This weekend in and around Dubrovnik brings a lively mix of sport, music, theatre and seasonal events. The city’s biggest headline is Du Motion 2026, but the programme also includes the sailing spectacle of Elafiti Slalom, a concert at St Blaise’s Church, children’s theatre, a prosciutto fair in Gruž, a Plant Swap Fair in Lazareti and a softer spring atmosphere in Konavle.
Du Motion takes over the city
The main event of the weekend is Du Motion 2026, which returns with its biggest edition so far. On Saturday, 25 April, the programme includes Run The Wall and the Orlando Kids’ Race, while Sunday, 26 April brings the Dubrovnik Half Marathon and the Dubrovnik 5K. This year’s edition is expected to gather almost 3,000 runners from 55 countries, giving the city one of its most energetic spring weekends.
Elafiti Slalom keeps the sports weekend going at sea
Out on the water, Elafiti Slalom 2026 runs from 24 to 26 April, turning Dubrovnik and the waters around the Elaphiti islands into one of the weekend’s most visually striking stages. This year’s edition is expected to bring 65 sailing boats, with a ceremonial opening on Friday in front of the city walls and a programme that combines regatta racing with educational and social events. The regatta closes on Sunday, 26 April, with the announcement of the winners.
Music in the Old Town
For those who prefer a quieter evening, Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will perform on Saturday, 25 April, at 6 pm in St Blaise’s Church. It is one of the weekend’s more elegant cultural options and a strong fit for Dubrovnik’s spring concert rhythm.
A weekend pick for families
Families with children also have a good reason to head to the theatre this weekend. Vasilisa Premudra will be staged at the Marin Držić Theatre on Saturday, 25 April, with performances at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Gruž brings a local food angle
If you want something more local and food-focused, the Prosciutto Fair – Exhibition and Tasting of Dalmatian, Drniš, Istrian and Krk Prosciutto takes place on 25 April at Gruž Market, from 8:30 am to 1 pm. That makes it one of the weekend’s easiest drop-in events for visitors who want a taste of regional tradition without leaving the city.
Lazareti brings a quieter community feel
The weekend also includes the Plant Swap Fair at Lazareti, running on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Rather than a classic market, it is centred on exchanging plants, cuttings and seedlings, which gives it a more relaxed and community-oriented spring feel.
A softer spring escape in Konavle
If you feel like stepping outside Dubrovnik itself, the weekend also brings two gentler picks in Konavle. On Friday, 24 April, St Nicholas Church in Čilipi hosts a choral evening that brings together local and French voices, while on Saturday, 25 April, Konavle hosts its Nordic Walking and Hiking Festival, with gathering at 9 am in front of the St Blaise Monastery in Pridvorje and guided routes starting at 10 am. Together, they offer a slower and more atmospheric side of the weekend beyond the city walls.
A weekend with plenty of choice
What makes this weekend work especially well is its variety. You can follow the pulse of Du Motion, watch Elafiti Slalom out on the water, choose a concert in the Old Town, take in a theatre performance, stop by Gruž for local flavours, browse the Plant Swap Fair in Lazareti or head to Konavle for a softer spring escape.
Together, it makes for a weekend that feels active, seasonal and distinctly local.
