Calendar Of Events In Croatia 2007

Events in Croatia

Events for 2007

Carnival
Zagreb
20 February 2007
This pre-Lent carnival is known locally as 'Fasnik'. Events include costumed participants gathering by the cathedral in the morning hours, followed by a parade, a variety of local foods to choose from and fun for the entire family.

Dubrovnik International Film Festival
Dubrovnik
1 May - 30 June 2007
Features internationally produced films including works from Croatian filmmakers. The festival includes features, shorts, documentaries and special events which include late night screenings and award presentations.

Dance Week Festival
Zagreb
May - June, 2007 (dates to be confirmed)
International festival of modern dance, theater, movement and mime. Featuring international performers showcasing a variety of styles and talents.

International Children's Festival
Sibenik
June - July 2007 (dates to be confirmed)
This Renaissance town has been hositng the International Children's Festival since 1958. A number of professional and amateur groups gather from around the world including actors, poets, puppeteers, film makers and musicians. In addition there are numerous workshops and activities ranging in theme for children of all ages.

Zagreb Baroque Festival
Zagreb
1 July - 31 July 2007
This festival features 30 concerts in various venues throughout the city. Musicians from Croatia and other parts of Europe gather to perform baroque musical pieces.

Split Summer Festival
Split
15 July - 15 August 2007
This festival has been held every year since 1954. Events include operas, concerts, street theater, exhibitions and dance performances. The festival is a mix of traditional and contemporary culture of both Croatia and Europe.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Dubrovnik
July 10 - August 25, 2007 (dates to be confirmed)
The historic walled city of Dubrovnik has hosted this annual festival since 1950. The festival includes fireworks, opera, music concerts, theater and dance presentations. Food, festivities and fun are to be had by all.

International Foklore Festival
Zagreb
18 July - 22 July 2007
This festival features exhibitions, folk music, global music concerts, dance and music workshops as well as other attractions. In addition you will find books and CD presentations around the city.

Rab Festival
Rab
25 July - 28 July 2007
Rab Festival, also known as Rab's Medieval Week, is a costumed event which recreates the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The customs, crafts and way of life of the Middle Ages are recreated and reenacted for this festival. The fesitival is held in the oldest part of the town with festivities starting in the afternoon each day and lasting well into the night.

International Music Festival
Pula
November 2007
This festival features contemporary Croatian music. In addition to musical performances by ensembles and soloists guests can attend professional seminars and lectures.

Croatia events 2007 – arts

Dubrovnik International Film Festival
May 2007 (annual)
Dubrovnik
The Dubrovnik International Film Festival screens internationally produced films and promotes the work of Croatian filmmakers at theatres around the city.

Urban Festival
15 - 22 Jun 2007 (annual)
Zagreb
Zagreb's annual Urban Festival is an ambitious and exciting multimedia project comprising performances, art installations and urban interventions by performing and visual artists. The project…

Eurokaz - International Festival of New Theatre
Jun - Jul 2007 (annual)
Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb
Eurokaz - The International Festival of New Theatre - takes place annually in Zagreb during the final two weeks in June. Since 1987, the event has presented more than 300 artists and theatre…

Dance and Non-Verbal Theatre Festival
20 - 26 Jul 2007 (annual)
Svetvincenat
This festival in the Istrian town of Svetvincenat presents contemporary dance productions, street-theatre projects, circus performances and other forms of non-verbal artistic expression. Every…

Motovun Film Festival
Jul 2007 (annual)
Motovun
The tiny Croatian medieval town of Motovun in Istria hosts an annual film festival which has taken the independent film industry by storm. Around 100 films compete for the prestigious