Thursday, 3 September 2026

Culture

Traditional shoe making at the festival
Lace festival

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.

Energetic concert by punk and metal bands
Punk and metal

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.

Jelena Karleuša on stage
Concert in Vodice

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 and Bruna Marquezine
Showbiz

Shawn Mendes confirms relationship with Bruna Marquezine

The Canadian singer thanked the Brazilian actress on Instagram on her birthday.

Concert stage in Vukovar
Charity concert

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.

Atmosphere of the literary meeting
Literary evening

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.

Modernized Festetic Palace in Pribislavec
Culture

Restoration of Feštetić Castle in Pribislavce to conclude

The project, valued at more than €6.5m, is entering its final phase.

Zagreb quartet on the open stage
Mljet

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.

Multimedia outdoor exhibition
Exhibitions

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.

Vlasta Delimar, 70 years old
Performance

Delimar in Novigrad marks 70th birthday with performance

Croatian artist Vlasta Delimar presents 'The Dignity of Ageing' in a performance wearing adult diapers.

Festive street scene with a summary experience
Culture

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.

Cover of Pava Pavličić's book
Culture

Pavličić publishes book on Croatian insults

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

Mladen Mitić with a model ship
Ship modelling

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.

Five performers in a circle
Hip hop

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.

Market stalls with local products
Culture

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 Vu performs on Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Culture

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.

Evening scene on the Zadar promenade
Festival

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.

Competition in preparing manestra
Babinjski kogo

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.