The Dubrovnik Tourist Board is once again organizing Gourmet Days to celebrate International Women’s Day. From March 6th to 9th, a selection of Dubrovnik’s restaurants will offer special menus inspired by seasonal ingredients, local delicacies, and creative culinary interpretations. Participating restaurants include:Restaurant Academia, Restaurant Amfora, Art Restaurant Renaissance, Konoba Belvedere, Bistro 49, Bistro Bacchus, Restaurant Blidinje, Restaurant Bokar, Bota Šare …
Oyster Festival
The Oyster Fesdtival is a traditional event held in Ston and Brijesta every March, celebrating the famous Malostonska kamenica – a delicacy highly regarded in the gastronomic world. This festival attracts visitors from all over the region and significantly contributes to branding Pelješac as a key eno-gastronomic destination in Croatia and Europe. Festival Program
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Each year, from July 10 to August 25, the historic city of Dubrovnik transforms into a grand stage for the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, one of the most prestigious cultural events in the region. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of medieval walls, Baroque palaces, and open-air squares, the festival brings together world-class artists, musicians, and performers for a spectacular showcase of …
Concert Marko Škugor
On February 14th at 8:00 PM, the renowned Croatian tenor Marko Škugor will perform a special Valentine’s concert at Marin Držić Theatre in Dubrovnik. This unique musical evening combines romance with a charitable cause, organized in collaboration with the Lions Club Dubrovnik. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Down Syndrome Association of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County, adding a meaningful …
Valentine s Gourmet Days
Celebrate love with an unforgettable culinary experience in Dubrovnik! From February 13th to 16th, the Dubrovnik Tourist Board presents Valentine’s Gourmet Days, offering a unique opportunity to indulge in exquisite flavors at sixteen top Dubrovnik restaurants. From traditional Dalmatian specialties to international gourmet surprises, restaurants have carefully prepared special Valentine’s menus to create the perfect romantic dining experience. Whether you’re …
Dubrovnik Restaurants Prepare Šporki Makaruli for the Feast of St. Blaise
On the occasion of the Feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of Dubrovnik, food lovers can enjoy the traditional Dubrovnik dish šporki makaruli in as many as 15 restaurants across the city. This authentic dish, which has become a symbol of Dubrovnik’s gastronomic heritage, is prepared following old recipes that evoke the city’s rich history and tradition. Šporki makaruli …
Advent in Orebić
This winter, Orebić will once again shine with the festive spirit during the unforgettable Advent at Mimbelli Square. From December 14 to 31, 2024, every day from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, visitors can enjoy two festive stalls offering a rich gastronomic selection, perfect for cozy winter evenings. Mulled wine, mulled gin, and a new addition—mulled whiskey—are just some of …
Cake Party
The Dubrovnik Tourist Board traditionally organizes the humanitarian “Cake Party” as part of the Dubrovnik Winter Festival. This year’s party will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, on Stradun, starting at 11:00 AM, with the sale of vouchers and a cake exhibition featuring over 30 participants beginning at 10:30 AM. The musical segment will feature popular Croatian singer Luka …
Pelješac Wine Cellar Open Days
At the 17th edition of this event, experience the most renowned wines of Pelješac: Plavac Mali, Postup, and Dingač – from Ston and Janjina to Orebić. From December 6th to 8th, visit the Pelješac Peninsula and indulge in the largest wine event in Dalmatia. On Friday, wine enthusiasts can enjoy wine festivities. At PZ Putniković in Putniković, 10 oenologists will …
Saturday Winter Mornings
Folklore Performances and Thematic City Tours During the Winter Months The Dubrovnik Tourist Board, aiming to encourage tourist visits during the winter months, traditionally organizes the “Saturday Winter Morning in the City” program, which began on November 9 and will run until March 29, 2025, featuring a folklore performance in front of St. Blaise’s Church. Thematic city tours are held …
Lastovo Carnival
The Lastovo Carnival is a traditional celebration held on the island of Lastovo on the day before Ash Wednesday, the last day before Lent. The tradition dates back to the 15th century, based on the legend of the release of a Turkish soldier, which prevented retribution. During the celebration, a procession of men, known as pokladari, dressed in colorful costumes, …
Light Festival – Lumiart
The fourth edition of the Lumiart Dubrovnik Light Festival will take place from November 8 to 10, 2024. Lumiart brings three unforgettable nights filled with innovative light projections and installations that explore the relationships between light, space, and the audience. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of artistic works, from interactive installations that encourage audience participation to monumental …
Korčula Run
Enjoy the positive energy of the humanitarian 5 km Korčula Run race that starts in Korčula town, one of the best-preserved medieval island towns in the Mediterranean! The attractive route includes scenic views and follows the trail through the Forest Hober. Korčula Island is an ideal year-round holiday destination.
Holy Week traditions in Korčula
Vela setemana is a traditional religious event in Korčula during Holy Week before Easter. The processions on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, led by brotherhoods, are especially important. The “Za križen” procession on Good Friday, with the cross and figures of Jesus and Mary, creates a unique experience of religious devotion.
Martinovo lito
Martinovo lito 2024 presents Klapa Armorin, Klapa Bošket, Klapa KUD Ivo Lozica, Klapa Moreška, Klapa Pinguentum, Klapa Pulena, and Klapa Sfida. Most of the island’s songs are about fishermen, seamen, and their sweethearts. Some of them are joyful and delightful, while others are melancholic, longing for the return of their loved ones.
The Feast Day of St Todor
The Feast of St. Theodore is a significant religious and cultural event. It features a solemn Mass at St. Mark’s Cathedral, followed by a procession through the town with church choirs and clergy. St. Theodore, the island’s patron saint, has been venerated since medieval times, and the celebration includes music, exhibitions, and other cultural activities.
Concert in celebration of World Tourism Day
A traditional concert in celebration of World Tourism Day, organized by the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, the City of Dubrovnik, and the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, will take place on Friday, September 27, at 8:30 PM in front of St. Blaise’s Church. World Tourism Day has been celebrated on September 27 for over four decades, marking the end of the tourist season …
Ponta Lopud Book Bridge
For the first time, the island of Lopud will host the Ponta Lopud Book Bridge, a literary event to be held on September 27th and 28th at the Rector’s Palace. This unique gathering of writers, academics, and scholars from Croatia, Ireland, and other European countries will offer a chance for cultural exchange and inspiring discussions on literature. The program includes …
Good Food Festival
Good Food Festival 2024 – A Unique Gastronomic Adventure! This autumn in Dubrovnik brings a true gastronomic celebration – the Good Food Festival returns for its eleventh edition, from October 7 to 20, 2024, with a program that will delight all food lovers and connoisseurs! Get ready for two weeks of exquisite flavors, creative workshops, dinners with renowned chefs, live …
Gruž Night
On Saturday August 31st, starting at 10 p.m., Gruž Riva will host the traditional Gruž Night, featuring a concert by the band Magazin.