Karlovac Beer Days 2026 returns to Croatia

The 39th edition of Beer Days (Dani piva) is scheduled to take place in Karlovac, Croatia, from August 28 to September 1, 2026. The five-day festival will be held in the historic Zvijezda area and features a program of music, gastronomy, and beer education.

Musical performances include Severina, Minea, Petar Grašo, Hiljson, Baks, Jonathan, Indira, and Klapa Šufit. The event includes a ‘World of Beer’ zone showcasing domestic and international brands, including exclusive varieties such as Zipfer Märzen, Union Premium Nefiltrano Svijetlo, and Krušovice Bohémi.

Educational and interactive activities include a beer academy workshop on proper pouring and serving, as well as an open house day at the Karlovac brewery. Other scheduled events include foosball tournaments, a beer search, and music quizzes. To improve accessibility, organizers are providing free transport and a special festival train on the Zagreb–Karlovac–Zagreb route. Draught Karlovačko beer will be priced at €2.50 throughout the festival.