Starry Summer in Karlovac

Starry Summer Karlovac and the event of the Karlovac City Day celebration, begins on June 23 and lasts until the birthday of the city of Karlovac, Thursday, July 13.

Three weeks of great summer fun and over 100 programs that bring art, music, tradition, sports and various activities of various contents for all generations.

The new edition of the Starry Summer will begin with a grand opening in front of the Zorin Dom City Theater and a concert by Đani Stipaničev on June 23rd, which will transform Karlovac into a meeting place through music, theater, folklore, gastronomy, and an unforgettable atmosphere in more than three weeks, followed by the 246-year-old tradition, the midsummer bonfire on the banks of the Kupa, which has been declared an intangible cultural asset of the Republic of Croatia.

Drama lovers can once again expect top-notch programs at the Karlovac Theatre Festival (KaKaFe), which hosts renowned theatres and productions from all over Croatia, and the plays are performed at numerous outdoor locations.

Music enthusiasts will especially enjoy the Karlovac Open Air Tribute Festival, a three-day musical spectacle taking place on June 26, 27 and 28 at the Šanac basketball court. Tribute bands dedicated to global music icons guarantee a great atmosphere and dancing under the stars.

There is also a Flute Academy and an open-air musical spectacle – the Opera in Šanac, performed by the Karlovac Chamber Orchestra of the Karlovac Music School.

A wide range of events has been prepared for sports fans – from football matches, fencing tournaments and the “4 Rivers” Cycling Race, to a tennis tournament called “Wimbledon in Karlovac”. There will also be a City Cup in hunting shooting and a chess tournament. The Karlovac Dance Festival – summer edition will once again host dance performances and education open to the public, with the aim of encouraging and developing the art of dance in Karlovac.

The multi-day festivals ArtiKa, PARKiranje and StreetArt Galerija fill the streets of Karlovac with their rich programs, workshops, exhibitions, dance and music.

The 26th International Folklore Festivalis also part of the Starry Summer are the 26th International Folklore Festival, which lasts from June 29 to July 5, and the 6th Tastes of the World festival, which will be held from July 2 to 5. The aforementioned festivals bring to Karlovac a variety of folk costumes, music and dances from different parts of the world, and a unique opportunity to taste authentic dishes and specialties from different cultures.

The highlight of the celebration is the Birthday Ball, the great birthday party Karlovac on July 13 when Karlovac celebrates its 446th Birthday when  as many dancing couples will dance a waltz in honor of their city. Karlovac is one of the few cities in Croatia that knows the exact date of its creation - July 13, 1579. As part of the city's birthday celebration, there will be several concerts, including the "Step to the Stars" concert, the "Birthday to the City" concert, and a concert by Alen Slavica and Ante Gela.

Visit Karlovac, celebrate the beginning of summer and enjoy the city on 4 rivers under the starry sky at the Starry Summer.