Advent Crikvenica
Christmas Fairy Tale by the Sea
This year, Crikvenica will once again project a gorgeous Christmas atmosphere with its unique decorations and glittering lights. Beautiful music will guarantee good spirits, and we will spoil you with a variety of the finest Christmas beverages and sweets. Our packed programme has something for all ages and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the finest Christmas mood this festive season. We invite you to stroll through Advent in Crikvenica holding the hands of your loved ones and to be captivated by the spirit of Christmas joy, good cheer and new hope.
Preradovićeva Street
Preradovićeva Street will welcome you adorned with beautiful Christmas decorations like a cosy childhood living room. Let the spirit of Christmas overtake you, with the scent of hot tea and sweet fritule fritters in the air, the sound of popular Christmas songs in the background and various concerts.
‘Ice Fairy Tale by the Sea’ ice-skating rink
Join in the fun at Crikvenica’s fantastic rink, with a view of the blue sea and the most beautiful sunset.
Advent Park – Santa Claus Forest
Thousands of Christmas lights, good-humoured backdrops and intriguing games are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. May your hearts be warmed by the murmur of children playing, the warmth of smiling faces and the joys of friendships old and new.
Advent - Crikvenica - Program
(December 2nd – December 31st 2023)
Saturday, December 2nd
10:00
Workshop of making advent wreath* – Zvonko Car Atelier (registration until November 24th at: ured@kultura-crikvenica.hr)
17:00
OPENING OF THE SKATING RINK "LEDENA MORSKA BAJKA" – Stjepan Radić Square
18:00
OPENING OF THE ADVENT IN CRIKVENICA WITH NIGHT EXPRESS – Preradovićeva
Sunday, December 3
10:00-12:00
FOREST TALE – outdoor workshop for children, Advent Park (free)
11:00
CHILDREN'S ADVENT MARATHON – Stjepan Radić Square
18:00
CONCERT OF ASSOCIATION SUCCESS – Preradovićeva
Monday, December 4th
18:00
GLINAONICA – Advent workshop for adults Part 1 (Selce) – Crikvenica Town Library – Selce branch (registration at: selce@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr or tel. +385 51 765-172, free of charge)
18:00
SUSHI workshop* – Zvonko Car Atelier (registration until November 27th at: info@crikvenica.hr)
19:00
ADVENT WINE SCHOOL** (wines of neighbouring countries) – Hotel Esplanade (registration until November 24th at: vina.kvarnera@gmail.com)
Tuesday, December 5th
18:00
GIN workshop*– Zvonko Car Atelier (registration until November 28th at: info@crikvenica.hr)
19:00
Performance LOVE LETTERS – Town hall 'Zora' (tickets can be purchased at the Crikvenica Town Gallery)
Wednesday, December 6th
17:00
PUPPET THEATRE RIJEKA performance for children "My friend Mraz" – Town hall 'Zora' (free of charge)
18:30
PUPPET THEATRE RIJEKA performance for children "My friend Mraz" – Town hall 'Zora' (free)
Thursday, December 7th
17:00
WINTER STORY WITH... – Advent children's story with writer Sanja Pilić, author of picture books Maša and Božić – Crikvenica Town Library
17:00
(PIT)URAT &GUŠTAT* ART WORKSHOP with Mirna Sišul – Zvonko Car Atelier (registration until November 30th at: ured@kultura-crikvenica.hr)
18:00
Christmas event by Izvor Centre – Town hall 'Zora'
Friday, December 8th
18:00
ADVENT IN THE GALLERY – opening of the group exhibition (authors from the Crikvenica-Vinodol area), Crikvenica Town Gallery
18:00
Advent in Selce
Saturday, December 9th
10:00
Workshop CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF NATURE: ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING*- Zvonko Car Atelier (applications by December 4th at : info@crikvenica.hr)
10:00 – 18:00
Majorette Christmas Star – Town Sports Hall
16:30 – 18:00
Christmas story by Kindergarten 'Radost', Preradovićeva
20:00
SAŠA LOZAR – Preradovićeva
Sunday, December 10th
10:00-12:00
FOREST TALE – outdoor workshop for children, Advent Park (free)
11:00 – 14:00
SANTA'S TRAIN (free ride) – departure in front of the Advent Park
Monday, December 11th
18:00
GLASS MAGIC – Advent creative workshop with Svjetlana Šalić for adults - Crikvenica Town Library (registration at: knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr or tel. +385 51 243-238, free of charge)
19:00
ADVENT WINE SCHOOL** (wines of neighbouring countries) – Hotel Esplanade
Tuesday, December 12th
18:00
