This year's fifth edition of Advent in Krk brings a rich musical program, charming Advent houses with a suitable gastronomic offer, children's performances and workshops, and a novelty - Krk Winter Trails, an outdoor segment that combines the holiday atmosphere and active spending time in nature.
Detailed Advent program
06.12. – 31.12.
- The entire period
Occasional gastronomic offer in Advent houses
MUSIC PROGRAM IN THE SEMI-DOME
SATURDAY, 06.12.
- 17:00
Festive lighting of Christmas decorations and lights with DJ Alex Sabattini
SUNDAY, 07.12.
- 19:00
Christmas concert of the Krk City Music
FRIDAY, 12.12.
- 14:00
Christmas performance of the Fran Krsto Frankopan Elementary School choir - 19:00
Musical performance: FUNBOX band
SATURDAY, 13.12.
- 17:00
MooK Music in Steps program - 18:00
Musical performance: Sergej Božić - 19:00
Musical performance: Insula Group
FRIDAY, 19.12.
- 19:00
Musical performance: Groovers
SATURDAY, 20.12.
- 18:00
Performances of the youth choir Tiramol and vocal group Kurikta - 19:00
Musical performance: Cambi Group
SATURDAY, 27.12.
- 19:00
Musical performance: Marko Tolja
MONDAY, 29.12.
- 19:00
Musical performance: Dellboys
WEDNESDAY, 31.12. – NEW YEAR'S EVE PROGRAM
- 10:00 – Musical performance: DJ Danko
- 11:00 – Musical performance: L'amour Band
- 12:00 – New Year's toast with the Mayor of Krk
- 12:10 – Musical performance: L'amour Band & DJ Danko
- 22:30 – New Year's Eve with a musical performance by Eni Jurišić and Vjeko Ključarić
KRK WINTER TRAILS – OUTDOOR PROGRAM OF ACTIVE ADVENT
KRK WINTER TRAILS: BIKE EDITION
SATURDAY, 06.12.
- 12:00, Krk waterfront
EPIC RIDES Šotovento Winter Special – cycling event
Information and applications: www.adriabike.hr
SATURDAY, 20.12.
- 09:30, Krk waterfront
Local Bike Sightseeing Tour – cycling event
Route: Krk – Prniba – Kornić – Muraj – Ponikve – Kaštel – Salatić – Krk
KRK WINTER TRAILS: STORY WALKS
SATURDAY, 27.12.
- 09:30 Krk waterfront
Travel to Taste Krk – guided gastro storytelling walking tour
SUNDAY, 28.12.
- 11:00 Krk Glagolitic Square
From Karst to Gold – interpretive storytelling walk
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM OF THE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE CITY OF KRK
SUNDAY, 30.11.
- 11:00 Great Hall
Children's play "Grandma Winter"
FRIDAY, 05.12.
- 17:00 Krk waterfront / Trg Kamplin
The arrival of St. Nicholas in the port of Krk with young participants of the Creative Workshops of the Kreativni Krk Association and the Krk City Music
SATURDAY, 13.12.
- 11:00 Half Dome at Veli Park
Children's play "How to Catch Santa Claus"* - 17:00 – 20:00 Decumanus Gallery
Workshop for children In Santa Claus's kitchen
SATURDAY, 20.12.
- 11:00 Half Dome at Veli Park
Children's play "Santa Claus is looking for reindeer"* - 17:00 – 20:00 Decumanus Gallery
Children's workshop Santa Claus Toy Factory
SUNDAY, 21.12.
- 19:00 Krk Cathedral
Croatian Baroque Ensemble and Chamber Choir "Megaron" (Slovenia)
Georg Friedrich Händel: Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56
Soloists: Franko Klisović, conductor and countertenor; Ivana Lazar, soprano; Ruairi Bowden, tenor; Josip Galić, bass
KRK CITY LIBRARY
SATURDAY, 20.12.
- 10:00
Presentation of the picture book "Lucy" by Maja Jugović
In case of bad weather, children's performances will be held in the Great Hall of the Town of Krk. Children's performances and workshops are in Croatian.
The organizers reserve the right to change the program
The smell of cinnamon, mulled wine and Christmas cookies, the twinkle of lights and the cheerful laughter of children – all this and much more awaits you this December in Omišalj and Njivice!
Under the common title "Christmas Story in Omišalj & Njivice 2025", the entire month brings warmth, togetherness and joy - and we are proud to highlight the island's first ice skating rink for the seventh year in a row, which brings together all generations from the island of Krk and beyond in a unique winter atmosphere!
Detailed Advent program
OMIŠALJ SKATING RINK
Community center Omišalj
29.11.2025. – 23.12.2026 .
- Working hours
Weekdays from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00
24.12.2025. – 11.01.2026.
- Working hours
Every day from 12:00 to 21:00
The ice rink is closed on December 25th and January 1st.
THURSDAY, 27.11.
