Events in Istria

What's up in Istria in 2012? Here is further information and a calendar of events in Istria. For events in Kvarner go here.

Parenzana - Recreational cycling marathon
21 September, 2012 - 23 September, 2012

Parenzana was a narrow gauge railway which connected Trieste with Porec, operating from 1902 until 1935 and was eliminated due to unprofitability, because of cheaper and faster road transportation.

Giostra Historic Festival
7 September, 2012 - 9 September, 2012

Hop in the time machine and travel with us three hundred years in past...

Fažanafest "Rhapsody in Blue" 2012
2 September, 2012

At this gastronomy event, oily fish gets prepared by renowned restaurateurs of Fažana.

Poreč 24
17 August, 2012 - 19 August, 2012

Music and entertainment program

Things that Fishermen know
14 August, 2012

The sea is the school of life. Storms and tempests, open seas and sheltered coves...

Your event in Istria here!
8 August, 2012

Promote your event to an audience of people interested in what Istria has to offer.

Street Art Festival (Poreč)
3 August, 2012 - 5 August, 2012

Dance, Theatre, Performance

Stars, Candles and Lanterns Celebration - A festival of lights
29 July, 2012

Together with the waterfront, all streets and illuminated fishing boats are all linked in a special way by candles...

Motovun International Film Festival
27 July, 2012 - 1 August, 2012

Every self-respecting film enthusiast must come to Motovun when this small Istrian town becomes the Croatian film Mecca.

Roman Festival
15 July, 2012

Ancient Romans, known for their hedonism, were well aware of the beauty of this area, so that as many as seven patrician families decided to build their magnificent villae rusticae here.

Roman Valbandon
15 July, 2012

Roman villas and olive oil works, amphora production plant and gastronomy offer of ancient Roman recipes.

International Film Festival Pula
14 July, 2012 - 28 July, 2012

An annual happening in Pula since the first international film programme in the Arena was presented in 1953.

ATP Studena Croatia Tennis Open
5 July, 2012 - 15 July, 2012

The ATP Studena Croatia Open is more than just an outstanding ATP World Tour tennis tournament.

Festival of Istrian Malvasia in Brtonigla
2 July, 2012

White, grey, black, red - all tastes of our land...

Lavender Festival Pariži
1 July, 2012 - 31 July, 2012

Lavender Festival JULY, weekends

Third Valamar Jazz Festival (Poreč)
20 June, 2012 - 24 June, 2012

The third edition of Valamar Jazz Festival will be held from June 20 to June 24, 2012.

Fažana Dance 2012
16 June, 2012

Experience the inspiration and joy of this youth folklore festival

  INTERNATIONAL MAJORETTES FESTIVAL
14 June, 2012 - 17 June, 2012
Splashline Spring Break Europe
7 June, 2012 - 10 June, 2012

Europe's biggest party weekend, Spring Break Europe, is coming to Croatia

Musikantenstadl in Poreč
31 May, 2012 - 3 June, 2012

The famous German folk music show hosted by Andy Borg will take place for the second time in Croatia

ESDU World dance championship / ESDU WORLD DANCE MASTERS - DANCESTAR 2012
16 May, 2012 - 20 May, 2012

Step into the magical world of dance and rhythm with over 3000 dancers from all over the world

Vinistra - International wine fair (Poreč)
11 May, 2012 - 13 May, 2012

International exhibition of wine and winemaking equipment

  Archery World Cup
6 May, 2012 - 13 May, 2012
Fažana "School of Salting Pilchard"
29 April, 2012

Fažana's fishing academy ‘Pilchard’ gives everyone a chance to try your hand at the old skill of preparing salted sardines...

  Fisherman Festival
27 April, 2012

Folklore, games, popular music, seafood specialties

Microsoft WinDays 12
23 April, 2012 - 27 April, 2012

Croatia's leading business and technology conference

2nd International Istra Music Festival (Poreč)
29 March, 2012 - 2 April, 2012

2nd International festival of choirs and orchestras in Istria

Promohotel
28 March, 2012 - 31 March, 2012

27th International Tourism and Catering Equipment Fair

Fažana Delights and Delicacies 2012
25 March, 2012

Explore the regional cuisine and the town of Fažana

Asparagus Days
23 March, 2012 - 1 May, 2012

The season of fresh green asparagus is in full swing.

15th Oleum Olivarum
10 March, 2012 - 11 March, 2012

Olive oil exhibition Oleum Olivarum - an event dedicated to olive oil, with an olive growing fair and an art contest based on the theme of olives

8th Salsa Latina Istriana
2 March, 2012 - 4 March, 2012

A Free Salsa Workshop held in the Croatian war veterans Hall in Pula.

