In the City on the Drava during December, visit exhibitions, Christmas concerts and plays such as \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d at the Croatian National Theatre, and hop on the unique Christmas Tram, which, running in regular service on Line 1, will take you to the central pre-Christmas event \u2013 \u200b\u200b\u201cAdvent in Osijek\u201d. In the Baroque Fortress, decorated with thousands of lights, immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of the market houses with a rich offer of handicrafts and the taste of local cuisine, with evening concerts of various musical styles – from Christmas songs to pop and rock hits. Visitors have called the Osijek Advent “the most romantic in Croatia”, and the old Fortress remains like that throughout the winter. On New Year’s Eve at 12 o’clock, don’t miss the traditional jump of the “Osijek Seals” into the icy Drava River in the Winter Port in the city center, and in the evening, come to the main program of the New Year’s Eve.<\/p>\n
Find out more about the Advent program in Osijek and the Christmas market at: www.tzosijek.hr<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Advent in \u0110akovo<\/strong> \/ Lipizzaner Christmas Ball at the \u0110akovo State Stud Farm<\/strong> 13.12. \/ New Year’s Eve celebration<\/strong>\u00a031.12.<\/p>\n During December, visit \u0110akovo and the Christmas Fair near the Cathedral of St. Peter’s Square, take a carriage ride through the festively decorated streets, and on December 13th, visit the State Stud Farm and the Lipizzaner Christmas Ball. Tickets for this impressive musical and theatrical performance sell out quickly, so book yours for this year or next year in good time. On New Year’s Eve, on the main town square J. J. Strossmayer, dance into the New Year with music and champagne in the company of your loved ones.<\/p>\n Find out more about the Advent program in \u0110akovo and the Christmas market at: www.visitdjakovo.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Advent in Baranja<\/strong> 29.11. and 7. do 21.12. \/ Winter market and “\u010cvarakfest”<\/strong> 29.11. \/ New Year’s Eve celebration<\/strong>\u00a031.12.<\/p>\n Experience the mystical Baranja with the magic of winter at the traditional Winter market and Festival of pork cracklings in Karanac on 29.11., and the joy of Christmas in Petlovac on 7.12., in Kne\u017eevi Vinogradi on 14.12. and in Beli Manastir on 19.-21.12. Visit Christmas fairs, workshops and concerts, take a ride in a Christmas carriage, visit a live Christmas nativity scene and meet Santa Claus, and enjoy the rich tradition of holiday gastronomy. New Year’s Eve in Beli Manastir will be held on the main square, with a concert.<\/p>\n Find out more: www.tzbaranje.hr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Advent in Beli\u0161\u0107e<\/strong> 29.11. to 31.12. \/ New Year’s Eve celebration<\/strong>\u00a031.12.<\/p>\n The pre-Christmas season brings back a real winter atmosphere and holiday magic from November 29 to December 31, 2025. Beli\u0161\u0107e will come alive in the holiday spirit, and all visitors will be able to enjoy the Advent program on Ante Star\u010devi\u0107 Square. New Year’s Eve in Beli\u0161\u0107e will be held on the main square, with a concert.<\/p>\n Find out more:<\/em>www.facebook.com\/tzbelisce.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Advent in Valpovo <\/strong>29.11. to 31.12. \/ New Year’s Eve celebration<\/strong>\u00a031.12.<\/p>\n Advent in Valpovo brings a multitude of musical performances at various city locations: a Christmas market, numerous occasional shows and events, exhibitions, gastronomic events, sports tournaments, live nativity scenes, Motomrazovi, Santa Claus’ bus, and a farewell to the old year and a welcome in the new year with a concert program in the city center. New Year’s Eve in Valpovo will be held on King Tomislav Square, with a concert.<\/p>\n Find out more: www.facebook.com\/visitvalpovo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Advent in Na\u0161ice<\/strong> 27.11. to 31.12. \/ New Year’s Eve celebration<\/strong>\u00a031.12.<\/p>\n In the heart of the city, on the main square, Advent houses with Christmas products, handicrafts, souvenirs and traditional holiday treats will be set up. Here, visitors will be able to buy and enjoy mulled wine, sausages, fritters and various sweets. The ice rink will be open from 15.12.2025 to 15.1.2026. New Year’s Eve in Na\u0161ice will be held on the main square, with a concert.<\/p>\n Find out more: www.facebook.com\/visitnasice<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Advent in Donji Miholjac<\/strong> 28.11. to 24.12. \/ New Year’s Eve celebration<\/strong>\u00a031.12.<\/p>\n The traditional Christmas market, during Advent in Donji Miholjac brings a rich program and plenty of holiday joy and magic. From cultural and artistic programs, programs for the youngest, Santa Claus’ post office to delicious local specialties, special products, souvenirs and homemade products. New Year’s Eve in Donji Miholjac will be celebrated with a concert.<\/p>\n Find out more: www.tz-donjimiholjac.hr<\/a> (INFORMATION COMING SOON!)<\/em><\/p>\n Christmas ballet The Nutcracker, Croatian National Theatre in Osijek<\/strong> 29.11. to 21.12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the month of December, at the Croatian National Theatre in Osijek, enjoy once again one of the most beautiful Christmas stories, a ballet that, almost 130 years after its premiere, as a musical background for cartoons and feature films or as an indispensable part of the programs of world theaters, continues to delight both children and adults, especially in this magical pre-Christmas season. “The Nutcracker”, a ballet in two acts, or four scenes, is the last in a series of three ballet works by the great Russian, and above all world composer Tchaikovsky, and certainly one of the most beautiful works of classical ballet literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more: www.hnk-osijek.hr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Ova](\"https:\/\/visitslavoniabaranja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-Advent-in-Dakovo-from-the-Lipizzaner-carriage-by-Mirna-Maric-1024x683.jpg\")
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