Another festive season filled with music, lights, and unforgettable atmosphere is ahead of us! The 12th Dubrovnik Winter Festival will begin on November 29 and continue until January 3, 2026, offering Dubrovnik residents and numerous visitors a rich program taking place across the city, with a special focus on the beloved stage – Stradun.
This year’s festival will culminate in a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, welcoming 2026 with one of the region’s greatest musicians – Dino Merlin. Alongside him, the main stage will feature the popular representative of the new generation, Hiljson Mandela, positioning Dubrovnik as one of the most desirable destinations to celebrate New Year’s on the Adriatic.
The festival opens on November 29 with a performance by the legendary Doris Dragović. Throughout December, Stradun will host numerous well-known musical acts, including Đani Stipaničev with the klapas Ragusavecchia and More, Vanna, Parni Valjak, Dražen Zečić, and Željko Bebek. In addition to these performers, visitors can look forward to many surprises throughout December.
For the youngest Dubrovnik residents and their families, the traditional children’s New Year’s celebration will feature a performance by Jacques Houdek, while the first days of the new year will be marked by concerts from Petar Grašo and T. Bralić & Klapa Intrade, creating a musical atmosphere for all generations.
Beyond the music program, a series of entertaining, cultural, and gastronomic events awaits. The city will shine once again in its festive attire, with children delighted by the beloved Christmas train, ice rink, Cabrio bus, creative workshops, Christmas concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and other seasonal attractions. The festival is organized by the City of Dubrovnik, the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, and the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, in cooperation with city cultural institutions and public enterprises.
A detailed festival program with exact dates and locations will be published soon, and Dubrovnik is once again ready to shine as one of the most special festive destinations in the region.
