Dubrovnik Summer Festival
The oldest cultural festival in Croatia, Dubrovnik Summer Festival takes place from 10th July to 25th of August in Dubrovnik presenting rich and vibrant theatre program in the fields of theatre, ballet, classic music and opera.
A dramatic opening ceremony with fireworks and music marks the start of several weeks of celebrations, with theatre, concerts, opera and dance presented on a series of open-air stages throughout this fascinating city.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival, features many famous plays from local and foreign writers. The works of Shakespeare, Molliere, Drzic staged on equally famous stage, Dubrovnik this monumental and only authentic stage in the world giving a special feel to these famous medieval plays. Plays like Hamlet performed on Fort Lovrijenac, an unforgettable experience, something to talk on return home and best shared with loved ones.
The musical part of the festival was initially imagined as a showcase for the best domestic composers, soloists and orchestras, but today it has grown to become a real review of top solo artists and ensembles from all round the world. Opera, ballet and dance are also welcome visitors, rounding off what has come to be one of the most culturally diverse festivals in Europe
Dubrovnik Summer Festival is the key cultural happening during the summer with hundreds of featured artists, street artists, special workshops, various exhibitions of mainstream and alternative art. Dubrovnik Summer Festival has a little something for everyone.