An attractive joyful holiday event that is rich in old customs and traditional Christmas atmosphere.

The event called „December in the City“ is dedicated to Christmas and New Year’s customs. During this time, the city lives in the spirit of Christmas. December in the city begins with the traditional lighting of the first Advent candle and Christmas lights all over the city. After that, the „Advent in Virovitica“ program is held throughout December, and includes various concerts, exhibitions, promotional and theatrical events. The main events are held in the very center of Virovitica, on the Promenade, where, among other things, a public New Year’s Eve is organized, both the real one and the Children’s Eve. There are events throughout the city: at the City Library, the Czech House, the City Museum, and the Virovitica Theater. Traditionally, the Christmas concert is performed by students of the “Jan Vlašimsky” Music School. Next to the Church of St. Roko, a staged representation of the Nativity of Jesus (Living Nativity Scene) is held on several occasions, and numerous performances by local cultural organizations, singing societies, and sporting events are also organized all over the city.