Dubrovnik, a city that attracts visitors from all over the world with its rich, cultural and historical heritage and attractive natural attributes, offers event tourism as a significant component of its tourist offer. This paper describes the importance of event tourism in Dubrovnik and the effects of sports, cultural and entertainment events on the development of the tourism sector and the local community. One of the leading Croatian tourist destinations, Dubrovnik has many activities that take place throughout the year, with an emohasis on the summer season, Events such as the Dubrovnik Summer Games, the Winter Festival and the Film Festival expand the scope of tourism and attract a wide range of tourists. The paper also highlights the challenges of event tourism that can negatively affect the quality of life of the local population and the overall tourist experience. In order to preserve the authentic character of Dubrovnik and at the same time satisfy the demands of tourists, it is necesarry to contribute to sustainable development in the long term while simultaneously preserving the unique cultural heritage of Dubrovnik.