Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a annual event featuring performances of music, theatre, dance and other cultural events at various open-air locations mainly in Old Town Dubrovnik.
Tickets for the 75th Dubrovnik Summer Festival are sold online exclusively via www.dubrovnik-festival.hr and www.ulaznice.hr or at the Festival Box Office at the address: Od Sigurate 1 (Old Town Dubrovnik). The box office is open on a daily basis from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm from 1 July.
Held since 1950, it is considered the largest and most prestigious cultural manifestation, not only in Dubrovnik, but in all of Croatia. If you are not visiting Dubrovnik during this period be sure to check out other amazing events in Dubrovnik.
The 75th Dubrovnik Summer Festival runs from July 10 to August 25, showcasing more than 60 performances, including theatre, dance, and folklore. Over 47 days, the festival presents a rich variety of events, such as three new premieres, revivals of past successes, and innovative site-specific collaborations.
Key performances include "Waiting for Orestes" by the Croatian National Theatre of Varaždin and the new production "Jimmy Ćorak," which explores the intricacies of acting. Popular returning shows are "The Enchanted Forest" for children, "Mara and Kata," and "The Melancholy Women of Ragusa."
The music lineup kicks off with Jordi Savall and his Hespèrion XXI ensemble's "Mare Nostrum: A Dialogue of Souls" at the Rector’s Palace. The festival concludes with a grand Opera Gala, starring soprano Sonya Yoncheva, tenor Joseph Calleja, and bass Ante Jerkunica, accompanied by the Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ivan Repušić.
75th Dubrovnik Summer Festival Programme (2024)
75th Dubrovnik Summer Festival Opening Ceremony
10. July / Wednesday / 21:00
In front of St. Blaise's Church
Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI
11. July / Thursday / 21:00
Rector's Palace Atrium
Exhibition Opening | Mara Bratoš: Lopud Portraits
12. July / Friday / 21:00
Sponza Palace Atrium
Linđo Folklore Ensemble
12. July / Friday / 21:30
Gradac Park
28. July / Sunday / 21:30
Gradac Park
3. August / Saturday / 21:30
Gradac Park
21. August / Wednesday / 21:30
In front of Cathedral
Premiere | C. Goldoni: La Bottega del Caffè
13. July / Saturday / 21:30
Držić Square
14. July / Sunday / 21:30
Držić Square
17. July / Wednesday / 21:30
Držić Square
18. July / Thursday / 21:30
Držić Square
19. July / Friday / 21:30
Držić Square
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Sebastian Lang-Lessing, Conductor | Monika Leskovar, cello
15. July / Monday / 21:30
Rector's Palace Atrium
JM Jazz World Orchestra & Luis Bonilla
16. July / Tuesday / 21:30
Lovrjenac Fort
Exhibition Opening | The Mediterranean in the 20th and 21st Century Croatian Painting
19. July / Friday / 21:00
Museum of Modern Art
Max Emanuel Cenčić, countertenor | Markellos Chryssicos, Conductor & harpsichord | Latinitas Nostra Ensemble
20. July / Saturday / 21:30
Rector's Palace Atrium
71st Pula Film Festival | Celebration
20. July / Saturday / 21:30
Jadran Open-air Cinema
Ballet of Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb | W. Shakespeare: Hamlet
21. July / Sunday / 21:30h
Gradac Park
22. July / Monday / 21:30h
Gradac Park
70th Pula Film Festival | Grand Golden Arena Award Winner
26. July / Wednesday / 21:30
Jadran Open-air Cinema
Antiphonus Vocal Ensemble | Petrit Çeku, guitar
23. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
M. Držić: Hecuba, staged music performance | Ansambl Dialogos dir. Katarina Livljanić | Kantaduri, dir. J. Ćaleta | staging: Sanda Hržić
24. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
Book Presentation | Hrvoje Juvančić: Conversations about Jupa
25. July / Thursday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
LADO | National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia
25. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Gradac Park
Arod Quartet
26. July / Friday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Premiere | I. Vojnović: Equinox
27. July / Saturday / 21:30h
Posat
28. July / Sunday / 21:30h
Posat
29. July / Monday / 21:30h
Posat
30. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Posat
31. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Posat
Krešimir Špicer, tenor | Lovre Marušić, piano
29. July / Monday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
30. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Premiere | Jimmy Ćorak
01. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
02. August / Friday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Sunčana Škrinjarić: The Enchanted Forest
02. August / Friday / 20:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
03. August / Saturday / 20:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
04. August / Sunday / 20:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
Latica Anić, cello | Krešimir Starčević, piano | Marco Graziani, violin
07. August / Monday / 21:30
Rector's Palace Atrium
Marko Genero, viola | Marija Grazio, piano
02. August / Friday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Exhibition Opening | Josip Ivanović: From Car to Chaos
03. August / Saturday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
Zagreb Quartet | Ivan Krpan, piano
04. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Ibrica Jusić | From Shakespeare to Sevdah
Rector's Palace Atrium
Bach Consort Wien Ensemble | Luciana Mancini, mezzosoprano | Francisco Brito, tenor | Rubén Dubrovsky, arranger and Artistic Director
06. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Mara and Kata
07. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
08. August / Thursday / 20:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
08. August / Thursday / 22:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
