In a series of festivals held every
summer in Croatia, one art festival stands out. It is the
Pag Art Festival, which is held every year, during the first half of August on the island of Pag. It was
founded in 1999 by pianist Lovro Pogorelic, with the aim to present classical music on the island of Pag, and for that occasion brings
prominent Croatian and foreign artists to Pag. Various art programs are held as part of the festival, visitors will be attracted by the location,
cultural monuments and excellent food.
Pag is a small renaissance town, known not only for its
famous lace and cheese, but also for cultural events to maintain the tradition of the island. During August, the city of Pag hosts this art festival, with
performances of classical music under the direction of pianist Lovro Pogorelic. Guided by the idea of enriching the life of citizens and their guests with a content of highest quality, Pogorelic organises this
cultural experience for Pag visitors every year.
Every year, musicians from Croatia and other parts of Europe perform
among the ruins of the town of Pag. Music artists can show their talent in front of the audience in
multiple locations. The Pag Art Festival is taking place at some of the most attractive locations in Pag, in the
Old Town, in the fine salt warehouse of the
Pag Salt factory, on the
Festini boat on the waterfront and in the
Skrivanat Tower. Pag has five churches, among which the
church of St. Francis hosts the main stage of the festival, with beautiful acoustics, as well as the beautiful church of St. Mary in the old town of Pag.
The Pag Art Festival is entering its
third decade, in the sign of discovering new concert locations, with special emphasis on the
combination of art and nature, and the coexistence of economy and culture. The festival is also being held in the town of
Novalja, the municipality of
Kolan and in the northern part of the island, on
Cape Lun, famous for its olive groves.This festival is known for combining
nature, new locations and art.
Walking through town, you will
spontaneously come across events like this and we are sure that you will be
delighted by the performances of some of the greatest performers of classical music. The island of Pag leaves no one indifferent, so we are sure that you will
enjoy the exquisite music and cuisine of this island.
At this time of year the
island of Pag is one of the top destinations. Every year, the Pag Art Festival surprises its visitors with both performances and locations that make these performances sound even more beautiful. You can buy tickets at the
Tourist Board of the City of Novalja or just prior to the concert at a price of 50 kuna and at a price of 120 kuna for the entire cycle of concerts.
If you are a fan of classical
performances on pianos, guitars, violins or cellos, then you will definitely
enjoy this festival.
Kristina Nikesic
1.3.2023
MY ISTRIA GUIDE
