The Dubrovnik Summer Festival (Dubrovačke ljetne igre) is Dubrovnik’s signature summer arts festival, turning the Old Town into a stage for theatre, classical music, dance, folklore and more. The 77th edition runs from to .
Founded in 1950, the Festival is staged in unique "ambience" settings across the Dubrovnik's historic squares, courtyards and fortresses, with performances spread over dozens of open-air venues throughout the Old Town Renaissance-Baroque core.
The season traditionally begins with the Opening Ceremony in front of St. Blaise’s Church on at , featuring the raising of the Libertas flag and verses from Gundulić’s Hymn to Freedom. Jump straight to the best events to book early (highlights), browse the full programme, or check tickets and where to buy.
Tickets for the 76th 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. For 2026, local ticket purchase starts from 2 March (check the official programme pages for the latest availability and any schedule changes).
77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival 2026 quick overview
- Dates - to
- Edition - 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival
- Opening ceremony - , in front of St. Blaise’s Church (Libertas flag tradition)
- Where - Dubrovnik Old Town plus select nearby locations (historic open-air stages)
- Tickets - Online via official channels and authorised partners, plus Festival Box Office in the Old Town
What to expect in 2026 (theme, premieres and headline artists)
The 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival programme blends some of the world’s biggest musical names with the depth and variety of Dubrovnik’s own cultural scene, offering visitors and locals a summer packed with memorable performances.
Among the headline music guests are the legendary Academy of St Martin in the Fields, led by their artistic director, violinist and two-time Grammy winner Joshua Bell. The Festival also brings a first Croatian appearance by French pianist David Fray, a performance by soprano Pretty Yende, and the return of the crowd-pleasing ensemble The Philharmonix.
The summer’s drama programme introduces three new productions led by major directors, framed by the Festival theme "Northern Lights", a concept that invites dialogue between different cultural perspectives, their contrasts and connections, in a time when it matters to look beyond our own familiar frames.
One of the key premieres is Marin Držić’s Skup (The Miser), a cornerstone of European Renaissance theatre, staged by iconic director Paolo Magelli. Držić’s sharp eye for human weaknesses still speaks to modern life - politics, family dynamics, and everyday relationships - making the title both a portrait of his era and a mirror of today. With this choice, the Festival continues to revisit Dubrovnik’s classic authors as living material: questioned, reinterpreted, and made contemporary.
In collaboration with Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb and Croatian National Theatre in Varaždin, the Festival presents Richard III in a new production directed by Vito Taufer, with an adaptation by Mate Matišić. Shakespeare’s political tragedy is staged as a study of ambition, manipulation and cynicism, raising questions about the ethics of our time.
The third new drama production is The Lady from the Sea by Ibsen, directed by Ivan Plazibat, last year’s winner of the Croatian Theatre Awards for Best Director. Ibsen’s play moves through intimate spaces to explore how society shapes relationships, and how freedom can mean both breaking away from expectations and confronting one’s own inner constraints.
Alongside premieres, the drama repertoire also includes returning titles such as Goldoni’s The Fishermen’s Quarrels, Medea (Stone/Müller), Vojnović’s Equinox, and Mara and Kata, an authorial project by Saša Božić created in collaboration with Nataša Dangubić and Doris Šarić-Kukuljica.
The 77th Festival’s music and dance programme is equally rich, bringing top Croatian and international artists. The atrium of the Rector’s Palace hosts award-winning French violinist Renaud Capuçon with pianist Martina Filjak, while David Fray appears for the first time before a Croatian audience with a solo piano recital.
Audiences can also expect the Norwegian baroque ensemble Barokkanerne and the genre-blending Vienna Berlin Music Club – The Philharmonix, whose concerts move effortlessly between classical, jazz, pop and swing.
The Festival welcomes back the Zagreb Philharmonic, marking its 150th anniversary with a concert in front of the Cathedral. The programme also features young piano talent David Khrikuli, noted for his standout appearance at the Chopin Competition in Warsaw.
As in previous seasons, the backbone of the programme is the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, performing three major concerts, alongside appearances by the folklore ensemble Linđo.
For a grand finale to the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the programme culminates in an Opera Gala Concert featuring sopranos Pretty Yende and Darija Auguštan, accompanied by the Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sebastian Lang Lessing.
