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💡 The Short Version: Advent u Gradu runs from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 (Dubrovnik Tourist Board), with concerts on the Stradun on 28 November (Silente, 19:00), 5, 12, 19 and 26 December, 28 to 31 December and 1 and 2 January. On New Year’s Eve Crvena jabuka, Plavi orkestar and Adi Šoše play on the Stradun from 21:00 (New Year’s Eve). Codfish days run from 18 to 24 December, and free themed walking tours leave the Pile Tourist Information Centre on Saturdays. Or book a tour: Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guidead (from €20, 4.8 stars from 6,067 reviews) fills the daytime hours when the cable car and the Western Outer Wall are shut.
⚠️ Not every event is on the Stradun. The Christmas concert on 21 December is at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s Gala on 31 December is at the Marin Držić Theatre, and the closing concert on 3 January is in the Gospino Polje Sports Hall.
Stradun concerts
Advent u Gradu is listed by the Dubrovnik Tourist Board as an event running from 28 November to 3 January. The Stradun concerts are:
| Date | Who plays |
|---|---|
| 28 November, 19:00 | Silente, opening Advent u Gradu |
| 5 December, 21:00 | “Tragom Olivera” (Following Oliver): Dupini, Zorica Kondža, Goran Karan, Tedi Spalato and Petar Dragojević |
| 12 December | Torta Party and Dalmatino |
| 19 December, 21:00 | Hiljson Mandela and Miach |
| 26 December, 21:00 | Prljavo kazalište |
| 28 December, 21:00 | Neno Belan |
| 29 December | Dubrovačka večer (Dubrovnik Evening) |
| 30 December, 21:00 | Jelena Rozga |
| 31 December | Minea, children’s New Year, 11:00; Crvena jabuka, Plavi orkestar and Adi Šoše, New Year’s Eve, 21:00 |
| 1 January, 20:00 | Dražen Zečić |
| 2 January, 20:00 | Klapa Cambi |
Dates, times and acts are from the Tourist Board’s event pages for Silente, Following Oliver, Torta Party, Dalmatino, Prljavo kazalište, Jelena Rozga and the children’s New Year with Minea.
Advent decorations outside the Tourist Board. Photo: donald judge, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Other events
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 23 November, 19:30 | Dalmatian Cycle, Gems of Baroque Music, free entrance | Rector’s Palace |
| 4 December, 20:00 | Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, opera arias by Zajc, free but collect tickets from the box office | Marin Držić Theatre |
| 11 December, 19:00 | Čarobni advent, contemporary dance | Marin Držić Theatre |
| 18 to 24 December | Codfish days: codfish dishes in restaurants across the city | Dubrovnik |
| 21 December, 20:00 | Christmas concert, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel |
| 31 December, 18:00 to 19:30 | New Year’s Gala, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra with the tenor Roko Radovan, conducted by Ivan Šćepanović | Marin Držić Theatre |
| 1 January, 11:00 | New Year’s Matinee, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Marin Držić Theatre |
| 3 January, 19:30 | “Mreža ljubavi”, a charity concert | Gospino Polje Sports Hall |
Details are on the Tourist Board’s pages for the Baroque concert, the opera arias concert, codfish days, the Christmas concert, the New Year’s Gala, the New Year’s Matinee and Network of Love.
Saturday winter mornings
The Tourist Board runs free themed guided walks on Saturdays from the Pile Tourist Information Centre, with the English-language tour at 09:30 and the Croatian-language tour at 12:30. A folklore performance follows at 11:30 in front of the Church of St Blaise, and it does not take place in bad weather. The first six Saturdays cover “Cosmopolitan Dubrovnik”, on the city’s religious communities and their tradition of coexistence; later tours cover Dubrovnik Christmas carols, historic love stories, the Festivity of St Blaise, water in Renaissance Dubrovnik and the city’s historic gardens. Places are limited, and you register at tic.pile@tzdubrovnik.hr or on +385 20 312 011 by 17:00 on the Friday before (Saturday Winter Mornings).
