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Mediterranean Events
Cultural, maritime and regional events across the Mediterranean & Balkans.
Showing 14 events for Jan – Mar 2026.
January 2026
1 eventFebruary 2026
1 eventMimosa Festival
Seasonal coastal festival with parades, music, gastronomy and cultural events.
March 2026
12 eventsValencia Fallas Preview Week
Public cultural programming linked to the Fallas season.
Carnival of Rijeka (Riječki Karneval)
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.
Kotor Spring Carnival
Kotor's centuries-old carnival tradition comes alive in the UNESCO-listed Old Town with masked parades, music, and theatrical performances. The narrow medieval streets fill with colourful costumes and festive crowds celebrating the pre-Lenten tradition. Local cultural societies and visiting groups participate in the costumed processions.
Split Spring Festival
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.
Dubrovnik Spring Festival
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.
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
One of Europe's leading documentary film festivals screening international and Balkan documentary works.
Split Spring Cultural Programme
Annual spring arts programme featuring theatre, classical music and visual art exhibitions in Split's historic venues.
Athens International Film Festival – Spring Screenings
A spring programme of international and Greek cinema screened at iconic Athens cinemas and cultural centres, complementing the main autumn festival. The screenings focus on arthouse and independent film, with Q&A sessions and masterclasses with visiting filmmakers. The event celebrates Greek and global cinema culture in the heart of the capital.
Tirana International Film Festival – Spring Edition
Emerging Balkan and international cinema screened at Tirana's main cultural venues with industry panels.
Viva la Musica – Rome Spring Concerts
A spring concert series held in Rome's historic churches, villas, and open-air venues featuring classical music, baroque, and choral performances. The programme showcases Italian and international ensembles against the backdrop of Rome's extraordinary architectural heritage. Evening concerts under the stars in the city's ancient courtyards are particularly popular.
Zagreb Music Biennale
Prestigious contemporary classical music festival held biennially in Zagreb with world premieres and commissions.