Best events to book early (highlights)
These six picks are the “book early” favourites: headline premieres, world-class soloists, and iconic Dubrovnik venues. Always confirm the final time and venue on the official listing before you go.
Premiere | M. Držić: The Miser
Dates - to (21:30)
Venue - Poljana Ruđera Boškovića
A top-demand comedy premiere directed by Paolo Magelli, staged in a central open-air Old Town setting.
Joshua Bell and Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date -
Venue - Rector's Palace Atrium
A headline concert with Joshua Bell (artistic director) and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Renaud Capuçon, violin | Martina Filjak, piano
Date -
Venue - Rector's Palace Atrium
Premium chamber music in the Festival’s flagship concert venue, ideal for a “one perfect night”.
David Fray, piano
Date -
Venue - Rector's Palace Atrium
A solo recital by acclaimed French pianist David Fray, appearing for Croatian audiences for the first time.
Premiere | W. Shakespeare: Richard III
Dates - to (21:30)
Venue - Lovrjenac Fort
A major drama premiere directed by Vito Taufer, staged on Dubrovnik’s most dramatic fortress stage.
Opera Gala Concert | Pretty Yende
Date -
Venue - In front of the Cathedral
A grand-finale opera night with Pretty Yende and Darija Auguštan, with the HRT Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sebastian Lang Lessing.
77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival Programme (2026)
Use this schedule to plan your nights (dates, start times, and venues).
Opening Ceremony of the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival
10. July / Friday / 21:00h
In front of St. Blaise's Church
The Festival opens with the traditional raising of the Libertas flag, with verses from Marin Gundulić’s Hymn to Liberty, in front of St. Blaise’s Church.
From 10 July to 25 August, the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival brings more than 70 programmes—drama, music, dance, folklore and more—over 47 days, held at different open-air and historic locations in and around Dubrovnik. Featuring the Academic Choir Ivan Goran Kovačić.
Premiere | M. Držić: The Miser
13. July / Monday / 21:30h
Poljana Ruđera Boškovića
14. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Poljana Ruđera Boškovića
15. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Poljana Ruđera Boškovića
16. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Poljana Ruđera Boškovića
17. July / Friday / 21:30h
Poljana Ruđera Boškovića
The first drama premiere of the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a co-production by the Dubrovnik Summer Festival and the Marin Držić Theatre. Marin Držić’s classic comedy The Miser is staged at Poljana Ruđera Boškovića and directed by Paolo Magelli.
The story follows Skup, an old man obsessed with saving and guarding his money. Love and gold are at the centre of the plot, and Držić uses humour to show weaknesses that still affect families, relationships, and public life today.
Joshua Bell and Academy of St Martin in the Fields
14. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Violinist Joshua Bell, a two-time Grammy Award winner, opens a series of major Festival concerts on 14 July 2026 together with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Bell is the artistic director of the orchestra, which returns to Croatia after many years for the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Renaud Capuçon, violin | Martina Filjak, piano
16. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
French violinist Renaud Capuçon returns to the Rector's Palace after his appearance at the 75th Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
On 16 July, he performs with Croatian pianist Martina Filjak for an evening of violin and piano music.
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Ivan Šćepanović | Ivana Kuljerić Bilić | Andrey Gugnin | Choir Blasius | Dubrovnik Chamber Choir
20. July / Monday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra performs at the Rector's Palace Atrium with conductor and choirmaster Ivan Šćepanović, joined by percussionist Ivana Kuljerić Bilić and pianist Andrey Gugnin.
The concert also includes Choir Blasius and the Dubrovnik Chamber Choir, and marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of composer Boris Papandopulo.
David Fray, piano
25. July / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
French pianist David Fray, one of the best-known artists on today’s classical music scene, comes to the Dubrovnik Summer Festival with a solo recital.
On 25 July 2026 at the Rector's Palace Atrium, he will perform for Croatian audiences for the first time.
Premiere | W. Shakespeare: Richard III
27. July / Monday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
28. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
29. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
30. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
31. July / Friday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
The second drama premiere of the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a co-production by the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, and the Croatian National Theatre in Varaždin. Shakespeare’s Richard III is staged at Lovrjenac Fort and directed by Vito Taufer.
