From 26 September to 5 October 2026, Hvar celebrates Town Day and the Feast of St Stephen I, Pope and Martyr, with a ten-day programme bringing together music, culture, sport, maritime heritage and tradition.
Hvar celebrates its day through people, the sea, tradition and culture
This year’s celebration brings together numerous local associations, institutions, musicians, athletes and Hvar’s youngest residents through a series of events taking place at different locations across the town.
The programme begins on Saturday, 26 September, with a concert by Maja Šuput at Veneranda. The following days bring the “FORMjau” concert featuring island musicians, a sweet and savoury table by Hvar Secondary School, Kino Mediteran, Lipo forsko ric, the presentation of the commemorative publication of the “Vanđela Božitković” Kindergarten, and a spiritual concert by VIS Emanuel.
Main Hvar Town Day celebrations
The main programme begins on 1 October with a performance by Hvar Town Band at St Stephen’s Square, followed by the ceremonial session of Hvar Town Council at the Hvar Theatre.
The same day also brings a regatta and Hvar Primary School Olympic Day as part of the 16th Fešta forske pulene, Solemn Vespers and the opening of the Feast of St Stephen I at the Cathedral, the opening of an exhibition by model shipbuilder Željko Luka Fredotović at the Arsenal, and a concert by the BRASSČUTA-PUČIŠĆA brass band in front of the Loggia.
On 2 October, the Feast of St Stephen I and Hvar Town Day, a solemn Eucharistic celebration and procession will take place at the Cathedral at 10:00.
At 19:00, the Parade of Sails (Bal jedara) of the 16th Fešta forske pulene will take place in Hvar harbour, followed by an evening concert by Doris Dragović in front of the Loggia at 20:30.
Fešta forske pulene and the rest of the programme
From 1 to 4 October, Hvar hosts the 16th Fešta forske pulene – Hvar, Metropolis of the Sea, with a programme dedicated to Hvar’s maritime tradition.
Saturday, 3 October, brings a regatta around Galešnik, “Dvi pulene – Poetry about the Sea, Boats and Love”, a folklore celebration and the evening Parade of Sails.
The programme continues on 4 October with a promenade by children’s folklore groups and the presentation of the book “Od hrvatskog kraljevstva do Lijepe naše” by the Hvar branch of Matica hrvatska.
This year’s celebrations conclude on 5 October with a Hommage to Veljko Barbieri and a screening of the documentary “Hanibal Lucić” at the Hvar City Library and Reading Room.
Information
HVAR TOWN DAY AND THE FEAST OF ST STEPHEN I, POPE AND MARTYR
26 September – 5 October 2026
Hvar
The full programme of events is available in the attached programme.
