Events Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka and the campaign „The people who make the carnival“: the story of Sandra Picco and the Draga maskers Find out who the faces of the campaign „The people who make the carnival“ are and how Sandra Picco with the Draga maskers spends months preparing costumes, choreographies, and events like Masked bocce, as Rijeka enters the Fifth Season 2026. We also bring the key dates of the parades and the exhibition on Korzo that reminds that the carnival is made by people, not only masks. Jan 15, 2026 at 11:24 AM · Tourism desk
Events Rijeka Carnival 2026: parades, the people who make the carnival, and the fifth season of free Rijeka on Kvarner Find out how Rijeka turns into a stage of freedom, satire and togetherness during carnival time. We bring an overview of key dates, parades, charity events and the people who make Rijeka Carnival 2026, from children’s masks to international guests, with tips for visitors planning their arrival, accommodation and stay in the city during the fifth season. Jan 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM · Tourism desk
Events Free tour of Motovun: costumed guiding, the Motovun walls and the Get to Know Your Country project on 18 January 2026 Find out how Motovun on 18 January 2026 turns into a large open-air classroom with a free tour of the historic old-town core, a walk along the Motovun walls and costumed guiding by the Venetian captain Sebastian Venier through the Get to Know Your Country project that invites citizens and visitors to rediscover their own heritage. Jan 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM · Tourism desk
Events Opatija Carnival 2026 from 17 January: the Children’s Corso and Balinjerada bring masks and adrenaline in February Here is an overview of Opatija Carnival 2026: opening on 17 January at the market, the Children’s Carnival Corso on 1 February and Balinjerada on 8 February with Taxi balinjere and Kukalka, plus the Masked Klapa Marathon on 6 February in the Marino Cvetković Hall. Find out the main routes, when to expect the biggest crowds and what the carnival “fifth season” brings. Jan 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM · Tourism desk
Events Antonja 2026 in Rovinjsko Selo: Istrian supa festival and wine and olive oil exhibitions with free admission Find out when and where Antonja 2026 is coming to Rovinjsko Selo: the Istrian supa festival and wine and olive oil exhibitions with free admission. We bring the times for tastings, award ceremonies and concerts by Alfa Time Band, Montenegro Band, Tequila, the duo Danijel & Igi and Magazin, along with Saturday mass and the program in the heated tent at Lakuverča. Jan 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM · Tourism desk
Events Free expert-guided tour of Poreč as part of the “Get to Know Your Country” initiative on the occasion of Croatia’s Recognition Day Find out how the free expert-guided tour of Poreč on 18 January at 12:00, as part of the “Get to Know Your Country” project, with licensed guides, rich cultural heritage and the Euphrasian Basilica, will mark Croatia’s International Recognition Day and turn a winter weekend in Istria into a special, educational experience. Jan 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM · Tourism desk
Events Central Istria celebrates kapuz from 15 to 31 January: the event “We love winter as long as there’s a hood!” Find out where in central Istria from 15 to 31 January 2026 you can taste the event “We love winter as long as there’s a hood!”: winter menus with sauerkraut (kapuz) and Istrian cured-meat flavours. We bring a list of six locations, the price range 22–33 euros, and a suggestion on how to combine lunch, a walk and an off-season trip. Jan 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM · Tourism desk
Events Carnival in the Bakar area 2026: bell ringers, children’s reduta events and masked dances in all settlements of the City of Bakar Find out how the Bakar area, from 10. January to 18. February, lives to the rhythm of bell ringers, children’s reduta events and masked dances. We bring an overview of the processions, Mesopust burning dates and messages from organisers for citizens and visitors who want to experience the fifth season in Kvarner. Get ready for weekends filled with music, masks and socialising in all settlements of the City of Bakar. Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM · Tourism desk
Events The exhibition “People Who Make the Carnival” on Korzo opens the Rijeka Carnival 2026 and announces the big parade Find out who is behind the masks on Rijeka’s Korzo: the exhibition “People Who Make the Carnival” brings the faces of carnival participants and announces Rijeka Carnival 2026, with a peak at the International Carnival Parade on 15 February. Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM · Tourism desk
Events Kvarner 2026 opens the year of the European Region of Gastronomy in Matulji: Carnival Edition and traditional “pusni” food Find out why the opening of Kvarner – European Region of Gastronomy 2026 is tied to Matulji and the Festival pusne hrani: on January 15 at Villa Plasa in Zaluki, Kvarner destinations, traditional dishes, and carnival customs come together, along with the story of the IGCAT title and UNESCO bell ringers. We bring the context and what visitors can expect. Jan 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM · Tourism desk
Events Record New Year’s on Lošinj: 4,648 guests and 17,128 overnight stays show growth of winter tourism on the island Find out how Lošinj entered 2026 with a record 4,648 guests and 17,128 overnight stays in four days. We bring the accommodation structure, from hotels to Čikat camp, and why guests from Austria, Slovenia and Germany chose the holiday program, walks and the traditional New Year’s swim, with the charitable note of Advent. Jan 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM · Tourism desk
Events New Year’s Toast 2026 in Novi Vinodolski: a noon celebration gathered thousands in the town centre and rounded off Novi Advent Find out how Novi Vinodolski welcomed 2026 at noon on 31 December 2025: around five thousand people on the squares, concerts, free ice skating and a gastro offer with hunters’ goulash. We bring what marked Zdravica Novoj and how it fit into the Novi Advent programme, ranked among the top 5 small towns according to the selection by the portal gradonačelnik.hr. Jan 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM · Tourism desk