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31.07.2015 – 02.08.2015
Legendfest
Pićan
Festival of Istrian folk tales, legends and myths
For the 10th year running in Pićan, the Legendfest is being held. It is a time when Pićan’s old town is ruled by wizards and warlocks, fairies and elfs, dragons and witches.
During the festival – in numerous locations, hidden small streets, parks, close to small churches and walls – shows, workshops and performances are held daily in which all visitors, children and adults can participate.
This year’s festival theme is Celts in Istria so you will be surrounded by all things Celtic i.e. druids, witchcraft, legends, motives and popular Istrian stories shrouded in a veil of secrets. So make sure to be in Pićan at dusk for hot July nights and you will be refreshed by a breeze from the past, and legends to stir up your imagination.
Free entry
Info: Val kulture ZagrebT. +385 (0)1 2320538, GSM. (0)91 5794791
01.08.2015 20:00 h
Bale’s night
Bale-Valle, Trg Tomaso Bembo (Square)
Folkfest: Tomislav Bralić & Klapa Intrade, Koktelsi
Bale’s night is a real public party organised by the tourist community on the first Saturday in August. By that time song, dance and homemade cuisine had already taken over the town of Bale anyway. Fun does not cease until the wee hours of the morning.
Info: TZ Bale Rovinjska 1+385 (0)52 824 270
02.08.2015 20:00h
Traditional Rovinj Evening
Rovinj-Rovigno, Trg Riviera (Square )
Entertainment programme
Performance by Duo KikiRicky & Eleonora Dobrović & local specialities
Info: Udruga Kuća o batani
T.: +385 52 812 593
02.08.2015 22:00h
Klapa Škerac
Medulin, Riva
Concert
Info: TZ Medulin +385 (0)52 577 145
04.08.2015
Evening of Croatian harmony singing group
Trviž (Pazin), Trg (Square)
Music event
The meeting and competition of the best male and female harmony-singing groups of Istria and Primorje is a supreme musical delicacy – the magical sound of voices without instrumental accompaniment set in a stone scenography of a medieval town surely leaves no one indifferent.
Info: HKMD Seljačka Sloga
04.08.2015 – 08.08.2015
Vizura aperta
Momjan-Momiano (Buje-Buie)
Festival of visual and audio media
Info: Vizura aperta T: +385 (0)91 952 90 45
04.08.2015 19:00h
Istra Inspirit: Kupelwieser on Brijuni
Brijuni (Veli Brijun)
Why Kupelwieser bought Brioni islands and who helped make them amazing
It is 1893 and Brijuni islands are malarious and abandoned. But, that year everything changed – a famous Austrian businessman Paul Kupelwieser decided to buy Brijuni and make an agricultural and cultural centre there. A growing military port in Pula inspired him to do this and he gathered experts’ team from different areas to help him renew Brijuni islands. The environment and archaeological sites were finally valorised and the malaria was eradicated from the islands. After a long and hard work Brijuni islands got a new shine and they have become a true pearl of Mediterranean. Be a part of this unusual walk through Brijuni, meet famous persons who transformed Brijuni into a paradise on Earth and travel with us to Austro-Hungarian era with Paul Kupelwieser and his collaborators…
Experience includes:
-a welcome drink
- a theatre performance about Paul Kupelwieser and his collaborators
- sweets
Info: Istra Inspirit
+385 52 88 00 88
04.08.2015 21:00h
Il Carro di Tespi – L’Italiana in Algeri
Pula-Pola, Arena
Opera
Info: TZ Pula +385 (0)52 219 197
05.08.2015 21:00h
Classical Summer Labin: Violin Recital
Labin, Župna crkva (Church)
Concert
Miroslav Ambroš (CZ): violin, Zuzana Ambrošova (CZ): piano
Info: TZ Labin-Rabac
Aldo Negri 20T. +385 (0)52 855560
06.08.2015 20:00h
Istra Inspirit: Jules Verne: Escape from the castle
Pazin, Kaštel (Castle)
How Count Sandorf escaped from the castle and what Jules Verne knew about it
InJules Verne’s novel, in 1867Mathias Sandorfwas preparing a conspiracy for the secession of Hungary from the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. But, he was discovered, and after a trial, was thrown in theCastle of Pazinto await execution. Sandorf and two other conspirators managed to escape from the castle by descending the cliff of the Cave of Pazininto its abyss. This adrenaline adventure is followed by a party, drinks and music from this historical time period.
