Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival

Location Zadar
Date 09-04-2025 - 13-04-2025

See and taste what happens when you mix Japanese and Croatian cultural, historical, gastronomic and natural resources! 

The festival is divided into two parts, the professional part of the program and the public one. You can enjoy a gala dinner, origami workshops, presentations and lectures and an eno-gastro market. Top it off with a dinner in Zadar restaurants that offer tuna and other fish delicacies!

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Zadar Night Run

Location Zadar
Date 12-04-2025

Zadar Night Run is an annual event where over 1500 competitors will compete in.

This is the biggest and most turbulent race of this type in this region. Its goal is to enable athletes and recreational players who can choose the length of their running: 5 or 10 km so as a half-marathon. Which one do you choose?

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Zadar Street Food Festival - SPRING EDITION

Location Zadar
Date 30-04-2025 - 04-05-2025

Zadar Street Food Festival is a unique gastronomic and urban experience that has two editions – SPRING & SUMMER.

 At one of the most beautiful locations in Zadar, Puntamika, guests will enjoy simple but top-quality dishes prepared by Zadar caterers, from various types of gourmet burgers to fish and meat delicacies, special Pinsa pizza, and more. There will also be fancy cocktails and the opportunity for guests to taste local wines from the Zadar region area. 

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Wings for Life World Run

Location Zadar
Date 04-05-2025

Zadar is the only official Wings for Life World Run race whose route extends along the sea from start to finish line.

The Wings for Life World Run is inspirational and inclusive. It encourages both able bodied and wheelchair participants of all fitness and experience levels. The beauty of the Wings For Life World Run is that this is no finish line, the finish line catches you! So it’s all about achieving your own personal best. By signing up you will be joining hundreds of thousands of runners worldwide, running at the same time. 100% of your entry fee goes directly to Wings for Life trust dedicated to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Whole world for one goal!

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Zadar Wine Festival Summer Edition

Location Zadar
Date 04-07-2025 - 05-07-2025

Zadar Wine Festival Summer edition will be held in in the impressive area of Zadar City Walls, a World Heritage Site. 

Zadar Wine Festival will present many Croatian wines but especially local, regional wines.  

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Musical Evenings at St. Donatus

Location Zadar
Date 05-07-2025 - 07-08-2025

An unique location for unique musical experiences. 

Surrender to the tones of appealing Croatian and global ensembles, orchestras and soloists and make warm summer nights even more magical. This is an absolute must for existing and future classical music fans.

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Night of the Full Moon

Location Zadar
Date 07-08-2025 - 09-08-2025

What comes after the most beautiful sunset? The most beautiful night. Especially when the moon is full. The Night of the Full Moon is a time machine – a festival of culture, food and customs of the Zadar region when the Riva is only illuminated by torches, candles, stars and the full moon. Enjoy the authentic food made using tuna, sardines, mussels, cheeses, figs, brandy and other ingredients served on ships, as well as the local folklore and customs.

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Zadar Street Food Festival - SUMMER EDITION

Location Zadar
Date 17-09-2025 - 21-09-2025

Zadar Street Food Festival is a unique gastronomic and urban experience that has two editions – SPRING & AUTUMN. 

At one of the most beautiful locations in Zadar, Puntamika, guests will enjoy simple but top-quality dishes prepared by Zadar caterers, from various types of gourmet burgers to fish and meat delicacies, special Pinsa pizza, and more. There will also be fancy cocktails and the opportunity for guests to taste local wines from the Zadar region area. 

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5. Granfondo Falkensteiner Borik - Zadar Region

Location Zadar
Date 19-10-2025 - 19-10-2025

The international cycling race Granfondo Falkensteiner Borik – Zadar Region passes through the beautiful area of the historic city of Nin and returns to Northeast Zadar County. 

The races start and finish in the beautiful resort of Falkensteiner Borik. A world class, fun and family friendly cycling challenge for all ages and abilities!Whether you are preparing for an upcoming multi-day bike race or just looking to enjoy a bike ride, you are certain to take away several new tricks and tips by pedaling along the unreal routes of North Dalmatia.

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Regatta Zadarska Koka

Location Zadar
Date 25-10-2025 - 25-10-2025

This regatta is a great sailing event, which wishes to pay tribute to our maritime tradition. 

Named after the medieval merchant ship, Zadarska Koka is one of the largest cruise regattas in Croatia. Everyone will be able to follow the regatta unhindered from the Zadar's Riva, and its end will be marked by a concert in the evening.

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Advent Zadar

Location Zadar
Date 24-11-2025 - 02-01-2026

During this six-week period, Zadar turns from a summer into a winter fairytale with Christmas concerts, workshops, theatre plays and lots and lots of tasty foods.

Dance, ice-skate, laugh and simply enjoy the magical atmosphere. Especially during the New Year’s Eve when the whole town turns into a big party!

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Zadar Christmas Run 2025

Location Zadar
Date 27-12-2025

Zadar Christmas Run 2025 is a sporting event organized as part of the Advent in Zadar.

In its first edition in 2019, it generated enormous interest and 600 runners reported the race. It runs from Puntamika to Advent. For the race, red Christmas caps are prepared for all competitors, as well as commemorative red T-shirts. Part of the funds is donated to the General Hospital in Zadar - children's department.

*photo: Iva Perinčić

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