Best Time to Visit Split: Check out Events in August & September 2025

When travelers plan their summer escape to Croatia, one of the main questions is: Should I go in August or September or is it too late? Let us assure you - the best time to visit Split is precisely late August or September. 

Split is a city that shines in both months— and the unbearable crowds from the first part of the summer are long gone. This guide will take you month by month through Split’s best events in August and September 2025, giving you insider tips to make your trip unforgettable.

Party, culture, cruises, history and unforgettable memoriesSummer in Split reaches its peak in August. Although the official program for 2025 isn't fully confirmed, familiar favorites return almost every year—making it highly likely they’ll be back.

Days of Diocletian
A live history show! The old town comes alive with Roman-themed parades, gladiator reenactments, and local feasts—typically held in late August.

Nocturno at Peristyle (May – October)
Every evening between 19:00 and 23:00, free live music transforms the ancient palace into a concert space. It is a true experience to see - feel the salt in the air as the music lifts your soul.

Junior boat cruise
Junior Cruise offers a unique way to experience Split from the sea. As you sail past the coastline and nearby islands, live music and the Adriatic sunset create a vibrant summer atmosphere. It’s the perfect mix of sightseeing and fun, ideal for both August and September days or evenings. You can check it out and book here. 

Junior Day cruise

Sustipan Vibrez
Sustipan Vibrez 2025 transforms the peaceful hilltop park into a magical open-air stage above the sea. As the sun sets behind the islands, music blends with the scent of pines and the sound of waves, creating one of Split’s most unforgettable late-summer experiences.

Pub Academic Garden
Croatia is well known for its quiz scene, so you should definitely try and take part in some of them. One of the most popular ones is quiz at Pub Academic Garden, so bring your friends, order beers and let the games begin! 

Fibra Festival
If you/re looking for party - Fibra festival is the place to go! Urban music party at Porat Club unites the scene with energetic locals and international fans.

Split Tech Festival
Split Tech City Festival is celebrating a big milestone this year – its 5th anniversary! Year after year, it is bringing together enthusiasts of technology, entrepreneurship, design, marketing, and everything in between – all on the most beautiful stage in the world, the Bačvice Open-Air Cinema.

Peristil Vibrez Festival 
Classical meets contemporary in the Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace. 

Candlelight Concerts - experience intimate, glowing performances with tributes to Vivaldi, Queen, and Coldplay.

Split Park On Air: Live performances at Zvončac Park 

Split Nightlife – The city that never sleeps 

Even outside of festivals and special events, Split nightlife never sleeps. The city is known for its vibrant bars, beach clubs, and live music venues that keep going until dawn.

Pub Garden Academic

Riva Promenade – the heartbeat of Split’s nightlife, with cafés, cocktail bars, and people strolling late into the night.

Bačvice Beach Clubs – famous for all-night beach parties and open-air DJ sets right by the sea.

Old Town Bars – tucked into the narrow stone streets of Diocletian’s Palace, these intimate spots mix history with modern beats.

Live Music & DJs – from jazz at Hrvatski Dom to international DJs in local clubs, there’s something happening every evening.

Student & Backpacker Vibe – affordable bars and hostels around Poljud and Gripe keep Split buzzing even after the summer season.

In other words, Split doesn’t only come alive during August and September—it’s alive every night of the year. Whether you’re into dancing until sunrise, enjoying cocktails by the sea, or listening to live Mediterranean music, Split offers a nightlife scene that rivals any Mediterranean destination.

So do not hesitate to visit because - because in Split - the summer is just getting started - and it never looked so good.