Dubrovnik Summer Festival

If you have find an accommodation in Dubrovnik or surroundings, more precise from 10 July till 25 August, do not miss Dubrovnik Summer Festival which was first held at the half of the past century in the year 1950. Dubrovnik gave an enormous contribution to the national culture than, when many theater and music manifestations were established in Europe. `Dubrovnik Summer Festival´ is the oldest institution of that kind in the region. From the establishment until today, Summer Festival managed to merge ambient scene ambiance along with modern and traditional music and theater expressions. Theater program is based upon the works of Marin Drzic, Ivan Gundulic, Ivo Vojnovic, and others, with famous plays set on the magical places like Hamlet on Lovrjenac fortress, Goldoni`s Fisherman quarrels in city harbor, Goethe`s Ifigenia in Gradac Park or Vojnovic`s Dubrovnik Trilogy, which is written on actual events of the republic of Dubrovik fall and set on authentic locations of Duke`s palace, Gruz Summer Residence and Sponza palace. Performances were played by national eminent artists like Gavella, along with numerous hostings of world`s theaters, which all brought fame and glory to Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Beside drama, this Festival promote musical achievements of national and foreign producers, soloists and orchestras. Thick additional schedule brings us exhibitions, movie projections and nocturnal serenades. Ballet and dancing are indispensable, as well. Dancing spirit will follow you from Dubrovnik and you'll always find the way back to reach it again.
The residence of Dubrovnik Summer festival is settled in baroque palace from 17th century, which belonged to noble family Kersa once, and it can be seen accompanied during the Festival. Tickets for any event can be bought on-line or in the town. Festival is hosting over 200 artists with different interests in over 70 events. There are far more visitors, though. Over 60.000 people visit at least one of 15 Festival sites. So, find out why all of them are ready to pay a ticket of 75 til 500 kunas at the next Dubrovnik Summer Festival.