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Top Summer Events
You can see the exhibition of the Dubrovnik artist Nikolina Šimunović entitled ‘Lapis lazuli’ in the Dubrovnik Art Gallery until July 18. With this exhibition, the artist marks 20 years of exhibition.
01.07 - 15.07 » POnTA LOPuD FESTivAL
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Ponta Lopud Festival has been organized in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival, and brings film screenings in the open as well as unique gourmet experiences, all in a relaxed atmosphere of the Lopud island. Local people will beactively participating in the program through presentation of the traditional handicrafts and souvenirs, customs and local food. In partnership with the Lopud 1483 Foundation of the famous collector Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, all visitors of the Ponta Lopud Festival will be able to visit the restored Renaissance Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Špilica and the Thyssen-Bor family art collection, according to the pre-arranged schedule. Admission to film screenings and other parts of the publicly announced program, is free. During the Festival days the special boat transfer will be organized from Dubrovnik and back at a symbolic price. QLopud, Obala I. Kuljevana 12, tel. (+385-20) 32 23 22, www.pontalopud.hr/en/.
11.12.2020 - 25.07.2021 » ALATi i kALAFATi – TOOLS AnD CAuLk
At this exhibition you’ll be able to see part of the collection of tools used in shipbuilding belonging to the Maritime Museum. The collection comprises 450 items from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection celebrates both cultural heritage and a dying craft, and also includes a history of carpenters in shipbuilding. QB-3, Ethnographic Museum Rupe, Od Rupa 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 30 13.
01.06 - 30.09 » MOREškA SwORD DAnCE
A touch of chivalry returns annually to the island of Korčula with its most famous attraction, the traditional 16th century sword battle dance (Moreška) which depicts the battle between the Moors and Christians. The Moreška was common across Mediterranean countries long ago and Korčula still proudly holds on to this 400 year old dance that is both mesmerising and seeks the skilful handling of swords. June and September every Thursday at 9pm; July and August every Monday and Thursday at 9pmQKorčula, www.visitkorcula.eu/.
06.06 - 12.09 » SuMMER in GRuž
Gruž asan important part of the city, incorporates the business zone and serves as the key transit point of Dubrovnik, with its harbour and the Central Bus Station. At the same time, it is also a historical place with the old Dubrovnik villas as well as the perfect location for the Summer in Gruž festival that will last throughout summer. The program of the festival includes concerts, film screenings, workshops, pop-up gastronomic events, pub quizz nights, exhibitions, flea markets and sports events. Off program offers additional events outside the main festival program that will take place in the private premises and terraces, mostly located in the TUP factory complex. For more information, check: www. gruz-festival.com/. 29.06 - 06.07 » inTERnATiOnAL OPERA ARiAS FESTivAL ‘TinO PATTiERA’
Devotees to opera music will adore the entire set up of this international festival which annually draws some of the greatest stars in the genre. The Rector’s Palace is a majestic setting for such an event dedicated to ‘Tino Pattiera’, a local world famous tenor who in the first part of the 20th century had sung at most of Europe’s major opera houses. Photo by Zoran Marinović, DSOQD-3, The Rector’s Palace, Pred Dvorom 3, tel. (+38520) 32 14 97, www.dso.hr.
01.07 - 31.08 » THE CAvTAT SuMMER
Every summer, this marvellous cultural event brings the beautiful ancient town of Cavtat to life with an array of musical and dance performances (jazz, classical, Dalmatian klape and folk groups). The highlight of the event is the Cavtat Summer Carnival which takes place on the first weekend in July. All the events are for free.Qwww.visit.cavtatkonavle.com.
10.07 - 25.08 » 72nD DubROvnik SuMMER FESTivAL
Few cultural events are associated with their home base quite so closely as the Dubrovnik Festival, a renowned cultural showcase which – famously – stages performances in ambient venues all over the historic city. First held in 1950, the festival this year celebrates its 72nd edition, cementing its role as Croatia’s foremost artistic flagship. With a programme that embraces theatre, orchestral music, opera and ballet, the festival as always brought top international performers to the city and delivered art of unimpeachably high standards. While not being an overtly avant-garde festival it has never shied away from experimentation, and the programme tries to strike a balance between the classical and the contemporary. The Cameroonian-American jazz musician Richard Bona will appear at the 72nd Dubrovnik Summer Festival with the Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez and the Croatian Radio and Television Jazz Orchestra on Tuesday, 20 July at 9.30 pm in front of the Dubrovnik Cathedral. Ticket reservations for this event can be made via e-mail at sales@dubrovnikfestival.hr or by phone at +385 (0)20 326 100 or +385 (0)20 326 107. QB/C-2, Stradun, Placa, www. dubrovnik-festival.hr.
19.09 » STOn wALL MARATHOn
This unique marathon race takes place in the equally unique location, the Ston Wall, also known as the ‘European Wall of China’. This massive stoned wall was built as another line of defence by the Republic of Ragusa in the 15th century. Take part in a race along the longest wall in Europe by choosing any route from 4 km, 15 km or 42 km and enjoy some of the most stunning views at your very own pace.Qwww.ston-wallmarathon.com.
23.07, 22.08 21:30 » THE LinđO FOLk EnSEMbLE
The Linđo folk ensemble, one of Croatia’s finest cultural exports, is ready to dance its socks off for you during the tourist season, when highspirited energetic performances with amazing costumes and haunting songs will echo through Old City in front of Dubrovnik Cathedral. QFree, www.lindjo.hr.
Dubrovnik is truly a city of culture all year round and this music festival, which was launched by the Dubrovnik Symphonic Orchestra, was aimed at keeping the city’s musical and cultural vibrancy alive. Until mid-September, a number of prestigious European musicians will perform works by famous classical composers in the enchanting ambience of the Rector’s Palace.QD-3, The Rector’s Palace, Pred Dvorom 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 14 97, www. dso.hr
