Music Festivals In Croatia For 2023 Guide

Out-of-this-world music festivals might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think of Croatia, but the country is known for its stellar music scene (and growing pride community), as well as gorgeous shores.

From techno to reggae, small bands to world-renowned musicians, there is a music festival for each concert-goer here. So, here’s our list of the best music festivals in Croatia in order from when they occur.

 

We Love Sound

Put on by the same company that hosts the SONUS Music festival, this one-day indoor club music & dance event takes place in Zagreb and sells out fast!

Sea Star Festival – Umag

Spend a weekend on the Croatian seaside at Stella Maris laguna in Umag for this epic weekend of electronic music. 

This international festival features multiple stages along the stunning turquoise waters of the beautiful lagoon. Enjoy different musical genres at various stages, including hip-hop, trap, techno, house, reggae, rock, and bass.

Lighthouse Festival

Enjoy underground electronic music in the charming coastal town of Porec. “Electronic music on vacation” is the motto of this epic festival. New this year, festival goers will be able to camp on the festival grounds. Of course, there are also local hotels for those wishing to escape the outdoors.

Spring Break Island

The Spring Break Island party is hosted by one of Croatia’s biggest clubs, NOA. The event is famous for its huge beach parties, insane boat parties, and heavy-hitting international DJs blasting their finest tracks all night long.

Zagreb Pride 

Fresh Island Music Festival

Those of you more into hip-hop, R&B, and urban track should check out Fresh Island Festival. Held on the island of Pag, this secluded yet huge gathering brings together the best-known and upcoming acts of the genres.

World-renowned performers will bring you shows of a lifetime. They pack as much punch as possible into this three-day festival, so come prepared to party day and night.

Zrce Spring Break

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the famous Zrce Beach with international DJs pumping out beats while you hop on party boats, head to the exotic beach club for a warm-up and night partying, and soak up the sun and the sea with party lovers from around the world!

INmusic Croatia

Award-winning musicians like Queens of the Stone Age, the Kills, and Alice in Chains are just a few major bands who’ve performed at INmusic before.

Thousands descend upon Croatia’s largest open-air festival on Youth Island every June. This unique venue is an island in the middle of Lake Jarun in the country’s capital Zagreb. The festival specializes in all-around loved music and is sure to be a hit.

Mystic Mountain Festival

Set in Rudopolje, Lika, Croatia, the Mystic Mountain Festival is a retreat and party all in one. It’s a place to connect with your soul, find inner peace, and meet like minded-adventurers and music lovers.

4 silent nights and 2 party night are part of the ticket, along with camping onsite and meditative wellness workshops. Music features electronic, shamanic downtempo, tribal techno, hypnotic beats and more. 

Hideout Festival

Hosted in late June, Hideout Festival is Croatia’s hottest electronic festival and one of Croatia’s best music festivals all-around. Headliners include Andy C., Chase & Status, Hannah Wants, and Skream.

Whether you want to throw down at the pool, the beach, or on a boat sailing on the Adriatic Sea, Hideout has your venue covered. Be prepared for five days and nights of unstoppable fun, food, scenery, and electronic music.

Xistence Festival

Head to Zrce Beach in Novalja, Croatia, to experience this thumping electronic and psytrance festival. Soak up the sun, bathe in the sea, and sip a mojito with the perfect soundtrack to your summer.

Accommodation packages are available, so you won’t need to sleep in a hot tent. From apartments with pools to beach houses and hotels, there’s something for every budget! 

Drop Zone Fest

Head to Pag Island for hard dance and electronic music from sunset to sunrise. Hosted at the Kalypso and Noa Beach Clubs in Zrće Beach, you will find rave party boats, outdoor pool parties, and a space for hardstyle fanatics from around the world to come together.

Hospitality On The Beach

Your place for a drum and bass holiday this year is Tisno, Croatia. for yoga, massage, boat parties, and after parties, and fellow drum & bass lovers worldwide will make this one event, you won’t want to miss. Spend your days raving to your favorite beats showcased on four different stages.

Ultra Europe Music Festival

David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, and Steve Aoki are just some of the headliners at the three-day EDM fest. With superior stages and effects, Ultra Europe rises above and beyond when putting on a show.

Split’s Poljud Stadium, this festival has grown so much over the past few years that the reach of influence is incredible. People from all over the globe flock here for the best three days of EDM you can fathom.

The Love International Festival

The Love International Festival features amazing underground DJs and producers. The vibes and beats will bring a unique sound to the coast while retaining its laid-back vibe.

The festival is within walking distance from Tisno town center, in a glorious bay with a private sandy beach overlooking a beautiful crystalline sea.

Seasplash Festival

With a new location along the Dalmatian Coast, Martinska Beach near Sibenik will now host this unique fusion of Caribbean music with more recent musical trends. Enjoy different acts across multiple stages on the shores of the Mediterranean. 

