Opening Ceremony
Spectators see the mayor raise the carnival flag and local ensembles march through Old Town as festivities begin
Kotor Summer Carnival
Kotorski ljetnji internacionalni karneval
Kotor, Montenegro
Aug 1 - 2, 2026ExpectedSource
Each late July, the waterfront and old streets of Kotor fill with costumes and music for the Summer Carnival. Parades and revelry light up the warm nights of the bay, in a celebration that carries the town's rich carnival tradition into the heart of the tourist season.
Key moments
Grand Parade & Fireworks
Visitors line the parade route to watch costumed groups dance and perform on floats. Festivities continue in the streets with live bands (e.g., Cubalcanica, Toć) and a fireworks finale
~21:00
Where it happens
Trg od oružja
Kotor, Montenegro
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Kotor Summer Carnival
Kotorski ljetnji internacionalni karneval
Kotor, Montenegro
Each late July, the waterfront and old streets of Kotor fill with costumes and music for the Summer Carnival. Parades and revelry light up the warm nights of the bay, in a celebration that carries the town's rich carnival tradition into the heart of the tourist season.
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Aug 1 - 2, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
The summer carnival is a newer extension of Kotor’s rich carnival tradition, designed to enliven the city’s peak tourist season. It is heavily influenced by the same Boka Kotorska culture and satirical spirit as the winter carnival, but takes advantage of warm summer evenings. Local dance ensembles and folk music keep the community identity strong, and invited international troupes add color. The result is a festival that hig...
Key moments to know
Opening Ceremony
Spectators see the mayor raise the carnival flag and local ensembles march through Old Town as festivities begin
~21:00Expected
Grand Parade & Fireworks
Visitors line the parade route to watch costumed groups dance and perform on floats. Festivities continue in the streets with live bands (e.g., Cubalcanica, Toć) and a fireworks finale
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Carnival costume or mask
Dress for the setting
Comfortable attire/shoes
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 1 - 2, 2026
Provisional
City / Area
Kotor
Bay of Kotor
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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