Advent program in Crikvenica
CRIKVENICA ADVENT 2025.
“A Christmas Fairy Tale by the Sea”
28/11/2025 – 6/01/2026
PROGRAM
Friday, 28 November
17:00 Ice-Skating Rink Ice Sea Fairy Tale, Stjepan Radić Square
17:00 DJ party, Preradovićeva Street
18:00 Selce Brass Band, Crikvenica Majorettes, Choir Lavanda Novigrad, Preradovićeva Street
19:00 Unique music show, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 29 November
9:00 – 13:30 Adria Advent Marathon – start of 5 km and 10 km races, Paw Race and Children’s Race, Stjepan Radić Square
12:00 – 16:00 DJ Modrix, Preradovićeva Street
19:00 Mularija band, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 30 November
9:30 / 10:00 Adria Advent Marathon – start of marathon and half marathon, Stjepan Radić Square
12:00 – 16:00 DJ Modrix, Preradovićeva Street
16:00 – 20:00 DJ LVR, Preradovićeva Street
Friday, 5 December
17:00 Stand-up by Hazim Mujčinović, Preradovićeva Street
17:00 / 18:30 Children's play Christmas Quest (Hit Theatre), Zora Hall
19:00 DJ Pone, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 6 December
11:00 Boat ride with St. Nicholas on Plima, Vela palada
12:00 – 14:00 Photos with St. Nicholas with small gifts, Preradovićeva Street
18:00 Trash party, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 7 December
12:00 – 14:00 Santa’s Train – departures every 30 minutes, Stjepan Radić Square
12:00 – 18:00 'Fritulijada' Fritters Festival, Preradovićeva Street
15:00 – 18:00 Fontana band, Preradovićeva Street
Tuesday, 9 December
17:00 Christmas concert of the music school, Vladimir Nazor Primary School
18:00 Advent in the Gallery – opening of a group exhibition (artists from the Crikvenica–Vinodol area), Crikvenica City Gallery
Thursday, 11 December
17:00 Christmas at Izvor, Izvor Centre Selce
17:00 Christmas Story of the Radost Kindergarten, Preradovićeva Street
Friday, 12 December
12–20 December Advent Chess Tournament, Hotel Marina
15:30 Children’s Christmas Fair, Zvonko Car Elementary School
16:00 – 19:00 Photos with Santa Claus, Preradovićeva Street
19:00 Dijagnoze band, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 13 December
14:00 – 18:00 Photos with Santa Claus, Preradovićeva Street
20:00 Kožne jakne band, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 14 December
12:00 – 18:00'PalačinkaDan' Pancakes Day, Preradovićeva Street
11:00 – 15:00 DJ LVR, Preradovićeva Street
15:00 – 19:00 Mularija band, Preradovićeva Street
Thursday, 18 December
17:00 Christmas performance The Three Kings Were Riding, Vladimir Nazor Primary School
Friday, 19 December
15:00 – 16:00 Magic show for children, Preradovićeva Street
16:00 Schoolchildren in the Christmas Spirit – performances by pupils of Vladimir Nazor and Zvonko Car Primary Schools, Preradovićeva Street
20:00 DJ Pone, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 20 December
10:00 – Advent walk with loved ones along the Love Path, Stjepan Radić Square (gathering) – registration: crikvenica.advent@gmail.com
14:00 – 16:00 Children's workshop – writing letters to Santa Claus, Preradovićeva Street
19:00 DJ Pone, Preradovićeva Street
20:00 ALEN ĐURAS concert, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 21 December
12:00 – 18:00 Retro Christmas Flavours, Preradovićeva Street
