The Election of the Queen of Croatia 2026 lands in Rovinj on 15 December 2026. It's the national final of the pageant, the evening where the winner is chosen to go on and represent Croatia at the Queen of the World contest.

Expect a gala fashion-and-entertainment format: an indoor evening built around the runway, music, and the crowning itself. This is a dressed-up night out rather than a street festival, so it's worth treating it as such.

The timing is the draw for visitors. December in Rovinj is off-season and slow, with the Advent lights on and the old town emptied of summer crowds, so a polished indoor event like this gives you a reason to be here between the quiet days.