The Days of Diocletian will be held from September 2-4, bringing Split back to a time when the famous Roman emperor Diocletian walked the city. During the Days of Diocletian, you will find sounds of fanfares, drums and Roman music, with the city center and streets of Split filled with street performers, concerts, dance programs and a rich gastronomic offer from the time of Emperor Diocletian.
Here is the schedule of events:
FRIDAY – 02 September 2016
Split City Museum:
09.00am Lectures on Tourist Valorisation of Roman Architectural Heritage
Tennis Club Split:
Firule International Doubles Tennis Tournament “DIOCLETIAN’S CUP” 2006-2016
5.00pm Opening of the International Doubles Tennis Tournament DIOCLETIAN’S CUP
Riva:
7.00pm Assembly for the Ceremonial Parade in front of the Diocletian Palace Substructures
7.30pm Ceremonial Carriage Parade from the Riva-Substructures/ Marmont Street/ the Golden Gate/ the Peristil
8.00pm Ancient Roman football, Emperor Diocletian’s show, presentation of Roman food: What was on the menu of the Ancient Romans?
10.00pm Musical performance of the band Sunnysiders (presentation of their new album) and their guest Fon Biskich (music-chocolate show)
Peristil:
8.30pm Grand opening of the event: Emperor Diocletian addresses the nation, Legion line-up and Gladiator fights, Roman women dancing with fire.
The Diocletian Palace Substructures:
9.30pm Gala Roman Dinner with the Emperor: “What was on the menu in the Ancient Split” (obligatory dress code – togas)
Pjaca:
6.30pm Emperor Diocletian’s Theatre – a play for children
Antique fair on Riva (01.09. – 04.09.)
Antique fair open all day, presentation and promotion of products – in cooperation with DMC Spalatum
Restaurant Cornaro Hotel ****
09:00 – 11.00am Selfie corner & socializing with the Emperor on the hotel terrace with a view of Split – Diocletian’s breakfast- special offer – upon request only
SATURDAY – 03 September 2016
Riva:
8.30pm Lunctus tribus/United tribes: dance groups Walde and Natya music and theatre group Hasya – Music Fire Theatre Band Drvored DJ program
Peristil:
6:30pm Kindergarten “Diocletian”
7.30pm Children’s program “LITTLE DIOCLETIAN” Children’s Choir Srdelice – musical
9.00pm Croatian folk ensemble – “KUD JEDINSTVO ” Split Mandolin- tamburitza orchestra and a female vocal group “ORCHESTRA AND SONG … that’s who we are”
Pjaca:
6.30pm Emperor Diocletian’s Theatre – a play for children
Antique fair on Riva (01.09. – 04.09)
Stands on Riva, fair, all day long, presentation and promotion of products – in cooperation with DMC Spalatum
Restaurant Cornaro Hotel ****
09:00 – 11.00am Selfie corner & socializing with the Emperor on the hotel terrace with a view of Split – Diocletian’s breakfast- special offer – upon request
SUNDAY – 04 September 2016
Riva:
8.30pm Disco Diocletian – THE LOST GENERATION – DJ Duple
Peristil:
8:00pm Closing of the manifestation Emperor’s fashion show – “Toga’s travelling through centuries”
Pjaca:
6.30pm Emperor Diocletian’s Theatre – a play for children
Antique fair on Riva (01.09. – 04.09.)
Stands on Riva, fair, all day long, presentation and promotion of products – in cooperation with DMC Spalatum
Restaurant Cornaro Hotel ****
09:00 – 11.00 am Selfie corner & socializing with the Emperor on the hotel terrace with a view of Split – Diocletian’s breakfast- special offer – upon request only
Mistral Beach Bar of the Radisson Blu Resort Split Hotel
7.30pm Diocletian sunset party
Hotel Park
9.00pm Award Ceremony for the winners of the “DIOCLETIAN’S CUP” Tennis Tournament