12:00 – 14:00 Santa’s Train – departures every 30 minutes, Stjepan Radić Square
13:00 – 16:00 DJ Modrix, Preradovićeva Street
16:00 – Kožne jakne band, Preradovićeva Street
19:15 Christmas concert of the Children’s City Choir Raspjevani slavuji, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, 22 December
17:00 Advent in Dramalj, Trg Placa
JADRANOVO
Christmas Concert in Jadranovo
SELCE
Advent in Selce
Wednesday, 24 December – CHRISTMAS EVE
CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO – SELCE
9:00 Ribi za seh (traditional gastro event)
11:30 – 14:30 B Band, Preradovićeva Street
15:00 – 18:00 DJ Pone, Preradovićeva Street
Friday, 26 December
16:00 – 18:00 Face painting with animators, Preradovićeva Street
17:00 Evening Christmas Nordic Walk with lanterns – Tribalj to Crikvenica, Stjepan Radić Square (gathering) – registration: crikvenica.advent@gmail.com
19:00 Dellboysi, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 27 December
10:00 Christmas walk with pets, Stjepan Radić Square (gathering) – registration: crikvenica.advent@gmail.com
16:00 – 17:00 Children's balloon animation, Preradovićeva Street
19:00 Mularija band, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 28 December
15:00 – 19:00 Daytime entertainment with Fontana band, Preradovićeva Street
18:30 Christmas concert – Joso Butorac, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, 30 December
19:00 GOOD-WISH BALOONS, Preradovićeva Street
19:00 Dellboysi, Preradovićeva Street
22:00 DJ Pone, Preradovićeva Street
Wednesday, 31 December
14:00 New Year’s Eve at Mulina, Jadranovo
21:00 – 01:00 – NEW YEAR’S EVE B Band & COLONIA, Preradovićeva Street
The Advent program is subject to change and the organizer reserves the right to modify the program.
ADVENT HIGHLIGHT
28 November - 6 January
Ice-Skating Rink Ice Sea Fairy Tale, Stjepan Radić Square
Saturday, 29 November
9:00 – 13:00 Adria Advent Marathon – start of 5 km and 10 km races, Paw Race and Children’s Race, Stjepan Radić Square
Sunday, 30 November
9:30 / 10:00 Adria Advent Marathon – start of marathon and half marathon, Stjepan Radić Square
Sunday, 7 December
14:00 Fritters Festival (Fritulijada), Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 14 December
Pancake Day (PalačinkaDan), Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 20 December
20:00 ALEN ĐURAS concert, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 21 December
Retro Christmas Flavours, Preradovićeva Street
Wednesday, 24 December – CHRISTMAS EVE
CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO – SELCE
9:00 Ribi za seh (traditional gastro event)
Tuesday, 30 December
19:00 GOOD-WISH BALLOONS, Preradovićeva Street
Wednesday, 31 December – NEW YEAR’S EVE
21:00 – 01:00 B Band and COLONIA, Preradovićeva Street
ICE SLIDE
Opening Hours:
28 November 2025 – 6 January 2026
- MON – THU: 10:00 – 21:00
- FRI – SAT: 10:00 – 22:00
- SUN: 10:00 – 21:00
- CHRISTMAS EVE (24 Dec): 10:00 – 17:00
- CHRISTMAS DAY (25 Dec): 12:00 – 20:00
- NEW YEAR’S EVE (31 Dec): 10:00 – 17:00
- NEW YEAR’S DAY (1 Jan): 12:00 – 20:00
Ticket price: €4.00
Ice Skating School:
Registration via e-mail: prijava@tzg-crikvenice.hr
The price of the skating school (8 sessions) is €30.00 per child – skate rental included.