- 18:00 Njivice, beach
Creative workshop for adults – making an Advent wreath
SATURDAY, 29.11.
- 17:00 Omišalj, roundabout
Festive program for lighting the 1st Advent candle – performance by the church choir and priest's blessing - 17:30
Musical performance: Dellboys Band
TUESDAY, 04.12.
- 18:00 Omišalj, GKRI "Vid Omišaljanin"
Storytelling through Advent – storybook "What the Ladybug Heard for Christmas"
FRIDAY, 05.12.
- 18:00 Omišalj, beach
Jingle jam: DJ Tommy
SATURDAY, 06.12.
- 11:00 Njivice, beach
St. Nicholas's Day – children's play "The Adventures of St. Nicholas", socializing and taking photos with St. Nicholas, distribution of sweet gifts - 12:00
Humanitarian action of MNK "Njivice" - sports-entertainment-gastronomic program
THURSDAY, 11.12.
- 18:00 Njivice, beach
Creative workshop for adults – making an Advent wreath
FRIDAY, 12.12.
- 18:00 Njivice, beach
Storytelling through Advent – storybook "What the Ladybug Heard for Christmas"
SATURDAY, 13.12.
- 18:00 Omišalj, beach
Jingle jam: DJ Lucca
WEDNESDAY, 17.12.
- 18:00 Omišalj, Elementary School "Omišalj"
Student Christmas performance
THURSDAY, 18.12.
- 18:00 Njivice, beach
Creative workshop for adults – Paint & Wine - 18:00 Omišalj, GKRI "Vid Omišaljanin"
A Story Through Advent – Storybook "You Don't Get Everything You Want for Christmas, But You Still Have Fun!"
FRIDAY, 19.12.
- 18:00 Omišalj, beach
Jingle Jam – DJ Tommy - 18:00 Njivice, beach
A Story Through Advent – Storybook "You Don't Get Everything You Want for Christmas, But You Still Have Fun!"
SATURDAY, 20.12.
- 18:00 Omišalj, beach
Jingle Jam – DJ Lucca
MONDAY, 22.12.
- 17:30 Omišalj, beach
Performance by the younger folklore group KUD Iva Jurjević - 18:00 Omišalj, beach
Santa Claus's arrival - children's performance "Christmas Magic", socializing and taking photos with Santa Claus and the Elves, distribution of sweet gifts - 19:00 Omišalj beach
Musical performance: Dražen Turina Šajeta and DJ Tommy
WEDNESDAY, 24.12.
- 11:30 Njivice, beach
Christmas Eve on the square – socializing with cod, musical performance: Trio Insula
OCCASIONAL GASTRONOMIC OFFER
COD DAYS
- 06.12.–24.12.2025.
Njivice, Restaurant Rivica
CHRISTMAS HOUSE
- 05.12.–24.12.2025.
Omišalj, beach
LAPIDARIUM GALLERY – CHRISTMAS FAIR
Humanitarian Christmas and New Year's exhibition of members of the ceramic workshop of the Omišalj Beautification Society and DV Katarina Frankopan - Omišalj Regional Kindergarten
Working hours
- 06.12.–21.12.2025.
10:00 - 12:00 and 17:00 - 19:00
DOBRINJ
The December program of Advent in Dobrinje 2025 brings a series of events, concerts, cultural content and special activities intended for all generations. The event includes Klimno, Polje, Dobrinj, Čižići and Kras, and this year the program also includes a concert by Nena Belan, who will perform in Dobrinje on December 19th.
During December, visitors can expect an Advent bicycle ride, a culinary competition, performances by local schools and associations, concerts, and traditional Christmas and New Year programs, which in recent years have increasingly shaped the Advent atmosphere in the Dobrinj region.
Detailed Advent program
07.12. – 31.12.
SUNDAY, 07.12.
- Kimonski Advent: Turn the pedal, twist the harness!
- 12:00 – 15:00
Sarmi cooking competition - 1:00 PM – Advent bike ride (Klimno – Šilo – Klimno)
- 15:00 – Judging and tasting
- Live performance by Gdur Trio
SUNDAY, 14.12.
- from 12:00 until evening – Polje
- With the participation of local associations. Concerts:
- VIS Petrići (12:00-14:30)
- Iron band (15:00-18:00)
FRIDAY, 19.12.
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dobrinj
Nena Belan's concert
SATURDAY, 20.12.
- 20:00 Čižići
Advent on Štirna – socializing with a musical program
FRIDAY, 26.12.
- 18:00 Dobrinj School Hall
Traditional Christmas and New Year's concertParticipating:
- KD "Ive Jelenović"
- Choir "Zvon"
- Folklore group
- Guest artist: Zsa Zsa Quartet
- Krk City Music
SATURDAY, 27.12.
- 18:00 Kras church
Christmas and New Year's concert: Male and female klapa Kastav
SATURDAY, 31.12.
