Visiting Korčula doesn’t have to consist only of sightseeing and hiking. This island offers a lot of events and activities throughout the year, but especially in the summer. As we’ve already mentioned, they have a strong relationship with their culture and history. This is why a lot of events are somehow related to old traditions.

Aside from the regular festivals, there’s always something new. Every year a new face pops up, and a new street musician arrives or performs at well-known festivals. Because of this, you’ll never feel like you’ve seen it before, even if you return to Korčula year after year. And once you experience this island, you’ll want to return.

Musical events

Korkyra Baroque Festival
Probably the most famous festival in Korčula is the Korkyra Baroque Festival. Every year, a bunch of talented musicians and bands from around the world come to Korčula and perform at this festival. You can see some Croatian artists, as well as those who’ve never been here before. No matter the country of origin, the common thing to all these performers is high standard and quality. They’re all amazing musicians who specialize in baroque music or have baroque music in their repertoire. This event is usually held in September.

Korkyralis Music Festival
A complete opposite of the baroque music of the previous festival is the electronic music of Korkyralis. Here you’ll also find Croatian and international artists and DJs who specialize in various subgenres of electronic music. Events of these festivals are scattered through July and August, so you’ll probably only catch some of them.

Aside from these festivals, there is a large number of individual concerts throughout the summer on Korčula. Especially worth mentioning are the classical music concerts in the Cathedral of St. Mark – definitely a unique experience.

Exhibitions
Music isn’t the only form of art people of Korčula love. There are often different exhibitions in various spots in Korčula. Some take the standard form of showcasing artwork, while some are modern and require the public to use their smartphones. Every year there’s something new and interesting so you can be sure that you’ll catch at least one exhibition during your vacation.

Food festivals

Korčulanske pjatance
This festival is only 5 years old, but it’s a real hit. The idea is that the best restaurants of Korčula offer some of the traditional dishes prepared classically so everyone can get a taste of Korčula as it once was. This way, everyone gets to taste the premium offer on Korčula without having to pay for a full meal at the restaurant. It’s a great way to promote tradition, the gastro scene, and the community.

Traditional town festivals
This is the most popular form of festival throughout Croatia. Virtually every town has its form of this. Essentially, the town organizes a lot of activities during a few days period which include shows, concerts, workshops, food trucks, tournaments etc. The point is to gather the people of the town together and make them participate in some traditional games and modern activities. This type of event is actually beloved amongst tourists because they get a feeling of what it’s like to live in one of these smaller towns.

Moreška
One of the most popular events in the summer is Moreška – a battle dance with swords which emerged in the 12th century on the Mediterranean. Korčula has its own authentic version of Moreška and today is one of the few places that still value this tradition. Make sure to check out tickets for Moreška when you’re visiting Korčula!