Events on the Liburnia Riviera

Mošćenice

06:00 PM

On 3 January 2026 at 6:00 PM, the Church of St Andrew the Apostle in Mošćenice will open its doors for a New Year concert. Performing will be: KUD Lovor from Lovran, the Church Choir of St George from Brseč, the vocal ensemble Mareta, students of the Matija Brajša Music School – Lovran, and a surprise guest. With the sounds of the festive New Year concert, we invite you to come and experience the remarkable acoustics of this beautiful sacred and historic space.

Rijeka
Visit one of the largest and most famous carnival events in Europe, with more than 1,000 participants and 100,000 spectators – the Rijeka Carnival, which has a 100-year-old tradition. Enjoy the carnival parade with its traditional and modern themes, say goodbye to winter and welcome spring with the Halubajski Zvončari bell ringers, whose pageant is included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

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Lovran

17 January at 5:00 PM

The carnival period in Lovran and its surroundings is known as the ‘fifth season’. This name shows the importance of the carnival tradition to the people of Lovran. The central event is the International Carnival Parade, which brings together dozens of groups and thousands of participants to satirise everyday social and political life with their witty costumes and allegorical floats.

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Opatija
One of the most romantic destinations is ready to welcome you with its rich culinary offer, wonderful architecture, charming parks and Instagram points – experience romantic moments in Opatija! The influential magazine Forbes and the European Best Destinations platform have chosen Opatija as one of the most romantic places in Europe – and indeed, this town is the perfect destination for those looking for a romantic atmosphere!

Opatija

8th February at 12:00 PM

Visit the most exuberant event in Opatija and arguably the craziest race in the world – the Balinjerada! A costumed race of vehicles that run on ball bearings (“balinjere”) instead of wheels passes through the centre of Opatija. The Balinjerada, which has more than four decades of tradition, will be accompanied by a cheerful atmosphere and fireworks, and visitors will have the opportunity to go down the main street in fanciful karići home-made vehicles.

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Opatija

08:00 PM

"The Young Sinatra of the New Age", the multitalented musician from Rijeka, Marko Tolja brings the whiff of the world evergreens in contemporary performance. Don’t miss this unforgettable event.

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Opatija
Floral Week Opatija is a dynamic event that merges education, culture, and exhibitions, where internationally acclaimed floral designers join local artisans to present captivating demonstrations, workshops, and a stunning exhibition of floral arrangements. Highlighted by its extensive programme, which includes the creation of plant sculptures and a floral fashion extravaganza, this manifestation serves as a dynamic platform for learning, networking, and showcasing cutting-edge trends in floral artistry.

Opatija

RetrOpatija is a musical and stage spectacle when Opatija resounds with swing, rockabilly, rock'n'roll, mariachi and disco evergreens. The town exudes a retro atmosphere with plenty of dancing and vintage style. Retro is in again, so don't miss this chance to visit Opatija and enjoy the music, dance, classic cars and antiques fair.

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.

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.