The wait is finally over! This Saturday, January 10th, the island of Pag awakens as it enters its most beloved season. The Pag Winter Carnival is a centuries-old tradition where history, satire, and pure Mediterranean joy collide.
The festivities begin with high stakes at the Rector’s Palace at 19:00, where the traditional selection of the Carnival Prince takes place. Watch as the “Sociji” set the tone for weeks of mischief and celebration to come!
But the night is only getting started—once the keys to the city are handed over, the madness moves to the iconic II Magazin (the historic salt storehouse). Get ready for the first “Maškarani tanc” (masked dance) of the year, headlined by the unstoppable Grupa Vigor! Known for their infectious energy and hits that keep the dance floor packed until dawn, they are the perfect spark to ignite the 2026 carnival season.
📍 Kick-off: 19:00 at Rector’s Palace (Knežev dvor)
🎸 The Party: Late night at II Magazin
🎭 Dress Code: Your most creative mask!
Whether you’re a local honoring tradition or a visitor looking for the ultimate island party, Pag is the place to be this Saturday.
Planning to dance the night away? Check the Zadar Region Guide platform’s Sleep section to find the best local apartments so you can crash just steps away from the party, or visit our Taste section for a hearty pre-carnival meal!
The wait is finally over! This Saturday, January 10th, the island of Pag awakens as it enters its most beloved season. The Pag Winter Carnival is a centuries-old tradition where history, satire, and pure Mediterranean joy collide.
The festivities begin with high stakes at the Rector’s Palace at 19:00, where the traditional selection of the Carnival Prince takes place. Watch as the “Sociji” set the tone for weeks of mischief and celebration to come!
But the night is only getting started—once the keys to the city are handed over, the madness moves to the iconic II Magazin (the historic salt storehouse). Get ready for the first “Maškarani tanc” (masked dance) of the year, headlined by the unstoppable Grupa Vigor! Known for their infectious energy and hits that keep the dance floor packed until dawn, they are the perfect spark to ignite the 2026 carnival season.
📍 Kick-off: 19:00 at Rector’s Palace (Knežev dvor)
🎸 The Party: Late night at II Magazin
🎭 Dress Code: Your most creative mask!
Whether you’re a local honoring tradition or a visitor looking for the ultimate island party, Pag is the place to be this Saturday.
Planning to dance the night away? Check the Zadar Region Guide platform’s Sleep section to find the best local apartments so you can crash just steps away from the party, or visit our Taste section for a hearty pre-carnival meal!
Dobrodošli u Zadar Region Guide, vašu inovativnu platformu osmišljenu kao nezaobilazan izvor informacija za istraživanje bogate kulturne baštine i prirodnih ljepota naše regije. Trenutno smo u Beta fazi i kontinuirano radimo na proširenju ponude, no već sada možete pratiti najnovija događanja, besplatno predati svoj event ili istražiti prve opcije smještaja i atrakcija. Naš cilj je pružiti vam vrhunsko digitalno iskustvo prilagođeno mobilnim uređajima kako biste s lakoćom planirali svaki trenutak svog boravka.
Welcome to the Zadar Region Guide, your new interactive companion for exploring the very best of our stunning region. We are currently in our Beta phase and working hard to expand our listings, but you can already browse upcoming cultural manifestations, list your own events for free, and explore initial accommodation and attraction options. Our goal is to revolutionize your stay by providing a seamless, mobile-first platform for planning every detail of your visit.
