Name: St. Pelagius Festivity
Start: 2026-08-28
End: 2026-08-30

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<h2>St. Pelagius Festival in Novigrad- A Weekend of Entertainment for Everyone!</h2><p>Novigrad's most important annual celebration, the <strong>St. Pelagius Festival</strong>, will take place from <strong>28 to 30 August</strong>, 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.</p><media-component id="34343" author="" blurhash="UtPGNd$*NG%MysxuWBo0yDS4n$og$fNcn~j[" filename="1784790191715-753582379_943287195476457_7850558987855014745_n.jpg" aspectratio="1.24954240390482" description="" type="image/jpeg" createdat="2026-07-23T07:03:12.009Z"></media-component><p>As in previous years, the Novigrad Festival will continue long into the night, delighting everyone who enjoys great entertainment and good company.</p><media-component id="12860" author="" blurhash="UF9Z.f~WIU01kBkBfRjcD*M{t7%L9ZIVs:%L" filename="1686295576039-FeštaSv.Pelagija1.jpg" aspectratio="0.66650390625" description="" type="image/jpeg" createdat=""></media-component><media-component id="12863" author="" blurhash="U6A0ad-o00NGGaNI4.ae0KWV^+W=Q,s.~W%1" filename="1686295577272-FeštaSv.Pelagija3.jpg" aspectratio="0.6666666666666666" description="" type="image/jpeg" createdat=""></media-component><media-component id="12861" author="" blurhash="UFHLPP00*09sO[8__3D%4.E2Mx-;?HIUN^x]" filename="1686295576127-FeštaSv.Pelagija4.jpg" aspectratio="0.66650390625" description="" type="image/jpeg" createdat=""></media-component><media-component id="12859" author="" blurhash="U8K^HL~p02pcpJ}?x[-qE2^*$x9F~VpJxa-:" filename="1686295575371-FeštaSv.Pelagija5.jpg" aspectratio="0.66650390625" description="" type="image/jpeg" createdat=""></media-component><media-component id="12862" author="" blurhash="U9CYp^T0~C~BEkIVxuR*00Z~EM0fxutRnNR*" filename="1686295577297-FeštaSv.Pelagija6.jpg" aspectratio="0.66650390625" description="" type="image/jpeg" createdat=""></media-component><p>Novigrad regularly hosts big names from the Croatian music scene, with entertainment lasting late into the night.</p><p>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.</p><p>On the actual City Day and the day of the patron saint, <strong>August 28th,</strong> a solemn concelebrated Holy Mass and a procession with the relics of Saint Pelagius will take place.</p><iframe src="https://youtube.com/embed/ev-ixOeoNyg"></iframe><h2><strong>See you in Novigrad!</strong></h2>

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<h2><strong>Friday, 28 August</strong></h2><blockquote><p><strong>Gustafi</strong></p><p><strong>Febra</strong></p></blockquote><hr><h2><strong>Saturday, 29 August</strong></h2><blockquote><p><strong>Josipa Lisac</strong></p><p><strong>Kožne Jakne Band</strong></p><p><strong>Connect</strong></p></blockquote><hr><h2><strong>Sunday, 30 August</strong></h2><blockquote><p><strong>Tragom Olivera</strong><br><em>(featuring Goran Karan, Tedi Spalato, Petar Dragojević, Bruno Krajcar and the Dupini Orchestra)</em></p><p><strong>Perpetuum Jazzile</strong></p></blockquote><hr>

Programme

Visit the multi-day festival in Novigrad celebrating the day of the city and its patron saint! Enjoy a series of cultural, sports and gastronomic activities!

Feast of St. Pelagius | Novigrad - Cittanova

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