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Arts, the scene and heritage
Ministry of Culture awards Lepoglava €25,000 for lace festival
The town of Lepoglava will receive €25,000 from the state budget for the organisation of the 30th International Lace Festival, taking place from 11 to 13 September.

Vlajtern: The alternative in Benkovac gathers punk and metal fans
The 15th edition of the Vlaktina festival features performances by Scottish veterans Oi Polloi, Split's Narkotik, and Italy's Zëne.

Karleuša sends message to Croatians ahead of concert
The announcement of the concert has sparked debate on social media, with the singer addressing the controversy ahead of the 16 August performance.

Shawn Mendes confirms relationship with Bruna Marquezine
The Canadian singer thanked the Brazilian actress on Instagram on her birthday.

Thompson to hold charity concert in Vukovar
The proceeds from the 29 August concert will be invested in the 'Sveti Josip' student dormitory in Zagreb, with 80,000 tickets sold.

Literary evening in Grohote on the island of Šolta
The event, part of the 'Croatian Sounds' project, features readings by Marinko Koščec and Jagna Pogačnik.

Restoration of Feštetić Castle in Pribislavce to conclude
The project, valued at more than €6.5m, is entering its final phase.

Mljet Classical Music Festival concludes with Zagreb Quartet
The festival on the island of Mljet brought together domestic and international artists, featuring performances by the Post Scriptum duo, Italian guitarists, and a theatrical performance.

Zemunik Doni hosts Waterfronts exhibition by Bugarija artists
Multimedia exhibition opens on 7 August in Zemunik Doni, presenting a dance film and painting cycle created in Bibinje.

Delimar in Novigrad marks 70th birthday with performance
Croatian artist Vlasta Delimar presents 'The Dignity of Ageing' in a performance wearing adult diapers.

Sumartin welcomes new 'Fake Wedding' event
The association St. Martin hosted the first 'Fake Wedding' on Tuesday, 29 July, attracting many visitors from across the island.

Pavličić publishes book on Croatian insults
Academic Pavao Pavličić in 'Lađa od vode' explores the humour and origins of the most common Croatian swearwords.

Prominent model maker Mladen Mitić has died
The Technical Culture Association of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County has paid its final respects to the master craftsman who won world medals and mentored young modellers.

Rap Slušaona Cypher brings together five artists from different Croatian cities
The summer project rounds off its first season and announces the start of a new one, with artists from Karlovac, Split, Zagreb and Rijeka.

Lika Peasant Market in Karlobag gathers local producers
The second and final LiST of the year takes place on 6 August, featuring live music and a rich selection of local delicacies.

Siniša Vuco to perform in Sinj in honour of the Alka winner
The city of Sinj is preparing a free concert and firework display on 9 August 2026.

Zadar's Riva to Host Full Moon Night
The four-day cultural and gastronomic event, Full Moon Night, features over 50 exhibitors, with the festival kitchen led by chef Renato Kraljev.

Babinjski kogo: Babulj wins traditional competition
The fourteenth edition of the gastronomic event in Bibinje brought together 15 teams competing in the preparation of traditional manestra.