76th Dubrovnik Summer Festival

From 10 July to 25 August, more than 20 stunning venues across Dubrovnik will come alive with the 76th Dubrovnik Summer Festival, offering over 70 performances in theatre, music, dance, and folklore.

 

The theatre programme features three major premieres: Fishermen’s Quarrels in the Dubrovnik dialect, a modern take on Medea, and Chekhov’s The Seagull staged on Lokrum Island. Festival favourites return, including Kafetarija, Equinox, and Storm, alongside beloved productions such as Mara and Kata, Snow White for children, and shows by Teatar Lero.

 

The music programme opens with Ode to Joy, marking the 100th anniversary of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, and concludes with a spectacular gala featuring Nino Machaidze, Vittorio Grigolo, and Marko Mimica. Special guests include Sonya Yoncheva, Khatia Buniatishvili, The King’s Singers, and Philharmonix.

 

Also on the programme: the ballet Giselle by the Croatian National Theatre Zagreb, performances by the Linđo Ensemble celebrating its 60th anniversary, a brand-new World Music section, and exhibitions devoted to women and freedom.

 

This year’s visual identity, created by Zoran Đukić, draws inspiration from the verses of the Hymn to Freedom.

 

The Dubrovnik Summer Festival remains Croatia’s most iconic cultural event—where tradition meets contemporary expression.