The annual Dubrovnik Summer Festival features performances of music, theatre, dance and film and other cultural events at various open-air locations in Old Town Dubrovnik.
Held since 1950, it is the largest and most prestigious cultural manifestation, not only in Dubrovnik, but in all of Croatia. Be sure to also explore other amazing events in Dubrovnik.
Tickets for almost sixty theatrical, musical, ballet and other events at 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.
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The 75th Dubrovnik Summer Festival, running from July 10 to August 25, offers over 60 performances spanning theater, dance, and folklore. Over its 47 days, the festival features three premieres, revivals of past favorites, and unique site-specific collaborations.
From July 10 through August 25, Dubrovnik will once again transform into a living stage as the 76th Dubrovnik Summer Festival unfolds across the city's iconic open-air venues. Over the course of 47 days, more than 70 performances spanning theatre, dance, folklore, and multidisciplinary arts will captivate audiences from Croatia and beyond.
This season’s theatre offerings stand out for their scale and diversity, with three highly anticipated premieres anchoring the program. The lineup blends contemporary reinterpretations with classical narratives and revives forgotten corners of the city through innovative staging and cross-institutional collaborations.
Kicking off the theatrical program is Le Baruffe Chiozzotte, a spirited take on Goldoni’s comic drama. Translated and localized into the Dubrovnik vernacular by Morana Čale, the production is brought to life by director Krešimir Dolenčić in a fresh setting. A joint effort by the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, Marin Držić Theatre, and the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, the play dives into the messy romances and jealous rivalries of fishermen’s lives, offering a humorous and heartfelt portrayal of community dynamics.
Also debuting is Medea, a bold, modern dramatization of the ancient legend, reimagined by Steven Stone and Nobel laureate Herta Müller. Directed by Martin Kušej, the production examines themes of alienation, revenge, and social rejection through a striking visual and emotional lens. Staged at the commanding Lovrjenac Fortress, the piece is a collaborative endeavor between institutions in Croatia and Slovenia.
The third premiere, Chekhov’s The Seagull, explores emotional longing, disillusionment, and generational rifts. With Polish director Janusz Kica at the helm, this introspective drama will unfold against the natural beauty of Lokrum Island. The Festival Drama Ensemble will inhabit the characters in this reflective portrayal of unfulfilled aspirations.
Last but not least, the Linđo Folklore Ensemble is an essential part of the Festival's program, and tickets for their performances are available online. The 1-day, 3-day or 7-day Dubrovnik Pass provides a 10, 30 or 50% discount on tickets.
76th Dubrovnik Summer Festival Programme (2025)
76th Dubrovnik Summer Festival Opening Ceremony
10. July / Thursday / 21:00h
In front of St. Blaise's Church
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Choir Ivan Goran Kovačić | Ivan Repušić, Conductor | Darija Auguštan, soprano | Martina Mikelić, mezzo - soprano | Matteo Ivan Rašić, tenor | Leon Košavić, baritone
11. July / Friday / 21:30h
In front of St. Blaise's Church
Exhibition Opening | Dimitrije Popović: Toutes Les Femmes
12. July / Saturday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
The King's Singers | Angels and Demons
12. July / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Premiere | C. Goldoni: Le Baruffe Chiozzotte
13. July / Sunday / 21:30h
Art School Park
14. July / Monday / 21:30h
Art School Park
15. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Art School Park
16. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Držić Square
17. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Držić Square
Linđo Folklore Ensemble 1
14. July / Monday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Quinta Essentia Ensemble | Il Delirio Amoroso
15. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Exhibition Opening | Dubrovnik Museums: Women - On Stage and Behind the Scenes at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival
16. July / Wednesday / 21:00h
Ethnographic Museum
Pula Film Festival | Golden Arena Award Winner
18. July / Friday / 21:30h
Jadran Open-air Cinema
71st Pula Film Festival | Celebration
20. July / Saturday / 21:30
Jadran Open-air Cinema
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Valentin Egel, Conductor | Dubravka Šeparović Mušović, mezzo - soprano
19. July / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Ballet of Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb | | Adolphe Adam i José Carlos Martínez | Giselle
20. July / Sunday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
21. July / Monday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Khatia Buniatishvili, piano
22. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
W. Shakespeare: The Tempest
23. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Island of Lokrum
24. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Island of Lokrum
25. July / Friday / 21:30h
Island of Lokrum
Linđo Folklore Ensemble 2
24. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
L'arpeggiata Ensemble | Christina Pluhar, Musical Direction
25. July / Friday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Lero Student Theatre | Dreams of Lost Years
26. July / Saturday / 21:30h
Lazareti
17. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Lazareti
Premiere | S.Stone/H.Müller: Medea
27. July / Sunday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
28. July / Monday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
29. July / Tuesday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
30. July / Wednesday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
31. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Lovrjenac Fort
The Zagreb Soloists | Alexandra Conunova, violin
28. July / Monday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Exhibition Opening | Ivona Šimunović: To Margarita
29. July / Tuesday / 21:00h
Church of St. Stephen in Pustijerna
Promotion of book: Dance de Luxe | Mariana Pende and Olaf Nicolai
30. July / Wednesday / 21:00h
Danče Monastery
Sonya Yoncheva, soprano | Malcolm Martineau, piano
31. July / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Hrvoje Juvančić: Hommage to Miše Martinović