ADVENT IN LIBRARY
ADVENT AT THE TOWN LIBRARY CRIKVENICA 2025
1 – 31 December
Christmas Between the Covers – exhibition by the Vukovar City Library (guest exhibition)
Monday, 1 December
17:00 Clay Workshop with Diana Crnić – first session/creation
Tuesday, 2 December
18:00 Baby Library Bebuljci
Wednesday, 3 December
18:00 The Essence of Christmas – lecture by psychologist Marija Miškulin
Thursday, 4 December
18:00 Gummy Fun – gummy candy–making workshop – Eterico Association
Friday, 5 December
17:00 Our Little Library – An Idea Worth a Milliioooon Dollars by Katerina Sad
Monday, 8 December
17:00 Clay Workshop with Diana Crnić – second session/creation
Tuesday, 9 December
18:00 Baby Library Čituljci
Wednesday, 10 December
17:00 Clay Workshop with Diana Crnić – first session/painting
Thursday, 11 December
18:00 Wine & Bonsai – creative workshop with Toni Adžić
Tuesday, 16 December
18:00 Dot by Dot – Christmas ornament–making workshop with Mara Majstorović
Wednesday, 17 December
17:00 Clay Workshop with Diana Crnić – second session/painting
Thursday, 18 December
18:00 '25 darova za Božić' – book presentation by Tatiana Cameron Tajči
Monday, 22 December
Free membership for residents of the Town of Crikvenica – the Town Crikvenica's Christmas gift
Tuesday, 23 December
18:00 'Djed Božićnjak u nevolji' – picture-book presentation by Erin Frančišković
NOTE:
All workshops are free of charge.
Registrations open on 1 December at: knjiznica@knjiznica-crikvenica.hr
ADVENT OUTDOORS
Saturday, 29 November
9:00 – 13:00 Adria Advent Marathon, Stjepan Radić Square – start of the 5 km and 10 km races, the Paw Race, and the Children’s Race
Sunday, 30 November
9:30 / 10:00 Adria Advent Marathon, Stjepan Radić Square – start of the marathon and half marathon
Saturday, 20 December
10:00 Advent Walk along the Love Path with your loved ones, departure from Stjepan Radić Square – registration at: crikvenica.advent@gmail.com
Friday, 26 December
17:00 Evening Christmas Nordic Walk with lanterns – Tribalj to Crikvenica, departure from Stjepan Radić Square – registration at: crikvenica.advent@gmail.com
Saturday, 27 December
10:00 Christmas Walk with Pets, Stjepan Radić Square – registration at: crikvenica.advent@gmail.com
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Friday, 28 November
17:00 Ice Sea Fairy Tale ice-skating rink, Stjepan Radić Square
18:00 Selce Brass Band, Crikvenica Majorettes, singing Choir Lavanda Novigrad, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 29 November
9:00 – 13:30 Adria Advent Marathon – start of the 5 km and 10 km races, the Paw Race, and the Children’s Race, Stjepan Radić Square
Friday, 5 December
17:00 / 18:30 Children’s play Christmas Quest (Hit Theatre), Zora Hall
Saturday, 6 December
11:00 Boat ride with St. Nicholas on Plima, Vela Palada
12:00 – 14:00 Photos with St. Nicholas with small gifts, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 7 December
12:00 – 18:00 Fritters Festival (Fritulijada), Preradovićeva Street
12:00 – 14:00 Santa’s Train – departures every 30 minutes, Stjepan Radić Square
Tuesday, 9 December
17:00 Christmas concert of the music school, Vladimir Nazor Primary School
Thursday, 11 December
17:00 Christmas at Izvor, Izvor Centre Selce
17:00 Christmas Story by the Radost Kindergarten, Preradovićeva Street
Friday, 12 December
15:30 Children’s Christmas Fair, Zvonko Car Elementary School
16:00 – 19:00 Photos with Santa Claus, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 13 December
14:00 – 18:00 Photos with Santa Claus, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 14 December
12:00 – 18:00 Pancake Day (PalačinkaDan), Preradovićeva Street
Thursday, 18 December
17:00 Christmas performance The Three Kings Were Riding, Vladimir Nazor Primary School
Friday, 19 December
15:00 – 16:00 Magic show for children, Preradovićeva Street
16:00 Schoolchildren in the Christmas Spirit – performances by pupils of Vladimir Nazor and Zvonko Car Primary Schools, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 20 December
14:00 – 16:00 Children’s workshop – writing letters to Santa Claus, Preradovićeva Street
Sunday, 21 December
12:00 – 14:00 Santa’s Train – departures every 30 minutes, Stjepan Radić Square
19:15 Christmas concert of the Children’s City Choir Raspjevani slavuji, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, 26 December
16:00 – 18:00 Face painting with animators, Preradovićeva Street
Saturday, 27 December
16:00 – 17:00 Children’s balloon entertainment, Preradovićeva Street
Tuesday, 30 December
19:00 GOOD-WISH BALLOONS , Preradovićeva Street
Advent in Crikvenica
During ‘Advent in Crikvenica’, the town turns into a glittering oasis from where the festive atmosphere and Christmas joy spread along the entire Crikvenica Riviera. The Advent programmes take place right by the sea:
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in Preradovićeva Street, where you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with musical-entertainment programmes and festive food and drinks
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at Stjepan Radić Square, where you can glide into the Advent spirit at the Ice Sea Fairy Tale skating rink and visit Santa’s House
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in Santa’s Forest, located in the Advent Park, where you can step into a true holiday fairytale filled with creative Christmas scenes and an exhibition of decorated Christmas trees
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at other locations such as the museum, gallery, library, schools, kindergartens, etc., where Advent in Crikvenica reveals its artistic side
Visitors of all ages can experience the true spirit of Advent through a diverse music and entertainment programme, children’s activities, the skating school, various creative workshops, beautiful photo spots, rides on Santa’s train, and much more!
