On August 4th, Vodice is gearing up for the best night of the summer! In addition to an incredible music program, visitors can enjoy a rich selection of food and drinks along the Vodice promenade, squares, and local venues. The traditional midnight fireworks will add a special touch to this unique summer night, with entertainment lasting until the early hours of the morning. Don’t miss this exceptional summer fest!
The most cheerful and the most colorful Vodice festival this year lasts for seven days during which all generations of visitors will find their corner for relaxation, creativity and fun! Immerse into a unique atmosphere that will overtake the historic centre of Vodice - many workshops, performances, exhibitions and concerts in the alley (Mirka Zora Street), in the park (Trg Kneza Branimira) and on the waterfront (Obala Vladimira Nazora ) are waiting for you!
The Expendables band is composed of professional musicians and has been active for many years, performing timeless rock'n'roll hits.
Sail into summer with a wine tasting at Birin Winery!
Join us for a magical evening featuring top-quality wines from Birin Winery, delicious finger food, a romantic ambiance, and live music performed by the talented Marjan Slavica on guitar.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, tasty bites, and soul-touching music.
Entrance: €30
Start: 8:00 PM
For the third year in a row, the Centre for Art and Culture is organizing the concert IN HONOREM ARCHAEOLOGIAE, or In Honor of Archaeology, at the early medieval site in Prižba. This event marks the European Archaeology Days and aims to bring the site to life while promoting the archaeological and cultural-historical heritage of Vodice.
As in previous years, the co-organizers are the Šibenik City Museum and the Vodice Tourist Board, with sponsorship by Baraka Winery, located near the site. After the concert, guests will have the opportunity to taste their wine.
This year’s concert will feature Borna Šercar’s Jazziana Croatica, a group of top-tier musicians whose ethno-jazz performance will enhance the experience of being in the magical setting of the two-nave early Christian basilica.
Visitors may arrive by private vehicle or take advantage of free transportation by minibus. Departure is from the Vodice Bus Station at 8:00 PM, with return shortly after 10:00 PM.
Admission to the concert and wine tasting is free!
A traditional summer motorcycle meeting is being held in Vodice this year as well, a place of good fun and socializing for bikers and biker clubs.
Organizer: MK Okit
The CMC festival, the largest festival of local pop and party music, is bringing the biggest names of the regional music scene to Vodice again this summer.
Join this complimentary (free of charge), peaceful guided walking tour where you will experience the spirit of Vodice history and learn the secrets of its longevity. With a magnificent panoramic view and the story of the miracles of Okit Hill, taste local delicacies and bring home a souvenir.
Start: The Okit hill can be reached on your own (3 km from the center of Vodice). The walking tour starts from the foot of Okit Hill, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Carmel, to the top and back, a total of 1600 m.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. The pace of the tour is suitable for all ages.
Organizer: Fjok
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FIREFIGHTERS (MEN/WOMEN) – Required equipment: sportswear and trail-appropriate footwear, firefighter helmet, and a backpack (provided and filled with water at the start: 3L for women, 5L for men).
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OPEN – For all recreational runners and supporters of firefighting – Required equipment: sportswear and trail-appropriate footwear.
Organizer: DVD Vodice (Volunteer Fire Department Vodice)
The aim of this themed tour is to present the way of life in this area from the earliest settlements to the present day, and to share with visitors a glimpse of our culture and rich traditions.
The cycling tour includes bike and helmet rental, water, a wine tasting at Birin Winery, expert guidance, technical support, and insurance. Group sizes are limited, so make sure to book your date in advance with Karika Vodice.
The tour starts in front of the Tourist Information Center in Vodice.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Scientific Colloquium dedicated to Ivo Brešan, the writer born in Vodice on May 27, 1936, is being held at the Vodice City Library.
This year’s Colloquium will feature university professors Ivana Renić, Marko Vučetić, and Jure Zovko speaking about Professor Brešan. Particularly interesting will be the reflections of his son Vinko and longtime friend (and former student) Zoran Petković.
The Colloquium is organized in cooperation with the Vodice Center for Art and Culture, with the support of the City of Vodice, the Vodice Tourist Board, the Šibenik-Knin County, and the Ministry of Culture and Media.
The event begins at 10 a.m.
AKTIVNA HRVATSKA RETURNS TO VODICE!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE TRADITIONAL WORKOUT ON TRG HRVATSKIH MUČENIKA
Aktivna Hrvatska, one of the longest-running national programs promoting healthy living and physical activity, is coming back to Vodice – a city proud of its active and sporty spirit.
The training is organized in cooperation with the City of Vodice and the Vodice Tourist Board.
The traditional public workout will take place at Trg Hrvatskih Mučenika on Saturday, May 24th, starting at 6:00 PM.
A large number of participants of all ages is expected to join together in a powerful message about the importance of movement and taking care of our health.
We invite everyone to join this big public event, move your body, and be a part of a community that celebrates a healthy, active, and positive lifestyle.
Register at: www.aktivnahrvatska.hr
The Center for Arts and Culture presents the hit play by Teatar Planet Art, Tere and Luce, based on a script by S. Evans.
The adaptation and direction are by Marko Torjanac, with Anja Šovagović-Despot and Nataša Janjić Medančić in the leading roles.
Ticket price: €6
For students and pensioners: €3
The "Friend of the Theatre 2025" card entitles you to a free ticket.
Box office hours:
Monday, March 19 to Friday, March 23, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
On the day of the performance, tickets at the regular price (€6) can be purchased from 7 PM.
Please note: Discounted tickets and tickets with the "Friend of the Theatre" card cannot be collected or purchased one hour before the performance.
The Ukrainian artist Kseniya Noryk has already exhibited at the Vodice Public Library – both solo and alongside fellow artists from the art association "More".
This Friday, she will present several of her new works, as well as showcase pieces created by participants of the painting course she leads in her gallery.
The opening of the exhibition, titled "One Year – A Hundred Impressions", will take place at 7 PM.
The 65th Festival of Croatian Amateur Theatres will once again take place this year—its eleventh consecutive year—at the Cultural Centre Vodice. The event is organized by the Croatian Cultural Association and the Vodice Centre for Arts and Culture. During the six festival days, from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27, and from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 4, a total of twenty-two performances will be staged, representing the best Croatian amateur theatre productions of the year.
ADMISSION TO ALL PERFORMANCES IS FREE!
Vodice Tourist Board is organizing a picnic in Rakitnica for all citizens and guests of Vodice. The picnic is held by the church of St. John, with participation of the music ensemble and the Cultural Association Vodiške perlice, which will show the traditional customs of preparing wild greens and polenta. At 11:15 a guided walking tour starts from the picnic location to the Liburnian-Roman site on Velika Mrdakovica. The picnic starts at 10:00 with transportation from the Vodice bus station organized for all visitors from 8:30, every half hour.
One of the most attractive mountain bike tracks and race in Croatia, besides demanding climbs and steep descents, offers an unforgettable view of Vodice and the surrounding islands. Mastering this track is the true adrenaline experience you will never forget!