Events calendar

The European Capital of Culture is one of the most prestigious and respected cultural initiatives in Europe, and Rijeka is the first Croatian city to join the family of over sixty European cities which proudly hold this title.

In Old Town of Lovran (St Ivan's Square, St Juraj's Square and St Juraj's Church) and on hotel terraces, harmony-singing, choir and Lovran Brass Band concerts will be held.

Guitar festival, musical and theatrical programme, exhibitions, children's programme, film, literature...

Rab Musical Evenings include a series of classical music concerts that take place in the summer months in the town of Rab. The event started back in 1985 and is organised by the Rab Open University. Every summer, the event features 12 to 14 concerts in the Church of the Holy Cross, the area close to the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and in Rab Cinema. The performers are renowned musicians from Croatia and abroad

Stage and music shows, classical music concerts, ballets and drama.

Traditional fair and musical programme

This unique concert of the local wind orchestra Josip Kašman, in the spectacular Engleza bay on the Koludarac islet.

Programme for foreign tourists on Wednesdays at 8 pm: "Starry Nights" - "Touching the Edge of the Universe" and guided stargazing tour. Film will be shown in English language.

Walks through the history of Opatija in the company of interesting figures from the town's past, performances by klapa vocal groups and the Zora folklore ensemble, classic car rides – these are all part of a new free programme entitled Opatija Time Travel.

During all three summer months, visitors to Rijeka have the chance to attend the various cultural programmes taking place at Trsat Castle, which was built with the purpose of defending the city from the Ottoman army, on the site where the Roman observatory was once located.

Walk through the town of Mali Lošinj, stopping to admire the view of the balconies, and enjoy the sounds of the 10th Lošinj Balcony Festival coming from the balconies of the island of vitality!

The second Rab Film Festival (RAFF) - a festival of investigative movies and documentaries - will take place from August 21 to 27 on several locations in the city, mostly in the charming open-air cinema. Various shows will be provided to please those who like culture-active holidays.

Festival of classical music which has taken place in Osor since 1976. The concerts are held in Osor cathedral and works by Croatian composers are performed, and in this way Osor Musical Evenings are promoting Croatian musical creativity.

Musical programmes in Jadranovo

Small places often hide great traditions, and Baška is certainly not an exception. Since 1910 and the first competitions in pulling the net, Tourist Board of the Baška Municipality have developed the event of the Fishermen's Day, which has delighted visitors who passed through Baška year after year.