We invite you to visit Advent in Crikvenica and create new, special, and unforgettable moments during this magical time of year!
P.S. Don’t forget to write a letter to Santa Claus with all your wishes, find the special mailbox to post it, and wait for your wishes to come true! The magic of the Christmas season is meant for both young and old — and the more letters Santa receives, the greater the chance he’ll stay here with us in Crikvenica, in his little house.
We also look forward to seeing you at:
Advent in Dramalj – 19 December
Advent in Selce – 21 December
Old Year’s Eve at Mulina – Jadranovo – 31 December
Gastronomy Offer
Throughout the Advent season, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights available in Preradović Street. Alongside diverse gourmet treats, hot drinks and other beverages will be offered, bringing the full flavours and aromas of the festive season.
Santa’s House
This magical Advent stop is a must-visit for the youngest visitors, where they can step into a festive fairytale, meet Santa Claus, share their wishes, and capture the moment with a photo.
Decorated Christmas Tree Exhibition
An exhibition of decorated Christmas trees created by primary school pupils and kindergarten children (from Zvonko Car and Vladimir Nazor Primary Schools, and Radost and Woody Kindergartens).
In the Advent Park (across from the post office), a magical exhibition will appear, showcasing the most creative works of children, transforming Christmas trees into small festive wonders. Each tree carries its own signature of imagination and joy, telling a warm story woven into every detail by the young artists.
Santa’s Forest (Advent Park)
At the very heart of the Advent Park lies the enchanting Santa’s Forest – a place where twinkling lights, the scents of winter, and holiday magic create a special fairytale world. The forest is filled with lavish decorations that turn every step into a new festive postcard, and among its paths you’ll also find the exhibition of decorated Christmas trees, turned into tiny treasures of imagination by young artists. As the lights sparkle like winter stars, visitors can immerse themselves in an atmosphere of warmth, joy, and wonder – just the way it feels when Santa arrives in Crikvenica.
The organizer reserves the right to change the program.
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Lokacije
Organizer:
Co-organizer:
Eclipsis Solutions j.d.o.o., Centar za kulturu Dr. Ivan Kostrenčić, Gradska knjižnica Crikvenica, Muzej Grada Crikvenice, Centar Izvor Selce, Dječji vrtić Radost, Osnovna škola Vladimira Nazora, Osnovna škola Zvonka Cara, MO Dramalj, MO Jadranovo, MO Selce, PŠRD Arbun, ŠRD Lovrata, ŠRD Tunera, ŠRK Oslić, Udruga umirovljenika Grada Crikvenice i Općine Vinodolske, Udruga umirovljenika Grada Crikvenice Sunce, Udruga Uspjeh, Via Mea Travel d.o.o., Jadran d.d., Eko Murvica d.o.o., VIO Žrnovnica Crikvenica Vinodol d.o.o., Omnes, Županijska lučka uprava Crikvenica, Felix – obrt za prijevoz i trgovinu, M/B Plima