What to Do in Sibenik in 2025

First, we will share selected events in Sibenik in 2025, then we will list all the best sights and dining options. Finally, we will give our recommendations for villas in Sibenik.

Sibenik Events 2025

If you are outgoing and prefer meeting new people, these events might interest you. 

Currently, most of these events don't have dates and info for 2025, but here's what it looked like in 2024. In 2025, we expect it to be even better!

The Sea Sound Festival Croatia

The Sea Sound Festival (formerly Seasplash Festival) is a big open-air festival held at the end of July at Martinska Cape just across Sibenik. Seas Sound is a mixture of acts and genres: reggae, ska, jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, dubstep and electro, and much more! 

The Sea Sound Festival Croatia 2024 from seasplash-festival.com 

Each year, both local and international artists take part. In 2024, it was held on July 18-21 on numerous larger, medium-sized, and smaller stages, exclusively using ‘custom-made’ sound systems.

Dalmatian Chanson Evenings

Dalmatian Chanson Evenings is a Sibenik Festival held in August. It's located on the Republic of Croatia Square in front of the Cathedral of St. James. 

The Republic of Croatia Square in Sibenik

The festival has received many acknowledgments for its good music and performers. Festival is all about live performances of the best Croatian artists, composers, and songwriters followed by orchestra and choir.

The Medieval Fair Sibenik

The Medieval Fair in Sibenik is an event held in September that captures old traditions, costumes, way of speaking and acting, and everyday lifestyle from Sibenik's golden age. 

The Medieval Fair from pixabay.com

For a few days, the whole town becomes exceptionally awake, people live and act in the spirit of their history, it's a really unique experience. The most fun part would probably be actually watching epic fights they used to have back then.

Light is Life event in Sibenik

This manifestation is held every year on the 28th of August. 

Light is Life event in Sibenik from Tourist Board Sibenik (Facebook page)

This event celebrates the opening of the world's first Hydropower plant in Sibenik. In honor of this event, streets are decorated with 2D blue light fishes, statues, monuments, and blue lightning, and the sea is full of enlightened blue sailboats. 

At 10 p.m., the wonderful fireworks illuminate the night sky. DJ and live music accompany the whole event.

Regius Summer Music Festival

Regius Summer Music Festival is a two-day music festival in a unique location, Cape Martinska. 

Google Maps snippet of Cape Martinska Sibenik

The Festival welcomes many actual artists from Croatia, the region, and Europe. The special charm of this festival is the hidden beaches with a beautiful view of the old town and a stunning pine forest. Music at the festival is a mix of rock, punk, ska, reggae, rap, dub, DnB, dubstep, grime, and trance genres. This festival aims to fight nationalism and to create stronger bonds between young adults from one region. 

In 2024, it was held on July 12-13.

Klapske Veceri (a cappella singing)

Klapske Veceri is a manifestation held every Thursday in July, August, and mid-September on the square in the Old Town of Sibenik. 

Dalmatian Klapa - a cappella singing from Wikimedia.org the author is Roberta F.

This manifestation aims to improve and promote the tradition of listening to Klapa (a cappella singing) music.

Barone Summer Cinema

Barone Summer Cinema is an open-air cinema on Barone Fortress. 

Barone Fortress Sibenik from commons.wikimedia.org by LadyIvy

It is the best pick for domestic and international movies. The cinema is held every Wednesday and Saturday for children.

Fortresses Music Events

Numerous music events are held each summer, mostly at St. Michael's Fortress. 

Some of the musicians who performed in Sibenik are Lorde, Gregory Porter, Róisín Murphy, Emeli Sandé, Sigur Rós, and Bonobo.

SHIP Festival 2025

SHIP is a music festival held in Sibenik, Croatia. It's a new event in September, and in 2024, it was held on September 17-19. 

St. Michael's Fortress Sibenik

Sibenik welcomed many singers and upcoming artists from all around the world. During the day, you can attend conferences, while in the afternoon there are concerts by domestic and foreign artists until late at night.

Sibenik Attractions

If you prefer cultural and historical sights, these may interest you.

