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Rijeka Carnival

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Charity exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” on 20 February on Korzo, support for Val Radovanović

Find out where and when the charity photo exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” opens on Korzo. On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 1 p.m., the display arrives in front of the Tourist Information Centre at Korzo 14. It is organized by Foto studio Kurti, the Rijeka Tourist Board and the City of Rijeka, and the sale of photographs raises support for Val Radovanović.

19.02.2026

Events

Rijeka Carnival closed Korzo in Rijeka: more than 11,000 masqueraders in 100 groups at the 43rd international parade

Find out how Rijeka welcomed the peak of the Rijeka Carnival on February 15, 2026: more than 11,000 masqueraders in 100 groups passed through Korzo, with sixty allegorical floats and the final performance of the bell-ringers. We bring an overview of the most interesting masks, international guests, and ways the parade could be followed outside the city.

16.02.2026

Travel

Rijeka and Kvarner in January 2026: growth in arrivals, strong family accommodation, and a gastronomic year at the top

Find out why Rijeka and Kvarner recorded a growth in arrivals in January 2026 and remained among the most visited Croatian destinations. We bring HTZ figures from eVisitor, data on family accommodation, and who comes most often, along with the broader context of the gastronomic year 2026. See also what this means for planning a winter city break and carnival weekends.

14.02.2026

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Rijeka Carnival 2026 enters the finale: international parade on February 15 at noon and a rich humanitarian weekend

Find out what the final weekend of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka brings: international parade on Sunday at 12 PM with about 11,000 masqueraders, humanitarian maneštra and masked jota, gala party at Exportdrvo to help the SOS Rijeka Association, open air program and concerts. We bring an overview of dates, locations and practical information for visitors.

12.02.2026

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Rijeka Carnival 2026: weekend program from February 6th to 8th brings a race, redutes and a party in Exportdrvo

Find out what the Rijeka Carnival 2026 brings from February 6th to 8th: masquerade dances in Dom Pašac, Carnival Run on Molo longo, carnival games and an anniversary party of Vežički kampaneli, a children's redute in Zamet and a masquerade concert in Trsat, with a charity party in Exportdrvo – the ideal overture to the great parade on February 15th at 12:00 PM.

04.02.2026

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Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka

Find out who bell-ringer Dino Dolušić is, a police chief on Krk and a promoter of blood donation, and how the Zamet Bell-ringers in Rijeka preserve the bell-ringing tradition and turn it into concrete help for the community. We bring the context of the Rijeka Carnival 2026, key parade dates, and why the ringing is remembered long after it passes.

03.02.2026

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Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups

Find out how the 29th Children’s Carnival Parade in Rijeka at noon filled the Korzo with colours and laughter: almost 6,700 children in 71 groups walked the route to Exportdrvo, alongside Meštar Sandi, Queen Pia and the little bell-ringers. We also bring key details about the route, stages and the broadcast for those who could not come.

01.02.2026

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Rijeka Carnival 2026: Children's parade with more than 6,500 little ones, Platak and Molo longo from January 31

Find out when the Children's Carnival Parade starts in Rijeka (January 31 at 12 PM), which streets it moves through and where the stages are. We bring an overview of the program: Carnival Snowboard Session on Platak, Days of Laughter in HKD and Carnival run on Molo longo, all the way to the International Parade on February 15. More than 6,500 little ones in 71 groups participate in the parade.

29.01.2026

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Rijeka to close part of center on Saturday due to Children's Carnival Parade: traffic, parking, and transport bans

Find out which streets in the center of Rijeka enter the traffic ban zone on January 31, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM due to the Children's Carnival Parade, where the parking ban applies from midnight (Delta and Grobnička Riva), how city and suburban lines are redirected, and where temporary taxi stands and access to the Žabica station will be.

29.01.2026

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Rijeka Carnival reaches its peak in Rijeka: election of the prince and princess, children’s parade, Platak and Exportdrvo

Find out what awaits you in Rijeka from 28 January to 1 February: the election of the prince and princess at Tower Center, Pusni dances in Pašac, the Children’s Carnival Parade with 71 groups and 6,538 children, and entertainment at Exportdrvo. We bring the times, stages and route. On Sunday there is also the Carnival Snowboard Session at Platak, and everything leads to the international parade on 15 February.

27.01.2026

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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.

19.01.2026

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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.

16.01.2026

Rijeka Carnival

Articles with this tag

Charity exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” on 20 February on Korzo, support for Val Radovanović

Rijeka Carnival closed Korzo in Rijeka: more than 11,000 masqueraders in 100 groups at the 43rd international parade

Rijeka and Kvarner in January 2026: growth in arrivals, strong family accommodation, and a gastronomic year at the top

Rijeka Carnival 2026 enters the finale: international parade on February 15 at noon and a rich humanitarian weekend

Rijeka Carnival 2026: weekend program from February 6th to 8th brings a race, redutes and a party in Exportdrvo

Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka

Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups

Rijeka Carnival 2026: Children's parade with more than 6,500 little ones, Platak and Molo longo from January 31

Rijeka to close part of center on Saturday due to Children's Carnival Parade: traffic, parking, and transport bans

Rijeka Carnival reaches its peak in Rijeka: election of the prince and princess, children’s parade, Platak and Exportdrvo

Leo Rudan from Opatija reveals how he lives the Rijeka Carnival and why masks are not just fun, but also the preservation of tradition

Kvarner 2026: European Region of Gastronomy celebrates carnival tradition in Matulji, Rijeka and across the Kvarner area

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