Here's a selection of what we think are the best events taking place across Croatia in 2010.
January
...in the Kvarner Riviera...
The Rijeka Carnival takes place from mid-January to mid-February with various festivities, from parades and concerts, to exhibitions and balls. The carnival draws an impressive number of participants and easy attracts over 100,000 spectators, making it one of the larger carnivals in Europe. Top event is the international carnival parade (towards the end of the Carnival) with its many floats. ...all over Croatia...
On 29th January 2010, the "Night of the Museums" takes place at various towns and cities all over Croatia - 96 museums, galleries and similar in 35 locations are taking part. Museums will stay open in the evening until late with free entry, helping promote visits to these institutions! You can find some further details at the Croatian Museum Association website.
February
...in Zagreb...
The Zagreb Indoors tennis tournament is a men's ATP Tour event and usually attracts a smattering of well-known players, as well as (understandably) a bunch of the top Croatian players.
March
...in Zagreb...
Leonard Cohen performs at the Zagreb Arena on 15th March 2010. Ticket details here. April
...in Split...
Unsurprisingly, given its location, Split is home to the annual Croatia Boat Show. A large number of boats are exhibited by being moored in the city's harbour and a spectactular parade of boats is held on the final day of the show.
May
...in the Markarska Riviera...
Mafest in Makarska is an annual comic book festival held over four days at the end of May. Various exhibitions, lectures on comics will be held. ...on the islands...
Events on Korcula including a celebration of the times of Marco Polo (who was born on Korcula) at the end of May, when the streets of Korcula Town are decorated to look like a 13th century town. June
...in Istria...
The four-day Croatian Summer Salsa Festival in Rovinj includes salsa performances, workshops and parties!
...in Dubrovnik...
The annual Libertas Film Festival showcases international and Croatian films and also features European premieres of certain films.
...in Zagreb...
Lake Jarun is home to the T Mobile INmusic Festival, a two day music event in this pretty setting in southwest Zagreb, with a host of international bands and stars performing. Aside from being held on the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June 2010, details of this year's event are yet to be announced so keep your eyes peeled - last year's line-up included Lily Allen, Moby, NERD and Franz Ferdinand.
...in Zagreb...
C'est is d'Best is a ten-day festival in which street performers - musicians, actors, dancers - take part on Zagreb's streets. July
...in Istria...
The Croatia Open ATP Tennis tournament takes place in the final week of July/first week of August in Umag. A clutch of top men's players, including some of the top Croatian players, take part.
...in Istria...
The Pula Film Festival is in its 57th year this year, making it the oldest festival of its kind in Croatia. Croatian and international films are shown at various locations in Pula, including the stunning amphitheatre.
...in Istria...
Another film event in the same region is the Motovun Film Festival. Although held in a small town in inland Istria, the event is considered one of the premier film festivals in Croatia. A variety of features from across the world are shown, from documentaries to full-length films. The festival is now in its eleventh year.
...in Istria...
The Histria Festival runs for almost the whole of July and August and includes various concerts and performances including pop, opera and ballet.
...in the Kvarner Riviera...
The Liburnia Jazz Festival in Opatija is the largest jazz festival in Croatia, and is now in its 10th year. Held over three days, there are a number of jazz concerts at various locations across the town.
...in North Dalmatia...
The Garden Festival is held in the small village of Petrcane, near Zadar and stretches out over a couple of weekends at the beginning of July. Established in 2005, this dance festival first grew by word of mouth and has now become one of the popular "off the beaten track" festivals in Europe. A number of well-known DJs and live acts play.
...in Split...
The Split Summer Festival runs for about a month from mid-July to mid-August. Much like the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, this one features open-air theatre, music and dance performances at various special venues around the city, including in and around Diocletian's Palace.
...in Dubrovnik...
The famous Dubrovnik Summer Festival starts mid-July and runs until the end of August. Each year, the Festival includes theatre, opera, music and dance events at various open-air venues around the city.
August
...in Istria...
The Street Art Festival in Porec showcases all kinds of street performances, from dance to theatre, art to acrobatics.
...in North Dalmatia...
The Electric Elephant - which takes place over three days at the end of August - is another music festival held in Petrcane, near Zadar. Now in its second year, the dance festival is organised by UK DJs and promoters Unabombers.
September
...in Split...
The Split Film Festival runs for eight days in mid-September, showcasing new film from across the world in a variety of categories, themes, genres and styles.
...in Dubrovnik...
Each year, the Julian Rachlin & Friends festival of chamber music features world-renowned musicians led by Austrian violinist Julian Rachlin. Started in 2000, the festival features a series of concerts each year in wonderful landmarks across the city.
October
...in Zagreb...
The Zagreb International Chamber Music Festival was only started a few years ago, but already attracts a number of artists. Various classical concerts take place over a week in mid-October.
...in Zagreb...
The Zagreb Film Festival showcases films from debut or new film-makers from across the world. Prizes are awarded in several categories.
...in Istria...
Starting in September, though mainly taking place in October and the beginning of November, the "Day of Truffles" events are actually a succession of truffle-themed days taking place every weekend. Enjoy tasting various food and dishes flavoured with truffles.
For full listings of events in the various Croatian regions, towns and islands, see:
 Events in Istria
Events in the Kvarner Riviera
Events in North Dalmatia
Events in the Makarska Riviera
Events on the Islands
Events in Split
Events in Dubrovnik
Events in Zagreb |
