From world renowned music festivals like Ultra to outdoor sports events and art exhibitions, the cultural calendar in the Balkans for 2025 is chock-a-block. If you’re planning a visit to Albania, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro or Serbia in 2025, see below our round-up of the best activities and events to help you decide when to visit. But why travel all that way for just a day or two? A lovely way to stretch out your trip and really get to know one of these spectacular Balkan countries is to book a holiday on either side of it. So, whether you’re looking to keep up the momentum from a regatta or marathon, delve deeper into the local culture following a food festival, or recover from a gig in a sleepy fishing village, we’ve included information on tours located near each for inspiration. Festivals & events in Croatia 2025 Ultra Europe Music Festival When: 11th-13th July 2025 Where: Split One of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals, Ultra Europe’s star studded 2025 lineup includes Armin Van Buuren and Eric Prydz and takes place in Mladeži Park in Split. Following an electrifying weekend of music pulsing through you, retreat to the sleepy fishing village of Mali Ston on the Peljesac Peninsula to recover while soaking up some authentic Croatian culture. Trade the cheap festival beer for quaffable Dingač wine and work on your tan as we sea kayak to secluded islands. See our 7-day adventure multi-activity holiday. Zen Opuzen Street Art Festival When: July 2025 Where: Opuzen A must for street art enthusiasts, skilled creators from around the world descend on the town of Opuzen in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county to paint the town red… and green, and blue, and yellow, and every colour really (see zenopuzen.com for details). Art aside, Opuzen is a pleasant
From world renowned music festivals like Ultra to outdoor sports events and art exhibitions, the cultural calendar in the Balkans for 2025 is chock-a-block. If you’re planning a visit to Albania, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro or Serbia in 2025, see below our round-up of the best activities and events to help you decide when to visit.