- 11:00 – 16:00 Klimno
- Farewell to the old year
- Music: Point Group
- Admission to all programs is free.
- Details and information are available on the official channels of the Dobrinj Municipality Tourist Board.
BASKA
Baška comes alive again with holiday magic in the most beautiful part of the year! Advent brings a rich program - from lighting the first candle to the traditional farewell to the old year at noon. The streets and squares will shine with thousands of lights, and visitors can expect workshops, Christmas plays, a charity fair, musical performances and gastronomy. Traditions such as the Lignjada, the feast of St. Lucia and the hunting kettle competition bring special warmth. Experience the holiday spirit of the "small town with a big heart" and become part of the Advent magic of Baška!
Detailed Advent program
SUNDAY, 30.11.
16:30 Baška, next to the Ulika coffee bar
Festive program for the lighting of the 1st Advent candle
- Performance of the children's folklore group KD "Šoto"
– Performance by the kindergarten group DV "Katarina Frankopan"
– Performance by the church choir and priest's blessing
17:00 XMAS TIME with Last Minute Acoustic Duo
Socializing with hot drinks at the Ulika coffee bar
FRIDAY, 05.12.
15:30 Baska, Palada
St. Nicholas' Day
15:40 Baška, Church of the Holy Trinity
Occasional performance by children and distribution of gifts
SATURDAY, 06.12.
Baska, Palada
LIGNJADA – 19th St. Mikula's Cup, RŠD Škrpina
10:00
"Little Squid Fishing School" - squid fishing demonstration for children
12:45
Blessing of fishermen and boats
13:00
Start of the squid fishing competition
19:00
Entertainment program with a rich offer of special squid dishes
SUNDAY, 07.12.
11:30 Baška, Zvonimir Gallery
Small Advent handicraft workshop at Atelier Cambun*
Children's ceramic workshop
THURSDAY, 11.12.
17:00 Baška, Elementary School "Fran Krsto Frankopan", Secondary School Baška
Christmas performance and student charity Christmas fair
FRIDAY, 12.12 .
18:00 Baška, Zvonimir Gallery
GINgle & Mingle with Pedagogical Cabinet*
Christmas candle making workshop with mulled wine and gin
19:00 Baška, Advent house
XMAS TIME with DJ Veky
SATURDAY, 13.12.
10:00 Baška, School Sports Hall
Christmas indoor football tournament "4 villages", FC "Vihor"
15:00 Jurandvor, Church of St. Lucia
Slucinja – mass
15:45
Traditional throwing of hlibcić from the bell tower
Christmas party with a performance by the Šoto choir, in front of the Church of St. Lucia
19:00 Baška, Advent house
XMAS TIME with Trio Andreas
SUNDAY, 14.12.
11:30 Baška, Zvonimir Gallery
Small Advent handicraft workshop with Bojana Matek*
Children's Christmas cookie making workshop
FRIDAY, 19.12.
16:00 Baška, School Sports Hall
"The Nutcracker and the Mouse", LOFT Theatre Company - Christmas play for children
19:00 Baška, Advent house
XMAS TIME with DJ Veky
SATURDAY, 20.12.
Baska, Palada
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE
10:00
Hunting kettle preparation competition
XMAS TIME with DJ Veky
11:00
Humanitarian Christmas Fair
Children's workshop on making Christmas decorations at the Pedagogical Cabinet
12:00
XMAS TIME with L'Amour
14:00
Humanitarian distribution of homemade šurlica with goulash
15:30
Announcement of the competition winner
SUNDAY, 21.12.
16:00 Jurandvor, Dom Jurandvor
Christmas film screening for children
18:00
Calendar promotion, KD "Šoto"
WEDNESDAY, 24.12.
10:00 Baška, Advent house
XMAS TIME with DJ Veky
11:00
Christmas morning at Pallada
Locals and guests socializing over a free holiday brunch
00:00 Baška, Church of the Holy Trinity
Midnight – Mass of the Nativity of the Lord
FRIDAY, 26.12.
19:00 Advent house
XMAS TIME with DJ Veky
SATURDAY, 27.12.
15:00 Baška, Cultural Center
Christmas bocce tournament, SD "Vihor"
19:00 Baška, Advent house
XMAS TIME with Trio Vox
SUNDAY, 28.12.
13:00 Draga Bašćanska, BC "Jabuka"
Briscula and Treseta Tournament
WEDNESDAY, 31.12.
11:00 Baska, Palada
Farewell to the Old Summer with Infinity Band
Children's creative workshop with Nisa design
12:00
A toast to the whole family
Remark:
*Limited number of participants in workshops (with registration fee for adults). Registration required at info@visitbaska.hr
Advent house opening hours
12.12. – 31.12.
Fridays and Saturdays: 15:00 – 23:00
Saturday 20.12.: 10:00 - 23:00
Christmas Eve: 10:00 – 15:00
New Year's Eve: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Christmas: closed
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