Sport that benefits health in many ways and the sun that peeks shyly during the winter days invite you to stay surrounded by nature. The Istrian Winter League opens the running season for all those who are impatiently waiting for the start of new races, lasting from November to February.

18th season
Eight circuits are run in different places around Istria, and the track varies in length from between 6 and 9 kilometres. The entry fee for all circuits of the 2022/23 season is HRK 150/EUR 25, with which participants will receive a league t-shirt, regardless of the number of circuits completed. The entry fee for each individual race is HRK 75/EUR 10.

Istrian Winter Running League 2022/23
06.11.2022. - Medulin
20.11.2022. - Sv. Petar u Šumi
04.12.2022. - Pazin
18.12.2022. - Sečovlje (SLO)
08.01.2023. - Pula
22.01.2023. - Rabac
05.02.2023. - Tupljak
26.02.2023. - Poreč

Christmas by the Sea   
Sail with us in the Advent edition of the traditional wooden batana boat, exploring the history and heritage all the way to modern Rovinj. Discover local Istrian flavours through specially designed Advent menus, accompanied by plenty of good music, entertainment and festive holiday moments for everyone.

St. Euphemia church

From 26.11.: Life-size nativity scene, the work of the Christian Community of Rovinj, headed by the professor of fine arts mag. Toni Žufić and his students, together with other volunteers from Rovinj.

M. Tito square

27.11. at 05:00 p.m.: Lighting of the Advent candle on the Advent wreath woven around the fountain.

09.12. - 08.01.: Christmas huts with traditional Istrian food and drinks on the main square.

Lungomare Plaza

• • Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.:
    • Christmas huts offering Istrian delicacies
    • Entertainment and music programme: dance, orchestral and DJ performances
    • Entertainment and animation for children in the playroom next to the Primi Terreni Restaurant
  • Restaurants:
    • Primi Terreni
      • Istrian wine and rakija brandy tasting
      • Unique selection of hot cocktails
      • Grill
      • Cromaris fish grill
      • Creative Christmas menu
    • Katarina’s Patisserie
      • Special offer of Christmas cakes and biscuits
      • Speciality tea collection
      • Unique selection of hot cocktails
      • Christmas cicchetti
    • Agli Amici – fine dining

Hotel Lone

• Advent food and drinks, concerts and DJ performances – every Friday and Saturday from 05:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m.:
  • Enoteca 05:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.
    • Wine and sparkling wine tasting
    • Live music in the conservatory
  • Tekka by Lone 06:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    • Tasting menu with Japanese delicacies
    • Signature cocktails
  • Night Club 08:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.
    • DJ music
    • Special offer of Advent cocktails and drinks

To find out more about the Advent program in Rovinj visit www.rovinjadvent.com and <*downloadf|The ADVENT 2022 Program|_the_advent_2022_program.pdf>   

Medulin Advent takes place in a tent on the waterfront, near the popular Malin na vitar (Windmill) bringing a handful of surprises. In addition to little houses with their rich catering offer and a children\'s corner with inflatables and workshops, you will be delighted by outdoor concerts and films, and broadcasts from the World Football Championship will also be watched.

On Tuesday, December 6, Medulin is expecting St. Nicholas and the Krampus, on Saturday December 24 Santa Claus, and on December 31 you will be able to celebrate New Year\'s Eve here at noon!

Detailed program: www.medulinriviera.info

Open: from 17:00 to 20:00,
closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Cultural, entertainment and gourmet event

Skating will be free for visitors, with skate rental, and will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Association and Institution "Kuća o batani - Casa della batana" invite all citizens and guests to the opening of the exhibition Nadàl in famìa (Christmas in the family) on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Ecomuseum - Ecomuseo "Kuća o batani - Casa della batana", Obala Pina Budicina 2, Rovinj-Rovigno.

The exhibition will be open until Friday, January 6, 2023.

KEVIN PUTS: THE HOURS

Libretto: Greg Pierce

Renée Fleming returns to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in this world premiere based on the novel The Hours by Michael Cunningham. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize and was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Met music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the operatic version of this tale of three women, starring Kelli O\'Hara and Joyce DiDonato.

Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Director: Phelim McDermott

Cast: Renée Fleming, Kelli O\'Hara, Joyce DiDonato, Kathleen Kim, Sylvia D\'Eramo, Denyce Graves, John Holiday, William Burden, Sean Panikkar, Kyle Ketelsen, Brandon Cedel

Duration: 193 min.

Live broadcast.

Single ticket price is HRK 90. The price per ticket for 4 or more operas is HRK 80. Tickets can be purchased at the cinema box office, and reservations are also possible online!