As you can see from the listing of events in Split, the city enjoys a very packed cultural calendar each year! As well as the listing here, take a look at the helpful Events Calendar on the Grad Split website.
Events with confirmed dates are shown in bold. If you have or know of an event in Split you’d like to see listed here, contact us!
Events in January 2026
A number of Split’s museums will be taking part in this year’s partly digital ‘Night of the Museums‘ on 30th January 2026. Museums offer free entry from 6pm to 1am, with many venues also hosting special events.
Events in February 2026
Prior to the below, the Family Run & Fun on 14th February 2026 is open to participants of all ages who can compete in either a 2k or a 5k race.
The 26th Split Marathon will be on 15th February 2026 on a course that takes in many of the famous sights and areas of Split, including the Riva (start/end point), Marjan Park and Poljud stadium. The marathon now also counts on famous ‘Splicani’ (people from Split) such as high-jumper Blanka Vlasic and tennis legend Goran Ivanisevic as its official ambassadors. As part of the day, 5K and kids’ races will also take place. Find out more details about the event on the official website, where you can also find out how to register to take part.
The two-day Split Carnival (see below) in the middle of this month includes various fun activities, the highlight of which is an evening procession with many locals – masks donned – joining in. The main carnival is normally preceded by a children’s carnival a few days before, in which the little ones can also put on masks and take part in their own procession.
Events in March 2026
The storytelling festival Pričigin (an awesome pun on the beach game picigin, plus priča, which means story) is on in Split from 17th to 21st March 2026. Kid’s Pričigin will then take place on 21st March 2026.
Croatia’s annual music awards – Porin – will be held in Split on 27th March 2026.
Events in April 2026
Split will, of course, focus its attention on Easter, which this year on 5th April 2026.
The second edition of the Dalmatia Boat Show will take place in Seget Donji (30km from Split, very close to Trogir) from 16th to 19th April 2026.
PLACe Market – a lively evening get-together with food and drink for sale at Pazar Market – should start for the year in mid-April. It will be held every Saturday evening.
The Marjan Stairclimb starts at sea-level and sees competitors race to the top of Marjan Hill (to Telegrin) in the fastest time possible. In its 12th edition this year, look out for it in the middle of this month.
Events in May 2026
The Festival of Flowers is held each year in the cellars of Diocletian’s Palace at the beginning of May, usually with a high number of exhibitors showing displays on a particular theme. A visually stunning event, be sure to check it out if you’re in the city this month.
Split’s patron saint, Saint Domnius (Sveti Duje in Croatian) is celebrated with a feast day held each year on 7th May, although celebrations normally start in the days before.
Events in June 2026
Picigin, a popular game played on the beaches of Split (read more about it on our People of Split page) has a “world” championship event held each year in early June – and it’s lots of fun to watch! (It’s not at all a world championship in any traditional sense, but there are some competitors from other Mediterranean countries.)
The Mediterranean Film Festival Split takes place from 11th to 20th June 2026, showcasing regional films in several venues in Split.
Theatre by the Sea opens for the season in June (and runs until mid-September) with weekly performances of stand-up routines, comedy shows, performances for kids and more.
The 15th Split Pride will take place in the middle of this month.
Melodije Jadrana is a Croatian pop festival that takes place over three days in late June.
The Bacvice Summer Cinema is an open-air cinema close to the famous beach that offers a run of new and classic films over a week or so at the end of June/early July.
Events in July 2026
Ultra Europe is back this year, and there’s no doubt another hundred thousand or so people will jet in for this year’s event! It will take place at the Park Mladezi stadium from 10th to 12th July 2026.
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. It’s a must-see if you’re in Split at this time.
Events in August 2026
On the first weekend of each August, a very famous and historic horseback tournament takes place in the town of Sinj, near Split. Now in its 310th year (not a typo – it really is that old) the Sinjska Alka (or Sinj Alka) sees competitors on horseback armed with lances, aiming to hit the inside of a metal ring – the alka. Points are awarded according to which part of the ring has been hit. The Sinjska Alka was included on the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage List in 2010 (read more on the UNESCO website) and is well worth attending if you’re in the region in early August – it’s such a unique event.
“Days of Diocletian” takes place each year in mid- to end-August, with the streets surrounding Diocletian’s Palace and by the waterfront turning into something resembling…Roman Emperor Diocletian’s time!
Events in September 2026
Urban music festival Fibra Festival – featuring Croatia bands and singers – takes place in early September on Bacvice Beach.
The Croya Yacht Charter Show will take place in the city from 28th September to 1st October 2026.
Events in October 2026
The 95th Mrdujska Regatta will take place in early October. It is the largest sailing regatta in this part of the Adriatic.
Events in November 2026
The Classical Guitar Days Festival will take place in early November; both Croatian and international guitarists will perform concerts. It is also possible to attend guitar workshops.
Look out for the imaginative Ispod Bine in early November – a sound art festival offering plenty of audience interaction. Expect collaborations, workshops, residencies and more.
Events in December 2026
The annual Advent in Split (late November to early January) sees festive events take place in many locations around the city, most of which involve music and good food. There are usually also special kids’ events (carols) on certain days (Saturdays and New Year’s Eve). Head to Pjaca (People’s Square) for plenty of merriment, and Djardin / Strossmayer Park hosts lots of fun stuff for kids, including craft workshops.
New Year’s Eve is also big business in Split…of course! Tens of thousands of people usually pack onto the Riva to listen to live music from well-known Croatian singers and to watch fireworks. The free party normally continues until the early hours. For more details, please see the Split Tourist Office website.
The Croya Yacht Charter Show will take place in the city from 28th September to 1st October 2026.