Monday, 26 October 2026

Culture

Summer evening in Buje
Love Festival

Love Festival opens Buj in Friday

Three days of art, music and wine in the historic core of the town on the Istrian hill.

RPG-7 on a table with maps
Croatian War of Independence

‘Where We Were in ’91’ Exhibition Opens in Pula

The exhibition, marking the 35th anniversary, highlights the resilience of Croatian defenders through interactive displays and historical artefacts.

Concert hall and musical note
Zadar

Šatalić appointed new director of the Concert Office

The mayor has accepted the board's proposal to appoint Ivan Šatalić, a graduate singer, to the head of the cultural institution.

Tradition and flavors in the historic core
Sempen

Sempen in Cres: Three days of tradition and taste in the historic core

The Sempen festival, held from 5 to 7 August, revives the traditions of 1543, filling the historic core with local delicacies and crafts.

Landscape exhibition at the museum
Culture

Croatian Landscape exhibition opens in Sinj

The exhibition at the Museum of the Cetina Region is part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of the institution.

Church and faithful in prayer
Portiuncula

Bishop Rado presides over Mass on the Feast of the Portiuncula in Čakovec

The central celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels was held in Čakovec with the participation of the bishop, officials, and guests from neighbouring countries.

Baroque music at Knežev Dvor
Baroque music

Barokkanerne and Ragnhild Hemsing at Knežev Dvor

The Norwegian ensemble and violinist will perform Vivaldi and traditional pieces in the atrium of Knežev Dvor tomorrow evening.

Pljeskavica in a flatbread
Cuisine

Dua Lipa reveals Balkan breakfast in Albania

The Kosovan-born singer shares a video with her sister Rina, in which she rejects avocado toast in favour of a pljeskavica in a roll.

Summer stage in Oroslavje
Summer Stage

Oroslavje opens summer stage with concerts

The festival begins on 7 August, with a prize fund of 37,536.24 euros offered in the tombola.

Book and pen on the table
Culture

Osijek native Pintarić takes third place in literary competition

Ariana Grande
Music

Ariana Grande withdraws from tour and theatre

The singer is stepping back from her world tour and a planned stage appearance, citing the need for a break from public pressure.

19th Pečenjak Days marked in Pitomača
Culture

19th Pečenjak Days marked in Pitomača

The traditional event took place on 2 August 2026, drawing many visitors with musical performances and a pleasant atmosphere.

Josipa Lisac at the Croatian Parliament
Music scene

Josipa Lisac supports Duška Brčić-Šušak in Hvar

The singer publicly backed Duška Brčić-Šušak following sharp criticism from Jacques Houdek.

Traditional roast
Gastronomy

Pitomača welcomed the 19th Pezenjak

Trg Kralja Tomislava was the centre of the traditional event, gathering lovers of good food and fun.

Youth without borders in Đurđevac
Youth Festival

Đurđac Off Grid: Young People Without Borders in August

The Council of Youth, the City and the Tourist Board are organising a multi-day event with education, sport and music in the Stari Grad atrium.

Ancient colorful mosaic
Ancient market

Ancient market enlivens Solin at the Little Gloriette

A cultural event linked to the end of Romanticism in Salona, featuring the Roman Games, workshops, and music, took place in the heart of the historic town.

Drunk and key on a white background
PagArt Festival

PagArt Festival opened by Lovro Pogorelić

The pianist performed sonatas by the greats, and the programme continues with the monodrama 'Spoon'.

Old television set on a table
Culture

Actor Vincent Pastore, star of The Sopranos, dies

American actor Vincent Pastore, known for his role as Big Pussy in the cult series, has died at the age of 80 in his home in New York.