Starry Summer in Karlovac

Starry Summer Karlovac 2024, 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 150 programs that bring art, music, tradition, sports and various activities of various contents for all generations.

This year's Starry Summer in Karlovac begins with a ceremonial parade of the Karlovac Civic Guard, the Brass Band of the City of Karlovac and the Karlovac Majorettes, while Martin Kosovec brings musical magic with his concert, followed by the 245-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.

Fans of rock classics will enjoy the 4th edition of the Karlovac Open Air Tribute Festival brings great tribute artists to the stage of the Šanac Stadium.The star-studded program will be completed by choir and brass band performances, classical music performances, folklore performances, as well as the Flute Academy in Zorin dom.In addition to the rich concert program, lovers of cultural and artistic content will be able to enjoy exhibitions, creative workshops, film screenings, theater performances, literary events, and cultural festivals.

There is also the International Folklore Festival, which is celebrating its 25th edition this year, during which folklore groups from Slovakia, Moldova, Panama, India, Easter Island and Peru will entertain the Karlovac audience. As part of the MFF, the 5th Flavors of the World will be held, a gastronomic event that brings visitors closer to the dishes of the countries participating in the festival. The organizers announce a rich culinary program with the participation of the largest number of restaurants so far.

As part of the Star Summer program, city district competitions in football, basketball and darts will be organized, we are also expecting a new edition of the "Walking to Health" walk, and there will also be content for fans of cycling, tennis, running, and martial arts.

The highlight of the celebration is the Birthday Ball, the great birthday party Karlovac on July 13 when Karlovac celebrates its 445th 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. The birthday will be enhanced by the concert of Doris Dragović.

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