Tuesday, August 25: The "Mercatino" antiques market takes place at Mandrač Harbour, while in the evening, a relaxing "Bel Canto" night with classical opera arias awaits you at the main square (Veliki trg). At the market, you can discover unique local crafts and vintage treasures, while the operatic performances under the starlit sky will create a perfect romantic atmosphere in the old town.
Wednesday, August 26: Enjoy the "Wine Trail" program in the old town, featuring local wine tastings and acoustic street music around every corner. This is the ideal opportunity to explore the hidden alleys of the town and taste premium Istrian Malvazija and Teran directly from local winemakers.
Thursday, August 27 at 21:00h: The main square (Veliki trg) hosts the "Croatia Brass Fest" with powerful and attractive open-air brass performances. Top-tier national and international musicians bring a dynamic repertoire that perfectly blends classical brass rhythms with modern arrangements.
Friday, August 28 from 20:30h: The big St. Pelagius folk festival (Fešta sv. Pelagija) begins. Acoustic Invasion performs at Porporela beach at 20:30h, followed by the concert of the legendary local band Gustafi at 22:00h, while food stalls with fresh fish and wine await you at Mandrač Harbour. Along with the well-known Istrian rock energy on stage, visitors can enjoy a rich selection of traditional seafood dishes on the Novigrad waterfront.
Saturday, August 29 from 21:00h: The main night of the St. Pelagius festival brings concerts by diva Josipa Lisac and the hip-hop group Connect to the main square and Porporela beach, accompanied by traditional folk games in the old town during the day. While the evening program combines timeless pop-rock ballads and modern hip-hop beats, the afternoon hours are reserved for briškula card tournaments and the fun "kukanje" game over the sea.
Sunday, August 30 from 21:00h: The grand finale of the festival features a concert by Perpetuum Jazzile and the "Tragom Olivera" music program on the main square, followed by a spectacular midnight fireworks show over the sea. The world-renowned vocal group and the emotional hits of Oliver Dragojević will enrich the final hours of this three-day celebration, which will officially close with a spectacle in the sky.