Merge of fishing, tradition and cuisine in one place! Don't miss the new and even better edition of the Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival, which will take place from April 5th to 10th in Zadar. Seafood specialties, including bluefin tuna which is widely recognized as the finest in the world, are a renowned gastronomic brand and they make this festival particularly significant.
The eighth edition of the Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival starts on Friday, April 5th 2024 at 8 p.m. with a grand opening at the Zadar Arsenal. Enjoy the finest tuna delicacies and other fish specialties paired with premium wines from the Zadar region, complemented by a concert by Croatian star Danijela Martinović.
During the other days, the program will be held at the Petar Zoranić Square. Dishes will be prepared by some of the best Croatian chefs, all accompanied by good music. Saturday morning will be in jazzy vibe with Elena Stella & Ante Jeličić Trio, and on Sunday evening we will have fun at the live concert by Urban, Rijeka's alter rock giant and multiple winner of the Croatian music award Porin. The entire event will be closed on Wednesday with the concert of the excellent Zadar singer Natali Dizdar.
The festival will also offer various workshops to develop your creative abilities. Try your creativity at origami workshop or enjoy the unique Paint & Wine workshop organized by the "Re-kreativci" Association.
Join us at the Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival in Zadar! Say YES! to excellent food, wine, and fun. See you there!
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY, April 5 at 8 p.m. opening of the festival with a gala dinner at Arsenal and a concert by Croatian pop star Danijela Martinović
- ground floor with standing areas and five buffet corners catered by the prominent seafood and hospitality companies from Zadar with tuna specialties and other top quality Adriatic fish. Ticket fee 40 Eur
- upper floor with seating and four-course dinner. Ticket fee 80 Eur
* welcome cocktail by Maraska
* promotional prices of wines from Zadar winemakers
Winery Degarra – Rose; Vina Ožaković – Maraština; Vina Fiolić – Maraština; Vina Vinketa - Debit; Agricultural cooperative "Olive and wine" Polača - Shiraz; Royal Vineyards – Pošip; Winery Jokić – Maraština; Winery Karaba – Templar
* moderator Damir Granić
Entrance tickets for the opening gala dinner in Arsenal Zadar can be purchased:
Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm and Sat 9am – 12pm
Tourist Information Center Zadar
Mon - Fri 8 am - 8 pm and Sat 9 am - 2 pm
Hotel Ilirija, Biograd na Moru
Every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m
or
Online at the Entrio, Eventim and Turneo services.
Everyday program at Petar Zoranić Square from April 6 to 10, 2024
SATURDAY, April 6
11 am - 2 pm Opening day powered by Pelagos Net Farma & Jadran Tuna
Association of Bartenders B2B - Making alcohol free cocktails with kids
11:30 a.m. Concert Elena Stella & Ante Jeličić Trio
Moderator Ana Marušić
Music by DJ Rkoma
9 pm free Kanella Band concert
6-10 April Photo exhibition at Petar Zoranić Square "Balance" by Danijelo Kolega
SUNDAY, April 7
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. “Sushi – The Adriatic fish and Japanese excellence” cooking theme by chef Mladen Križanović
Moderator Damir Granić
Music by DJ Angelo
8:30 p.m. free concert by Croatian rock star Urban
MONDAY, April 8
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scientific and professional conference dedicated to mariculture in the Adriatic Sea in the Duke's Palace
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dalmatian traditional cooking by chef Hrvoje Zirojević
Music by DJ Alviza
Moderator Ana Marušić
Origami making workshop "Tree of Good Wishes", lecturer Sanja Srbljinović - Čuček (free workshops can be attended at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.)
17:00 - 18:30 "Back to Roots" workshop introducing autochthonous wine varieties of Zadar County
TUESDAY, April 9
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. dishes from the kitchen of chef Bruno Kalmeta, the young hope of the Zadar gastronomic scene
Moderator Damir Granić
Music by DJ Troxy
Origami making workshop "Tree of Good Wishes", lecturer Sanja Srbljinović - Čuček (free workshops can be attended at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.)
4 p.m. "Paint & Wine" workshop performed by the Association "Re-kreativci"
18 - 19:30 h "Think Pink" workshop on the theme of young rosé wines from the Zadar County
WEDNESDAY, April 10
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. “Tradition in a Modern Way”, performed by chef Mate Sučić
Moderator Ana Marušić
Music by DJ Davor
8:30 p.m. Concert by Croatian pop star Natali Dizdar
Daily preparation of gastronomic specialties on the theme of the Adriatic Sea at Petar Zoranić Square from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.:
Chef's Kitchen
Street Food Corner
Sushi Corner
Wine Bar
Cocktail bar
Family Farms Corner: Presentation of autochthonous products from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
April 6 and 8: OPG Žampera
6-10 April: Nin Saltworks and Association of Zadar County Olive Growers
8-10 April: Association of Pag Cheese Producers
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