The play follows the rise and fall of Richard, a man who takes power through lies, manipulation, and violence. As his power grows, so do his crimes and enemies, and his downfall becomes impossible to avoid.
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Valentin Egel, Conductor | Roman Simović, violin
28. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra performs at the Rector's Palace Atrium with conductor Valentin Egel and violinist Roman Simović.
The programme includes the world premiere by Fran Đurović, Sinfonietta - Older Than Revelin.
The Zagreb Soloists | Steven Isserlis, cello
30. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
The Zagreb Soloists return to the Rector's Palace for an evening of chamber music in one of the Festival’s most famous venues.
They are joined by British cellist Steven Isserlis, known worldwide for his musical insight and outstanding technique.
C. Goldoni: Le Baruffe Chiozzotte
01. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Art School Park
02. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Art School Park
03. August / Monday / 21:30h
Art School Park
04. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
Art School Park
05. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
Art School Park
Goldoni’s famous comedy returns as a co-production of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the Marin Držić Theatre and the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. The text is translated and adapted into the Dubrovnik dialect by Morana Čale, and the production is directed by Krešimir Dolenčić in the Art School Park.
Set in a small fishing community, the play follows everyday life, love, and constant quarrels between fishermen and their families. Jealousy, gossip and misunderstandings quickly turn small problems into big arguments, told through fast, witty dialogue and lively Mediterranean humour.
Matej Mijalić, violin | Marin Maras, violin | Marko Genero, viola | Vid Veljak, cello
02. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Four young Croatian musicians - violinists Matej Mijalić and Marin Maras, violist Marko Genero, and cellist Vid Veljak - perform at the Rector's Palace Atrium.
Their programme brings a fresh, modern take on the classical repertoire, with energetic and clear interpretations.
Barokkanerne | Ragnhild Hemsing, violin
04. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Barokkanerne is a leading Norwegian early music ensemble from Oslo, created by joining two long-running groups - Barokkanerne and the Norwegian Baroque Orchestra.
Both ensembles began in the late 1980s and have since performed at many festivals across Europe. This summer they appear at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival with violinist Ragnhild Hemsing.
S. Stone/H. Müller: Medea
07. August / Friday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
08. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
09. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
This production of Medea, based on texts by Simon Stone and Heiner Müller, is a co-production of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the Croatian National Theatre in Varaždin and the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor, directed by Martin Kušej.
The story brings Medea into a modern setting through the character of Anna, a successful scientist whose life begins to fall apart. Through her “outsider” position and the pressure of society, the play looks at fear, anger, exclusion, and violence, and asks how easily a person can be pushed beyond their limits.
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Christian Vasquez, Conductor | Branimir Pustički, cello | Dunja Bontek, violin | Eva Šulić Brajčić, violin | Mirabai Weismehl Rosenfeld, violin
10. August / Monday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra performs at the Rector's Palace Atrium with conductor Christian Vasquez.
As soloists, the concert features cellist Branimir Pustički and violinists Dunja Bontek, Eva Šulić Brajčić, and Mirabai Weismehl Rosenfeld.
I. Vojnović: Equinox
11. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
12. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
13. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
14. August / Friday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
15. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
Equinox by Ivo Vojnović is performed by the Festival Drama Ensemble at the Posat Slipway, directed by Krešimir Dolenčić.
Set by the sea, the play follows people whose lives are shaped by departure, longing, unfinished plans, and the weight of old decisions. It is a story of families and the community, where love, guilt, ambition and the need for forgiveness slowly build toward a storm that changes everything.
Philharmonix - The Vienna Berlin Music Club
13. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Philharmonix returns to the Rector's Palace after delighting audiences last year with a sold-out concert. The ensemble records exclusively for Deutsche Grammophon.
On 13 August 2026, they bring a special programme inspired by Nordic themes, performed by leading musicians from Vienna and Berlin.
Mara and Kata
16. August / Sunday / 20:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
16. August / Sunday / 22:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
17. August / Monday / 21:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
18. August / Tuesday / 20:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
18. August / Tuesday / 22:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
Mara and Kata is inspired by the famous Radio Dubrovnik show At Home With the Gossipmongers and the book The Gossipmongers of Dubrovnik. Written and directed by Saša Božić, the play continues where the original radio recordings end, bringing the well-known Dubrovnik duo back to life on stage.
