Location: Split Fish Market (in front of the fish market, Obrov 5)

Time: 21 May 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00

On Thursday, 21 May 2026, the festival “Fishermen and Fishermen’s Grumbling” will take place on the plateau in front of the Split Fish Market. This unique event is dedicated to sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and innovative practices that help reduce waste in the Adriatic Sea.

The festival is organized as part of the Interreg Italy–Croatia FishNoWaste project, with the aim of bringing topics such as fisheries, marine environmental protection, and sustainable habits closer to the citizens and visitors of Split.

Visitors can look forward to a diverse and free program bringing together fishermen, scientists, chefs, students, artists, and sea enthusiasts.

Festival Program:

• Information Booths and Exhibitor Meet-and-Greets

Representatives of fishing cooperatives, scientific institutions, schools, and associations will present their work and share experiences related to sustainable fisheries, marine litter, and the protection of the Adriatic Sea.

• Zero-Waste Food Zone and Tastings

The restaurants Corto Maltese and Makarun will prepare dishes using local ingredients and a zero-waste cooking approach. Visitors will be able to enjoy free tastings and learn how reducing food waste can contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.

• STEM Workshops for Children and Youth

Young visitors will have the opportunity to participate in interactive educational workshops where they will learn about the sea, microplastics, and the importance of environmental protection in a fun and engaging way.

• Film Screenings and Audiovisual Content

Short films produced as part of the FishNoWaste project will be projected onto the wall of the Fish Market, featuring stories from fishermen and highlighting the challenges of marine litter. The artistic projection Voice of the Sea – Posidonia oceanica will also be shown.

• Posidonia Photo Booth

Visitors can take photos in a themed photo booth inspired by Posidonia oceanica, a vital seagrass species of the Mediterranean, and win symbolic prizes.

• “Plastic Nightmare” Exhibition

This informative exhibition uses photographs and educational materials to present the problem of plastic pollution in the sea, its impact on the environment, and ways everyone can help protect the Adriatic.

• Music and Social Gathering

A DJ will provide music and create a relaxed atmosphere throughout the event.

• Plastic-Free Event

The festival is organized as a plastic-free event, using reusable solutions and reducing the use of single-use plastics.

Everyone is invited to spend an enjoyable evening by the sea with good food, educational activities, and inspiring stories, while supporting the sustainable future of the Adriatic. 

Free Admission