Opening Ceremony & Mass
Participants attend a special mass and gather at the square for the ceremonial opening of the cultural program.
Jun 13
Novaljsko kulturno ljeto
Jun 12 - 13, 2026Expected
On the island of Pag, the town of Novalja opens its Cultural Summer around St. Anthony's Eve, its City Day in mid-June, and runs concerts, arts, and sports through the season. The program carries the town's cultural life and its patron saint across the long, bright island summer.
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Participants attend a special mass and gather at the square for the ceremonial opening of the cultural program.
Jun 13
Novalja, Croatia
Open in MapsIf attending church service, modest dress.
Observe silence in church, stand respectfully during ceremonies.
Respect local saint’s day customs and church etiquette when attending ceremonies.
Free events are available.
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Novaljsko kulturno ljeto
Novalja, Croatia
On the island of Pag, the town of Novalja opens its Cultural Summer around St. Anthony's Eve, its City Day in mid-June, and runs concerts, arts, and sports through the season. The program carries the town's cultural life and its patron saint across the long, bright island summer.
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Learn about Field GuideHeld on Pag Island (Lika-Senj County), this festival highlights Novalja's cultural life and patron saint celebrations. It combines religious (St. Anthony’s Day) and secular performances, reflecting the town’s identity and community spirit.
Participants attend a special mass and gather at the square for the ceremonial opening of the cultural program.
first-timer tips
If attending church service, modest dress.
Observe silence in church, stand respectfully during ceremonies.
Respect local saint’s day customs and church etiquette when attending ceremonies.
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Jun 12 - 13, 2026
Estimated
Novalja
Lika-Senj County (Island of Pag)
Free public events available
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome

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