Špancirfest in Varaždin

Saying goodbye to the summer in style with Spancirfest which will be held from 20 to 30 of August. It brings more than 500 programs; concerts, performances, plays, musical, culinary and children's workshops to small, unexpected surprises on the city streets.

Špancirfest, a cultural and tourist symbol of Varaždin, is the most popular festival in Croatia. It is the first street festival in Croatia and today it is one of the most visited national festival events. The beautiful historical core of Varaždin will once again turn into a big stage full of concerts, plays, street performers, fine and fragrant things, but also works by great designers and artists and products of numerous exhibitors. Špancirfest lives and breathes in Varaždin’s streets and squares, and the street program is still a solid link to today's festival with its roots. Apart from the historical core of Varaždin, whose facades, roofs, towers, streets, squares and parks create an irreplaceable scene, the program of the festival takes place in some streets that have their own special program. The whole pedestrian zone of the city, its streets, squares and parks will turn into a large open-air stage.

Varaždin's streets will be resounded with diverse tones, and music will permeate almost all segments of the festival, offering a variety of genres, interpretations and creations, which will further highlight Varaždin's title as the first Croatian UNESCO City of Music.

During the ten festival days, visitors can expect 600 diverse programs, divided into 23 zones, ranging from concerts, street performances, theatrical comedies, creative and artistic creations to content for children and a luxurious exhibition and gastronomic offer.

The Wine Town traditionally opens its doors the day before the festival begins and once again brings the well-known combination of top-quality wines, fine food and relaxed summer evenings to the foot of the Old Town. More than 300 labels from local and regional winemakers await you, along with burgers, barbecue, cheeses and sweet snacks, and creative workshops are also on the program on the first weekend.

On the PAN stage in the Old Town, this year's Špancirfest will open ith the concert Tracing Oliver, Plavi orkestar, Kosheen, Seine & Zoster, Zabranjeno pušenje, Dubioza Kolektiv, Silente.

On one of the most beautiful Croatian stages at Villa Bedeković An unforgettable musical experience will be provided by Amira Medunjanin, Doris Dragović and the Varaždin Tambura Orchestra & Soloists (Sanremo).