FestivalCarnivalParade

Kotor International Summer Carnival 2026

When
First days of August; 2026 reported as ~July 30 – Aug 2 — confirm with Kotor tourist board
Where
Kotor Old Town & waterfront
Price
Free
Kotor's Old Town square below the stone Clock Tower, café umbrellas and crowds on the flagstones with the mountains rising behind — the heart of the city's festivals and carnival

About

Kotor's summer 'Feštanje' is a colourful international carnival in front of and inside the medieval Old Town, with masked groups from Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Italy and beyond parading, dancing and partying by Boka Bay.

Highlights

  • International masked carnival groups parade through the Old Town
  • Music, dancing and a festive 'Feštanje' atmosphere by the bay
  • A summer counterpart to Kotor's famous winter carnival

Practical tips

  • The main parade winds in front of the Old Town's sea gate
  • Arrive early evening for the parade and street parties
  • Confirm exact dates locally — they shift slightly each year

Where it is

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