Events on the Liburnia Riviera

Opatija Riviera attracts numerous visitors throughout the year, and its variety of cultural, entertainment, culinary and sports events are just part of its wide-ranging offer. Don't miss events such as Carnival, the Balinjerada soapbox race, RetrOpatija Festival, Marunada sweet chestnut festival, Chocolate Festival, and Advent. Fall in love with the destination Opatija, a destination for all seasons and a fulfilling holiday.

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Lovran Nigh

Lovran Nigh

18.7.2026 - 18.7.2026
Type: Entertainment

Lovran
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On July 18th, Lovran Night takes place; a traditional event featuring a rich evening program filled with music, entertainment, and local gastronomy. Lovran Night is a recognizable part of the summer events in this area and will be held at the Lovran pier. Everyone is welcome to join the seaside celebration!.

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Jerry Ricks blues festival

Jerry Ricks blues festival

26.7.2026 - 26.7.2026
Type: Culture and music

Lovran

21:00

July 26, the park in the harbor next to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Lovran will become a place of great music, all as part of the renowned Jerry Ricks Blues Festival. The festival is dedicated to preserving and promoting blues music. Through authentic blues performances and a Mediterranean atmosphere, great entertainment is expected.

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Marunada

Marunada

9.10.2026 - 25.10.2026
Type: Gastronomy

Lovran, Dobreć, Liganj

The Opatija region is especially known for maruni, a prized variety of sweet chestnut. The Chestnut Festival – Marunada – gathers numerous admirers of this autumn fruit every year, who enjoy many delicacies as well as great entertainment with live music in Lovran and Liganj.

Do not miss visiting the event that has been included on the list of the best gastronomic festivals according to the selection of journalists of the British newspaper Guardian.

  • Lovran; 9. - 11.10.2026.
  • Dobreć; 17. - 17.10.2026.
  • Liganj; 24. - 25.10.2026.
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    Chocolate Festival

    Chocolate Festival

    6.11.2026 - 8.11.2026
    Type: Gastronomy

    Opatija
    What is winter without chocolate? The sweet taste that has marked the happiest moments in our lives will bring to perfection romantic winter evenings on richly decorated streets with good music in the background and a great atmosphere in the air. Opatija and chocolate have been closely linked for years thanks to the Chocolate Festival, the biggest and oldest Croatian event dedicated to this indispensable food.

    6th Light Festival

    6th Light Festival

    14.11.2026 - 14.11.2026
    Type: Culture and music

    Lovran

    The Light Festival Lovran is an immersive light spectacle that, with specially created audio-visual effects and animations, brings to life the facades of buildings and houses in the medieval squares of Lovran. The author’s team of artists creates a program that, with a special type of laser projector, is projected onto the facades of picturesque houses in the old town, including some surprises.

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    Advent in Opatija

    Advent in Opatija

    27.11.2026 - 6.1.2027
    Type: Entertainment

    Opatija
    Advent journeys always have a special charm. Every year, the range of Advent events in Opatija is becoming richer and more diversified. The town is decorated with a myriad of lights, while an aroma of mulled wine, hot tea and festive cakes fills the air.

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