Carnival Party History

CP is a true Rijeka phenomenon, and it has come a long way in only a few years. What started as a spontaneous gathering of several electronic music enthusiasts, turned into an international masked mayhem for 10 000 people, hailing from all parts of Croatia and the nearby countries (Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia). CP has raised new generations of electronic music lovers, brought eagerly expected stars (namely, Adam Freeland, Hybrid, Wally Lopez, etc.) and put Rijeka on the electronic music map. As such it is the pride of the city, a beloved tradition with the potential to grow even bigger and better.

City of Rijeka CP locations:

CP0 - Zadarska ulica
CP1 - Trg Republike Hrvatske
CP2 - Jadranski trg
CP3 - Koblerov trg, Korzo
CP4 - Koblerov trg, Korzo
CP5 - Koblerov trg
CP6 - Korzo


CP 0
The first Carnival Party took place in 2000. and was a spontaneous happening; the Marabunti carnival truck blocked a street in Rijeka, DJs played electronic music, and masked people gathered and danced till midnight.


CP 1
The city of Rijeka immediately recognized the CP potential and in 2001. CP took place on the main city square. Several thousand people danced to electronic music till the early morning; for many this was a truly memorable beginning of the CP series!


CP 2
2002. CP hosted DJs from Croatia and the neigbouring countries, and a spectacular carnival truck enhanced the visual identity of the party.




CP 3
2003. Over 70 DJs, bands and visual artists from all over Europe performed at CP3 in the centre of Rijeka (Kobler square and Korzo).




CP 4
International acclaim came in 2004. and 2005. when MTV Networks Europe advertised and covered CP.




CP 4/5
The most popular electronic music magazine in the world DJ Mag (UK) made a 2-page CP report in 2004 and 2005.




CP 6
2006. Korzo - most popular street in the town, KORZO, turned into a crowded flaming dance floor in the middle of the city.