01. August / Friday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
C. Goldoni: La Bottega del Caffè
01. August / Friday / 21:30h
Držić Square
02. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Držić Square
04. August / Monday / 21:30h
Držić Square
JM Jazz World Orchestra & Luis Bonilla
02. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Women's Voices in Art
03. August / Sunday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
Trio Elogio | Ivana Srbljan, mezzo - soprano
03. August / Sunday / 21:30h<(p>
Rector's Palace Atrium
Exhibition Opening | Antonia Rusković Radonić: For You
04. August / Monday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
Mara and Kata
05. August / Tuesday / 20:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
05. August / Tuesday / 22:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
06. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
07. August / Thursday / 20:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
07. August / Thursday / 22:30h
St Mary's Convent Courtyard
Marcos de Silvia Trío
06. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
Orsula Park
Jan Niković, piano
07. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
I. Vojnović: Equinox
08. August / Friday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
09. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
10. August / Sunday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
11. August / Monday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
12. August / Tuesday / 21:30h
Posat Slipway
Movie premiere: A century of Allegro Vivace
09. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Gergely Madaras, Conductor | Alina Pogostkina, violin
23. August / Wednesday / 21:30
Rector's Palace Atrium
Promotion of book: Molière ponovljen | Lada Čale Feldman
10. August / Sunday / 21:00h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Marialy Pacheco & Rhani Krija
13. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Croatian Baroque Ensemble | Fabio Biondi, violin | Laura Vadjon, violin solo
14. August / Thursday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Linđo Folklore Ensemble 3
15. August / Friday / 21:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Ivica Kunčević i Brigida Masle Dražinić: Enigma Jarnović
16. August / Saturday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Linđo i Igre: šest desetljeća strateškoga partnerstva
17. August / Sunday / 21:00h
Sponza Palace Atrium
Braća Grimm/Ivana Čoh: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
18. August / Monday / 20:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
19. August / Tuesday / 20:30h
Revelin Fort Terrace
Sitkovetsky Trio
18. August / Monday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Premiere | A.P.Čehov: The Seagull
20. August / Wednesday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
21. August / Thursday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
22. August / Friday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
23. August / Saturday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
24. August / Sunday / 21:00h
Island of Lokrum
Philharmonix - The Vienna Berlin Music Club
20. August / Wednesday / 21:30h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Linđo Folklore Ensemble 4
22. August / Friday / 21:30h
In front of Cathedral
Filip Filipović, tenor | Matej Mijalić, violin | Luka Sorkočević School of Art Chamber Ensembles
23. August / Saturday / 21:00h
Rector's Palace Atrium
Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra | Sebastian Lang Lessing, Conductor | Nino Machaidze, soprano | Vittorio Grigolo, tenor | Marko Mimica, bass bariton
25. August / Monday / 21:30h
In front of Cathedral
Dubrovnik Summer Festival Discounts:
Enjoy a 10% discount on tickets purchased online with your Mastercard.
Buy tickets for 2 premiere theatrical events or 3 musical performances and receive a complimentary ticket for a repeat performance of your choice.
Mastercard holders can opt for installment payments (up to 3 installments) for purchases over €70.
Local Ticket Sales:
Students with a Croatian Student Card (X-ica) or ISIC can get a 10% discount on up to two tickets per event.
The Daily DU PASS offers a 10% discount, the three-day DU PASS provides 30%, and the seven-day DU PASS grants 50% off up to two tickets per event. Read more about Dubrovnik Pass
Dubrovnik Summer Festival Gift Card:
Availability: Exclusively at the Festival Box Office, in amounts from €40 to €300.
Flexibility: The card is transferable, reusable until the balance is spent, and combinable with other payment methods for purchases exceeding the card’s balance.
Limitations: Only one card can be used per transaction. Cards are refundable only on the day of purchase.
Refunds for Canceled Events: If an event is canceled, refunds will be credited back to the gift card or processed online for web purchases.
Short history of Dubrovnik Summer Festival
In the 1950s, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival was established to blend the city’s Renaissance and Baroque heritage with contemporary drama and music. Drawing from Dubrovnik's rich artistic tradition, it highlighted works by Croatian luminaries like Marin Držić, Nikola Nalješković, Ivan Gundulić, and Ivo Vojnović.
The festival’s unique venues—squares, palaces, towers, and parks—hosted timeless classics. Shakespeare’s Hamlet was staged at Lovrjenac Fort, Goldoni’s Fishermen’s Quarrels at the city harbor, and Goethe’s Iphigenia at Gradac Park, all masterfully directed by Branko Gavella. Vojnović’s The Trilogy of Dubrovnik depicted the fall of the Dubrovnik Republic in authentic settings like the Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and a Gruž summer residence.
Showcasing top performers worldwide, the festival combined a stellar repertoire with meticulous organization. Most productions featured the Festival Drama Ensemble, Croatia's finest actors, while international groups like Piccolo Teatro and Old Vic made prestigious guest appearances.
Initially focused on Croatian composers, soloists, and orchestras, the music program expanded to feature global stars. The Rector's Palace Atrium, prized for its acoustics, became a focal point for performances. Notable artists included celebrated pianists, violinists, cellists, vocal ensembles, and singers like Montserrat Caballé and Nicolai Gedda, as well as jazz legends Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival Office
Od Sigurate 1, 20 000 Dubrovnik
Tel. +385 (0)20 326 100, Fax +385 (0)20 326 116