Events

April - October

Folklore performance in Čilipi takes place every Sunday from Easter till the end of October. At the local square in front of the St. Nicholas' Church, after the Sunday Mass at 11.15, the local folklore ensemble will introduce you with the customs and traditions of Konavle. A visit to Čilipi is also an opportunity to see the County House which treasures valuable ethnological items, as well as to buy an original souvenir ornamented with the famous Konavle embroidery.

Čilipi folklor

Every Friday from April 19^th to October 31^st at 06:30 pm (April & October at 06:00 pm)

Cavtat, nestled on the western shores of Konavle, boasts an exceptionally long and rich history. On this storytelling tour, you will discover fascinating details about its origins, development, and cultural significance.

Cavtat grew from the ancient Epidaurus, a Roman colony over 2,000 years old. You will learn how this important settlement declined and why its traces are barely visible today. The story will take you through turbulent times, from the Roman era to the Middle Ages, when Cavtat was an important part of the Republic of Dubrovnik.

During this free storytelling tour, an experienced guide will take you through the rich history of Cavtat, revealing interesting details and anecdotes. You will learn more about Epidaurus, its demise and rebirth as Cavtat. There will also be talk about two giants of Croatian art, their life and work, and their impact on Cavtat.

The first artist, the founder of Croatian modernism, Vlaho Bukovac, is a distinctive painter who painted more than 1,000 paintings, immortalizing the beauties of Cavtat and its surroundings. His works, full of life and color, testify to his love for this region.

The second giant, Ivan Meštrović, one of the most famous Croatian sculptors, carved an amazing testimony of love and death in his architectural masterpiece in Cavtat. His work, located in a prominent place, attracts visitors from all over the world with its beauty and symbolism.

The storytelling is interactive and dynamic, and the guide will encourage you to ask questions and share your impressions. In addition to interesting stories, you will also see photos, maps and other materials that will help you better understand the history of Cavtat.

Note: The event is free and conducted in English. No prior registration is required.
Meeting point
www.3keys-tours.com

April, June

Inspired by the wonderful, hidden gardens, which shine anew every spring, the Konavle Tourist Board organise a series of concerts called Secret Garden Concerts taking place from April to the end of June.

In the gardens of Bukovac House, the monastery of Our Lady of Snow in Cavtat, and the monastery of St. Blaise in Pridvorje, on the terrace of Villa Banac in Cavtat and on the island of Supetar, you will be able to enjoy concerts performed by mostly local musicians.

May, June, July

The Music and Word Festival, organized by the Konavle Art association, takes place right before the start of the main season and includes a series of cultural programs with artists from Croatia and abroad.

The festival is an extremely valuable offer for both domestic and foreign visitors, and enriches the cultural offer of Konavle Municipality. The festival nurtures the educational part, promotes young, local artists and has an educational character for children.

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May, June, September, October

Costumed storytelling tour - Cavtat's History Brought to Life – a Theatrical Experience on Foot is one more addition to the series of new programs of the Cavtat Konavle Tourist Board, which is being organized in Cavtat for the first time this tourist season. It is an unusual combination of a guided tour and a theatre performance. The performance is being done by the tourist guide Vedran Mezei and the members of the Theatre Company Kolarin from Dubrovnik.

Costumed storytelling tour is a kind of journey through the past of Cavtat through its streets and landmarks, and visitors visit them in the company of some of the most important historical figures who stayed here. The time frame of the stories the guests will hear is the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, when Cavtat was a home to some of the most prominent Croatian artists, politicians and businessmen.

Everything starts in Villa Banac, where visitors are welcomed by the owner of the house, Božo Banac. He will talk about the interesting facts from his biography, as well as details of the visit of the English royal family, which he hosted here in 1936. Guests will have the opportunity to meet his first wife, Marija Račić Banac, who reveals the details of her tragic death, but also the intriguing love story between her and Ivan Meštrović. The storytelling tour then moves to the streets of Cavtat where, under the Banac villa, we meet Tino Pattiera, one of the biggest opera stars of the first half of the 20th century. Tour participants will meet the legal expert, passionate collector and true erudite Baltazar Bogišić in front of the centre of his collection in the Rector's Palace. On the square, guests will meet Jelka Miš, who talks about herself, the Konavle connection and her valuable association. Of course, there is also a small embroiderer from Jelka's school. We will then be going towards House Bukovac. Interestingly, the guests are not greeted by the famous painter but by his wife Jelica (because Vlaho is painting in his studio). She will greet them in the garden. She will tell the audience about her harmonious marriage, joint trips and other details from their lives.

Finally, in front of the Church of Our Lady of the Snow, the participants of the event will meet the Croatian politician Fran Supilo. In front of his monument, he will reveal to those gathered why even after his death he could not have peace even in his native Cavtat.

June - September

Cavtat Summer Festival is the annual series of cultural and entertainment events lasting from the end of June until the beginning of September.

It contains various cultural and entertainment programmes, such as dance and music shows, street performances, classical music concerts, etc. All events are free of charge.

July - September

Cinema Mediterranean is a project for the revitalization of cinemas in Dalmatia, the main goal of which is to revive cinema halls and bring film programs to smaller areas throughout Dalmatia where cinemas have been closed for a long time. The project is currently held at 30 locations.

Cinema Mediterranean programs current movie titles for its audience, but with a focus on the highest quality films from European and world cinema. By including them in the program of films for children, we enabled many of the youngest visitors to come to the cinema for the first time and see a film on the big screen. Cinema Mediterranean, in addition to distributing its own films, cooperates with all Croatian distributors and a large number of film festivals, thus providing the audience with a new and attractive cinema program.

www.kinomediteran.hr
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September

Epidaurus Festival is a new music festival, first held in 2007, but other art forms are also welcomed (drama, literature, educational and folklore workshops and events). It was established by a Dubrovnik pianist, Ivana Marija Vidović, originally from Cavtat, with a desire to enrich the cultural life of her beloved hometown with exquisite artistic events.

The Festival includes numerous concerts of internationally renowned artists, as well as the performances of young and upcoming artists, who are given space and encouragement for further career advancement through the special programme called "Young Talents".

epidaurusfestival.com

6.-12.10.2025.

All Tango lovers in Konavle can enjoy a real treat, the Konavle Tango Dream, Retreat & Festival. Association Tango Dubrovnik organizes a week of dancing and socializing in the beautiful surroundings of Konavle. In addition to enjoying Tango and Milonga dances and various workshops, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy sightseeing, various activities, excursions and the spectacular Konavle beaches.

Detailed schedule and registration form is at:
konavletangofestival.webflow.io

December

The Scents of Christmas in Konavle started in 2008 as a promotional event in Konavle's rural tourism, in the form of the biggest Christmas carols in Croatia, and in time are positioned as a recognizable tourist product, which is an added value for the entire Dubrovnik tourist destination. The Scents of Christmas in Konavle are the bearers of the Golden Charter of the Suncokret of Rural Tourism of Croatia, for the best manifestation in rural tourism.

www.agroturizam-konavle.hr