Luža Square, where the folklore performance is held. Photo: donald judge, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
What is open and closed in winter
| Sight | Winter arrangement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rector’s Palace | 09:00 to 16:00, closed Mondays, 1 November to 31 March | Dubrovnik Museums |
| Dubrovnik Museums | Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and the Feast of St Blaise; open 09:00 to 12:00 on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve | Dubrovnik Museums |
| Franciscan Monastery | 09:00 to 14:00, closed Sundays, 1 November to 1 April; closed 1 January and 25 December | Franciscan Monastery |
| City Walls | Open every day except 25 December; winter hours run from 1 November to 31 March | City Walls FAQ |
| Cable car | Closed from December to March | Dubrovnik Cable Car |
What to eat
Salt cod is the Christmas fish in Dubrovnik, and the Tourist Board lists codfish days from 18 to 24 December, when restaurants across the city serve codfish dishes. The county tourist board also lists zelena menestra, a meat and cabbage stew, among the dishes of Župa Dubrovnik and Konavle (Visit Dubrovnik). Where to eat in Dubrovnik has restaurants and what they charge.
The weather and the walls
In December Dubrovnik’s average daily maximum is 13.3°C and the minimum 7.8°C, with rain on 12.5 days of the month on average, according to the World Meteorological Organization; January is 12.2°C and 6.5°C (WMO). The City Walls ticket is half price for dates in December, and the Western Outer Wall is closed from December to February. See the best time to visit Dubrovnik for the whole year.
On 3 February Dubrovnik celebrates its patron Saint Blaise, which is also the Day of the City: a Mass, then a procession of relics along the Stradun.
The statue of Marin Držić, whose name the theatre bears. Photo: JoJan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
Where to stay in Dubrovnik has hotels inside the walls and on Lapad.
Tours in winter
A guide pays off in December, when the cable car is closed and the Western Outer Wall is shut. Each tour below has free cancellation.
Old Town walking tour
From €20 · 4.8 stars from 6,067 reviews · 1.5 to 3.5 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guidead is a guided walk of the Old Town, with a private option on the listing.
Old Town food and wine tour
From €140 · 4.9 stars from 273 reviews · 3 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik Old Town: 3-Hour Food and Wine Tourad pairs the sights with tastings. It suits visitors who want food on the programme.
What to see next
- Stradun and the Old Town walk: the street the concerts fill.
- Rector’s Palace tickets: the museum and the Baroque concert venue.
- Dubrovnik City Walls tickets: the walls in December.
- Best time to visit Dubrovnik: the weather month by month.
- 3 days in Dubrovnik: a plan that works in winter.
Common questions
When is Advent u Gradu in Dubrovnik?
From 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, according to the Dubrovnik Tourist Board's event calendar. It opens with a concert by Silente on the Stradun on 28 November at 19:00, and the programme closes on 3 January with the "Mreža ljubavi" (Network of Love) charity concert at 19:30 in the Gospino Polje Sports Hall.
Who plays on the Stradun at New Year?
On 31 December Minea plays a children's New Year party at 11:00, and Crvena jabuka, Plavi orkestar and Adi Šoše play for New Year's Eve from 21:00. Dražen Zečić plays at 20:00 on 1 January and Klapa Cambi at 20:00 on 2 January.
When are the codfish days?
From 18 to 24 December 2026, when restaurants in Dubrovnik serve codfish dishes, according to the Dubrovnik Tourist Board.
Are there free events in Dubrovnik in winter?
Yes. The Tourist Board's Saturday Winter Mornings guided tours leave the Pile Tourist Information Centre at 09:30 in English, with advance registration. The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra's concert on 4 December at the Marin Držić Theatre is free, with tickets collected from the box office.
Are the City Walls open in December?
Yes, and an adult ticket is €20.00 for dates in December 2026 against €40.00 in November. The Western Outer Wall is closed in December, January and February, and the walls close on 25 December.
Is the cable car open at Christmas?
No. The Dubrovnik cable car is closed from December to March, according to the operator's timetable.
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