There aren’t too many major events in the Makarska Riviera that occur during the year, as you will see below. However, there are still plenty of small, local ones, such as concerts or food and wine events. To find out about these, the best idea would be to look up the Events sections on websites such as those of the Brela Tourist Board, the Baska Voda Tourist Board, or the Makarska Tourist Board or check locally when visiting the area.
For more events in this part of Croatia, check out Events in Split.
Events with confirmed dates are shown in bold. If you have or know of an event you’d like to see listed here, contact us!
Events in June
The WTA Makarska Open (early June) is a replacement for the ladies’ tennis tournament that used to take place in Bol on the island of Brac. A 125-level event, players in the top 200 in the tennis rankings usually take part. Last year’s winner was 19 year-old Sara Bejlek of Czechia.
Makarska Summer (Makarsko ljeto) takes place each year from mid-June to early September. It includes several great events – music and theatre performances (traditional and modern), exhibitions and many more. Keep an eye out locally for news for upcoming events!
Events in July
The Baska Voda Summer encompasses a range of cultural events from early July through to September. These include assorted concerts, small theatre events, and other open-air activities – once again, check locally for full details.
The Festival of Dalmatian Klapa takes place every July in Omis, with numerous concerts celebrating this traditional type of Dalmatian singing.
Omis celebrates several Pirates’ Days each summer in July and August with all sorts of pirate-themed events, including a pirate parade and plenty of kids’ activities.
Events in August
Toochepin is a two-day rock festival that takes in August each year in Tucepi. Check their website for concert details.
The Makarska Jazz Festival is a multi-day event in late August, attracting Croatian and international jazz artists.
Events in September
A half-marathon starting and ending in Omis and heading out through part of the Cetina River canyon takes place each year at the end of September.
Podgora celebrates its maritime tradition during Navy Days in early September.
Blitvijada is a festival in Podgora celebrating the popular leafy green vegetable blitva (Swiss chard). Taking place at the end of September, there is, of course, tasting of dishes containing blitva (even ice cream!), live music and fun for kids too. Dress up in green to join in the fun. (Not compulsory, however!)
Events in November
Omis hosts the Grand Gourmet hospitality event in early November.