Scene
August starts off busy. From the coast to the clubs, the first weekend of the month brings festivals, all-nighters, and solid lineups all over the country. Here’s what’s happening:
But first, to prepare for the weekend, listen to SKARROS GUESTMIX on our SoundCloud!
FRIDAY / August 1st
CMTD Summer Special
📍Boogaloo Club, Zagreb
After editions in Zagreb and Rijeka, CMTD returns to Boogaloo with a summer special. Residents DJ Ogi and Fabian Freyer go head-to-head on four decks and two mixers – bridging old-school grit and new-school precision. Opening the night is Orens K. with his sharp, dialed-in warm-up set.
Ljetna Shema / Pavle Phial x Teo Harouda
📍Depo Club, Zagreb
DEPO Club continues its Ljetna Shema series with a night dedicated to hypnotic and hardgroove techno. Pavle Phial and Teo Harouda take full control of the booth, each delivering extended sets with space to build atmosphere and tension without rush.
Svarog Open Air / HOLANDEZ & MR CAB DRIVER
📍Svarog Bar, Zadar
Svarog welcomes Holandez and Mr. Cab Driver, residents, and two names behind Ritmika – Zadar-based electronic music events.
Nicola Fasano
📍Culture Club Revelin, Dubrovnik
Global hitmaker Nicola Fasano lands at Club Revelin. Known for the chart-topping ‘I Know You Want Me’ with Pitbull and club anthems like ‘Born Again (Babylonia)’, Fasano brings a high-energy set packed with Latin house, big-room drops, and groove.
SATURDAY / August 2nd
Hard Night w/ NARKØRAK
📍Depo Club, Zagreb
Three years in, HARD NIGHT is still going full throttle. For the anniversary edition, Dubrovnik’s own NARKØRAK returns as the headliner, joined by Zagreb’s crew: Eni, Shvixx, and Teychee.
Mr. DJ Dario All Night Long
📍Boogaloo Club, Zagreb
A local legend returns. This Saturday, DJ Dario takes over Boogaloo for an all-night set filled with timeless sounds and club classics. From his early days at Mungos in the ’90s to residencies at The Best and iconic projects like Kraljevstvo and Perfection, Dario’s sound shaped a generation.
FESTIVALS
SELECTED FESTIVAL
July 31st – August 2nd📍Jazine, Zadar
Selected is back at Jazine for three nights under the stars. House, tech-house, and groove-led sets from a mix of international names and local favorites – all in the open air, right by the sea. This year’s lineup includes Flashmob, Chicks Luv Us, JesseJames Jr., Kirik, Merissa Mahilaa, Lumix, and more. A proper summer session in one of Zadar’s most unique spots.
GOLDEN HORN – Boutique Festival
August 3rd – 5th📍585 Club, Island Brač
At the peak of summer, Croatia’s most iconic beach transforms into a three-day celebration of sound. Golden Horn Boutique Festival brings house, electronic, and mashup classics to the shores of Zlatni Rat.
Sunday (Aug 3rd) – Bass and tech-house take over with Matroda and Yakka.
Monday (Aug 4th) – High-energy sets from Vanillaz and Atlantida, built for dancing into sunrise.
Tuesday (Aug 5th) – Fiesta by Fiera closes the festival with mashup anthems from Gotz and Joe2Shine.
STARDUST FESTIVAL
July 31st – August 2nd📍Makarska Observatory
This year’s edition of Makarska’s most popular summer electronic music festival is back at the Observatory – an open-air landmark venue – for three days of music under the stars. Bulgarian DJ and PHOBIA Music label owner Cristian Craken will headline the first day of the festival. He will be joined by the local support artists, including the residents of Future Scope, Shipe, and DJ Jock, along with Eleven, who will perform live.
The second day is reserved for Slovenian techno icon Umek and Czech rising star Ladida. The host from Makarska Kritikaland Zookey will join them behind the decks next Saturday.
The grand finale of the festival is reserved for Radio Slave, one of the UK’s most famous producers based in Croatia. The hosts Megahertz and Toni Juranović will close this year’s edition.
For more upcoming events in the following days and tickets, check out our Events section, where you can add reminders and save anything you like directly to your calendar.