09. August / Friday / 21:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
10. August / Saturday / 20:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
Papandopulo Quartet
08. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Picture Book Presentation | Luko Paljetak: Luka Sorkočević
10. August / Saturday / 20:30h
Sponza Palace Atrium
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Ivan Hut, Conductor | Ivana Jelača, piano
10. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Lada Kaštelan: Waiting for Orestes
13. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
Lazareti
15. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Lazareti
Lero Student Theatre | So Much For the Birds
23. August / Wednesday / 21:30
Rector's Palace Atrium
Renaud Capuçon, violin | Guillaume Bellom, piano
14. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Dina e Mel | Bërbili (Nightingale): Forgotten Songs of the Arbanasi People from Zadar
15. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Book Presentation | Srđan Gjivoje: The Story of a Boy from Iza Roka Street
16. August / Friday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
Marijana Fumić: The Melancholy Women of Ragusa
17. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Gradac Park
18. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Gradac Park
19. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Gradac Park
Rijeka Piano Trio
17. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Valentin Egel, Conductor | Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar
19. August / Monday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Premiere | W. Shakespeare: The Tempest
20. August / Tuesday / 21:00h
21. August / Wednesday / 21:00h
22. August / Thursday / 21:00h
23. August / Friday / 21:00h
24. August / Saturday / 21:00h
Cristina Aguilera Flamenco Trio | Tarab flamenco show
22. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Jan Niković, piano | Lovro Peretić, guitar | Luka Sorkočević School of Art Chamber Ensembles
23. August / Friday / 21:00h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra | Ivan Repušić, Conductor | Sonya Yoncheva, soprano | Joseph Calleja, tenor | Ante Jerkunica, bass
25. August / Sunday / 22:00h
In front of Cathedral
Discounts:
Use your Mastercard and enjoy a 10% discount on tickets when purchased online.
Buy tickets for 2 premiere theatrical events or 3 musical performances and receive a complimentary ticket for a repeat performance of your choice.
Mastercard cardholders can also take advantage of installment payments (up to 3 installments) for purchases over €70.
Local Ticket Sales:
Students with a Croatian Student Card (X-ica) or an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) can receive a 10% discount on up to two tickets per event.
The Daily DU PASS offers a 10% discount, the three-day DU PASS provides a 30% discount, and the seven-day DU PASS grants a 50% discount on up to two tickets per event.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival Gift Card:
Available exclusively at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival Box Office, the gift card can be purchased in amounts ranging from €40 to €300.
The gift card is transferable, not tied to a specific name, and can be used multiple times at the Box Office until the balance is depleted. If your purchase exceeds the gift card balance, you can combine it with other payment methods. However, only one gift card can be used per transaction. Gift cards can only be canceled and refunded on the day of purchase. If an event paid for with a gift card is canceled, the refund will be credited back to the gift card for the amount issued, or processed online if the gift card was purchased through the web.
Short history of Dubrovnik Summer Festival
In the 1950s, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival was founded to harmonize the renaissance and baroque atmosphere of Dubrovnik with contemporary drama and music. The festival drew from the city's creative tradition and featured works by Croatian greats such as Marin Držić, Nikola Nalješković, Ivan Gundulić and Ivo Vojnović.
The festival's unique ambience allowed for performances of classics like Shakespeare, Goldoni, and Greek tragedians in the city's squares, palaces, towers, and parks. Hamlet was performed at the Lovrjenac Fort, Fishermen's Quarrels in the old city harbor, and Goethe's Iphigenia in Gradac Park by the renowned Croatian director Branko Gavella.
The fall of the Dubrovnik Republic was portrayed in Vojnović's The Trilogy of Dubrovnik, staged in authentic rooms of the Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and Gruž summer residence.
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival showcased top performers from around the world, with a repertoire and organization that matched the festival's ambience. The Festival Drama Ensemble, made up of Croatia's best actors, performed most of the shows, while guest appearances by prestigious groups like Piccolo Teatro and Old Vic added to the event's exclusivity.
The music programme initially showcased the best Croatian composers, soloists, and orchestras, but eventually expanded to include top performers from around the world. The festival made functional use of attractive and acoustic buildings, especially the Rector's Palace Atrium.
Many renowned artists performed at the festival, including large orchestras and chamber and vocal ensembles. The festival featured performances by renowned pianists, violinists, and cellists, as well as singers like Monserrat Caballe and Nicolai Gedda and star performers like Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Od Sigurate 1, 20 000 Dubrovnik
Tel. +385 (0)20 326 100, Fax +385 (0)20 326 116
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