  Carnivale (Poreč)
24 February, 2012 - 26 February, 2012
Carnival in Buzet
19 February, 2012

Enjoy a big carnival costume promenade!

Istra Altera Magica
18 February, 2012 - 19 February, 2012

An annual esoteric fair in the heart of Pula

Brtonigla Adventure Trekk 2012
18 February, 2012

A trekking competition in the beautiful countryside with several categories for amateurs to professionals...

Istria Winter Cup 2012
9 February, 2012 - 12 February, 2012

The second edition of the football tournament, Istria Winter Cup, will be held in Novigrad and Umag on 9 – 12 February.

Review of Istrian Grappa
30 October, 2011
Oldtimer Meeting
10 September, 2011 - 11 September, 2011

Fiat Bertone x 1/9 Croatia Tour

Night of St. Lawrence
12 August, 2011

On August 12th trails of numerous comets streak across the sky.

Mediterranean Sculptors' Symposium
2 August, 2011 - 13 September, 2011

Nature park and excursion site Dubrova at the entrance to the town Labin is well known for its international sculptors' symposium...

  The Cittanova Astro Party Lunasa
31 July, 2011 - 1 August, 2011

Picture the town bell-tower vanishing before your eyes, and its place being taken by the star speckled sky.

43nd Labinske Konti
30 July, 2011

One of the Istrian events with the longest tradition is the Labinske konti, a festival of traditional Istrian folk music and dances ...

Festival of Dance and Non-Verbal Theatre
22 July, 2011 - 26 July, 2011

This wonderful festival has celebrated its tenth anniversary.

  Labin old town at night
12 July, 2011

A guided tour of old town Labin at night starting in front of the tourist info point in old town.

Seal
5 July, 2011

Seal - The Commitment Tour 2011

Labin summer festival
2 July, 2011 - 8 July, 2011

The LabIN24seven Summer Festival offers various types of arts and entertainment

  Mediterranean Folklore Festival
26 June, 2011 - 2 July, 2011

Poreč hosts folklore groups from Croatia, other Mediterranean countries and beyond at this festival.

Istrian hand made products and gourmet fair
15 June, 2011

A display of Istrian souvenirs and Istrian gourmet products

  Days of Antiquitiy
9 June, 2011 - 11 June, 2011

The people of Pula are rightfully proud of their glorious Roman history.

Spring Jam 2011
1 June, 2011 - 5 June, 2011

5000 or more students at the Valamar resort in Porec!

INTERNAUTICA
11 May, 2011 - 16 May, 2011

An international boat and nautical fair in Portoroz

International Nautical Show
6 May, 2011 - 15 May, 2011

The first exclusiv boat show in Porec!

CRO-FISH Umag 2011
6 May, 2011 - 9 May, 2011

The 6th edition of the Crofish International Exposition of Fishing and Fishing Equipment in the Republic of Croatia

15. International walking day of Istria
1 May, 2011

Enjoy a beautiful day exploring Istria during this guided hike

Wild Herbs Festival
29 April, 2011 - 1 May, 2011

Learn how to use wild growing herbs in cooking as well as in phytotherapy

Central Istrian Wines
25 April, 2011

Come to Gračišće for a day of wine tasting and evening programs

Easter in Fazana
24 April, 2011

Easter in Fazana - Fažana's delights and delicacies

Easter in Porec
22 April, 2011 - 25 April, 2011

On Easter people bring food to church to be blessed during the early morning mass...

Porec Flower Show
16 April, 2011 - 17 April, 2011

Enjoy nice flowers and decorations!

„NATURA DOM - EEC“ – FAIR FOR ENERGY EFFICENCY AND PASSIVE CONSTRUCTION
15 April, 2011 - 17 April, 2011

With the wish to present the importance of Energy conservation, new technology and a new way of building...

Porec Motor Show
8 April, 2011 - 10 April, 2011

Sports car show and exhibition races.

Kik Fest 2011
26 March, 2011 - 27 March, 2011

A Festival of Istrian Folklore Music

Spring Jazz Festival Rovinj
23 March, 2011 - 27 March, 2011

A variety of performers and styles introducing spring in Rovinj

Honey Days
25 February, 2011 - 26 February, 2011

6th international sales exhibition of bee-keeping equipment, products and conference organized by the Beekeepers association Lipa Pazin.

CHARLES GAYLE TRIO
22 January, 2011

Jazzbina Pula 2011

Giant Truffle Omelette and "Subotina"
11 September, 2010 - 12 September, 2010

A giant omelette made of 2010 eggs and truffles in an enormous, 2.5 meters wide pan...