The Days of Alka and the Assumption
The Days of Alka and the Assumption- 12.07.2025. - 30.08.2025.
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This summer, Sinj – the home of the Alka knights – becomes an epicenter of cultural, spiritual, and tourist events. The Days of Alka and the Assumption 2025 bring a unique mosaic of tradition, festivities, and vibrant events, inviting you to become a part of something bigger, deeper, and unforgettable.
On July 12, 2025, at King Tomislav Square, the cultural, entertainment and sports event Days of Alka and the Assumption 2025 organized by the City of Sinj and the Sinj Tourist Board, was officially opened with the raising of the flag.
The Days of Alka and the Assumption represent the heart of the cultural, spiritual and social life of Sinj and the Cetina region. They unite the glorious knightly tradition through Alka, under UNESCO protection, and the deep-rooted devotion to the Assumption, which gathers tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over Croatia and abroad.
the City of Sinj
Over the next two months, over 70 programs will be held as part of the event. The festivities of Alka begin long before the Alka tourney (August 3). Besides the Bara and Čoja on Friday and Saturday, the Alka knights prepare intensely throughout July for their most important task – a show of chivalric courage, an eagle’s eye, and a steady right hand that honors a centuries-old tradition. It will be the 310th Sinjska Alka. There is also the anniversary of the miraculous defense of the city of Sinj through the intercession of Our Lady of Sinj and the 30th anniversary of Storm, which will be preceded by the biggest event in Croatia, a concert by Marko Perković Thompson.
This year’s cultural and entertainment program offers diverse content and unforgettable evenings for all generations. Music evenings at the Kamičak Fortress, the “Return to Games” event transforms old Dalmatian courtyards and streets into playgrounds, free, expert-guided tours, The historical play “Siege of Sinj, 1715” (August 7, Main Square).
The central spiritual event, the Feast of the Assumption (August 15), gathers thousands of pilgrims who come to worship the Miraculous Lady of Sinj, the town's protector. During this period, Sinj becomes an open-air church dedicated fully to Our Lady of Sinj. The procession and religious ceremonies unite the faithful from Croatia and beyond, affirming this tradition as a source of strength and communion.
Numerous institutions and associations organize various interesting events, such as book launches, exhibitions, plays, performances, film screenings, music festivals, concerts, sports competitions and tournaments.
the City of Sinj