Through sharp, funny conversations, Mara and Kata comment on city life, politics, tourism, and everyday habits. The story moves through different periods of Dubrovnik in a playful way, from recent decades into the future, showing how memory and local humour shape the city and its people. Not subtitled in English.
Krešimir Stražanac, bass baritone | Hedayet Djeddikar, piano
16. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Croatian bass-baritone Krešimir Stražanac and German pianist Hedayet Djeddikar perform a selection of art songs by Gustav Mahler, Johannes Brahms, and Franz Schubert.
Stražanac appears regularly with leading orchestras around the world, while Djeddikar is an award-winning accompanist with a wide discography and teaches at the Universities of Graz and Frankfurt.
The Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
19. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
In front of Cathedral
The Zagreb Philharmonic is one of Croatia’s best-known orchestras, with a tradition of more than 150 years and a long history of concerts in Zagreb and across the country.
Often seen as a cultural ambassador of Croatia abroad, the orchestra performs this summer in front of the Cathedral as part of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Premiere | H. Ibsen: The Lady From The Sea
20. August / Thursday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
21. August / Friday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
22. August / Saturday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
23. August / Sunday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
24. August / Monday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
The third drama premiere of the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival is Henrik Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea, performed by the Festival Drama Ensemble and directed by Ivan Plazibat.
The play tells a quiet but intense story about freedom, love, marriage, and the pull of the past. Set on the island of Lokrum, the seaside setting supports the main themes and the feeling of how closely people can be tied to the sea and to fate.
David Khrikuli
22. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Georgian pianist David Khrikuli, 24, appears at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival for his Croatian debut with a solo recital at the Rector's Palace Atrium.
He recently attracted major attention at the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, winning over both audiences and critics with his personal approach to Chopin’s music.
Closing Ceremony | Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra | Sebastian Lang Lessing, Conductor | Pretty Yende, soprano | Darija Auguštan, soprano | Tomislav Jukić, tenor
25. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
In front of Cathedral
To close the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, an Opera Gala takes place in front of the Cathedral with the Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sebastian Lang Lessing.
The evening features world-renowned soprano Pretty Yende, Croatian soprano Darija Auguštan, and young tenor Tomislav Jukić in a festive final concert.
For the complete official festival calendar check the official Dubrovnik Summer Festival calendar.
Tickets - where to buy, when sales start, box office
Tickets for the 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival are sold through official Festival channels and authorised partners. Local ticket sales start on 2 March 2026 (some sales open at 12:00 locally). Availability and discounts depend on the specific event, so always confirm the latest terms on the official event listing before paying.
- Buy online - via the official Festival website and authorised ticketing partners (many events are also listed on Ulaznice.hr).
- Buy in person - Festival Box Office (Festival Palace), Od Sigurate 1, Old Town Dubrovnik.
- When tickets go on sale - local sales begin from 2 March 2026 (often from 12:00 locally). Headline nights can sell out early in peak July and early August.
- Prices - vary by event and seating category. Many major concerts start from around €30, with higher categories for premium seats and top-demand performances.
- Box office hours - opening hours change during the year (pre-season vs July/August). Check close to your visit, especially if you plan to buy in person.
Discounts (when available)
Discounts can depend on the event and sales channel, so always confirm on the event page or at checkout. Common offers include:
- Mastercard - a 10% discount is often available for eligible purchases made with Mastercard (online terms can include a promo code or checkout rule).
- Bundle offer - buying tickets for 2 premiere theatre events or 3 musical performances may include a complimentary ticket for one repeat performance of your choice (rules and availability vary by programme).
- Instalment payments - Mastercard cardholders may have instalment options (commonly up to 3 instalments) for purchases over €70, where offered.
Local ticket sales
Some discounts are tied to local/in-person purchase. If you qualify, bring the required ID or pass and confirm eligibility at the time of purchase.
- Students - Croatian Student Card (X-ica) or ISIC can be eligible for a 10% discount on up to two tickets per event.
- Dubrovnik Pass - discounts may apply on up to two tickets per event: Daily DU PASS 10%, 3-day DU PASS 30%, 7-day DU PASS 50%.
- Dubrovnik-Neretva County residents - in some seasons there is an in-person resident discount (for example, 30% in person at the Festival Palace, plus an additional 10% with Mastercard where applicable).
