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 run 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. Joining him on the main stage will be Hiljson Mandela and the rising musical sensation Jakov Jozinović.

The young singer from Vinkovci has quickly won over audiences across the region with his sincerity, emotion, and a distinctive voice that carries warmth and energy. His concerts regularly sell out venues across Croatia and neighboring countries, delivering what audiences love most: authenticity, emotion, and a sense of togetherness.

“It is an incredible honor to perform in Dubrovnik alongside Dino Merlin and be part of such a special New Year’s story! Stradun is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and I can’t wait to take the stage, feel the energy of the audience, and welcome the new year together with them,” said Jakov Jozinović ahead of the Dubrovnik Winter Festival.

Dubrovnik will thus host a combination of a musical legend and fresh young talent on New Year’s Eve, promising a true fireworks display of emotions and energy.

The festival opens on November 29 with a performance by the legendary Doris Dragović. Throughout December, Stradun will host many other well-known artists, including Đani Stipaničev with the klapas Ragusavecchia and More, Vanna, Parni Valjak, Dražen Zečić, and Željko Bebek. Visitors can also look forward to numerous surprises throughout the month.

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 variety 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 the city’s cultural institutions and public enterprises.