Events calendar

The period between Saint Anthony's Day and Ash Wednesday is carnival time. In the entire Kastav region as well as in the entire Kvarner region the tradition of the zvončari has been kept.

The Festival lasts seven days and includes evaluation of wine in several categories by renowned sommeliers.

Music Society Spinčići in places of the Kastav region in the early morning hours.

21st International Kastav Summer Culture Festival.

Artists from Croatia and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities.​

In occasion of Town of Kastav Day Celebration.

Artists from Croatian and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities.

Programmes that will live up the areas between the two museum collections - Ida`s Bakery and Viko`s Coopery - and bring back to life the spirit of times gone by.

Event held in Idica`s Bakery and Viko`s Coopery - Small local museums

Programmes that will liven up the areas between the two museum collections – Ida's Bakery and Viko's Coopery – and bring back to life the spirit of times gone by.

Artists from Croatia and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities.​

Ida`s bakery and Viko`s cooperage

Guitar festival, musical and theatrical programme, exhibitions, children's programme, film, literature.

Guitar festival, musical and theatrical programme, exhibitions, children's programme, film, literature...

A unique event of its kind, bringing together some of the world's most eminent blues musicians, established in honour of "Philadelphia" Jerry Ricks, one of the most prominent exponents of traditional blues (country-blues), who chose Kastav as his final resting place.

Programmes that will liven up the areas between the two museum collections – Ida's Bakery and Viko's Coopery – and bring back to life the spirit of times gone by.

Ida`s Bakery and Viko`s Cooperage.

Event held in Idica`s Bakery and Viko`s Coopery - Small local museums

Guitar festival, musical and theatrical programme, exhibitions, children's programme, film, literature...

Programmes that will liven up the areas between the two museum collections – Ida's Bakery and Viko's Coopery – and bring back to life the spirit of times gone by.

Ida’s bakery and Viko’s cooperage

Location: in front of St. Lucy`s Chapel.

Location: Matko Laginja Square.

Marking the occasion of the Town of Kastav Day.

Blues workshops and concerts performed by famous blues musicians.

Making and tasting bread in the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum) from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Fair in honor of the beginning of autumn and wine

Bread making and tasting from 5 to 8 pm in the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum).

Recreational cycling tour for children and adults. Start at 10 am.

Cultural and entertainment programme at Ida`s Bakery (Small Heritage Museum), from 5 pm to 7 pm.

International music event lasting several days established in honour of 'Philadelphia' Jerry Ricks who chose Kastav as his final resting place. The festival brings together prominent Croatian and international blues musician.

Traditional festival celebrating the beginning of autumn and new wine including a fair offering a range of local products, presentation of traditional handicrafts and cultural and entertainment programmes.

Artists from Croatia and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations, etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities.

The event which has been held to honour the Town of Kastav Day organized by Music Ensemble "Spinčići" since 1996. In this way the musical tradition of Kastav region is linked to the successful promotion of Kastav by inviting to the festival orchestras of Croatia and Europe.

Every Friday at 5 pm we invite You to visit Idica's Bakery where a making and tasting of bread from 5 to 7 p.m. will be presented. Making and tasting of bread is organized by prior arrangement.

Beginning at 9 pm.

The biggest blues festival in Croatia, established in honour of 'Philadelphia' Jerry Ricks, one of the most remarkable exponents of traditional country blues, who chose Kastav as his final resting place, this year again offers an attractive programme over several days.

This traditional three-day festival celebrating the beginning of autumn and new wine has taken place in Kastav for centuries and continues attracting visitors from the region.

Cultural and entertainment programme at Ida`s bakery (Small Heritage Museum) from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Bread making and tasting from 5 to 8 pm in the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum).

Making and tasting bread in the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum) from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Avant-garde hairstyles and make-up thematic revue.

Making and tasting of the bread from 5 to 8 pm at the Idica`s Bakery, Local Ethnographic Museum.

Celebration of new wine.

Making and tasting of bread from 5 to 8 pm at the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum).

Location: Loggia (Town Lodge) at 19:00.

22nd International Kastav Summer of Culture Festival.

Ceremonial meeting of the Kastav Town Council with the presentation of annual awards and lifetime achievement awards to individuals and organisations that have contributed to the progress of Kastav. Location: Loggia, at 7 pm.

Artists from Croatian and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities. Location: Town Loggia.

Artists from Croatia and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities.​

This traditional festival celebrating the beginning of autumn and new wine includes a fair offering a range of traditional products, presentations of traditional handicrafts, and cultural and entertainment programmes.