Creative workshop "MAKE YOUR PETIT HAIRPIN"* – Zvonko Car Atelier (applications until December 5th at: ured@kultura-crikvenica.hr)
Wednesday, December 13th – Saint Lucia
10:00
CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN – Crikvenica Town Museum (free)
17:30
CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF THE MUSIC SCHOOL – Elementary School 'Vladimir Nazor'
18:00
GLINAONICA – Advent workshop for adults part 2 – Crikvenica town Library, Selce branch
19:00
ADVENT WINE SCHOOL** (wines of neighbouring countries) – Hotel Esplanade
Thursday, December 14th
17:00
"PORTRAIT OF THE SOUL" by MIRA GAVRAN – presentation of a new book – Crikvenica Town Library
18:00
Workshop RETROREZ – BabaMara & Baca (linocut + fabric print + retro cocktails) – Zvonko Car Atelier (applications until December 7th at: info@crikvenica.hr)
Friday, December 15th
15:30
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FAIR – Elementary School 'Zvonko Car'
18:00
BOOKS & WINE workshop with Alis Marić (Čitaj knjigu) and Ines Matić Matešković* – Zvonko Car Atelier (registration until December 8th at: info@crikvenica.hr)
19:00
BLACK PAELLA &ROCK ́N ́ROLL – show, Preradovićeva
Saturday, December 16th
10:00
CHEERFUL CONES – Workshop of the Rijeka City Puppet Theatre for children and parents – Zvonko Car Atelier (registration until December 12th at: info@crikvenica.hr , free of charge)
20:00
VIGOR – Town Sports Hall (pre-sale tickets at eventim.hr)
20:00
Group POINT, Preradovićeva
Sunday, December 17th
10:00 - 12:00
FOREST TALE – outdoor workshop for children, Advent Park (free)
11:00 - 17:00
SANTA'S TRAIN (free ride) – departure in front of advent park
17:00
MAGIC LEON – Amazing Magic Show – Town Hall 'Zora' (free of charge)
Monday, December 18th
17:00
CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE "THE SECRET OF CHRISTMAS NIGHT" – Town Hall 'Zora' (free of charge)
18:00
ROBERT LONČARIĆ: Geographer on the mountain – experiences from the Croatian Hiking Ring Road – Crikvenica Town Library, Selce branch
19:00
ADVENT WINE SCHOOL** (wines of neighbouring countries) – Hotel Esplanade
Tuesday, December 19th
18:00
15 YEARS OF 'ULIČNE SVJETILJKE' – anniversary of the first Croatian magazine on homelessness and humanitarian action Let's give a hand...– Crikvenica Town Library
Wednesday, December 20th
17:00
TANJA'S MAGIC CHRISTMAS DECORATION BALLS – Advent creative workshop for adults – Crikvenica Town Library, Book Station Dramalj, registration at the address knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr or tel. 243-238, free of charge)
18:00
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Town Choir Singing Nightingales – Town Hall 'Zora'
Thursday, December 21st
17:00
"CHRISTMAS DREAM" CHRISTMAS EVENT – Elementary School 'Vladimir Nazor'
Friday, December 22nd
18:00
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Croatian National Hall in Dramalj
18:00
ADVENT IN DRAMALJ
20:00
ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE MUSIC GROUP 'VENUS' , Preradovićeva
Saturday, December 23rd
10:00
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN, Society Our Children of the Town of Crikvenica – Crikvenica Town Gallery (registration until December 20th at: info@crikvenica.hr, free of charge)
20:00
ENTERTAINMENT WITH NENO BELAN , Preradovićeva
Sunday, December 24th – Christmas Eve
10:00
'RIBI ZA SEH' (fish feast) – Crikvenica, Jadranovo, Dramalj and Selce (Center)
12:00
ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE BAND ALLEGRO , Preradovićeva
Wednesday, December 27th
17:00
OUR SMALL LIBRARY, Advent chat room and creative workshop for children up to 8 years of age – Crikvenica City Library, Selce Branch, (applications to the address selce@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr or tel. 765-172, free of charge)
19:00
CHRISTMAS CONCERT "JOSO AND FRIENDS" – Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Crikvenica
Saturday, December 30th
WELCOMING THE OLD – Preradovićeva
18:00
BALLOONS OF GOOD WISHES
20:00
TRIO MARINERO
22:00
INFINITY BAND
Sunday, December 31st
14:00
"OLD SUMMER ON MULINA 2023" – afternoon new summer welcome in Jadranovo, Mulina
SKATING RINK
The skating rink is open from December 2nd till January 7th.
Working hours of the skating rink: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10:00 – 20:00, Fri and Sat 10:00 – 22:00.
Use of the skating rink (45 min) 3,00 euros. Skates are included in the price.
Organizers: City of Crikvenica, Crikvenica Tourist Board