The experience includes:
- welcome drink
- luxury dinner from Austro-Hungarian era
- tour through Etno Museum of Istra
- visit to the Jules Verne’s study and the dungeon of Mathias Sndorf
- escape from the castle performance
- live music
Info: Istra Inspirit +385 (0)52 88 00 88
06.08.2015 20:00h
Evening of a capella groups & guitars
Pješčana Uvala (Medulin)
Concert
Info: TZ Medulin
T.: +385 52 577 145
07.08.2015
Forest poets meeting
Šterna-Sterna (Grožnjan-Grisignana), Ponor Butori
Poetry night
This forestpoetrynightis organizedfor the third yearin a row. On the firstyear, the eventstarted with a common planting of mulberry, which marked thechasmButorias a placeof regularmeetingsofforestpoets. Visitors are invitedto bring their ownblanketsto siton the ground.Witha guitarand a glassof wine,a litbonfireandjustflameoftorches, poetryis read bypoets fromCroatia, Hungary,Serbia, Slovenia,as well as allthose thatbecomeencouraged bya reading atmosphere.Poets read not only their own,but alsoversesof famouspoets who wroteabout the forest.
Info: TZ Grožnjan
T. +385 (0)52 776131
08.08.2015
Night of St. Lawrence
Rovinj-Rovigno, Trg maršala Tita
Entertainment programme
The event called The Night of St. Lawrence, which accentuates the romantic spirit of Rovinj, will be organized this year for the nineth year in a row. This is the night when the falling stars called „the tears of St. Lawrence“ are most clearly seen in the sky. The waterfront night lighting will be turned off and torches will be lit instead in order to further accentuate the town’s romantic spirit. The numerous hotel and restaurant terraces will radiate candlelight, and the atmosphere will be completed by romantic music.
The romantic spirit of Rovinj will be further enriched by the dim light effects that will colorfully embellish the town square. The program will start with a promenade walk and a dance performance by the members of a dance ensemble. Dressed in court gowns and accompanied by musicians and torch lights, the dancers will give a hint as to the spirit of the entire event. Romantic music, opera arias and evergreens will be performed on a series of stages that will be set up across the town especially for this occasion.
The program of the 2015 Night of St. Lawrence:
1. Trg brodogradilišta: 21,00 duo Davor & Gracijan Terzić
2. Obala A. Rismondo: 21,00duo Eligio & Boris
3. Trg Pignaton: 21,00duo Stand by
4. Trg M.Tito:21,00group Detour, Massimo Savić & band
5. Trg Riviera:21,15groupa Meritas, songwriter Luce
6. Church St. Francis: 21,30 Opera b.b. Koncert:
Mozart comes to visit us (arias from operas: Don Giovanni, Figarov pir, Cosi fan tutte i Čarobna frula)
Lidija Horvat Dunjko – sopran
Blanka Tkalčić – mezzosopran,
Ronald Braus – bariton
Davor Ljubić – piano
7. Beach Baluota:21,00 group Dream Project accoustic
MMC, Carerra street, Town shore, Monte: dance group Roxanne
Info: TZ Rovinj T. +385 52 81 15 66
08.08.2015
Histria Aromatica: Night of St. Lawrence
Bale-Valle, Park Histria Aromatica
The dim light of this event emphasizes the romantic aspect of this special night in the year and natural phenomenon.
From this unique position in Istria, without any light pollution, there is a beautiful view on Rovinj, Brijuni, Fažana and Učka.