Cathedral of St. James

St. James Cathedral in Sibenik is a Catholic basilica. It is the most important architectural Renaissance monument in Croatia. 

Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik

This Cathedral is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Also, the famous series Game of Thrones was filmed in this same cathedral.

St. Nicholas Fortress

St. Nicholas Fortress is situated at the entrance to St. Anthony Channel near Sibenik. 

St. Nicholas fortress near Sibenik from pixabay.com

Venetians built it to protect the city of Sibenik from the Ottoman Navy. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

You can visit the St. Nicholas fortress by boat from the Sibenik promenade. You could also book a boat tour with us.

St. Michael’s Fortress

St. Michael’s fortress is in the center of Sibenik.  

View from St. Michael's fortress in Sibenik

This fortress is situated on a steep hill above the old part of the city. According to numerous archaeological findings from the era, this location has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age. 

You can visit it for sightseeing and events in the open. Its best feature is its view of the Sibenik archipelago.

St. John's fortress

The fortress was named after a medieval church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. 

St. John's Fortress in Sibenik by SchiDD from commons.wikimedia.org

Together with the Barone Fortress, it was built during the Cretan War. The fortress was built in only 58 days by the people of Šibenik with their own hands and materials. It has a spectacular view of the town.

Barone Fortress

Barone Fortress was built in 1646 on an 80-meter hill above the city. It is also a part of the Sibenik defense system. At Barone Fortress, you can witness Sibenik's history using the AR device and see grand battles against the Ottomans during the Cretan War.

Sibenik Summer Attractions

As well as historical there are many fun summery attractions in and around Sibenik.

Beach Banj in Sibenik

Banj beach is a Sibenik city beach with a view of the old city center.

View of the Old Town of Sibenik from Banj Beach

This is a beautiful pebble beach with many installations, such as a street workout as well as a bar by the sea, so it's ideal for families with children and for sports lovers.

Petrus Beach Bar Sibenik

It is also just ten minutes away from the city center walking by the promenade.

Jadrija beach

Jadrija Beach is a beach in Sibenik with a special look. It is over 100 years old, and it is recognizable by its numerous, rainbow-colored doors which used to be fishermen's house doors. Around the beach, you can also find a cafe bar, and a restaurant.

Aquapark Dalmatia

Aquapark Dalmatia Solaris Sibenik

If you want to surprise your kids with fun activities that you can all enjoy as a family we suggest you visit Aquapark Dalmatia in Solaris Hotel Resort. There are many different waterfalls, pools, and, of course, the slow pace of the Lazy River.

Aquapark Dalmatia Solaris Sibenik Lazy River

You also don't have to leave the aquapark for food and drinks, there are many cafes and restaurants as well as eating and sitting/lying areas to enjoy those.

National Park Krka

Krka is a river near Sibenik and it is famous for its many waterfalls. It is also a National park. Not only will you see wonderful nature, but you can also take a swim near the waterfalls on these hot summery days.

Krka Waterfalls National Park Croatia

These were our suggestions for visiting Sibenik in 2024. If you are interested in more, feel free to check our previous blog Luxury City break in Vodice and Sibenik. 

Where to Eat in Sibenik

We have two taverns we wish to recommend in Sibenik.

Tavern Pelegrini in Sibenik

The first one is the Tavern Pelegrini with mainly seafood menus. 

Tavern Pelegrini and view of Cathedral, Sibenik

Its best features are its romantic surroundings and the view of the basilica. It is located downtown.

Tavern Nostalgija

Our second choice is Tavern Nostalgija  – a family restaurant with good prices and super tasty food and traditional cuisine. 

The cozy interior of the Tavern Nostalgija in Sibenik, photo from Facebook 

It is a hidden gem also situated in the Sibenik Old Town.

Where to Stay in Sibenik

Last, but not least is choosing the perfect accommodation in Sibenik.

Here is a selection of some of the best Sibenik villas. If you need more assistance, feel free to contact VIP Holiday Booker team and we will help you organize your dream Sibenik holiday.

Villa Red Hacienda near Sibenik, www.vipholidaybooker.com 

After you return home, make sure to send us a few photos, and we will repost them on our Social Media profiles!