St. Pelagius Festival in Novigrad- A Weekend of Entertainment for Everyone!

Novigrad's most important annual celebration, the St. Pelagius Festival, will take place from 28 to 30 August, offering residents and visitors an outstanding musical programme with around ten concerts held from Thursday to Saturday at attractive locations throughout the town. Visitors can also enjoy a rich selection of food and drinks at stalls along the town harbour, as well as the long-awaited return of traditional folk games, which are already attracting great interest among locals.

As in previous years, the Novigrad Festival will continue long into the night, delighting everyone who enjoys great entertainment and good company.

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Novigrad regularly hosts big names from the Croatian music scene, with entertainment lasting late into the night.

Both domestic and international visitors can indulge in a rich culinary experience at the food stalls lining the charming town port of Novigrad, Mandrač, and Porporela. On Sunday at midnight, the sky above Novigrad will be illuminated by a spectacular fireworks display. The St. Pelagius Festivity traditionally also includes a diverse sports program, featuring participation from almost all of Novigrad's sports clubs through tournaments and sporting events on city grounds.

On the actual City Day and the day of the patron saint, August 28th, a solemn concelebrated Holy Mass and a procession with the relics of Saint Pelagius will take place.