Events Vincekovo in Sveti Ivan Zelina: Vrtače Opens the New Viticultural Year on January 25, 2026 with Mass, Blessing, and Song Find out how Vincekovo in Sveti Ivan Zelina on January 25, 2026, in Vrtače combines Mass, vineyard blessing, old customs, and socializing with mulled wine and homemade sausages, while vine growers announce the new viticultural year with the symbolic first cut and song. We bring the story of a tradition that unites faith, work in the vineyard, and a winter weekend trip to the Prigorje region. Jan 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM · Tourism desk
Events Rijeka Carnival 2026: flag parade, election of the queen, concerts, and carnival dances on the streets and in halls Find out how the parade of carnival flags, handover of the key to the city, and the first week of a rich program turned Rijeka into a true fifth season, from a play and election of the queen to workshops, concerts, carnival dances, and the elegant Night of Crinolines, with announcements of the children's and international parades and the arrival of guests from the entire region. Jan 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM · Tourism desk
Events SNJEŠKOpalj in Mrkopalj February 2: snowman parade, Snowman Dance, and Dora Ožanić performance as part of the winter carnival Learn all about SNJEŠKOpalj in Mrkopalj: on February 2, 2026, at 11:30, the snowman parade starts from ES Mrkopalj to the Community Center, with the joint Snowman Dance, DJ program, and guest appearance by Dora Ožanić. Enjoy children's messages, mascots Snješkopalj and Snješkopaljka, and the final refreshments and dance, and check arrival details. Jan 20, 2026 at 9:58 AM · Tourism desk
Events Poreč gathered about seventy participants on the "Know Your Country" tour through UNESCO's Euphrasian Basilica Find out how the Tourist Board of the city of Poreč on January 18, 2026, gathered about seventy participants with a free tour as part of the "Know Your Country" project on the occasion of International Recognition Day and, with guide Jadranko Mates, led them from Freedom Square through the old core to the UNESCO complex of the Euphrasian Basilica. Jan 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM · Tourism desk
Events Leo Rudan from Opatija reveals how he lives the Rijeka Carnival and why masks are not just fun, but also the preservation of tradition We bring the story of Leo Rudan from Lumber Club Opatija who through masks, laughter, and togetherness experiences the Rijeka Carnival as more than a parade. Find out why tradition, the audience, and carnival joy are a key part of his identity. Jan 19, 2026 at 11:52 AM · Tourism desk
Events Novljanski Mesopust 2026 in Novi Vinodolski: program, customs and key dates from January to February Find out when Novljanski Mesopust 2026 begins, an intangible cultural good, and what awaits you in Novi Vinodolski from January 24 to February 18: masquerade parties in the House of Culture, three Mesopust Thursdays with announcements, the marriage of the young female Mesopust, the children's redoute, and the final kolo on the Placa and the funeral on Ash Wednesday. Jan 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM · Tourism desk
Events Matuljicious Pust+ Edition 2026 in Matulji from January 17: bell ringers, flavors, workshops, and tours in the fifth season Find out what awaits you in Matulji during Carnival time: from January 17 to the end of February, Matuljicious Pust+ Edition brings carnival menus, riding and wine workshops, a masquerade walk and bike tours, and key dates of bell ringer events. We bring an overview of the program and tips for arrival. Jan 17, 2026 at 1:14 PM · Tourism desk
Events Kvarner 2026: European Region of Gastronomy celebrates carnival tradition in Matulji, Rijeka and across the Kvarner area Find out how Kvarner, as the European Region of Gastronomy 2026, brings together carnival customs, parade festivities, and a table full of local dishes. We provide an overview of the opening in Matulji and announcements of events in Rijeka, Opatija, and other Kvarner destinations during the carnival period. Plan your visit to Kvarner to the rhythm of carnival and local flavors. Jan 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM · Tourism desk
Events Get to Know Your Country: free tours in Rijeka and on Trsat on 18 January 2026 at noon, with registration Find out where to gather for the free tours of Rijeka and Trsat in the “Get to Know Your Country” project on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 12:00. It is a national initiative of guides with the support of the Croatian National Tourist Board, on the occasion of the Day of International Recognition. We bring the departure points and the registration method because the number of participants is limited. Jan 16, 2026 at 9:29 AM · Tourism desk
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