding jazz performances to the historic setting of the Poreč Heritage Museum...

Epic Rides is a premier cycling event in Buje, Istria, designed to offer an unforgettable experience through scenic landscapes for cyclists of all skill levels.

The Vladimir Film Festival is a skateboarding-themed film event held in Fažana, Croatia, showcasing feature-length films and videos.

Poreč hosts the Alpe Adria Jet Ski Tour, an exciting European regional championship featuring top competitors and acrobatic performances in Peškera Bay.

The Fair of original Istrian agricultural products in Poreč showcases a variety of local goods, including honey, olive oil, wine, and natural cosmetics, offering visitors the chance to taste products directly from regional producers.

The Ivan Todorić Memorial is a recreational trail race held in Valbandon and Štinjan to honor a dedicated police officer and support the Police Solidarity Foundation. The event features two race distances and promotes both a healthy lifestyle and humanitarian efforts.

Zakantajmo istrijanske kante is a musical event in Barat dedicated to preserving the UNESCO-protected traditional Istrian folk singing style known as 'singing at thin and thick'.

The Maistra Cup is an international junior tennis tournament (TE14) held in Vrsar-Orsera, featuring 150 players from 25 countries competing for ranking points.

The Istrian Pasta Festival in Žminj is a celebration of traditional Istrian pasta, featuring workshops, food shows, and local culinary heritage under the chestnut trees of Zad Kaštela.

Visualia Festival is Croatia's first festival of light, showcasing audiovisual art and innovative technologies in Pula since 2013. The event features spectacular light installations, including the iconic 'Lighting Giants' at the Uljanik Shipyard.

Peglaona is a monthly music and cultural event in Poreč organized by the local Youth Club, featuring live performances, workshops, and social activities in a vibrant atmosphere.

The exhibition 'The Measure of All Things' by Ivana Filipov explores narratives of the utopia of freedom through various media, focusing on the perspective of non-human animals.

The Valamar Cup is a senior international wrestling tournament held in Poreč, bringing together over 150 top-level competitors from 15 countries.

The Rovinj Summer Festival presents a classical music piano recital by Alessandro Cesaro, featuring works by Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin.

The Feast of fig and fig cake in Barban is a gastronomic event celebrating Istrian fig traditions, featuring local delicacies like fig bread, marmalades, and brandies.

The Rovinj Summer Festival presents a classical music concert featuring a chamber duo performing works by Beethoven, Liszt, Bartók, and Franck at the Church of St. Francis.

Subotina is a centuries-old Buzet folk festival featuring a massive truffle omelette, while 'Subotina in an old fashioned way' transforms the old town into a historic stage showcasing traditional crafts and customs from the turn of the 20th century.

A classical music concert featuring Ursa Ljuban on the organ and Matej Vukić on the trumpet, held at St. Euphemia’s Church in Rovinj.

La mula de Parenzo is an interpretive historical walk through Poreč that brings the city's unofficial anthem and local history to life through actors and guided tours.

Bartulja is the most popular folk festival in Žminj, Istria, with a century-old tradition of gathering locals and visitors to celebrate St. Bartholomew's Day.

The Rovinj Summer Festival features a classical music concert by the Cadenza String Quartet, performing works by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, and Puccini at St. Euphemia's Church.

The Hollywood Vampires concert featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, and Tommy Henriksen has been relocated from the Pula Arena to the Zagreb Arena due to technical production requirements.

Turistička fešta is a two-day music event in Tar-Torre featuring performances by Infinity Band, Big Cro Dance Party, Grooversi, and Plavi Orkestar.

The Hook & Cook Festival is a gastronomic event held on the Ribarski Mul waterfront in Medulin, featuring fresh seafood specialties, craft beers, and live music.

The Tunalicious Festival in Poreč is a multi-day event combining international Big Game Fishing, gourmet gastronomy, and open-air music concerts.

Music on the Square is a recurring summer event in Poreč featuring live performances by local bands playing a variety of genres like jazz, rock, and blues in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Fair of original Istrian agricultural products in Poreč showcases a variety of local goods including honey, olive oil, wine, and natural cosmetics, with producers offering tastings to visitors.

Popular singer Saša Matić will hold a concert at the Petram Resort & Residences in Savudrija on August 29, 2026.

The Eufemia Festival in Rovinj offers a vibrant entertainment and music program alongside a diverse gastronomic experience featuring local specialties along the city promenade and Riviera Square.

To Fažana with love is an event featuring the culture and traditional food of the Serbian national minority, held at the Fažana waterfront.

Brtonigla Toons & Tunes is an international festival celebrating the intersection of music and comics, bringing together collectors, illustrators, and enthusiasts of analog culture.

Mystic Forest is a unique evening event in Poreč's Olga Ban Park that combines light installations, music, and stage effects to create an immersive, magical walk through nature.

An exhibition by Duško Šibl titled 'Rovinj Art & more' will be held at Hotel Spirito Santo in Rovinj.

The opening of the white truffle season in the Motovun Forest offers visitors an authentic experience of hunting for truffles alongside professional hunters and their trained dogs.

Rhapsody in Blue is a magical festival held on the Fažana waterfront, celebrating the sea through art installations, light shows, culinary delights, and live music.

The Fair of original Istrian agricultural products in Poreč showcases a variety of local goods, including honey, olive oil, wine, and natural cosmetics, with producers offering tastings to visitors.

The Summer fitness challenge is an active event taking place at Plaža Martulina in Peroj on August 29, 2026.

The Montraker International School of Sculpture is an annual summer event held in the historic Montraker quarry in Vrsar, where talented fine arts students create stone sculptures under the guidance of expert mentors.

Grisia is a traditional open-air art exhibition held annually in the historic streets of Rovinj, showcasing works by numerous artists.

Poreč Dolphin is a long-standing recreational swimming marathon and water sports festival held at Valamar Parentino beach, offering various swimming distances and activities for all ages.

The Zuccato Gallery in Poreč hosts a sculpture exhibition by Denis Krašković, a distinguished artist and professor at the Academy of Arts in Osijek.

Cinema Torre offers outdoor animation movie screenings for families on the playground in front of the school in Tar-Torre.

The legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest will perform at Arena Pula as part of their European Faithkeepers tour on August 25, 2026.

Valbandon Open under the baking lid is a traditional gastronomic competition in Fažana where chefs showcase their skills in preparing various dishes under the traditional Istrian 'čripnja' baking lid.

The Rovinj Summer Festival features a classical music concert by the Aurilio Piano Trio, performing works by Mozart, Paganini, Borodin, and Arensky.

Peglaona is a monthly music event organized by the Youth Club of Poreč, featuring local performers, creative workshops, and a vibrant atmosphere in the city center.

Novigrad celebrates its City Day and patron saint, Saint Pelagius, with a multi-day festival featuring concerts, culinary experiences, sports tournaments, and a traditional religious procession.

Croatia Folk Fest brings vibrant European folklore, traditional music, and dance performances to Novigrad's Veliki trg square.

Street art Poreč is an annual festival of street performers that transforms the streets, squares, and promenades of Poreč into vibrant stages for music, theatre, dance, and acrobatics.