Swap the laptop for a fork and discover another side of Dubrovnik, as two weeks of food, wine and local experiences take over the city this October.

If you’re working remotely from Dubrovnik this October, there’s another very good reason to close the laptop at the end of the day and head out into the city.

Food. And lots of it.

From October 5 to 18, the Good Food Festival 2026 returns to Dubrovnik, bringing two weeks of special menus, local flavours, wine, workshops and culinary experiences.

And October is arguably one of the best times to experience Dubrovnik.

The summer heat has softened, the streets are quieter, the Adriatic is still beautiful and the frantic rhythm of peak season has finally slowed.

Taste Dubrovnik Like a Local

For digital nomads spending a few weeks – or a few months – in the city, the festival is a great opportunity to discover Dubrovnik beyond your co-working space and laptop screen.

Restaurants across the city will offer special festival menus, making it easier to try different restaurants and discover local and Mediterranean cuisine.

But this isn’t simply two weeks of restaurant deals.

Expect guest chef dinners, gastronomic excursions, workshops and special culinary events, combining traditional Dubrovnik flavours with new ideas.

It’s also a great excuse to meet people, explore different parts of the city and experience something that locals themselves look forward to.

Pull Up a Chair

One of the highlights is the Dubrovnik Table – Dubrovačka trpeza – an event that brings locals and visitors together around one long table to eat, talk and celebrate Dubrovnik’s culinary traditions.

And that’s really what food here is all about.

It isn’t just what’s on the plate. It’s conversation, local ingredients, recipes passed through generations and that wonderful Dalmatian ability to turn lunch into an event lasting considerably longer than originally planned.

For digital nomads, that’s part of the experience of actually living in Dubrovnik rather than simply visiting it.

So finish your Zoom call, close the laptop and head out into the city.

Explore. Meet people. Try something new.

And most importantly – come hungry.

If you’re a digital nomad working from Dubrovnik today, here’s a suggestion: close the laptop a little earlier than usual and head towards the Old City.

Because this afternoon offers an opportunity to experience a side of Dubrovnik that has very little to do with Game of Thrones tours, cruise ships or Instagram viewpoints.

This is Dubrovnik as the locals know it.

Today, August 10, the historic Old Harbour hosts the grand finale of Dubrovnik’s legendary Wild League Water Polo Championship, one of the city’s most colourful and cherished summer traditions.

And if you’re spending several weeks or months living and working in Dubrovnik, this is exactly the kind of event you shouldn’t miss.

This Is More Than Water Polo

Water polo is woven deeply into Dubrovnik’s identity, but the Wild League is something particularly special.

This isn’t simply professional sport transplanted into an impressive location.

Teams represent local beaches, neighbourhoods and communities. Rivalries have developed over generations, players compete for local pride and spectators gather around the Old Harbour to support teams whose names are part of Dubrovnik’s summer vocabulary.

It’s competitive, occasionally chaotic, enormously passionate and unmistakably Dubrovnik.

In other words, it’s precisely the kind of local experience that’s difficult to find in a conventional tourist guide.

Head to the Old Harbour This Afternoon

The action starts at 4pm, when Bellevue take on Elita in the match for third place.

That will be followed by a special exhibition match before the main event begins at 5:45pm, when Porporela face FUN H2O Mlini for the Wild League title.

And there’s plenty at stake.

FUN H2O Mlini could become the first team in Wild League history to win three consecutive titles – and the first to collect five championships.

Porporela, meanwhile, are chasing their fourth title.

But you don’t need to understand the history, know the players or even know very much about water polo to enjoy the afternoon.

Just find yourself a spot around the Old Harbour and take in the atmosphere.

See Dubrovnik Through Local Eyes

One of the great advantages of being a digital nomad is that you’re not experiencing a destination on a three-day timetable.

You have time.

Time to wander away from the standard attractions. Time to discover local events. Time to understand why certain traditions matter to the people who actually live here.

And the Wild League is a perfect example.

After the final, the action moves from the sea into the heart of the Old City, with the tournament’s best teams and players due to be honoured on the steps of the Church of St. Blaise from around 7:15pm.

So make an afternoon of it.

Finish your work, shut down the laptop, head into the Old City and experience something genuinely local.

You can always answer the emails tomorrow.

See you in the Old Harbour!

One of Croatia’s most celebrated chamber ensembles, the Zagreb Soloists, will return to the Atrium of the Rector’s Palace on Thursday, July 30, for a special concert featuring internationally renowned British cellist Steven Isserlis.

The performance begins at 9:30 p.m. and forms part of Dubrovnik’s rich summer cultural programme, bringing together one of Croatia’s finest musical ensembles with one of the world’s most respected classical musicians.

For more than seven decades, the Zagreb Soloists have been ambassadors of Croatian classical music, earning worldwide acclaim through performances at leading concert halls and festivals. Their appearance in the historic Rector’s Palace continues a long-standing tradition of excellence, blending the past, present and future through music.

Joining the ensemble is Steven Isserlis, whose expressive musicianship and exceptional technical mastery have made him one of the world’s most sought-after cellists. Celebrated for his performances with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, Isserlis is renowned for the warmth, depth and emotional power he brings to every performance.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rector’s Palace, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of world-class chamber music in the heart of Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old City.

Looking to meet fellow remote workers, entrepreneurs and creatives while enjoying life on the Adriatic? The next Digital Nomads Meet-Up is just around the corner.