190 m above sea level, in the heart of the arboretum, surrounded by stones and nature, the tears of St.Lovro are a breathtaking event.
Info: Histria Aromatica
Pižanovac bb, Golaš+385 (0)52 355 044
09.08.2015 21:00h
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Pula-Pola, Arena
Concert
Info: TZ Pula Forum 3+385 (0)52 219 197
10.08.2015.
Goblets of stars
Brtonigla-Verteneglio, Camping Park Umag
Romantic stars watching from the beach, wine and olive oil presentation
On the day of St. Lawrence, the night of shooting stars, the coastal belt from the Park Umag Campsite to Karigador is an ideal place for romantic star watching. Brtonigla as a member of the Italian Association of Wine Cities (Citta del vino) at the Park Umag Campsite presents its traditions, customs,
products… in other words, the green Brtonigla comes “down” to the sea and provides guests and visitors with wine and olive oil tastings, exhibition of traditional local products with guided stargazing, all this accompanied by lectures from the Višnjan Observatory with the use of a telescope. The summer ambience is completed by a special musical atmosphere.
Info: TZ Brtonigla Mlinska 2T: +385 (0)52 774307
10.08.2015
Europa dances
Poreč-Parenzo, Trg slobode (Square)
Entertainment program
Info: TZ Poreč
Zagrebačka 9, PorečT: +385 (0)52 451 293
11.08.2015 20:30h
Choir Nuvola & KUD Plesarin
Rovinj-Rovigno, Trg maršala Tita
Info: TZ Rovinj
Pina Budicina 12+385 (0)52 811 566
12.08.2015 – 13.08.2015
Lanterna Beer Fest
Poreč-Parenzo, Tar-Torre, Camping Lanterna (Camping Lanterna)
Beer fest event
Why wait until Munich’s Oktoberfest when you can enjoy the August Lanterna Beer Fest during your stay? This Lanterna Beer Fest event is packed with concerts featuring various guest-performers. With an unbeatable offer of food and drinks, fun is guaranteed!
Info: Valamar Hotels & Resorts info@riviera.hr
12.08.2015 22:00h
Jazz in Lap
Poreč-Parenzo, Cafe del Mar (Cafe del Mar)
Ty Le Blanc 4tet /USA /HR /IT
Ty Le Blanc-vocal
Zoran Majstorović: el. guitar
Alvise Seggi: double bass, bass guitar
Tommaso Cappellato: drums
Facebook:Jazz in Lap
Info: POU Poreč
Narodni trg 1, Poreč
13.08.2015. 20:00h
Istra Inspirit: Mare the witch
Svetvinčenat, Kaštel Morosini-Grimani (Morosini-Grimani Castle)
Why the herbalist Mary was burned at the stake and how the executioners celebrated
Mare Radolovichwill introduce you to this magnificent Venetian fortress. Mare was a localherbalist and healerwho, in 1632, was accused of witchcraft by her neighbours, the same people that she had healed and helped. They accused her of making a pact with the devil, declared her a witch and condemned her to death by burning at the stake in the Castle’s courtyard. Did she survive? Discover the truth at this renaissance feast…
The experience includes:
- welcome drink
- tour around the Grimani-Morosini castle
- presentations of old crafts
- tasting of local products
- pictures with autochtonus Istrian animals
- trial and the witch execution
- vocal group Nešpula
- theatrical play
- folk dinner + drinks
- hanging out with the cast
Info: Istra Inspirit
+385 52 88 00 88
14.08.2015 – 15.08.2015
Mussels Festival
Vabriga-Abrega, Santa Marina (Santa Marina)
Fisherman festival
Let’s welcome together the nightfall by the sea with live music, fresh mussels, various local delicacies.
We are looking forward to your arrival!
