Ston Oyster Festival 2026: Official Program and Schedule

Find everything you need to know about the Ston Oyster Festival 2026 with a detailed event schedule for Ston, Mali Ston, and Brijesta, including information on free wall tours, concerts, and gastro workshops. 

Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Gastronomic Weekend on Pelješac 

Organized by the Ston Tourist Board, the traditional Oyster Festival takes place from March 19th to 22nd, 2026. The FestAndEvent portal brings you a complete overview of the festivities to help you plan your visit to the heart of Croatian gastronomy.

DETAILED EVENT SCHEDULE 

Thursday, March 19th – Opening Ceremony & Pub Quiz 

• 15:00 – Official Opening Ceremony (Rector's Palace, Ston – by invitation only).

• 18:00 – DUB PUB Quiz – Test your knowledge in the authentic atmosphere of the Rector's Palace in Ston.

Friday, March 20th – Science, Boats & Fine Dining 

• 09:00 - 17:00 – AdriaMar: 2nd Scientific-Professional Conference on Mariculture in the Adriatic (Rector's Palace – by invitation only).

• 11:00 & 13:00 – Boat Trip from Mali Ston to the oyster farms (Bota Šare) – experience oyster harvesting first-hand.

• 18:30 – Gastro Workshop: Chef Hrvoje Zirojević. A culinary spectacle with one of Croatia’s top chefs at the Rector's Palace.

Saturday, March 21st – Main Celebration & Live Concerts 

• 11:00 – Mali Ston Festival: Big party with live music by Branko Medak & Jexi Band.

• 11:00 – Brijesta Festival: Musical entertainment featuring the bands Naro & Versi.

• 11:00 & 13:00 – Boat trips from Mali Ston to the oyster farms.

Sunday, March 22nd – Family Day & Oysters and Wine 

• 10:00 - 12:00 – Children's workshops at Orsan (Mali Ston).

• 11:00 - 15:00 – Oysters & Wine: Tasting of fresh oysters and premium local wines (Mali Ston & Brijesta).

• 11:00 – Costumed Guided Tour of Ston in Croatian (Solana Ston).

• 13:00 – Costumed Guided Tour of Ston in English (Solana Ston).

IMPORTANT: Free Entrance to the Walls of Ston 

To celebrate the festival, the Tourist Board has provided a special gift for visitors: Free entrance to the Walls of Stonfrom Friday, March 20th, to Sunday, March 22nd. Don't miss the chance to walk the second-longest defensive wall in the world for free!