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August is just around the corner and a wave of new festivals is upon us. Whether it be festivals, club nights, events or pop-ups, August has it all. Here is what awaits!
DEFECTED CROATIA 2026
July 29th – August 2nd at The Garden Resort, Tisno
Bringing world-class DJs, producers and performers to an international community of house heads, the tenth and last edition of Defected Croatia will be held from Wednesday 29th July 19:00 – Monday 03rd August 06:00 2026, showcasing the very best of dance music for an unforgettable summer festival at The Garden Resort in Tisno.
Celebrated for its inclusive atmosphere, varied programme and impeccable production, year-on-year this Croatian festival curates a diverse line-up of dance music greats to play across three festival stages, daily boat parties plus revered afterparty venue Barbarella’s. Described by Mixmag as, ‘an ecstatic, extravagant spectacle,’ the line-up each year features several debuts and festival firsts, as rising stars, underground favourites and the scene’s most-loved pioneers come together on the Adriatic coast.
BSH AMPHITHEATRE PULA DAY 02: SUNSET SESSION AT MONUMENT HOTEL
August 1st at Monumenti Heritage Hotel & Resort Pula
An intimate seaside gathering with limited capacity, created for those who want to end the weekend in a truly special setting. Continue your BSH Amphitheatre weekend at Monumenti Heritage Hotel & Resort for an exclusive Sunset Session overlooking the Adriatic and the Brijuni islands. Baggi, Kylianno and Pablo Panda soundtrack the final chapter of BSH Amphitheatre Pula.
SLURP! SUMMER CLUBBING 2026
August 1st at Martinska, Šibenik
Saturday, August 1st, is reserved for a party at Martinska. This year’s edition of the Slurp! Summer Clubbing party features a lineup of nine DJs, guaranteeing a hot summer night filled with dancing and great electronic music. Dea Dvornik leads the roster of performers at this year’s Slurp! event. Joining her on the decks that evening are Lorena, Ana, Foxy, Mate Čeko, Chuddak (with a live set), Go Rat On Your Cat, and the duo DaYes & Draga, who will be performing a B2B set for the first time.
Mo:Dem Festival 2026
3rd – 9th August at Donje Primišlje 11
Gates open at 12:00 on Saturday 1st August 2026 and close at the same time on Monday 10th August 2026. Music starts Monday 3rd August in the evening and ends Sunday 9th August in the evening.
SELECTED FESTIVAL 2026
4th – 6th August at Jazine, Zadar
SELECTED FESTIVAL returns to Zadar for three nights of house music in one of the city’s most distinctive open-air locations. From 04–06 August, Jazine becomes a meeting point for international artists, Croatian collectives and dancers arriving from across the coast and beyond — set beneath Zadar’s historic UNESCO-protected ramparts. Leading the 2026 edition are Sam Divine, Emanuel Satie and Flashmob, bringing three different sides of contemporary house music to the Selected dancefloor. Alongside them, a wide Croatian support lineup connects the country’s clubs, collectives and emerging artists in one three-day programme.
BALANCE CROATIA 2026
6th – 10th August at The Garden Resort, Tisno
Balance joins other quality brands like Defected, Love International, Dekmantel, Terminal V, Hospitality on the Beach, and Dimensions during the Croatian summer at The Garden Resort. With On-Site and Off-Site Accommodation options ranging from camping and glamping, to cozy apartments, hotels, and beachside cabins, the location invites you to tailor your perfect Adriatic getaway. Ample space sets the scene for open-air parties featuring our world-class artists on incredible stages.
SONIC FESTIVAL 2026
6th – 7th August at Park Orsula, Dubrovnik
Taking place on August 6 and 7 at the Old Town Port (Porporela) and Orsula Park, the festival blends top-tier electronic music DJ’s with the city’s unique atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy amazing performances by local and international artists, an unforgettable vibe, and two days of music in settings that offer a truly unforgettable experience of Dubrovnik.
FUTURE SCOPE MEETS ZRĆE BEACH
August 6th at Kalypso, Zrće Beach, Novalja
Croatia’s longest-running, most influential, and multi-award-winning clubbing brand Future Scope is making its highly anticipated debut on Zrće Beach. For the very first time in its rich history, the brand is bringing its signature sound and electrifying energy to Kalypso, the iconic club institution that defined summer clubbing.
BSH PRESENTS CARL COX AT CAVE ROMANE
August 7th at Cave Romane, Vinkuran
Some artists need no introduction. His sound has connected generations, and his sets have become part of electronic music history. A true icon arrives in Istria this summer.
BARRAKUD FESTIVAL
9th – 13th August at Zrće Beach, Novalja
Barrakud is an entirely Italian production festival, born from the desire to combine the real travel experience and the passion for electronic sounds. This year it features Deborah De Luca, Lilly Palmer, Goodboys, Piero Pirupa, Cyril, Space 92, and Luca Agnelli.
DEKMANTEL SELECTORS
20th – 24th August at The Garden Resort, Tisno
This summer, Dekmantel Selectors is turning 10 – marking a decade of unforgettable moments under the Adriatic sun. Set against the backdrop of The Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia, this limited-capacity festival has become an intimate and adventurous home away from home. It’s a five-day, all-out celebration of community and connection, showcasing the sounds of the finest global DJs in a warm, blissed-out environment. During daylight hours, Dekmantel Selectors unfolds at a stunning stretch of coastline beside the Adriatic Sea and at our somewhat legendary boat parties. When night falls, festival activities shift to the much-loved open-air club Barbarellas.
NOISE OPEN AIR
August 21st at Club Porat, Split
A new open-air techno chapter in Split: UMEK, Insolate, Kali, and SKA take over Club Porat on August 21. This summer, Split welcomes a major open-air techno event that combines a stunning seaside venue, a powerful sound system, and some of the region’s most respected names in electronic music. Making its debut at Club Porat, NOISE Open Air brings an all-night experience under the stars—perfect for anyone looking to feel the city’s vibrant energy at its peak.
DIMENSIONS FESTIVAL 2026
27th – 31st August at The Garden Resort, Tisno
Dimensions Festival 2026 is a five-day underground electronic music gathering running from August 27 to 31, 2026, at The Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia. It features over 150 artists, beach stages, boat parties, and late-night sets at Barbarella’s Discotheque.
TOY TONICS MEDITERRANA
August 29th at Park Orsula, Dubrovnik
Klabika Collective will present the first Croatian showcase of the cult Berlin label Toy Tonics. A boutique event limited to just 800 guests awaits you on one of the Adriatic’s most impressive stages—situated 200 meters above sea level, offering views of the Dubrovnik city walls and the open sea.
