Island Lošinj

Welcome to Lošinj, the stunning jewel of the Adriatic Sea where rich traditions blend seamlessly with modern festivity! This picturesque island becomes even more magical during Advent, offering experiences that will warm your heart and invigorate your senses. Let’s dive into the wonders awaiting you on this enchanting isle.

Cozy winter activities

Even though Lošinj might be known for its beaches, winter unveils a different side filled with cozy pastimes. Wrap up warm and embark on a serene walk along the island’s scenic trails – a quintessential winter thing to do here when you want to reconnect with nature.

Seasonal culinary delights

No visit to Lošinj would be complete without indulging in its seasonal foods that highlight both land and sea ingredients. Many restaurants offer special holiday menus featuring fresh seafood plucked straight from the Adriatic alongside hearty stews spiced with fragrant herbs from nearby hillsides. For dessert, relish in mouth-watering sweets baked only for Christmas and New Year celebrations – each bite tells a story of tradition flavoured with festivity.

Festive events and celebrations

Throughout Advent, lively events sweep across the island, inviting you to partake in merry gatherings that span centuries-old traditions as well as modern revelry. From open-air concerts showcasing joyful carols to vibrant New Year's Eve parties bursting with fireworks over the town's skyline, there’s no shortage of festive cheer on Lošinj. Joining these celebrations is more than just enjoying entertainment; it’s becoming part of a community that embraces both hospitality and joy in abundance.

As Advent envelops Lošinj in its warm embrace, seize every opportunity to uncover wonderments waiting around each corner on this idyllic island gem. With open hearts and merry spirits, every day spent here is guaranteed to be unforgettable!

The "Christmas Fair" is also held in the square of Mali Lošinj, where you can buy a variety of local products and handmade items created by Lošinj local producers!

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PROGRAMME ON LOŠINJ

Saturday, 30 November
Lighting of the first Advent candle, Mali Lošinj, square of the Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sunday, 1 December
Kaplan Choir - concert, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 7 p.m.

Friday, 6 December
St Nicholas Day on the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, port
St Nicholas Day in Ćunski – Mass and get-together, Ćunski, at 5 p.m.
St Nicholas Day – Mass, Mali Lošinj, Church of St Nicholas, at 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Jole – concert & DJ Charly, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Saturday, 7 December
Lighting of the second Advent candle, Mali Lošinj, square of the Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Prezzident band - concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Monday, 9 December
Opening of the Advent programme organised by Our Children Association, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Duo2Go – concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 10 December
Sinking of the Christmas tree – Mali Lošinj Fire Brigade, Mali Lošinj, port
MI3 band - Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, 11 December
Festive programme organised by Our Children Association – gift-giving, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske
Trio Salvia - Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Thursday, 12 December
Festive programme organised by Our Children Association – gift-giving, Mali Lošinj, V. Nazor cinema
DJ Hamdy, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Friday, 13 December
St. Lucia - Mass, Mali Lošinj, Church of the St. Anton, at 10 a.m.
Fiat lux – annual exhibition of the Lošinj Photo Club, Mali Lošinj, Fritzi Gallery – Lošinj Museum, 6 p.m.
Nadal Lussignan – programme organised by the Mali Lošinj Italian Community, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 7 p.m.
Macaklini Band – concert organised by the Mali Lošinj Italian Community, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Saturday, 14 December
Lighting of the third Advent candle, Mali Lošinj, square of the Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sweet delicacies by the Rotary Club Lošinj, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
"Ruka u ruci" Assocciation– campaign, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
“Agostino Straulino” – exhibition organised by the Mali Lošinj Italian Community, Mali Lošinj, Museum of Apoxyomenos, at 5 p.m.
Day of Japanese cuisine/Restaurant Matsunoki - Borik Advent house, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
62nd New Year’s Cup in underwater fishing – weighing, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
40th anniversary of the Manfrina folklore group, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Fiesta Band – concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Sunday, 15 December
"Nascite e rinascite" - Stand up comedy, Community of Italians Mali Lošinj, Mali Lošinj, Museum of Apoxyomenos, at 6 p.m.

Monday, 16 December
Programme organised by Our Children Association, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Christmas and New Year’s concert by Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra, Mali Lošinj, V. Nazor cinema, 8 p.m.
DJ Dark'O, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, , (Main square), at 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, 17 December
Programme organised by Our Children Association, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Christmas and New Year’s concert by Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra, Mali Lošinj, V. Nazor cinema, 8 p.m.
Christmas magic - animation program and show, Veli Lošinj, Veli Lošinj cinema, at 8 p.m.
DJ Fredi, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, 18 December
Programme organised by Our Children Association, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske
Christmas and New Year’s concert by Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra, Veli Lošinj, Veli Lošinj cinema, at 8 p.m.
Duo Da Vinci - concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, 19 December
Charity mini-football tournament, Mali Lošinj, Bočac Sports Hall
Charity auction organised by Our Children Association, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Koma Atmosfera concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square) 9:30 p.m.

Friday, 20 December
Charity mini-football tournament, Mali Lošinj, Bočac Sports Hall
Advent jazz recital – David Gazarov, Mali Lošinj, Museum of Apoxyomenos, 7 p.m.
Christmas with the Swingers - Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske , (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Saturday, 21 December
“Od pjace do pjacala” Christmas race, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske – start of the race
Lightning of the fourth Advent candle, Mali Lošinj, square of the Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sweet delicacies by the Rotary Club Lošinj, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Hand in hand – campaign, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Jingle & Mingle – Lošinj carnival, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Trio Veljak & Parish Choir of the B.D.M. Church - concert, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church, at 7 p.m
Charity mini-football tournament – auction and finals, Mali Lošinj, Bočac Sports Hall
Face Group – concert organised by the Mali Lošinj Futsal Club, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Sunday, 22 December
Advent in Nerezine, Nerezine, Trg Studenac, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m
"Rorate caeli" - Concert of Advent Gregorian chorales, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 6:45 p.m.

Monday, 23 December
Salvia band- Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 24 December
Christmas Eve Morning – entertainment programme for children, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Christmas Eve - Holly Mass, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 25 December
Christmas Holy Mass, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, 26 December
St Stephen’s Day – Mass, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 10:30 a.m.
Apsyrtides band - Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 9 p.m.

Friday, 27 December
Student evening with Dubioza Kolektiv & Hiljson Mandela, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Saturday, 28 December
Moto Santas – Kraken Motorcycle Club, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 11 a.m.
Sweet delicacies by the Rotary Club Lošinj, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)
Advent in Nerezine, Nerezine, Trg Studenac, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m
Prijatelji Vrbovec Tambourine band, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square)

Sunday, 29 December
Living nativity scene - Holy Family, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at noon
Joy group – Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Monday, 30 December
New Year’s Swim, Mali Lošinj, Veli Žal Beach, at noon
Macaklini Band – concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, 31 December
Morning Promenade – accordion fest, toast and gastronomic surprise, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske

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New Year’s Eve with Night Express & DJ M-Sea Jay
Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 10 p.m.

Friday, 3 January
Gearbox - Concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, (Main square), at 10 p.m.