Cultural and entertainment programme at Ida`s bakery (Small Heritage Museum), from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Making and tasting bread in the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum) from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Cultural and entertainment programme at Ida`s Bakery (Small Heritage Museum), from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Making and tasting of bread from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Idica`s Bakery (Local Ethnographic Museum).

Various creative workshops for children (arts, theatre, sports etc.) at different locations throughout Kastav. Location: in the lanes and squares of the Old Town of Kastav.

Locations: streets and squares of the old town of Kastav.

Artists from Croatian and abroad (painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, designers, theatre artists, cultural artistic associations etc.) present their works and various forms of their artistic activities. Location: Town Loggia.

Location: Town Lodge

The 6th edition of Kastav Film Festival will host 120 films from 23 countries.

Event in 17 art galleries, studios and taverns of the old town. All-day event which aims to bring art to visitors by various authors through the opening of the exhibition every hour, with an emphasis on socializing and sightseeing. Beggining at 13:00.

Location: Crekvina at 17:00.

International Film Festival. Locations: Loggia (Town Lodge) and Fortica.

International film festival dedicated to promote media freedom and film media, providing public space for any film works, without selection.

Location: in the Mavrica Kindergarten.

Award ceremony with a wide range of local specialities.

Exhibitions and Ex tempore workshop on the subject of clocks and calendars.

The period between Saint Anthony's Day and Ash Wednesday is carnival time in the Kastav region.

Beginning of the 2013 Kastav Carnival programme, Master of the Carnival receives the keys of the town. Location: Matko Laginja Square at 5:30 pm.

The period between Saint Anthony's Day and Ash Wednesday is carnival time. In the entire Kastav region as well as in the entire Kvarner region the tradition of the zvončari has been kept.

Cultural, entertainment, religious and culinary event.

The festive event to mark May 22.

Festive occasion marking St. Helen`s Day - patron saint of Kastav.

Street and squares of the old town

Location: Matko Laginja Square, at noon.

Festive occasion marking St. Helen`s Day - patron saint of the Town of Kastav

Location: streets and squares of old town centre

Programmes that will liven up the areas between the two museum collections - Ida`s Bakery and Viko`s Coopery - and bring back to life the spirit of times long gone by.

Event held in Idica`s Bakery and Viko`s Coopery - Small local museums

The Arts Workshop is an event that includes a sales exhibition and competition for the best artwork in four categories.

Musical and dance spectacle.

Programmes that will liven up the areas between the two museum collections - Ida`s Bakery and Viko`s Coopery - and bring back to life the spirit of times gone by.

FEAST OF ST. HELEN-PATRON SAINT OF KASTAV-cultural, entertainment, religious and culinary event.

Locations: streets and squares of the old town of Kastav.

Closing award ceremony for the best wines, a varied gastronomic offering and entertainment programme.

Recreational cycling event

Location: Kastav Museum Collection.

Location: St. Helen`s Church.

Location: St. Helen`s Church, at 11 am.

Location: Church of St. Jelena Crusader, at 11 am.

Brandy distilling presentation and tour of the museum from 6 to 9 pm in the Osojnak`s Kettle Workshop (Local Ethnographic Museum).

International meeting of accordionists.

Location: Crekvina, at 9 pm.

Location: "Dom braće Matešić" Hall, at 8 pm.

Location: Kastav School Sports Hall, at 8 pm.

The Festival includes evaluation of wine in several categories by renowned sommeliers.

Guided cycling tour

Location: School Sports Hall, at 8 pm.

Location: Crekvina.

Guitar festival, musical and theatrical programme, exhibitions, children's programme, film, literature...

10th ČAnsonfest a Chakavian Chanson Festival will be held at the Crekvina.

This traditional festival celebrating the beginning of autumn and new wine includes a fair offering a range of traditional products, presentations of traditional handicrafts, and cultural and entertainment programmes.

Educational and recreational bike event for children and adults. Start at 10 am.

Brandy distilling presentation and tour of the museum from 6 pm to 9 pm (Osojnak`s Kettle Workshop, Locat Ethnographic Museum).

Chakavian Chanson Festival. Festival aimed at promoting the local dialect, with songs that have been selected on a public tender performed by artists from Istria and Kvarner.

Location: Crekvina (in case of bad weather, venue: Sports Hall).

Chakavian Chanson Festival. Location: Crekvina.

Location: Matko Laginja Square, at noon.

Location: Matko Laginja Square, at 11 am.

Location: Matko Laginja Square, beginning at 11 am.

Location: Matko Laginja Square, beginning at 10:30 am.