Dubrovnik Summer Festival Gift Card
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival Gift Card is available exclusively at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival Box Office, in amounts from €40 to €300.
The gift card is transferable (not tied to a name) and can be used multiple times at the Box Office until the balance is spent. If your purchase exceeds the card balance, you can combine it with other payment methods. Only one gift card can be used per transaction.
Gift cards can only be cancelled and refunded on the day of purchase. If an event paid for with a gift card is cancelled, the refund is credited back to the gift card for the amount issued (or processed online if the gift card was purchased through the web).
Opening ceremony - Libertas flag tradition (10 July)
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival traditionally begins with a powerful public ceremony in the heart of the Old Town: the raising of the Libertas flag to verses from Marin Gundulić’s Hymn to Freedom.
- When -
- Where - In front of St. Blaise’s Church (Old Town Dubrovnik)
- What to expect - a ceremonial opening, a large crowd, and a uniquely Dubrovnik atmosphere in the city’s main square
Best venues during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival
What sets the Dubrovnik Summer Festival apart is the setting: instead of a single theatre hall, Dubrovnik’s historic centre becomes the backdrop. Performances are staged in palace atriums, fortresses, squares and courtyards, so it often makes sense to choose your nights by venue as much as by genre.
Try to mix venues for the full "festival feeling", for example, one evening in a palace atrium for music and acoustics, then a fortress or open square for atmosphere and views.
Fort Lovrjenac
Fort Lovrjenac is the Festival’s most iconic dramatic stage: a fortress above the sea where big productions feel larger-than-life. If you want the classic Dubrovnik "open-air theatre" experience, this is the venue most visitors remember.
Revelin Fortress and terrace
Revelin is often linked with dance, modern productions and high-energy evening shows, helped by a setting that naturally suits bigger stage movement and spectacle. If you want context for the venue and the area around it, see our guide to Culture Club Revelin.
Rector’s Palace Atrium
The Rector’s Palace Atrium is one of the Festival’s signature concert spaces, prized for its historic ambience and excellent acoustics. It also appears frequently in the programme, making it a reliable choice if you’re booking just one "music night".
Sponza Palace Atrium and the square in front of Sponza
The Sponza Palace sits at the centre of the Old Town’s cultural life, and Festival events often take place in and around the palace. The square in front of Sponza is also closely associated with the Festival’s ceremonial moments, including opening-night traditions.
Old Town squares, courtyards and church-front stages
Depending on the year, you may also find performances in smaller squares (such as Držić Square), atmospheric courtyards (including St Mary’s Convent), and church-front stages in the Old Town. A prime example is St Blaise’s Church, a classic backdrop if you want a "Dubrovnik postcard" setting for a summer evening.
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
FAQ - Dubrovnik Summer Festival
When is the Dubrovnik Summer Festival in 2026?
The 77th Dubrovnik Summer Festival runs from to .
Where do events take place?
Performances are staged across Dubrovnik’s Old Town and nearby locations, in historic open-air venues such as palace atriums, squares, and fortresses. See venues for the main stages.
Where can I buy tickets?
Buy tickets online via the official Festival site and authorised partners, or in person at the Festival Box Office in the Old Town. See tickets and where to buy for details.
When do tickets go on sale for 2026?
Tickets for the 77th Festival are available for local purchase from . Availability can vary by event, so check the official event listing before you buy.
Where is the Festival Box Office?
The Festival Box Office is in the Old Town at Od Sigurate 1 (opening hours can change by season, so confirm close to your visit).
What time do performances usually start?
Many evening performances start around 21:00–21:30. Always confirm the exact start time on the official listing for your event.
Do I need to book in advance?
For headline concerts and drama premieres, yes. Landmark venues have limited seating and peak-season dates can sell out.
Where is the Opening Ceremony held?
The Festival opens in front of St. Blaise’s Church on at , with the Libertas flag tradition.
Is the closing event free?
Some closing moments can be public, but gala concerts and ticketed finales depend on the programme. Check the specific listing for your date to see whether tickets are required.
What should I wear?
Smart casual works well for most events. Wear comfortable shoes for stone streets, and bring a light layer for late evenings.
What if it rains?
Many venues are outdoors, so weather can affect schedules. Follow official updates on the day and check your event notes for any changes.