TOP events of 2026
2026 in Izola brings a lively calendar of events that will tempt you with great food and wine, sporting experiences and cultural highlights well beyond the summer peak. Culture lovers will once again have plenty to enjoy at the Kino Otok – Isola Cinema film festival.
Flavours of Izola: the season starts early
The year’s wine and culinary buzz begins early with Refuscus Mundi (7 February) and the Orange Wine Festival (24 April).
One of the most popular foodie stops remains Pier of Tastes—first on Easter Saturday, 4 April, followed by:
4 April
2 and 30 May
27 June
26 September
17 October
Summer highlights include:
Festival of Olives, Wine and Fish (5–6 June)
Fishermen’s Festival (21–22 August)
In 2026, local inns and restaurants across Slovenian Istria will also spice up their menus with themed culinary days—celebrating wild assparagus, squid and sardines, as well as inspirations from Venetian cuisine.
Izola’s sporting magnets
In 2026, Izola and Slovenian Istria will once again be all about sport—from sailing regattas to major running and cycling events. Among the largest are:
Istria Marathon (11–12 April)
Istria Cycling Marathon (26–27 September)
Coast Ultra Trail (6–8 November)
Cycling fans should also save the date 22 March, when the 12th Grand Prix of Slovenian Istria will start and finish in Izola.
