Summer 2025 in Opatija: Events You Shouldn’t Miss
🎉 Events in Opatija: June 25 – September 15, 2025
🎷 June 25–28: RetrOpatija 2025
A three-day retro celebration with swing, disco, vintage cars, and open-air concerts.
Location: Streets, parks & Open Air Theatre
Why go: Free fun for all generations
🎶 July 4–6: Liburnia Jazz Festival
- 4.7.: Jazz Ex Tempore Orchestra
- 5.7.: Zmaj Orko Star
- 6.7.: Alba & Leo & Co.
🎤 July 10–15: Music Series
- 10.7.: Jack Savoretti
- 12.7.: Alvaro Soler
- 15.7.: Maksim Mrvica
🛞 July 19: Summer Balinjerada
Street cart race starting at 19:00 in the city center.
🎸 July 22: Jerry Ricks Blues Festival
Kyla Brox & Sue Foley at Open Air Theatre (21:00)
🎙️ July 24: Petar Grašo
Live concert (21:00)
🎻 July 28: Classical Night
Filarmonia Udine performing orchestral classics
🎵 August Concerts & Film Events
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8. | Adi Šoše & AL Band | Opening the August lineup |
| 4.8. | Papa Roach | Alt-rock – first time in Croatia |
| 7.8. | Severina Big Band Show | Pop meets orchestra |
| 9.8. | Bijelo Dugme | Rock legends |
| 14.8. | Zvjezdan Ružić | Jazz-fusion performance |
| 23.8. | Apocalyptica Plays Metallica | Cello rock fusion |
| 26–28.8. | Liburnia Film Festival | Documentaries at 20:00 |
📅 Ongoing Programs
⏳ Opatija Time Machine (June 1 – Sept 30)
- Monday – Klapa singing
- Tuesday – Vintage car displays
- Wednesday – Historical walks
- Thursday – Folklore shows
- Friday – Boat rides at 19:00 or 20:00
🖼️ Exhibitions
- Ivo Kalina: June 6 – July 6 (Juraj Šporer Pavilion)
- Indexi: June 26 – July 13 (Villa Angiolina)
- “Blue Views”: July 18 – Sept 7 (Villa Angiolina)
🍷 Outdoor & Gastronomy
- Wine & olive oil tastings – every second Sunday
- Panoramic boat tours – Saturdays at 20:00
✅ Visitor Tips
- 🧥 Bring a jacket: Evenings can be chilly
- 💺 Cushion: Theatre has stone seating
- 🎟️ Book early: Shows often sell out
- 🅿️ Parking: Use “Slatina” garage
Opatija Summer Nights 2025 offers unforgettable concerts, films, culture and sea air. Whether you love jazz, rock, classics or gastronomy – this is your summer to remember.