Culture
Arts, the scene and heritage
Varaždin chefs compete for fifth time at World Culinary Cup
Eight competitors will represent Varaždin County in Luxembourg, where more than 3,000 participants from 70 countries are expected.

Diomede relaunched with 787 new locations
The new version of the platform brings together 51 events, 22 thematic routes and nine narrative units, with eight partners from Croatia and Italy.

Mel Brooks, 100, films scenes for new Spaceballs
Daphne Zuniga revealed at 90s Con that Brooks insisted on filming his scenes before the main production of 'Spaceballs: The New One' began.

Novi Vinodolski to present poetry collection 'Časoslov ljubavi'
The public reading room and library invites poetry lovers to the presentation of a collection by author Amalija Zoričić.

Prelog prepares for the 16th Russian Cuisine on the Međimurje Table
The event dedicated to Russian culture and gastronomic heritage takes place on 7 November at Hotel Panorama, with registrations open until 31 October.

Zadar string quartet to perform at Hvar Theatre
The programme features Schubert's String Quartet No. 13 in A minor and Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 3 in F major.

19th-century roadside shrine restored in Dvorišće
A Eucharistic celebration and blessing marked the restoration of a Biedermeier-era shrine located along a former village path.

Gorjanović-Kramberger anniversaries marked by specialist symposium
The symposium was organised by the Museums of the Croatian Zagorje, the Croatian Museum of Natural History and the Croatian Geological Institute.

Zabok library is more than a lending library: 150 exhibitions and new spaces
Director Branka Tuđa Kanceljak highlights that the library offers content for all generations, from galleries to the Senior Club and programmes for children.

Drawing School 'Paleta' exhibition opens in Virovitica
Visitors can view 40 paintings by around a dozen artists, with the exhibition remaining open for a month.

Fakin Theatre to perform 'Steel Magnolias' in Mursko Središće
The Zagreb-based Fakin Theatre's play on friendship and female strength will be staged at the 'Rudar' Cultural Centre on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 19.00.

Čađavice's KUD Podravina performs in Croatian Zagorje for the first time
The Čađavica folklore group presented a Slavonian repertoire and traditional costume at the Vinička jesen gathering in Vinica.

Murder in Paradise comes to Brač: first international adaptation of BBC format
Filming of the domestic version of the British crime series is planned for spring 2027 in Supetar and the surrounding area.

Charity exhibition in Zadar for women and children victims of violence
Lions Club Zadar and A'mare restaurant organise a sales exhibition of works by Ana Jagić and Zoran Debelić, with proceeds going to Duga Association.

‘In the Mirror’ exhibition opens in Krapina from NMMU collection
The guest exhibition features around 40 artworks tracing the development of Croatian visual modernity, open for viewing until 26 November.

Gupčeva chestnut festival in Gornja Stubica gathers exhibitors from across Croatia
The 17th edition of the autumn event at Gupčeva linden tree offers chestnuts, must and traditional cakes, alongside performances by KUDs and Smooth Band.

Bread Days fill Ban Josip Jelačić Square in Glina
The event brought together pupils, nursery children, associations and city institutions, and was opened by Mayor Ivan Janković.

Nova Gradiška marks 19th anniversary of Toše Proeski's death
Macedonian athletes run a 900km memorial ultra-marathon, while the ambassador announces multi-day events for the 20th anniversary.