Croatia Boat Show
April
Drawing the great and the good of the nautical world, this annual exhibition showcases some of the most advanced yachts and vessels on the market today. If you’re not a millionaire, it’s still fun to attend.
Festival of Street Performers
June
A gathering of buskers and entertainers spread over more than a fortnight, with performances and plays held each evening. It draws numerous international performers and uses many of the city’s squares and streets.
Split Summer Festival
July-August
Primarily dedicated to opera, this celebration of stage arts holds productions by hand-picked theatres from the international scene. Other events spring up around the festival, among them jazz concerts, exhibitions, plays and ballets.
Days of Diocletian
August
Essentially a mass mock-up of the days of the Roman Empire, this yearly happening sees participants dressing up in togas and tunics to bring a slice of living history to Diocletian’s Palace. Expect vintage carriages and staged re-enactments of classical scenes.
Split Film Festival
September
A week-long festival of new film, running since the mid-1990s and now established as a valuable platform for domestic and international filmmakers. Radical works are common – Lars von Trier is a previous guest.