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.
The Center for Arts and Culture, in cooperation with the Tourist Board of the City of Vodice and the Museum of the City of Šibenik, continues the beautiful tradition of celebrating the European Days of Archaeology - IN HONOREM ARCHAEOLOGIAE.
In honor of archaeology at the early medieval site in Prižba, on Sunday, June 7th from 8:30 PM, we are reviving the site and promoting Vodice's archaeological and cultural-historical heritage, this time in the company of the versatile Croatian artist Ana Paška in her "Salon for Beautifying the Soul".
Visitors can come by personal vehicles, or use the free minibus transportation. Departure from the Vodice Bus Station is at 8 PM, and return a little after 10 PM.
Admission to the concert is free!
DANCE COMPETITION IN VODICE ˇ WAVE DANCE EXPERIENCEˇ– 6.6.2026.
A dance competition open to all ages, from 3 years old and up, will be held in the Račice sports hall at Magistrala 65 in Vodice on June 6, 2026.
The competition includes all dance disciplines and styles, and dance clubs, dance schools and individual competitors are eligible to participate.
The deadline for applications is May 24, 2026.
Applications are valid with mandatory payment of the registration fee.
Information and applications:
- info@festis.dance
- Sebastijan: +386 70 708 808
- Siniša: info.ritam.26@gmail.com , 091 500 2571
In the heart of Dalmatia, where the scent of salt blends with the songs of laborers, voices preserving the most valuable parts of our heritage have been resonating for a quarter of a century. The female klapa Oršulice proudly celebrates 25 years of dedicated work, love for klapa singing, and the unbreakable friendship that binds them through every note they sing.
Organizer: DVD Vodice (Volunteer Fire Department Vodice)
This year as well, Vodice will open the doors of its Cultural Center and host theatre groups from all over Croatia, whose performances will make the festival program excellent and diverse. The festival brings together the best plays selected at county and regional festivals, offering an overview of the most interesting and highest-quality amateur theatre achievements of the past year. During two festival weekends, the audience can expect a varied program – from drama and comedy performances to experimental and author projects, all testifying to the richness and vitality of the theatre scene.
Admission to all performances is free!
Vodička glazba, as the host, cordially invites you to the 29th Festival of Wind Orchestras of Northern and Central Dalmatia, which will gather the most successful wind orchestras from this area on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Vodice.
The festival begins with a joint parade of orchestras from the market (Obala Juričev Ive Cota) to the guvno (Obala Vladimira Nazora) at 4:00 p.m.
The revue program starts at 5:00 p.m, and the following orchestras will perform in order:
- Vodice
- Šibenik
- Zadar
- Biograd na Moru
- Skradin
- Tisno
- Trogir
- Pirovac.
The band Fenix is responsible for the entertainment program at the end of the festival; concert starts at 8:00 p.m.
Experience Dalmatia through a glass of wine
Meet local winemakers, explore the diversity of regional production, and taste a wide range of products – from wines and sparkling wines to brandies, liqueurs, and olive oils. Each tasting room tells its own story, and every sip reveals the character of this rich region.
This year as well, Vodice will open the doors of its Cultural Center and host theatre groups from all over Croatia, whose performances will make the festival program excellent and diverse. The festival brings together the best plays selected at county and regional festivals, offering an overview of the most interesting and highest-quality amateur theatre achievements of the past year. During two festival weekends, the audience can expect a varied program – from drama and comedy performances to experimental and author projects, all testifying to the richness and vitality of the theatre scene.
Admission to all performances is free!
On the occasion of City Day, the Vodice Majorettes are preparing a ceremonial performance that will enrich the celebration.
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 11:30 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.
On April 25, 2026, the 16th Folklore Festival of Šibenik-Knin County will be held at the Cultural and Arts Center in Vodice, starting at 7:00 PM. The festival is being organized for the second time by the Association of Cultural and Artistic Societies of Šibenik-Knin County, with financial support from Šibenik-Knin County and the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia.
During the month of May, there are many events that mark the City of Vodice Day, which is on May 3rd.
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!
On Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8 p.m., the Vodice Cultural Center will host a concert by the Klapa Solaris from Šibenik, which this year celebrates 45 years of continuous activity.
The celebration of this significant anniversary began in February with a concert at the Croatian National Theater in Šibenik, and this performance in Vodice is part of the continuation of the celebration of this valuable anniversary.
The Klapa Solaris will be joined on stage by numerous guests. The audience will have the opportunity to enjoy the performance of Radoslav Koštan, the first tenor of the legendary Klapa Šibenik, Oliver Jakovčev, a former member of the Berekin group, as well as members of the Klapa Dota. The musical atmosphere will be further complemented by a small mandolin orchestra.
Admission to the concert is free, and the organizers invite all lovers of klapa singing to come and celebrate this significant anniversary with their presence and spend an evening filled with Dalmatian melodies, harmonies and emotions.
On April 18, Vodice will once again open the skate event season in Croatia. The organizer, the Bokon Youth Association, invites skaters, fans of extreme sports and good music, as well as all visitors who would like to see some of the best skateboarders from Croatia and beyond perform live.
The competition will be held in two age categories. Younger competitors (up to 16 years of age) will ride the entire skatepark within a set time limit, and the top three will receive sponsor prizes.
Competitors in the older age group will be able to register for two sections – street and flow. The top three in each section will be awarded cash prizes.
After the competition, a pool session will follow, during which outstanding tricks and lines will be rewarded with cash and sponsor prizes.
A warm and life-affirming story by Teatar Exit, Malo Blago (“Little Treasure”), directed by Lea Anastazija Fleger, is coming to the Vodice stage. The cast is led by experienced and versatile actresses Mirela Brekalo, Jelena Miholjević and Anja Jogunica.
Ticket price: €8; €4 for students and pensioners. Tickets can also be collected with the Friend of the Theatre 2026 membership card.
Box office opening hours: from Tuesday, April 7 to Friday, April 10:
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Tuesday and Thursday: 17:00 – 19:00
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Wednesday and Friday: 08:00 – 10:00
One hour before the performance, on Saturday, April 11 from 19:00, only regular-price tickets (€8) will be available. Discounted tickets and ticket collection with the Friend of the Theatre card will not be possible one hour before the performance.
