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Adriatico · Culture & Sea
Cultural, maritime and regional events across the Mediterranean & Balkans.
Showing 5 events for Jan – Mar 2026 in Croatia.
One of the largest carnivals in Europe, the Rijeka Carnival features elaborate masked parades, street performances, and cultural events drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. The grand corso parade through the city centre is the highlight, with participants from across Croatia and Europe. The event closes with the symbolic burning of the carnival prince, Pust.
Annual spring cultural festival in Split featuring theatre performances, classical music concerts, and art exhibitions across the city's historic venues. The Diocletian's Palace courtyards and the Croatian National Theatre serve as primary stages. The event marks the cultural awakening of the Dalmatian coast after winter.
An early-season cultural programme featuring classical music concerts, theatre performances, and art exhibitions across Dubrovnik's historic venues. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring in one of the Adriatic's most iconic cities. Performances take place in palaces, churches, and open courtyards of the Old Town.
Annual spring arts programme featuring theatre, classical music and visual art exhibitions in Split's historic venues.
Prestigious contemporary classical music festival held biennially in Zagreb with world premieres and commissions.