Info: TZ Tar-Vabriga
T. +385 52 443 250, F. +385 52 443 570
14.08.2015
Sweet Istria
Vižinada-Visinada, Trg u Vižinadi, Batistelina šterna (The Batistelina Cistern )
Istrian pastry exhibit
Info: Tourist Office Vižinada-Visinada
+385 (0)52 441 102
14.08.2015
Klape
Poreč-Parenzo, Trg slobode (Freedom Square)
Concert
Info:
+385 (0)52 451 293
15.08.2015
Grožnjan by night & Parenzana by night
Grožnjan-Grisignana
Recreational bicycle race and recreational ride
Historical Grožnjan is a town inspiring to adventure and nurturing original ideas in art, sports and social initiatives.
Entirely in keeping with that, this August it will pay tribute to cycling, as a host of an interesting night spectacle on two wheels. The cycling event consists of two rides, Grožnjan by night and Parenzana by night. While the first is of a competitive character, the second is purely recreational.
5threcreational race “Grožnjan by night”
MTB race Grožnjan by night is ridden on access roads and through the old town centre of Grožnjan, along the approximately 3 km long circular route, under public lighting, against the backdrop of cobbled streets, art galleries and medieval architecture.
The racestarts at 11 p.m., helmets are mandatory and registrations will be accepted by 10 p.m. The contestants will be provided with food, drinks and timing.The participation fee is 70 kn (10 EUR)and the ride takes about one hour to complete.
5threcreational bicycle ride “Parenzana by night”
Parenzana by night is intended for those looking for low intensity unusual recreation. The trail follows the renovated route of the once used Parenzana railway line.
The eventstarts at 8 p.m., with scheduled duration of 2 hours, illuminated only by bicycle lights, adding to the peculiarity of the ride. Theparticipation fee is 30 kn(5 EUR) and includes dinner and refreshments for participants.Wearing protective helmets is mandatory and bringing a spare tube is recommended.
Choose a night ride to your liking and participate in yet another summer bicycle manifestation in Grožnjan, the green pearl of north-western Istria.
Info: BBK Grožnjan
Trg Ruggiero Paladin 3, Grožnjan+385 (0)98 927 3443
15.08.2015
Snail festival
Galižana-Gallesano (Vodnjan-Dignano)
Gastronomic event
Info:TZ Vodnjan
T/F. +385 (0)52 511700
15.08.2015
Concert under the stars
Novigrad-Cittanova, Hotel Nautica
Info: Hotel Nautica, Marina Novigrad
T: +385 (0)52 600 400
16.08.2015 21:30h
Visualia festival: 3D mapping night
Pula-Pola, Forum
Lighting design festival and 3D mapping festival
Info: Udruga Sonitus
16.08.2015 09:00 – 15:00h
Ceramics decoration
Vodnjan-Dignano, Palača Portarol (Palace)
Artistic laboratory
Info: TZ Vodnjan
T. +385 (0)52 511 700
17.08.2015 21:00h
Jazzbina Summer Jazz
Pula-Pola, Dom hrvatskih branitelja (House of Croatian defenders)
Jazz concert
Info: TZ Pula
Forum 3,T: +385 (0)52 219 197
18.08.2015 19:30h
Istra Inspirit: Captain Morgan’s Treasure
Dvigrad (Kanfanar)
Where pirates dug their treasure and why captain Morgan chose Dvigrad
Discover the new Istra Inspirit event and the legend of the pirate treasure taht belonged to the most famous pirate captain, Henry Morgan. Take a part in unforgettable musicle with jolly pirate songs and enjoy real pirate feast in magical ambience of medival town of Dvigrad.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
-welcome drink
- Dvigrad tour
- interactive musicle about captain Morgan’s treasure
- rich pirates dinner
- performance by the band Dvigrad
- hanging out with actors
- presentations of old crafts and tasting of local products
Info: Istra Inspirit
+385 52 88 00 88
19.08.2015
Karigador Fish fest
Karigador-Carigador (Brtonigla-Verteneglio)
Gastro event
Taking place in the attractive sea atmosphere on the pier of Karigador, it is a real fishing experience for all guests seeking an authentic experience of local customs. Fish specialties, music and presentation of traditional products of local manufacturers.
