CAMINO WEEKENDS

Location Zadar
Date 14-02-2026 - 10-05-2026

One day is enough to begin your Camino journey

Don’t have time for the entire Camino, but feel the need for walking, silence, prayer, and meaningful conversation?

Camino Zadar Days make it possible to experience pilgrimage for just one day, without any logistical worries.

From February to May and again from September to December, on Saturdays and Sundays.
Organized transfer from Zadar, accessible stages, and a shared walk.

Limited number of participants – registration is required 

 

Just come and walk.

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Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival

Location Zadar
Date 10-04-2026 - 12-04-2026

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 10-04-2026 - 11-04-2026

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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Adriatic Nautical Business Forum

Location Zadar
Date 16-04-2026 - 16-04-2026

Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026 

Zadar Region: Excellence in Premium Nautical Tourism 

 

Adriatic Nautical Business Forum (ANBForum) is a one-day business event bringing together professionals who shape the guest experience at sea and on land — from charter companies and marinas to suppliers, agents, and institutions. Organized by čarter.hr in partnership with the Zadar County Tourist Board, the forum will be hosted at Hotel Pinija, with the program taking place in the new Congress & Event Center Zadar.

 

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Wings for Life World Run

Location Zadar
Date 10-05-2026

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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Bibinjski Kogo

Location Bibinje
Date 24-07-2026 - 24-07-2026

Join us in Bibinje for the traditional gastronomic festival of ‘Bibinjski Kogo’ where you’ll be able to experience and witness the preparation black roasted manestre (manestrun), set on the beautiful promenade.

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Night of the Full Moon

Location Zadar
Date 29-07-2026 - 02-08-2026

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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Bibinjski gušti

Location Bibinje
Date 30-07-2026 - 01-08-2026

Bibinje invites you to a gastronomic event that aims to present and promote the best products of local family farms from the wider Zadar County where visitors will be given an opportunity to taste many delicious things and to enjoy in live entertainment throughout the day.

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7. Granfondo Falkensteiner Borik - Zadar Region

Location Zadar
Date 18-10-2026 - 18-10-2025

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 24-10-2026 - 24-10-2026

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 24-11-2026 - 02-01-2027

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 2026

Location Zadar
Date 27-12-2026

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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