ADVENT CRIKVENICA
During ‘Advent in Crikvenica’, the town turns into a glittering oasis from where the festive atmosphere and Christmas joy spread along the entire Crikvenica Riviera. The Advent programmes take place right by the sea:
- on Stjepan Radić Square, which is the centre of Advent events, offering a festive family atmosphere with the Ice Sea Fairytale skating rink, a variety of children's shows and entertainment programmes, as well as Santa’s House, alongside music, fun food and drink;
- in Preradovićeva Street, where you can enjoy selected food and drinks in a laid-back atmosphere accompanied by a music and entertainment programme;
- in Santa’s Forest, located in the Advent Park, where you can step into a festive fairy tale with creative Christmas scenes;
- on the waterfront, where our youngest guests will have fun on a large ice slide;
- - at other locations such as the museum, gallery, library, school and kindergarten, where ‘Advent in Crikvenica’ will show its artistic side.
All visitors, from the youngest to the oldest, can experience the true spirit of Advent through the varied music and entertainment schedule, a children’s programme, a skating school, various creative workshops, beautiful photo points, a ride on Santa’s Train, and much more!
We invite you to visit ‘Advent in Crikvenica’ and to create new, special and unforgettable moments at this magical time of the year!
P.S. Don’t forget to write a letter to Santa with all your wishes, put it in a mailbox and wait for them to come true! The magic of the Christmas season is intended for both young and old, and the more letters Santa Claus receives, the greater the possibility that he will stay with us in his house in Crikvenica.
We also look forward to seeing you at:
‘Advent in Dramalj’ – 20/12/2024
‘Advent in Selce’ – 22/12/2024
‘New Year’s Eve at Mulina’ – 31/12/2024
CRIKVENICA ADVENT 2024
‘A Christmas Fairy Tale by the Sea’
29/11/2024 – 06/01/2025
Friday, 29 November – OPENING OF ‘ADVENT IN CRIKVENICA’
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
17:00 Opening of ‘Advent in Crikvenica’ and the ‘Ice Sea Fairytale’ skating rink
17:15 Crikvenica Town Majorettes and Selce Brass Band
18:00 DJ Boro
20:00 Robert Mareković & Swingers
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
Saturday, 30 November
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
13:00 / 14:00 Adria Advent Marathon – start of the 5 km and 10 km races
19:00 DJ Boro
20:00 Night Express
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
Sunday, 1 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
09:30 / 10:00 Adria Advent Marathon – start of the 21-km half-marathon and 42-km marathon
15:00 Entertainment programme for children
17:00 Charity concert organised by the ‘Uspjeh’ Association – Grad & Xpanic
Monday, 2 December
TOWN LIBRARY – SELCE BRANCH
18:00 ‘Glinaonica’ – clay workshop part 1 – registration at knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr
Tuesday, 3 December
CRIKVENICA TOWN GALLERY
18:00 Workshop: ‘Wine & Paint’
CRIKVENICA TOWN LIBRARY
18:00 ‘Bebeteka za Bebuljke’ (for children up to 3 years old)
Wednesday, 4 December
ZORA HALL
18:00 Christmas concert of the ‘Izvor’ Centre
Thursday, 5 December
CRIKVENICA TOWN GALLERY
18:00 Workshop: Making Christmas tree decorations with crystal resin – registration at prijava@tzg-crikvenice.hr
TOWN LIBRARY – SELCE BRANCH
18:00 ‘Glinaonica’ – clay workshop part 1 – registration at knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr
Friday, 6 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
16:00 Arrival of St Nicholas
16:30 St Nicholas ‘Happy Pancakes’
19:00 DJ Steve
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 Duo Mirakul
ZORA HALL
17:00 / 18:30 Children’s performance: ‘Šlampavi Djed Božićnjak (Clumsy Santa Claus)’
Saturday, 7 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
16:00 Santa’s House – free photo shooting
17:00 Christmas Tale – Radost Kindergarten
18:30 DJ Boro
20:00 Allegro
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
HOTEL MARINA
Advent chess tournament
Sunday, 8 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
15:00 Mrs Claus’ Kitchen
16:00 DJ Boro
HOTEL MARINA
Advent chess tournament
Tuesday, 10 December
CRIKVENICA TOWN GALLERY
18:00 ‘Advent in the Gallery’ – opening of a group exhibition (authors from the Crikvenica-Vinodol area)