Info: TZ Brtonigla
T: +385 (0)52 774 307
19.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
Street Art Festival
Poreč-Parenzo, Poreč – ulice grada (Poreč, streets of the town )
Festival of Street Performers
A well known fact is that Mediterranean life prefers the outdoors, especially streets to the indoors, houses. Streets have always been the site for conversations, courtship, arguments and singing, and although perhaps people were not aware of this, streets and squares were in fact a kind of stage. The new era has brought along new customs, but the desire for liveliness in the streets still remains. Street Art wants to bring to life once again the streets, squares and promenades of Poreč filling them with dance, street theater, installations, film projections, video installations, music… During the month of August, in the streets and squares of Poreč you will encounter numerous artists who, inspired by this lovely town, will display their works and imagination.
Info: POU Poreč
www.poup.hr+385 (0)52 887 210
20.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
Media Mediterranea
Pula-Pola
17. expressive culture festival
Info: Udruga Metamedia
20.08.2015 21:00h
A Capella Evening
Funtana-Fontane, Marina (Marina)
Klape
Info: TZ Funtana
+385 52 445 119
20.08.2015 20:30h
Spectacvla Antiqva
Pula-Pola, Arena (Amphitheater)
Gladiators fights
Info: TZ Pula
Forum 3T. +385 (0)52 219 197
21.08.2015 – 23.08.2015
40th Tilting at the ring
Barban
Traditional chivalrous competition
In 1696 trka na prstenac (tilting at the ring) was held for the first time in Barban. When Franjo Loredan organized this competition during the local fair, little did he know that he would be remembered for such an event. After 280 years this competition was revived, so that in 1976 the chivalrous competition was held once again in Barban. Tilting at the ring is organized on the next to last weekend in August. The gallop of horses, traditional folk costumes, clanking of old weapons, rider’s entourage are a history collection of memorable images for every visitor.
Info: TZ Barban
Barban 69,T. +385 (0)52 567 420
21.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
Rovinj’s Night
Rovinj-Rovigno, Gradsko središte (City center)
Traditional summer event
Rovinj Night a festival featuring an extensive gastronomic offer, concerts and various entertainment events andthe celebration is always accompanied by spectacular fireworks.
An attractive program has once more been prepared for the citizens of Rovinj and their guests – a musical oasis for all music lovers, with numerous concerts at various locations. Rovinj’s Night will start at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 21, with the parade of Rovinj Brass Band and Rovinj Majorettes in the streets and on the boardwalk of Rovinj.
The concert by the local Master Band will take place at the main town square at 9 p.m., followed by the popular local band Jonathan.
The bands Music (K)nights and Double Dose will perform at the Riviera Square at 9 p.m.
The following day, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, the local band Le Monde will play at the Maršala Tita Square, while from 10 p.m the guest of the evening, Željko Joksimović, will be responsible for a special performance of his hits.
The Rovinj Party Band and Dream Project will entertain the visitors at the Riviera Square from 9 p.m.
Fireworks will light up the sky during a traditional 20-minute show after midnight, and the party will last long into the night.
Info: TZ Rovinj
T. +385 (0)52 811 566
22.08.2015 18:00 – 24:00h
Valbandon under the baking lid
Valbandon, Plaža (Beach)
Competition in preparing dishes in a traditional Istrian way, under a baking lid čripnja, tasting Istrian wine and olive oil, Watermelon festival
Covered with live coals, the baking lid čripnja/peka conceals a variety of ingredients for the remarkable encounter of lovers of delicious, traditional Istrian cuisine. To be proclaimed master of preparing dishes under the baking lid is recognition of true knowledge and skill, so that each year there is an increasing number of chefs participating in this event in Valbandon. Lamb, donkey, mushroom, octopus, ray, different kinds of fish… an entire menu of creations and experiences awaits under the baking lid.
