🎭 Carnival in Novi Vinodolski 2026 🎭
📅 16 January - 18 February 2026
📍 Novi Vinodolski
From 16 January to 18 February 2026, Novi Vinodolski comes alive with carnival spirit, traditional customs and joyful celebrations that bring together all generations. A rich programme blends tradition, entertainment and community through masked balls, ceremonial events and time-honoured Mesopust customs carefully preserved through the years.
Masked parties at the Cultural Centre will be held on Saturdays, starting from 24 January, while Mesopust customs begin on 29 January, the first Mesopust Thursday known as Tusti.
🔔 DETAILED PROGRAMME – NOVI VINODOLSKI
24 Jan | 8:00 pm
Masked party – Trend Band (Cultural Centre)
29 Jan
First Mesopust Thursday – Tusti
First public announcement and invitation ritual
31 Jan | 8:00 pm
Masked party – Insula Band (Cultural Centre)
1 Feb – Wedding of the Mesopust Bride
🕐 1:00 PM – gathering in front of the Cultural Centre
🕒 3:00 PM – Mesopust wedding ceremony
5 Feb
Second Mesopust Thursday – Kusi
Second announcement ritual
7 Feb | 8:00 pm
Masked party – Insula Band (Cultural Centre)
8 Feb | 4:00 pm
Children’s carnival party and tea gathering (Cultural Centre)
12 Feb
Third Mesopust Thursday – Poberuhi and Zeča
Third announcement ritual
14 Feb | 8:00 pm
Mixing and baptism of the Mesopust
Masked party – Insula Band (Cultural Centre)
15 Feb – Mesopust Sunday
🕙 10:00 AM – Greeting of the Mesopust participants
Traditional Novi Vinodolski circle dance on the main square
16 Feb – Mesopust Monday
Traditional Novi Vinodolski circle dance on the main square
🕕 6:00 PM – “Novi Vinodolski Prelo” (Cultural Centre)
17 Feb – Mesopust Tuesday
Traditional circle dance on the main square
Life of the Mesopust – Ćurunbela
18 Feb – Ash Wednesday
Funeral procession of the Mesopust
🎭 Carnival in Ledenice 2026 🎭
As part of the Novi Vinodolski carnival celebrations, Ledenice also brings its unmistakable carnival energy.
From 16 January to 14 February, every Friday from 9:00 PM, the Cultural Centre in Ledenice becomes the place for great music, dancing, delicious food and drinks, and a rich tombola.
🎶 Music programme (Fridays at 9:00 pm)
• 16 Jan – Trio Mirakul
• 23 Jan – Allegro Band
• 30 Jan – Allegro Band
• 6 Feb – Trio Mirakul
• 13 Feb – Trio Mirakul
• 14 Feb – Children’s carnival party
Put on your mask, bring your friends and join the carnival madness in Novi Vinodolski and Ledenice, where tradition and great fun go hand in hand! 🤡🎉
Više informacija: www.tz-novi-vinodolski.hr
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