MANIFESTATIONS

THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

The International Children’s Festival enjoys a 50 year long tradition, and is without a doubt one of the trademarks of Šibenik. It begins in the mid June and lasts for two weeks. To me and probably most people here, this is the favorite part of the year, and the festival itself is like the most amazing story ever told. It’s the time when Šibenik transforms itself into one big playground. Puppet shows, movie premieres, concerts, children’s art shows, operas, musical/statuary/drama/movie workshops start overflowing the streets of Šibenik – Gorica, Republic of Croatia Square, Dobrić, Medulić and the Theatre. Through this amazing game, festival has an educational part, developing all the artistic forms of children's creativity. The opening day has traditionally been known as 'Šibenik's night', the most expected festivity in town. It's the night when everybody is out to enjoy the rhythms from numerous bars where local bands and DJs entertain the crowd till morning hours.

You can get the festival tickets at the Theatre's ticket-office, and there's also Festival's reception where they can provide you with all the information you need.

TERRANEO

It incredible that this festival exists only for a year, and already so much is known about it. Let's just mention that British 'The Telegraph' has put it on the list of top 10 rock and pop summer festivals in Europe. The impressive list of performers, 3 open air stages, 3 DJ stages (AKA party zone), workshops on themes of ecology, the perfect, relaxing atmosphere, nearby beaches and visits to the beauties of Šibenik. The festival takes place in the mid August, in the ex military base ‘Bribirskih Knezova’, just 4 km from the centre. If you get a chance – you should definitely come!!

DALMATIAN CHANSON FESTIVAL

It’s no wonder that Šibenik is hosting one of the most important festivals in Croatia, Dalmatian chanson. You see, Šibenik is hometown to some of the most important music names in Croatia: Arsen Dedić, Mišo Kovač, Vice Vukov… The festival takes place is the second part of August, at the Republic of Croatia Square. There are two parts: the evening of old and the evening of new songs. It gives the whole town a special kind of vibe.

OFF JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Five years ago Šibenik got richer for another musical festival. It made all the jazz and blues lovers happy, and I’m sure that even those who are not the biggest fans of this type of music, will enjoy the festival's captivating atmosphere. It all takes places in the heart of the city centre, next to the walls of St Francis Church. Off jazz and blues festival is a refreshment you don't want to miss if you find yourself in Šibenik around that time. It takes place in mid July, and lasts for 3 days.

‘KLAPE’

'Klapa' is a special kind of coral singing group, with several members and usually no instruments. They are typical for Dalmatia. There are evenings of 'klape' every Thursday in July and August, on Mala loža, in Kalelarga Street.

BODULSKA PRIPETAVANJA

This is the original name of the sports and entertainment event which takes place in August. It's a competition between the teams representing the islands of Šibenik: Kaprije, Prvić Luka, Prvić Šepurina, Zlarin, Žirije, Kaprije and Jadrija (only one that's not an island, but the city's bathing resort). The teams compete in events like rope pulling (the 'queen' of the competition), football, male and female card playing, waterpolo, 'balote' (the old-time kind of bowling). The competition continues into an all night party with a concert of a local band.

ZLARIN SUMMER

Every year people in Zlarin organize numerous events, photography exhibitions, traditional festival 'Srdelada', school of Chakavian dialect... There's also a popular and interesting project which includes children's art, musical or drama workshops, which get performed as theatrical play at Leroj Square, including not only the kids of the island, but grownups too, and some of the most famous Croatian actors, singers and painters, too.

MURTER ROCK FEST

The organizators in Murter always make sure you don't get bored in summer. There's a whole variety of events: from classical music concerts, rock concerts, DJ and foam parties, to 'Murter rock fest' which takes place at the end of July in a fascinating scenery of Čigrađa bay. Juliette Lewis, Ian Paice, TBF, Let 3, Hladno pivo are only some of well known foreign and Croatian music names hosted by this festival. A definite must see!

BODULSKA PRIPETAVANJA

SUPERTOON

Šibenik has once again proved itself to be the real little meka of festivals. It had the honor of hosting another prestigious festival this year. It's Supertoon, the international festival of animation, which took place at the end of July and the beginning of August. You can relax at some of the best locations in the old town, enjoying the projections of more than hundred films, made by famous animators from around the world, competition part of the program or educative workshops for kids. Pleasant and easy-going atmosphere of Banj beach is also reserved for crazy party nights.

THE MIDDLE AGE FARE IN SIBENIK

It has been the ninth year in a row that people in Sibenik, in dedication to St Michael the patron of Sibenik, have been organizing a manifestation called 'The Middle Age Fare' in September. The firing of cannon balls, presentation of the old recipes and the preparation of forgotten traditional meals, film projections and theatre plays for kids are only a small part of the events which will keep you entertained during the three days of the festival.

SALSA BEACH SPLASH FESTIVAL

Another year in a row, from 14th to 20th July, 2014., Solaris hotel resort will be the host of Salsa Beach Festival. This festival attracts more and more lovers of this magical dance, who come from all over the world just to enjoy non-stop parties, excellent atmosphere, dance workshops with the best salsa instructors, the sea and the beaches of Dalmatian coast.

REGIUS

Let 3, Rambo Amadeus, Jinxy, Six pack, Kawasaki 3P are only some of the performers who have appeared at this festival. It takes part at the end of August - beginning of September, at Jadrija town beach.

CROATIAN TRAVEL FESTIVAL

The mid of May in Sibenik is reserved for those in love with travelling. Along the streets and squares of Sibenik you'll find exhibitions, workshops and interesting lectures held by some of the most famous Croatian travellers.