Info: TZ Fažana
43. Istarske divizije 8, FažanaT. +385 (0)52 383727, F. (0)52 383728
22.08.2015 – 28.08.2015
Pula film festival at the castle
Pula-Pola, Kaštel
Feature film festival
Info:
T: +385 (0)52 393 321
23.08.2015 09:00h
Little creative artists
Fažana-Fasana, Fažanska riva (Waterfront)
Art event for children
Drawing competition on a given theme, lots of fun with animators and creative workshops
Info: TZ Fažana
43. Istarske divizije 8, 52212 FažanaT: +385 (0)52 383 727
24.08.2015 – 29.08.2015
Chorus inside Croatia
Rovinj-Rovigno, Crkva sv. Eufemije, Dvorana Adris (Adris hall, church)
International choir competition festival
Info:TZ Rovinj
T. +385 (0)52 811 566
25.08.2015 21:30 – 23:00h
LAR: Night sightseeing tour
Labin, Stari grad
Do you believe that there’s a mine hidden inside a Baroque palace? Do you know who invented the speedometer? Do you know that the closest associate of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther was a man from Labin? Find answers to these questions during a free Labin Old Town sightseeing tour on Tuesdays, after the sunset. Stroll through the narrow streets and picturesque squares surrounded with noble palaces and discover the turbulent history of medieval Labin. Your female guides dressed as Sentona-the patroness of travelers-will introduce you with the ancient people known as Liburni and the outcome of the battle with the Uskoks, while their male collegues wearing miners’ uniform will proudly tell you all about the famous Labin Republic and the local miners’ riot.
Tours start at 9:30 PM in front of Info point in Labin Old town, and finish at 11 PM in front of Negri palace with indigenous Istrian produce tasting. All tours are free of charge, available in Croatian, English, German and Italian.
Info: Labin Art Republika
Titov trg 11, Labin
26.08.2015 – 30.08.2015
Dimensions festival
Štinjan (Pula-Pola), Fort Punta Christo
Electronic underground music festival
26.08. @Arena, Pula
Four Tet Live – Little Dragon
Floating Points Live
27.08. – 30.08. @Fort Punta Christo
Info: Dimensions festival
26.08.2015 19:30 – 20:30h
Presentation of Istrian traditional folklore heritage
Pula-Pola, Forum, Portarata
Traditional folklore event
Performing: Players of istrian traditional instruments, members of Folklore ensembleKUD Uljanik
Info: SAKUD
Sergijevaca 32T. +385 (0)52 222 881
26.08.2015 21:00h
In the heart of summer
Umag-Umago, Trg slobode (Square)
Hot Club de Istria
Gypsy swing jazz
Info: POU Ante Babić, Umag
T: +385 (0)52 741 116
27.08.2015 – 29.08.2015
Bartulja – St. Bartholomew’s fest
Žminj
Folk festival
Bartulja in Žminj is the best known and the most popular today’s folk festivity in Istria with at least centennial tradition probably reaching back far into the past. It used to be celebrated on St. Bartholomew’s Day on 24 August, but in time people started gathering the last Saturday in August to meet in large numbers.
Nevertheless, St. Bartholomew’s Day is still celebrated with a mass held in the church of the saint right at the entrance to Žminj. The point of every Bartulja, both in the past and today, is actually the gathering of people from Žminj in their native place. It is the day when they return to their homes in order to gather around their fireplaces, meet their relatives and friends, have a talk and take a walk around the place. Older people recall that just before Bartulja they would clean their house every day after the harvest and after working in the field so that it would look nice and ready for their relatives and guests.
Info: Općina Žminj
T. +385 (0)52 846 250
28.08.2015
Ronald Braus & Guests
Rovinj-Rovigno, Crveni otok (Sv. Andrija Island)
Concert
Info: TZ Rovinj
T: +385 52 81 15 66
Filip