CRIKVENICA TOWN LIBRARY
18:00 ‘Bebeteka za Čituljke’ (for children from 3 to 5 years old)
Wednesday, 11 December
VLADIMIR NAZOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17:00 Christmas concert of the music school
CRIKVENICA TOWN GALLERY
18:00 Workshop: Making jewellery with crystal resin – registration at prijava@tzg-crikvenice.hr
TOWN LIBRARY – SELCE BRANCH
18:00 ‘Glinaonica’ – clay workshop part 2 – registration at knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr
Thursday, 12 December
CRIKVENICA TOWN MUSEUM AND PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 Crikvenica Town Museum – exhibition opening and concert
Friday, 13 December
RADOST KINDERGARTEN
10:00-12:00 Workshop for children on the Feast of St Lucy, organised by Crikvenica Town Museum
ZVONKO CAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15:30 Children’s Christmas market
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
17:00 Circus with Marko the Clown
17:00 Santa Claus’ House – free photo shooting
19:00 DJ Boro
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 Coffee Shop Acoustic
Saturday, 14 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
10:00 Christmas performance by children from local elementary schools
17:30 Santa’s Toy Factory
17:00 PALAČINKADAN (PANCAKE DAY)
18:00 DJ Boro
20:00 PachaMama Street Connection
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
Sunday, 15 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
11:00-14:00 Santa’s Train – departure every 30 minutes
15:00 Performance: ‘Kako su dupini zamijenili Rudolfa na jednu noć (How the Dolphins Replaced Rudolf for One Night)’
15:00 Santa Claus’ House – free photoshoot with Santa
16:00 Crikvenica Town Majorettes and Selce Brass Band
16:30 DJ Boro
Tuesday, 17 December
CRIKVENICA TOWN GALLERY
18:00 Workshop: ‘Wine & Paint’ – registration at prijava@tzg-crikvenice.hr
TOWN LIBRARY
18:00 Pasta making workshop – registration at knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr
Wednesday, 18 December
VLADIMIR NAZOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17:00 Performance: ‘Posvuda je Betlehem (Bethlehem is Everywhere)’
TOWN LIBRARY – SELCE BRANCH
18:00 ‘Glinaonica’ – clay workshop part 2 – registration at knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr
Thursday, 19 December
ZORA HALL
18:00 Christmas concert of the ‘Raspjevani slavuji’ Children’s Town Choir
Friday, 20 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
17:00 Performance for the whole family: Magic show ‘What’s the Trick’ with Luka Vidović
19:00 DJ Boro
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 Dinamika
DRAMALJ
Advent in Dramalj
Saturday, 21 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
10:00 Morning Christmas workshops for young and old
16:00 Retro flavours of Christmas
18:00 Magic show with Andrej Škendel
19:00 DJ Boro
20:00 Group Point
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
Sunday, 22 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
10:00 Advent walking tour along the Love Path with your dearest
15:00 Performance: ‘Kišni razdraganci’ by Ivanka & Mrle
16:00 DJ Boro
SELCE
Advent in Selce
Tuesday, 24 December – CHRISTMAS EVE
CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO - SELCE
09:00 Fish for everyone
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
12:00 B Band
Friday, 27 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
17:00 Evening Christmas Nordic walking with lanterns: Tribalj – Crikvenica
19:00 DJ Boro
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 Allegro
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
18:00 Christmas concert: Joso Butorac
Saturday, 28 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
10:00 Christmas walking tour with your pets
18:00 DJ Boro
20:00 Coffee Shop Acoustic
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
Sunday, 29 December
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
11:00-14:00 Santa Claus Train – departure every 30 minutes
15:00 Entertainment programme for children
16:00 DJ Boro
Monday, 30 December – THE DAY BEFORE NEW YEAR’S EVE
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
18:00 GOOD-WISH BALLOONS
19:00 DJ Boro
20:00 Trio Marinero
PRERADOVIĆEVA STREET
19:00 DJ Steve
Tuesday, 31 December – NEW YEAR’S EVE
STJEPAN RADIĆ SQUARE
18:00 DJ Boro
20:00 B Band
24:00 Fireworks
JADRANOVO
14:00 New Year’s Eve at Mulina
