Welcome to your ultimate guide to the vibrant world of festivals, shows, concerts, and performances in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik offers a variety of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Whether you're passionate about art, music, theatre or something in-between - Dubrovnik has it all. So, don't miss out, grab your calendar and check out the best events in Dubrovnik!
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
The annual Dubrovnik Summer Festival features performances of music, theatre, dance and film and other cultural events at various open-air locations in Old Town Dubrovnik. The Dubrovnik Summer Festival opens on 10 July, with the opening ceremony in front of St. Blaise's Church.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival complete programme
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Dubrovnik Winter Festival
The Dubrovnik Winter Festival and its extensive and versatile programme, Dubrovnik - the city of festivals and festive events - combines fun, culture, enjoyment, gastronomy and art on the most attractive stages in Old Town Dubrovnik and its surrounding areas. The unique heritage and venues, such as Peskarija, Stradun, Pile and Lazareti, will be enlivened by their new image and holiday illumination.
The festival, which lasts about forty days, offers innumerable reasons for gathering together. Bring your children to the skating rink, or to the Christmas Tale show, warm yourselves up with mulled wine and enjoy doughnuts in front of the Cathedral, or dance in the tent by Orlando’s Column. Have fun together at the theatre, visit galleries and museums, and learn to make Dubrovnik’s traditional sweet delicacies.
St. Blaise Festival
Ever since the year 972, when people began to celebrate it, the feast day of St Blaise, Dubrovnik patron saint, has been a special festival, typical of Dubrovnik. To mark the 1700 year anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Blaise, the Dubrovnik City Council has proclaimed 2016 the "Year of St. Blaise" in Dubrovnik. St. Blaise Festival in Dubrovnik includes various manifestations, cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.
Dubrovnik good food festival
In October each year, Dubrovnik hosts the gastronomic extravaganza known as the "Good Food Festival," a delectable delight for food and wine enthusiasts. This year, the Dubrovnik Tourist Board is orchestrating the milestone tenth edition of the Good Food Festival. Spanning two weeks, from October 9th to October 22nd, 2023, this event guarantees a diverse selection of exquisite cuisine and fine wines.
Throughout the festival a range of workshops will be conducted, including sessions on crafting traditional Dubrovnik desserts, mastering classic Croatian dishes and even a workshop on food styling. The festival's agenda includes many activities, encompassing workshops on creating renowned Dubrovnik desserts and traditional Croatian fare, themed dinners, an exclusive soirée led by a Michelin Star Chef, distinctive menus at Dubrovnik's premier dining establishments, gastronomic tours, and an array of other captivating culinary experiences.
Simultaneously, restaurants in Dubrovnik will extend special menus to their patrons. Esteemed chefs from thirty local restaurants have crafted exclusive festival menus, available for tasting at a promotional price.
Dubrovnik - A city in rhythm with good entertainment
Interested in events? Wondering when's the best time to visit Dubrovnik? Here are just a few...New Year's Eve, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, masquerade and carnival...
Dubrovnik is regularly ranked among the most attractive locations in the world to spend New Year's Eve at. Dubrovnik Old Town that night becomes a body of forty thousand, moving to a single rhythm, the rhythm of good entertainment! Join the locals in counting down the last few seconds under the Bell Tower waiting for Maro and Baro to strike midnight.
On July 10th Dubrovnik proudly presents the opening of the Dubrovnik Summer festival. As early as 1950, Dubrovnik with its summer festival was heralded a world phenomenon in new theater. Surrounded by the architectural beauty of Dubrovnik, actors from around the world have found inspiration bringing the renaissance period to life. The festival always brings a wonderful atmosphere to Dubrovnik. Make sure not to miss plays or concerts during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival if you're in town.
The Masquerades in the Old town begin after the St.Blaise festivity at the beginning of February, culminate during three days preceding Ash Wednesday and end by the closing carnival night. The Dubrovnik Masquerade is a traditional segment of winter tourism. Stradun is the meeting place of young and old people from Dubrovnik and Župa Dubrovačka with their guests. Dominos, clowns, Pierrots, courtesans, gypsy ladies, punks and hippies - there are so many of them out there in the streets of February" when the people just go crazy".
During your stay in Dubrovnik we recommend that you take the opportunity to venture to some of the amazing surrounding destinations? Take a look at the top day trips you can embark on from Dubrovnik.