Manifestations
avril - octobre
Folklore events in Čilipi occur every Sunday from Easter till the end of October. At the local square in front of the St. Nicholas' Church, after the Sunday Mass which starts 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 famed Konavle embroidery.
Every Friday from April 19th to October 31st at 06:30 pm (April & October at 06:00 pm)
Did you know that Cavtat was a part of the famous Dubrovnik Republic for centuries? In this small yet exceptional state lived individuals whose biographies would make for the most thrilling movie scripts. At the Inspiring Lives - Everlasting Legends storytelling experience, learn about Dubrovnik’s greatest philanthropist whose journey from poverty to affluence began thanks to an ordinary lizard. Discover why one girl chose death over returning to her lustful master, and how another one challenged societal norms with her beauty and intelligence. Find out why to this day a street in Dubrovnik remains named after a cold-blooded murderer who had been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Note: The event is free and conducted in English. No prior registration is required. Meeting point: here.
About the storyteller: Born and raised in Dubrovnik, Vedran Mezei is a professional tour guide and has published two books in the English language. His historical novel The Third Key has been a bestseller in Dubrovnik bookshops for the past several years. Apart from being a writer, a tour guide, and a storyteller, Vedran has also appeared on screen as a National Geographic Co-Host. Find out more at: www.3keys-tours.com
April, June
Inspired by the wonderful, hidden gardens, which shine anew every spring, the Konavle Tourist Board is organising a series of concerts called Secret Garden Concerts, for the first time this year, and they will take 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. This year they are the Sorkočević Quartet, the Brass & Percussion Septet of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, Maja Grgić & Teo Martinović, Dora Kamber & Pero Škobelj and Gadjo Manouche.
Mai, Juin, Juillet
Le Festival de Musique et de Mots, organisé par l'association Konavle Art, a lieu juste avant le début de la saison principale et comprend une série de programmes culturels avec des artistes croates et étrangers.
Le festival constitue une offre extrêmement précieuse pour les visiteurs locaux et étrangers et enrichit l'offre culturelle de la municipalité de Konavle. Le festival accorde une attention particulière au caractère pédagogique, promeut les jeunes artistes locaux et a un caractère pédagogique pour les enfants.
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.
juin - septembre
L'Été de Cavtat est une manifestation qui a lieu tous les ans de la fin juin à début septembre. Elle propose une riche programmation d'événements culturels et de divertissements.
Dans la cadre de l'Été de Cavtat, qui se tient essentiellement sur des scènes à ciel ouvert, ont lieu de nombreux spectacles et concerts: musique classique, folklore, ensemble de danses, amuseurs de rue et autres. Tous les événements sont gratuits.
Juillet – Septembre
Cinéma Méditerranéen est un projet de revitalisation des cinémas en Dalmatie, dont l'objectif principal est de redonner vie aux salles de cinéma et de proposer des programmes de films dans des zones plus petites de la Dalmatie où les cinémas sont fermés depuis longtemps. Le projet se déroule actuellement sur 30 sites.
Cinéma Mediterranean programme des titres de films actuels pour son public, mais en mettant l'accent sur les films de la plus haute qualité du cinéma européen et mondial. En les incluant dans la programmation des films pour enfants, Cinéma a permis à de nombreux plus jeunes visiteurs de venir pour la première fois au cinéma et de voir un film sur grand écran. Cinéma Méditerranéen, en plus de distribuer ses propres films, coopère avec tous les distributeurs croates et un grand nombre de festivals de films, offrant ainsi au public une programmation cinématographique nouvelle et attrayante.
septembre
L'Epidaurus Festival est un festival de jeunes musiciens. Il a eu lieu pour la première fois en 2007. En plus de la musique, il propose d'autres formes d'expression artistique (théâtre, littérature, éducation, folklore). Le festival fut lancé par Ivana Marija Vidović. Cette dernière souhaitait enrichir Cavtat, qu'elle aime sans limite et où elle séjourne régulièrement, de contenus artistiques de haut niveau.
Le festival propose de nombreux concerts d'artistes de renommée internationale, de même que de jeunes artistes qui, grâce à la section du festival intitulée «Jeune talent», se voient offrir une occasion d'avancer dans leur carrière.
14.-20.10.2024.
Tous les amateurs de Tango peuvent profiter d'un véritable régal à Konavle, le Konavle Tango Dream, Retreat & Festival. L'association Tango Dubrovnik organise une semaine de danse et de convivialité dans les magnifiques environs de Konavle. En plus de profiter des danses Tango et Milonga et de divers ateliers, les visiteurs ont la possibilité de profiter de visites touristiques, de diverses activités, d'excursions et des spectaculaires plages de Konavle.
Detailed schedule and registration form is at:
https://konavletangofestival.webflow.io
décembre
Le programme "Senteurs de Noël dans Konavle" ont été lancés en 2008. comme un événement promotionnel du tourisme rural dans Konavle sous forme de chants de Noël le plus grande en Croatie. Maintenant il est positionné comme un produit touristique unique donnant une valeur ajoutée à toutes les destinations touristiques de Dubrovnik. Les senteurs de Noël de Konavle sont les porteurs de la Charte d'Or du Tourisme Rural de Croatie pour la meilleure manifestation dans le tourisme rural.
