With perfect beaches, crystal blue waters and pristine nature, already a vision of a sailing holiday destination.With boat parties, ideal weather and beach bars, Croatia seems ready for the music festival scene, which is why more and more events are finding their way to the Adriatic coast. With 2022 in full swing, you won't want to miss these events. Along with this list of the best music festivals, you will have no trouble finding one that appeals to you. But you might find it challenging to choose which one to visit first.
Outlook Festival
Dates: 28 July-02 August 2022
Headliners: Ghetts, Skream
This festival in Tisno, Croatia, is expected to be one of the best summer festivals in Croatia. It will be set up with artistic architecture and high-quality electronic music to keep people dancing. Outlook has even been named Europe's best sound system culture festival by the BBC, London's Drum and Bass Arena Awards. If you like music genres like techno, house, grime, reggae and dubstep, Outlook is the place for you.
Hideout Festival
Dates: 03-07 July 2022
Headliners: Andy C., CamelPhat, Darius Syrossian, Eats Everything, Flava D, India Jordan, Jamie Jones, Maya Jane Coles, SHERELLE
The Hideout Festival will flourish on the island of Pag. This town, considered the Ibiza of Croatia, knows how to throw a party. Visitors can find dubstep, rave and techno here. And what makes this festival extra memorable is that it is known for its lavish boat parties with DJ sets late into the night.
Dates: 21-25 August 2022
Headliners: Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing, Black Coffee, Carl Cox, Monika Kruse, ANNA, Dixon, Sven Väth, Amelie Lens, Jamie Jones
Sonus Festival, also located on the island of Pag, takes place on Zrce beach and is Croatia's biggest techno festival. As the island has some of the best dance clubs in the world, they have attracted some of the best international DJs to date.
Ultra Europe
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Dates: 08-11 July 2022
Headliners: Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Amelia Lens, Nina Kraviz, Marshmello, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Alesso, Timmy Trumpet, Dj Snake, Above & Beyond, Nicky Romero
Ultra is locatedin Split and is known worldwide as the best EDM and techno music festival. The opening party starts at the Giraffe Palm Beach House and the main concert takes place at the Poljud Stadium. With many leading names in electronic music, intense visuals and a plethora of mini parties, Ultra is much more than just a music festival. One of the top parties during the festival takes place on the island of Brac on Zlatni Beach. Moreover, the Ultra Yacht Regatta Party calls itself the festival's unique party.
Festival dimensions
Dates: 01-05 September 2022
Headliners: ADAB, Adam Pits, Alec Falconer, Anatolian Weapons, Anthea, Azu Tiwaline
Dimensions starts in Tisno and stands out from other music festivals for the quality and variety of its parties. During the day, there are many laid-back chill sessions on the beaches and at night there are even more opportunities to rave at underground parties. If you want a truly unique rave experience, head to one of their floating clubs atop the Adriatic. With its 2000-year-old amphitheatre, Dimensions has one of the best sound productions of any festival.