Events in North Dalmatia

The variety and wide range of events will delight every visitor…

Choose among the variety of events and spend the unforgetable holidays in Dalmatia

Zadar festival of Club music, Garden Festival, was ranked by the British Times among the top 20 of European summer festivals 2009, due to an exceptional location in a pine forest in Petrčane, and for a choice of musicians. Tribunj, a little fishing village near Vodice is known by the traditional donkey race which you shouldn’t miss. Zadar snova, an international festival of a new theatre, The Night of Full Moon, klapa and folklore program with a wide range of food and drinks. The oldest carnival in Croatia is Pag summer carnival, held in the main square of the city of Pag. Adriatic Boat Show in Sibenik, a nautical-fair spectacle engraved Sibenik in a nautical map of the world. International Children’s Festival is known not just in Sibenik, but all the Croatia and also a worldwide. Medieval Fair in Sibenik represents a Renaissance period, where for a moment the characters that decorate the crown of the apse of the Cathedral of St. Jacob revive on the streets and squares. These and many other events in North Dalmatia will delight all the visitors of this destination.

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Entertainment in North Dalmatia

From the lounge bars and disco bars, to the numerous of parties with DJs…

Island of Pag, Novalja, or as it is called - the Croatian Ibiza, is the first party destination on the coast of North Dalmatia. On the Zrce beach for the great party it is not important what’s the time, the famous DJs music is playing all the time. Legendary Zadar lounge bar Garden situated on the walls with a beautiful view of Zadar port is a favourite gathering place of locals. One of the oldest disco bars in centre of the old town Zadar, Forum disco bar, known for its variety of programs, from the house, groove to the Studio 54. Medusa club is ideal place for hot summer evenings, where the fun lasts all night long. World media have declared the Barbarella’s in Petrčane the best club in the Mediterranien. One of the rare disco clubs on the island of Zadar archipelago, Kokos, known for its good atmosphere is the centre of entertainment for the tourist located on the islands. Tavern, club and a bar all in one, Carpymore in Biograd is the only place in the vicinity of Zadar which provides a local atmosphere and music. The largest disco bar on the Adriatic coast, is located in the Zaton tourist resort, opened in the 80′s, where various of DJs perform. Hookah bar in Vodice is a new-opened lounge bar, situated in a pine forest, a place of all-day entertainment with local and foreign celebrities. One of the largest and most famous clubs on the Adriatic – Aurora, is located in the famous tourist destination of Primosten, It consists of two different parts with a total of two dance floors, open dance floor, five bars, swimming pool, VIP lodge…Along with the performances of world famous DJs, it is a popular summer destination for local artists.

Events in Central Dalmatia

Return into the past with fishing nights, contests, songs and fun…

Wherever you go in Central Dalmatia, You can enjoy traditional folk festivals and various events that will enrich your stay in this destination. Summer Split Festival will entertain you in Split, a festival of cultural events, music, and entertainment.  A Flower Holiday is known in Kastel Luksic. Omis Klapa Festival is known in Croatia and beyond, as this klapa (folk) songs are recognized as immaterial cultural wealth of Croatia, describing Dalmatian life as it once was. The pearl of Dalmatian hinterland, Vrgorac, is a birth place of Tin Ujevic, one of the leading Croatian poets, an in behalf of him, a cultural manifestation „In Vrgorac with Tin“is held. In Zagvozd many shows, fishing nights and entertainment are held, while Prolozac is known for its traditional celebration of the Feast of the Assumption, where an open Eucharist is among the largest in Croatia. Supetar Cultural Summer on the island of Brac offers you free concerts, theatre shows, folklore festivals and numerous other events. The most famous among all events in Central Dalmatia and whole Croatia, is Sinj Alka. In this knight competition, rider in a traditional costume on a horse in full gallop, treys to hit in three attempts the centre of „alka“, a smalliron-made round, and so collect enough points to win. Sinj is also known by pilgrimage to Miraculous Lady of Sinj, main in Dalmatia.

Entertainment in Central Dalmatia

Unforgettable fun and summer parties, well-known clubs and performances of local and international artists…

One of the ten best European beach bars, as chosen by the British Times Online, Carpe Diem on the island of Hvar, is a gathering of most popular world jet- setters. Many from the world of the rich and the famous have visited this club, as Ecclestones, acter Gerrard Depatieur, Jordan’s Prince Ali and many others. In Hacienda, an open club in Vodice, 2000 people can fit, and it is a summer top destination for famous DJs. Makarska Deep Club is well-known destination for party people, in two parts it is offered an euphoric dance music by the sea until down, and relaxed lounge atmosphere on the terrace. Open cocktail bar Varedero, in the famous Bol on the island of Brac, equipped in Bali-style, is a place of whole night entertainment with DJ performances.

Events in South Dalmatia

Feed your spirit with culture, music, dance, art and beauty…

Classic or jazz music concerts, folk groups, klapa songs, summer carnival, street entertainers, jugglers and performers – Cavtat Summer, the time when this centuries old peaceful town revives. Sojourn in Vela Luka will be marked with „Lusko lito“, rowing boat regatta, klapa performances, folk dances, knight games, fish festivals, classic music concerts, exhibitions, drama plays…Except its natural beauty, sojourn on the island of Mljet will be complete with Mljet Summer Festival, with performances of well known musicians, theatre and folklore performances, and academic artists exhibitions. Starting from Metkovic up to 22 km distant goal in Ploce, every year an amateur traditional Neretva vessel race is held, the vessel that in history played a crucial economic and traffic role to the locals. During September, the musicians from all over the world gather in Cavtat, to participate the Epidaurus Festival – an international festival of music and art. With the concerts of famous musicians, there is an opportunity for young not yet known musicians to maintain their first concert, or to improve at courses. The oldest and most famous Croatian festival is Dubrovnik Summer Games Festival. Surrounded by ancient city walls enjoy the most beautiful pieces of classical music and best drama performances by the famous elite of world art.

Entertainment in South Dalmatia

Karaoke, DJ’s, celebrity performers, jazz… all you need is to choose

All those seeking for entertainment and night life, will find its place in South Dalmatia in many popular summer clubs. East west beach club overlooking the old city walls of Dubrovnik, with its attractive decoration and varied selection of cocktails and music, is a place of fun and different events. The centre of Dubrovnik’s night life became a Latino club Fluego, with its excellent location at the entrance to the city and different selection of music and performances of popular bends. The cult Dubrovnik cafe bar Troubadour with its jazz repertoire and live music attracts many celebrities and businessmen. The best Dubrovnik cultural program is offered in Lazareti club, whose attractiveness is location in the historic part of Dubrovnik, concerts of the most prominent Croatian groups, and visit of the world most famous DJ’s and production companies. Orlando Youth Association has become a place with excellent music and other cultural programs for youth, with music of all orientations. Korcula island provides a great atmosphere in a discotheque Gaudi, with different kind of music and tasty cocktails. Cafe bar Cool in Konavle is popular among young locals but also tourists, because of working hours until early morning, and karaoke evenings.