Join the growing international community on Saturday, August 1, at 11:30 a.m. at the Dubrovnik Co-Working Space for another relaxed morning of networking, conversation and new connections.

Whether you’re a digital nomad, freelancer, startup founder or simply working remotely from Dubrovnik for a few days or a few months, everyone is welcome.

When: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Dubrovnik Co-Working Space

Directions: Dubrovnik Co-Working Space Directions

Following the meet-up, participants are invited to continue the conversation over coffee at Love Bar, where the networking carries on in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Dubrovnik has become an increasingly popular destination for remote workers from around the world, and these regular gatherings offer the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, discover local tips and build new friendships.

Whether it’s your first visit to Dubrovnik or you’ve already made the city your temporary office, come along, say hello and become part of Dubrovnik’s vibrant digital nomad community. Everyone is welcome.

The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra will present a special summer concert on Tuesday, July 28, at 9:30 p.m. in the magnificent Atrium of the Rector’s Palace, featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Roman Simović and conductor Valentin Egel.

The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of Sinfonietta – Older than Revelin, a new composition by Dubrovnik-born composer Frano Đurović. The specially commissioned work pays tribute to the city’s rich history, with its title referencing the centuries-old heritage that predates the iconic Revelin Fortress.

Renowned for its outstanding performances throughout the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Roman Simović, one of Croatia’s most celebrated violinists and the concertmaster of the London Symphony Orchestra. Under the baton of Valentin Egel, audiences can expect an unforgettable evening of world-class classical music in one of Dubrovnik’s most atmospheric concert venues.

The concert begins at 9:30 p.m. in the Atrium of the Rector’s Palace and forms part of Dubrovnik’s vibrant summer cultural programme.

A new exhibition dedicated to the work of legendary Dubrovnik photographer Pavo Urban will open on June 10 at the Dulčić Masle Pulitika Gallery

Titled Mediterraneanism of Pavo Urban, the exhibition presents a different side of the photographer best known for documenting the destruction of Dubrovnik during the Homeland War. Instead of wartime images, visitors will discover photographs captured between 1985 and 1991 that focus on everyday life, people, light, stone, streets and the sea.

The exhibition features 15 photographs from Dubrovnik and the surrounding region, offering a glimpse into the Mediterranean world that inspired Urban before he became a war reporter.

Organised by the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Zagreb and the Museum of Modern Art, the exhibition opens at 7:00 p.m. on June 10 and will remain on display until July 19.

Pavo Urban, who died at the age of 23 while photographing the attack on Dubrovnik on December 6, 1991, remains one of the most iconic figures in Croatian photography and a lasting symbol of the city during wartime.

Digital nomads spending time in Dubrovnik this week will have the chance to experience one of Dalmatia’s most authentic cultural traditions with a free open-air klapa concert in the heart of the Old City.

The concert will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 9 p.m. in front of the iconic Church of St. Blaise as part of Croatia’s Statehood Day celebrations.

Four klapa groups from across Dubrovnik-Neretva County will perform, including Klapa Pulen, Klapa Na kantunu, Klapa Ragusavecchia and Dubrovnik’s own Klapa Kaše.

Klapa is a traditional form of Dalmatian a cappella singing, famous for its powerful harmonies and emotional Mediterranean sound. Deeply connected to coastal life and Croatian heritage, klapa music is protected by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

For digital nomads looking to experience more than just beaches and coworking spaces, the evening offers a perfect opportunity to connect with local culture in one of Dubrovnik’s most atmospheric settings.

Entry is free for all visitors.

Digital Nomads Meet-Up in Dubrovnik

Another chance to connect, collaborate and meet fellow remote workers in Dubrovnik!

The next Digital Nomads Meet-Up will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dubrovnik Co-Working Space.

Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, creative or simply spending a few weeks working by the Adriatic, everyone is welcome to join this relaxed community gathering.

When – Saturday, June 6, 2026

What time – 11:00 AM

Where – Dubrovnik Co-Working Space

Directions: Dubrovnik Co-Working Space Directions

As always, the meet-up will continue with coffee, networking and good conversation at Love Bar ☕

Dubrovnik’s growing digital nomad community continues to bring together people from around the world — and these informal gatherings are the perfect way to exchange ideas, experiences and maybe even future projects.

Come along, say hello and become part of the Dubrovnik nomad community!

Digital nomads spending time in Dubrovnik this spring will have the chance to swap laptops and co-working spaces for an evening of classical music in one of the city’s most atmospheric venues.

The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra will perform a special concert on May 21 at the stunning Rector’s Palace, with the performance beginning at 9 p.m.

The concert will feature Bulgarian conductor Dian Tchobanov alongside internationally acclaimed flautist Irina Stachinskaya.

The evening’s programme combines Croatian and European classical works, beginning with Symphony No. 6 by Luka Sorkočević, one of Dubrovnik’s most celebrated historical composers.

Audiences will also hear Pablo de Sarasate’s dramatic Carmen Fantasy, followed by Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major.

For many digital nomads choosing Dubrovnik as a temporary home, events like these are becoming an important part of the city’s appeal beyond the summer crowds and beach season.

With remote workers increasingly looking for destinations that offer culture, lifestyle and authentic local experiences alongside reliable internet and co-working spaces, Dubrovnik’s growing calendar of concerts and cultural events is helping strengthen its reputation as a year-round destination.

And few venues capture that atmosphere better than the Rector’s Palace, where centuries-old stone walls and open-air courtyards provide one of the most unique concert settings on the Adriatic.