Thursday 4 June 2015

Croatia: not only deep blue sea but also lots of fun at Festivals this summer!



For many of us Croatia is a country with deep blue sea, cultural, historical cities, rich in history and diverse cuisines. But Croatia is also a very popular destination for festival goers! Particularly along the Adriatic coast, the country has to offer many festivals. Here is a selection of the most popular festivals in the country:








Nmusic Festival, Zagreb, 22.-24th June 2015

INmusic is the largest outdoor festival in Croatia and takes place near Zagreb, on an island in the lake Jarun. Alternative acts such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Eagles of Death Metal, Paolo Nutini, placebo and We Are Shining are the highlights of this year's line-up!More information under: https://www.inmusicfestival.com/en



Hideout Festival, Novalja, June 28 - July 2nd 2015

The Hideout Festival is dedicated to electronic music. For all those who like to listen to dance music, this festival is the choice for you. The event takes place in the middle of  the mountains, forests and the Adriatic Sea. The idyllic atmosphere and the music festival promises a unique feel. The Hideout is already on its 5th edition and promises a great line-up: Duke Dumont Eats Everything, Gordon City, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice and Maceo Plex. For more information visit: http://www.hideoutfestival.com/



The Garden Festival, Tisno 01- 8th July 2015

Another big Dance Festival is The Garden in Tisno. This festival is divided into several small venues in Tisno: A main stage on the beach, several boats near the coast and the Barbarella's Discotheque, which is located in a small nearby forest. This year guests include the following DJs and live sets: Nightmares On Wax, DJ Harvey, Joy Orbison, John Talabot, Master Jack and Seth Troxler. For more information visit: http://www.thegardenfestival.eu/


Ultra Festival, Split, 10th-12th July 2015


Everyone who wants to experience the great names of dance music live, should visit the Ultra Festival! This year star DJs like Carl Cox, Afrojack, David Guetta, Tiesto, Hardwell and The Chemical Brothers are part of the festival program. The Ultra festival takes place in Poljud Stadium in Split and last year 150,000 people visited the festival last year, the largest event for electronic music in Croatia. Around the Ultra Festival there are many other exciting side events in the area. For more information: http://www.ultraeurope.com/


Fresh Iceland Festival, Pag, 15th-17th July 2015

On the Croatian island of Pag is held one of the biggest hip-hop, R & B and urban music event in Europe: The Fresh Iceland Festival. International acts such as Action Bronson, Pusha T, Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Just Blaze and Tim Westwood are the main attractions of the festival. The Fresh Festival Iceland is famous for the unique venue on the coast, the surrounding beaches, boats and swimming pools. The clubs are part of the festival and will be playing  hip-hop music. For more information visit: http://2015.fresh-island.org/


Croatia Rocks, Zrce, 19th-23rd July 2015 

Also on the Croatian island of Pag is the Croatia Rocks festival of electronic music. With various venues such as the Ibiza Rocks Stage and the WAR! Stage, pool parties and even party boats that Croatia Rocks is a must for all fans of electronic dance music. Some of the highlights of the festival are Clean Bandit, Fatboy Slim, Years and Years and rudimental DJ Set. Here you can find more information about Croatia Rocks: http://www.croatiarocks.com/

Dimensions Festival, Pula, 26th -30th August 2015

Every year the Dimensions Festival  takes place in the historic port of  Pula, located on the Istrian peninsula. The festival skilfully combines different musical genres in one event - vonHouse, techno, jazz and funk to soul and drum & bass. There is really something to please  all festivalgoers. Dancing on the beach, party on a boat  or in the Roman Amphitheatre, the line-up promises  George Clinton, Lil Louis, Moody Man and John Talabot. For more information visit: http://www.dimensionsfestival.com


Outlook, Pula 02-06th September 2015

End the summer with a dance festival? Yes, please! The Outlook with its impressive line-up such as Goldie, Artful Dodger, Pete Rock, Beenie Man and Shy FX is  just the thing for that! The Outlook provides a mix of classic and modern beats and is one of the largest bass festivals in Europe. The festival takes place on a beautiful beach near Pula place and is certainly the perfect end to a successful summer! For more information visit: http://www.outlookfestival.com/








On the Adriatic coast, the center of Europe, is Croatia - a country of incredible diversity and rich cultural heritage. Today, the past comes to life in Croatia with young dynamic energy and is irresistible for those who are enthusiastic about the diversity of the country. Breathtaking natural landscapes, endless coastline, varied cuisine, adventure, sport and wellness - all of this can be experienced throughout the year in Croatia. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic old town of Dubrovnik, discover or explore islands in the archipelago of Split, looking for truffles in Istria, paragliding over the lakes of Plitvice, experience Zagreb Street Festival, bird watching in Kopacki rit, celebrate the Croatian Nightlife in Tisno, or spend with the family day on the Zlatni Rat beach. In Croatia there is something for everyone to discover.
For more information visit: http://croatia.hr









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