Time flies quickly, and the end of July has arrived, but events in Istria do not stop. The Central Istria Tourist Board invites you to a rich week full of musical, cultural, and sports events from July 29 to August 4, 2024. The diverse program for all ages is completely free.

During the summer, the Central Istria Tourist Board conducts a program called Discover Central Istria – Explore central Istria, which includes cultural and entertainment events aimed at attracting guests. This week, the program continues with movie screenings, concerts, gastronomic fairs, and tasting tours.

Open-air cinema will be held in Tinjan on July 31 with the screening of the film Fearless Nose, and on August 2 in Pazin, where the film Little Band will be shown. Visitors are invited to enjoy these interesting film screenings.

Central Istria Taste Trails
The Central Istria Taste Trails are coming to an end, and the last interpretive walk of the year will be held in Gračišće on July 29. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear many stories about this charming place, and after the walk, there will be a tasting of traditional central Istrian dishes.

Musical Experiences
The Viis Novis Association continues its series of concerts A Midsummer Night's Dream in Sveti Lovreč. The Prima Vista Trio concert will be held on July 30. Additionally, the Central Istria music experience takes place in Sveti Lovreč on August 1 with a concert by Elvis Stanić, one of the best Croatian guitarists and accordionists. On the same day, August 1, in Sveti Lovreč, there will be Gušti Lovreča, where visitors can taste and buy extra virgin olive oils, wines, brandies, cheese, and cured meat products to support local producers.

Town Tours
With the first day of August, free guided tours of the towns of central Istria return with a licensed guide for the Istrian County in Croatian and English – Central Istria free walk tour. Tours are held from Monday to Thursday according to the following schedule: on Mondays, tours of Pićan and Gračišće, on Tuesdays Pazin, on Wednesdays Sveti Petar u Šumi and Tinjan, and on Thursdays tours of Sveti Lovreč.

Big Festival in Pazin
This weekend, on Saturday, August 3, the streets of Pazin will host the biggest festival in Pazin – Rima. Hospitality establishments are preparing their events and promotions, while Jole and the Replay band will perform on the main city square. Local restaurateurs will also participate with their music programs.

Theater Performances
The youngest theater lovers will be able to enjoy the performance The Story of Letters by the Teatar Naranča in Sveti Petar u Šumi on Saturday, August 3.

Evening of Croatian Klapa
For those who prefer quieter summer nights, the Evening of Croatian Klapa will be held in Trviž on Sunday, August 4. Visitors will be able to enjoy a cappella performances of Dalmatian, coastal, and Istrian songs performed by klapa from Istria, Primorje, the islands, and Dalmatia.

Additional Events
Friday, July 26, is reserved for wine and jazz lovers. In Gračišće, Wine Stories of Gračišće will be held with a concert by Aldo Foško & Damijan Grbac. Also, this weekend, the Story Festival Šćorice will be held in Pićan on July 27 and 28, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the richness of oral tradition and local heritage. Join us in discovering the curious stories and cultural treasures of Istria!

In addition to these events, visitors can enjoy Poreč Summer, which offers various activities and concerts, including performances by the klapa Rišpet and Tamara Obrovac. In Rovinj, tourists can enjoy fishing evenings and batana parades with lanterns, while in Vižinada there will be wine evenings and Sweet Istria, which includes tastings and performances.