CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER IN STYLE IN VARAŽDIN
Each long, warm, and exciting summer reaches its inevitable end, but the best way to see it off is with a little more careless fun, which makes Spancirfest in Varazdin the perfect stop. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, it is the longest-running Croatian festival, offering its thousands of visitors a new and exciting program, perfect for celebrating the summer’s end in style.
ŠPANCIRFEST STARTS ON AUGUST 18, AND LASTS UNTIL THE 27th!
For ten full days, from August 18 to 27, Varaždin will pulsate with energy and rhythm. Although the concentration of content and visitors is highest during the two festival weekends, the week between them is not less busy and exciting; quite the contrary. Each festival day is unique because it takes place at Špancirfest…
More than 500 programs
Large and small concerts, on large, smaller, and pop-up stages, but also everywhere in Vraždin, offer an exceptional variety of musical styles.
The PAN stage, next to the ramparts of the Old Town, will host Croatian and regional stars.
The intimate and more exclusive stage at Villa Bedeković, the only one with ticket fees, offers a selected program tailored just for Špancirfest, ranging from opera and tradition to pop, rock and sevdah.
Make sure you see some hilarious comedy shows and the best stand-up shows.
The streets of Špancirfest
The streets of Špancirfest are full of events, and street performers, street musicians, and walking bands from all over Europe always attract the most attention. This year’s street program is colorful, energetic, and mobile. The splendor of colors, rhythms, and energy will spread throughout the entire festival area.
Vindiland
The children’s program of Špancirfest allows families a carefree break.
Kids can play on the legendary Vindiland next to the Old Town or develop creatively and have fun in the beautiful shade of the Creative Park; and for those who crave adrenaline, there will be a large amusement park next to the ramparts of the Old Town.
Thousands of Špancirfest steps
The diversity of the Špancirfest program is also reflected in the multitude of products offered on the streets of Varaždin. Sightseeing, trying on, and buying souvenirs, with obligatory breaks for a nice snack, will take you on a wander through the city’s historic center. You will discover the design street Kreativnica and Art Street dedicated to fine arts.
Countless gastro experiences
Experiences are rounded off best, and memories are imprinted by tastes and smells. Food, from small bites on the streets, Gastro Zone near the Old Town, to the fantastic offer of Varaždin restaurants, is available at every step of the Špancirfest. Still, the big gastronomic novelty of this year’s festival is the Špancir burger festival.
Created in cooperation with the Zagreb Burger Festival, this year’s focal point for enjoying the best street food will be on Kapucinski Square. Burgers will be flipped by Reshetka Đura’s hiže, Picnic – Mingle&Fun, 4burgers, BBQ Hot Yard and The Meat by Nenad Komes, and the veggie Beg’s Plant Based house is also new. At the same time, cocktails will be mixed by Gingle Bells and Aperol’s cocktail vehicle, all with DJ performances.
The famous Wine City will be located on the spacious greenery in front of the mighty walls of the Old Town. That mega-hit Špancirfest is a unique place for a beautiful gathering with an offer of selected wines available to everyone. This year the Wine City connected with Gastronomads, who created special snacks and paired them with individual wines.