Events
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Diocletian’s Roman Guard shift
May 15 to September 27
The guard shift takes place every day from May 15 to September 27 exactly at noon (12.00h) at Peristyle.The Emperor Diocletian appears with 6 soldiers, and takes the opportunity to greet the mass and holds the appropriate speech, inviting the guests to his Palace.
Split Summer Theatre Festival
14. July
It is art festival with the longest (since 1954.) and shiniest tradition of the classical spectrum of performing arts (opera, drama, ballet, concert etc.), spreading in time the array of events: from Jazz concerts and film festivals, to exhibitions, performances and street theatre.One of the most suggestive places, inspired by the ancient ambient of the old part of the town is Peristyle square, where each year on 14th July Split summer festival starts with a premiere of opera by Giuseppe Verdi ”Aida” performed by Opera of the Croatian National Theater.
Wine&delicacies fair
May 2018
A unique experience – wine tasting in the 1700 years old cellars of Diocletian’s palace in Split! Our charming event will delight you with the best selection of fine food and premium wines. With its vineyards stretching from the North to the South, from the East to the West, Croatia is home to an enormous range of climates, topographies and soil types hosting of great indigenous varieties: Pošip, Graševina, Malvazija, Škrlet, Babić, Plavac Mali, Crljenak kaštelanski (Zinfandel), Teran etc.
Ultra Europe 2022.
08-10.July 2022.
Part of the famous Ultra brand that hosts events all over the world, Ultra Europe first burst onto the Croatian festival scene several years ago with some massive club names appearing on the bill. In the last few years, the festival has seen up to 150,000 party-goers from all over the world descend on Split and go crazy over the three days the event takes place. Ultra Europe returns to Split for its fifth year in 2017, with plenty of exciting events planned.The festival takes place in Poljud Stadium, which is famously football club Hajduk Split’s home – so you know it’s going to attract a big crowd.
The pirate battle
August. 2022
This event reconstructs unique the original Pirate battle that occurred in the 13th century and has positioned Omiš as the city of pirates, basing on historical facts and the development of cultural tourism. It’s worth noting how in this unique event on Adriatic coast enjoys more than 10.000 spectators.
The Mrduja Regatta
October. 2022
The Mrduja Race is organized by YC Labud on the first weekend in October and it is one of the oldest sailing races in Europe. The Islet Mrduja, after which this race got its name, is the turning point or an additional finish line on the route Split-Mrduja-Split, 22 miles long. The first sailing race was held in October 1927.
Festival of St. Lawrence (Fishermen’s Festival)
August 2022.
Festival of St. Lawrence, held in August, represents the festivities of the small town of Stobreč celebrating its patron saint St. Lawrence. During the festival the visitors can enjoy in concert evenings, a capella group’s and folk ensemble’s festivities, Fishermen’s Night’s with free fish and wine, football and handball games on sand, small swimming marathon, tennis, golf and a traditional tournament in chess.
Days of the Christian Culture
April
Every year for the past 10 years in April Split is the host of the International manifestation Days of theChristian Culture. It became a recognizable event representing a significant contribution to the cultural richness and diversity in the Croatian society. Days of the Christian Culture includes exhibitions, concerts, lectures, discussions, book and CD presentations, theatre performances etc, altogether merging into a couple of days of a must see cultural and social event of a recognizable identity.
Sudamja – Celebration of the Day of St. Domnius
07th of May
Centuries old celebration of Saint Domnius or the Festivities of St. Domnius or the Feast of St. Domnius is held every year on the 7th of May in Split. This day also marks the Day of the City of
Split. Sudamja includes various events, exhibits, fairs, bingo on Riva, and all during the seven days around the Day of St. Domnius.
World Championship in Picigin
June
Picigin’s foundations are right here in Split, and it is considered the Split’s sport. It’s held in June. The so called “World Championship in Picigin” has been a tradition ever since 2005. Until 2008 the Championship was graded according to given forms of the player’s jumps, but since 2008 the overall artistic impression is also part of the grade. The Picigin game rules are determined by the members of the Eco-association “Picigin Bačvice”.