05.12.2024., Thursday | Children's play "Christmas Quest" – IN CROATIANCulture centre, Čilipi / 18:00 Children's play "Christmas Quest" – IN CROATIAN |
06.12.2024., Friday- 08.12.2024., Sunday | Winter Party of the Moto Club "Dvije rote" - celebration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Moto Club "Dvije rote"Winter Party of the Moto Club "Dvije rote" - celebration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Moto Club "Dvije rote"
The celebration will take place from 06th to 8th December 2024.
Friday 06.12.2024. • 17:00 - welcoming visitors and guests from friendly motorcycle clubs • 20:00 - dinner and mingling and party with DJ Bačvar
Saturday 07.12.2024. • 12:00 - welcoming guests with a welcome drink and complementary lunch • 19:00 – 01:00 - 'ROCK MARATHON' with local rock bands: "Prekala" "Copperhead" "Rock Palace" "Krigle's Clear Beer Revival"
Sunday 08.12.2024. • 07:00 – seeing off guests after coffee and breakfast
The entire event will be held in the premises and in front of the premises of the Moto Club "Dvije rote". For that occasion, the club is planning to put up a small tent to connect the club area with the area across the street, and if the weather permits, the bands will perform outside on the stage. Entrance is free for all visitors, both motorcyclists and civilians, lovers of good fun and rock'n'roll! |
06.12.2024., Friday | St. Nicholas's Eve – Advent House “Verižica”Advent House “Verižica”, Zvekovica / 17:00 St. Nicholas's Eve at Advent House “Verižica” with DJ Emerson. |
07.12.2024., Saturday | Celebrating World Kamishiba Day at Bukovac House - Museums and galleries of KonavleHouse Bukovac, Cavtat / 18:00 Celebrating World Kamishiba Day at Bukovac House Paper Theatre |
08.12.2024., Sunday | Konavle Wedding through Story, Song and Dance – Agroturizam KonavleCulture Centre, Čilipi / 18:00
Theme evening: Konavle Wedding through Story, Song and Dance Based on the book Konavle Wedding by Krešimir Magdić
Participating: Konavle Folk Choir KUD “Čilipi” KUD “Stjepan Radić” Museums and Galleries of Konavle Musical Ensemble |
14.12.2024., Saturday | Cavtat Port Regatta – Cavtat Sailing ClubCavtat Port / 10:30: Cavtat Port Regatta Class: DF 65 Models Water Area: Cavtat Port. The model regatta can be observed from the Cavtat waterfront. |
15.12.2024., Sunday | Christmas performance with dance groupsDr. Franjo Tuđman square, Cavtat / 11:30 Christmas performance with Wevents production, dance groups Lazareti, Studio Stage, and with Majorettes of Župa Dubrovačka, and Cavtat Majorettes. |
15.12.2024., Sunday | Cavtat Regatta – Sailing Club CavtatStart Dubrovnik/09:00 – Finish Cavtat /12:00 Cavtat Regatta – Sailing Club Cavtat Class: Cruiser Start from Dubrovnik at 09:00. Finish in Cavtat Port. Sailing boats are expected in Cavtat around 12:00. The entrances to the finish can be observed from the Cavtat waterfront as well as from the Rat and Sustjepan promenades. |
15.12.2024., Sunday | Christmas cake party - Naša djeca Gruda AssociationCulture centre, Gruda / 16:00: Naša djeca Gruda Association traditionally organises the Christmas and Cake party. The children will enjoy the cake, DJ Zlajo and the performance of Zumba kids Konavle and Studio Stage dancers. All proceeds go to charitable purposes. |
19.12.2024., Thursday | Opening of the "17th Scents of Christmas in Konavle" with a humanitarian gala dinner – Agrotourism KonavleCulture centre Čilipi / 18:00: Opening of the "17th Scents of Christmas in Konavle" with a humanitarian gala dinner. |
21.12.2024., Saturday | The 17th Scents of Christmas in Konavle: " Let us worship and bow down before the Jesus Christ " - A grand concert of traditional carols and Christmas songs - Agrotourism KonavleFranciscan monastery of St. Blaise, Pridvorje / 18:00: The 17th Scents of Christmas in Konavle: " Let us worship and bow down before the Jesus Christ" - A grand concert of traditional carols and Christmas songs |
22.12.2024., Sunday | The 17th Scents of Christmas in Konavle: "The Night of Wine & Entertainment" – Agrotourism KonavleCulture centre Čilipi / 18:00: The 17th Scents of Christmas in Konavle: "The Night of Wine & Entertainment" A rich offer from Konavle winemakers, Fragrant Christmas Pub Quiz and Middle Age Party! |
24.12.2024., Tuesday | Christmas reception of Konavle MunicipalityCulture centre, Čilipi / 12:00: Christmas reception of Konavle Municipality |