Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Culture

Keirina slika za djecu
Picture book

Keira Knightley publishes picture book in Croatian

The British actress's debut literary work, 'I Still Love You', has been published by the Zagreb-based publisher Planetopija.

Dancing at a summer evening by the sea
Culture

Puntamika Party on 2 August with a concert by Daleka Obala

The local association is hosting a traditional event featuring live music and a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Portrait of the French DJ with red eyes
Music

French DJ Kavinsky, author of hit 'Nightcall', dies

French musician Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead in his home at the age of 50.

Fresh corn harvests on the market
Culture

18th Corn Festival opens August in Sibinje

The traditional event brought together folk groups, entertaining visitors with fresh corn and entertainment by the TS Žeteoce band.

Concert tickets
Culture

Thompson's team refutes ticket sales reports

The team of Marko Perković Thompson has denied claims that ticket sales for the upcoming concert will begin on 27 July, stating that the information circulating is not official.

Traditional Pikač mask
Culture

KUD Selnica gathers members to preserve the Pikač tradition

Members of the KUD gather on 25 July to present the traditional Pikač mask.

Studio TEUTA at the 15th edition of the Šibenik Dance Festival
Dance festival

Čakovec's TEUTA performs at the jubilee Šibenik Dance Festival

The dance studio, comprising more than 70 members, performed five original choreographies by Nikolina Meković at the 15th edition of the festival.

Golden Strings of Slavonia are held in early September in Požega
Culture

Stars call for Golden Strings: Ivanišević and Veselčić respond

The organizers of the longest-running tambura festival in Croatia have published video invitations on Facebook, with Požega expecting guests in early September.

Motif of the picture book: a cat making lace from a sweater
Picture book

Si-based Vlasta Malina publishes picture book Maca the Lace Maker

The bilingual debut, illustrated by British artist Charis Bradley, follows a cat that weaves lace from wool.

The anniversary Rab Fiera concludes with a pyromusical fireworks display over the Rab harbor
Rab Fiera

Jubilee 25th Rab Fiera concludes with fireworks and Gipsy Kings

The city of Rab signs a charter with five partner cities, while the Croatian community from Buenos Aires is among the guests.

Folklore festival in front of the castle
Valpovo Summer

Folklore and concert conclude the 58th Valpovo Summer

The final day in Valpovo featured an eco-ethno fair, a parade of Šokac carts, and a folklore festival with guests from four countries, culminating in a performance by the band Vigor.

Leto va Kraljevici brings more than 40 events until September 1
Kraljević

Leto in Kraljević: More than 40 events until 1 September

The riviera hosts Magazine, Nova Fossils and Klapa Intrade, while comedians Ivan Šarić and Željko Pervan perform; most of the programme is free.

Multimedia guide Renaissance Cres partners tried through VR glasses
Cres Renaissance

Cres presents Renaissance guide at Ravenna

The 'Renaissance of Cres' guide, narrated by philosopher Frane Petri, was showcased at the final conference of the Value Plus project.

The ArT Novi festival opens with a harp quartet in the church of St Philip and St James
Classical music festival

ArT Novi: Festival of Classical Music Begins

The sixteenth edition of the festival opens on 14 July with the Slovenian harp quartet SIH4rps performing L'estro armonico.

Late Gothic frescoes in an Istrian church
Cast School

Cast of the Kastel School

Monograph by Željko Bistrić covers the late Gothic frescoes of the Kastel workshop, created within the EU project Terra Incognita.

Urban Culture Center
Architecture

Zabo Regenerator named best architectural work of 2025

MVA / Mikelić Vreš Architects receive the Viktor Kovačić award; the jury highlights that the urban culture centre in Zabok has created a new focal point for the town.

Film stage
Actor

Actor Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies

The New Zealand actor died in Sydney at the age of 78; his family said the death was sudden, following a previous battle with cancer.

In memoriam
Yugoslav horror

Death of Đorđe Kadijević, director of the first Yugoslav horror

The author of 'Leptirica' (1973) has passed away at the age of 94. A remake of his most famous film is in preparation, made with his blessing.