Camping is available along the seaside. 

Suncebeat

Suncebeat commenced in 2010 and has thrived since its beginnings on the beautiful Dalmatian coast. This lively festival will give you a unique experience and somewhat of a carnival feel, keeping you entertained with its progressive music and chic party-goers.

The Suncebeat festival runs each July and will showcase the world’s best international DJs, including Kenny Dope, Dan Shake, and Roger Sanchez. Snap up your tickets, book your flights, and secure your Suncebeat transfer here.

So, whether you’re looking for a more down-to-earth festival or want to party and rave for five days straight, Croatia should be your destination this summer – and every summer after that.

With various music festivals in Croatia, there will surely be at least one epic festival to enjoy this summer. You can’t go wrong with these choices, as most come with Croatian sunsets at the beach. These parties tend to sell out quickly! Grab your tickets as soon as you can, though.

Day & Night Festival

Hosted in Novalja, Croatia, this famous Zrce beach festival is back! If party boats, clubbing until dawn, and beach vibes are your thing, this festival is for you. Electronic music will be featured across stages at some of Croatia’s hottest clubs – Aquarius, Kalypso, Nomad, and Papaya.

Outlook Music Festival

Imagine four days and nights of bass-thumping, heart-pounding bass music in Croatia. With easy access, shuttles from airports, and cheap tickets, there is no reason not to go!

With previous performers such as J Hus, Andy C, DJ Bonobo, DJ Noisia, and AJ Tracey, you will have the experience of a lifetime listening and dancing the days away. So, bring your earplugs and prepare for Outlook this year.

Membrain Festival

The Membrain Festival takes place in the middle of August at the ex-military base on Minerska Bay’s beach in Šibenik. It offers a unique experience for bass music lovers and its derivatives, with the best up-and-coming artists and labels performing.

Reminiscent of the old school raves while at the same time being in a very relaxed Mediterranean surrounding, this is where you can enjoy the insanity of Membrain’s culture clash. For more information about Membrain and to purchase your tickets, click here.

Defected Croatia

For one week in August, house, disco, alternative, and electronic fans will enjoy the collaborative sounds of DJs worldwide. Boat parties, after parties at Barbarella nightclub, and morning yoga & meditation sessions in the Garden Tisno (Tisno, Croatia) make this one of the best festivals in Croatia. 

BARRAKUD Music Festival

BARRAKUD is a techno music extravaganza meant to bring people together. Set on Zrće Beach, this midsummer festival wants you to be able to experience each band in its own right. Therefore, there is just one stage where everyone will enjoy each techno masterpiece together.

A brilliant group of performers will take the rave easily through the night. So, prepare your energy drinks and stock up on sleep now because BARRAKUD is known to keep the party going all… night… long.

MoDem Festival

The Momento Demento Festival features dark Psy and Forest Psy Trance Music. In the beautiful and natural venue space of Mjesto Primišlje in Croatia, festival attendees can chill out to psychedelic sounds and view cutting-edge visual and experimental art.

Camping is included as part of the festival ticket, so pack up your gear and get ready for a unique experience!

Flamingo Republic

Flamingo Republic is another festival in Zrce Beach, yet it’s entirely different from most festivals gracing these shores.  Exuberant, colorful, and a feel-good vibe bring life, laughter, and light-heartedness to this festival, showcasing world-famous DJs.  

SONUS Music Festival

Three of the country’s most renowned clubs host this five-night techno fest. The Aquarius, Calypso, and Papaya will provide you with beverages, beaches, and bass to party the night and day away. Also, there are boat parties, which can whisk you to the open waters of the Adriatic for your festivities as well.

This, combined with acts from world-class DJs and performers, is all you need for the ultimate summer beach party.

Dekmantel Selectors

This intimate festival is purposely kept small, with limited tickets and stages available. Boundary-pushing artists will be featured at The Garden Resort in Tisno. Throughout the day, enjoy soothers at the Beach Bar, immersive listening at the Magnolia, frenzied nighttime tunes at the Voodoo, plus new musical experiments and party boats later in the evening. 

Summer Peak Festival

End your summer holidays at this famous Zrce Beach festival in Novalja, Croatia. An international lineup of artists will provide the musical backdrop to your beachside stay, complete with party boats, the summer sun, and crystal-clear Croatian waters.

Dimensions Festival

Dimensions is your home for soulful electronic music. It’s also the perfect capstone to finish off a summer of music festivals in late August and early September. With over 120 bands bringing you the best of their best, Dimensions will be unbelievable.

So, if you want to relax on the beach to a variety of jazz, house, or other types of music while experiencing one of the best music festivals in Croatia, this is the place to be this summer. If you’d instead take a private party boat out with your favorite DJ, however, you can also make that happen here. Cap off your summer with the party of a lifetime at Dimensions.

So, the question is… which music festival in Croatia will you attend?