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Wine days, Christmas markets and carnivals worth planning a trip around. We keep this list up to date.
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Dates are from official event sites. Always check the official page before you book, as programs can change.
7 Nov 2026
Sveti Ivan Zelina (near Zagreb)
A St. Martin's Day wine morning in a wine area east of Zagreb, celebrating the new young wine.
Tour idea: Wine Road day tour from Zagreb
See tours & bookOr a private wine tour: two wineries and SamoborOfficial info
7–8 Nov 2026
Kutjevo, Slavonia
Open wine cellars, a wine fair, food, music and the traditional 'baptism' of the young wine.
Tour idea: Wine Road day tour from Zagreb
See tours & bookOr a private wine tour: two wineries and SamoborOfficial info
24 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Zadar, northern Dalmatia
Christmas concerts, food and an ice rink in the Old Town, on Petar Zoranić Square, at the City Market and on the Forum.
27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Opatija, Kvarner coast
Christmas lights and events along a seaside promenade. Christmas by the sea.
28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027
Zagreb
Croatia's biggest Christmas market, spread across the city center. Easy to reach by bus or train.
4–6 Dec 2026
Pelješac peninsula (near Dubrovnik)
Wine cellars open their doors for tastings in one of Croatia's best-known wine areas.
17 Jan – 10 Feb 2027
Opatija
Masks, local traditions and carnival events around the town.
17 Jan – 10 Feb 2027
Rijeka
Croatia's biggest carnival: the Carnival Queen pageant (22 Jan), the children's parade (30 Jan) and the big international parade (7 Feb).
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