Flagships

The cultural programme is divided into seven intertwined thematic segments, or flagships. Each flagship includes a series of separate events and has been developed in cooperation with numerous domestic and foreign partners. Programme Plus is an additional segment featuring special events that combine diverse themes and offers superior European art as an added value.

27 Neighbourhoods

27 Neighbourhoods

The European neighbourhood of Croatia includes 27 countries of the European Union. Residents of 27 cities, towns and villages throughout Primorje-Gorski Kotar County will connect with their neighbours in the 27 EU member states.
Times of Power

Times of Power

The Times of Power flagship deals with Rijeka as a laboratory of European history, awareness and consciousness.
Dopolavoro

Dopolavoro

The Dopolavoro flagship deals with work and new technologies. Will technological advancement one day lead to a world where machines do all the work and people enjoy abundance and leisure?
Kitchen of Diversity

Kitchen of Diversity

Minorities, migrations and activism make up the central theme of the Kitchen of Diversity. These themes weave in various ways through music, literary, culinary and even football events, as well as visual art and festivals.
Children’s House

Children’s House

The Children's House offers programmes aimed at children, parents and grandparents. These programmes also invite young visitors from Croatia and all of Europe to come to Rijeka.
Lungomare Art

Lungomare Art

A series of ten permanent installations of contemporary art inspired by Kvarner, set in nine locations along the Kvarner coast and on the islands, represents contemporary art emerging from museums and meeting local communities. Lungomare Ar...
Sweet & Salt

Sweet & Salt

Sweet & Salt follows the flow of the Rječina River all the way to the seaport. The programme centres on the conceptualisation and revival of this underused yet fascinating and alluring part of the city in the very heart of Rijeka.
Programme Plus

Programme Plus

The "Programme Plus" programme consists of a series of special events and projects that combine the diversity of topics of Rijeka 2020 – European Capital of Culture or that have been carefully selected in order to adequately showcase the ...