State and Local Feasts, and Other Festivities

current events

Moreška sword dance performances in Korčula town: In July and August; on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 p.m. and in mid May-June-September-mid October on Thursdays at 9 p.m. only

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Korkyra Baroque Festival-Tourist Board Korcula
Korkyra Baroque Festival-Tourist Board Korcula

KORČULANSKI BAROKNI FESTIVAL
KORKYRA BAROQUE FESTIVAL
1.9. – 18.9.2023.

KORČULA,PELJEŠAC
HRVATSKA / CROATIA
GRAD KORČULA, OTOK VRNIK
CITY OF KORČULA, ISLAND OF VRNIK

Join us for the 12th edition of the Korkya Baroque Festival with lots of spectacular concerts, famous performers, and great baroque music.
The 11th Korkyra Baroque Festival will take place from 1st to 18th of September 2023.

State and Local Feasts, and Other Festivities

WHOLE YEAR Calendar

Calendar of events

In summer months guest performances from Croatian theatres, appearances of affiliated folklore societies from Croatia and abroad take place.

Sport events, religious processions, wine festival, ...

Numerous events

Korčula hosts numerous cultural events in the summer:
exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances, promotions and the Korčula Sword Dance Festival; also the Korkyra Baroque Festival which attracts musicians of world repute.
The ancient sword dance of Moreška, an officially protected intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia, has been performed in Korčula for more than 400 years. Two kings and their armies fight for a beautiful girl (Bula) in a dramatic seven-figure dance accompanied by a wind orchestra. Moreška is performed twice weekly during the summer season.
However, the most significant performance is that of the Day of the Town or Saint Theodore’s Day, July 29, when the three brotherhoods colourfully process through the town - All Saints, Saint Rocco, and Saint Michael. Their costumes and religious regalia are especially impressive.