Oliver Dragojević tribute festival to open with unique Jadrolinija ferry concert again
- by croatiaweek
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(Photo: Jadrolinija)
Vela Luka on the island of Korčula will once again celebrate the life and musical legacy of legendary Croatian singer Oliver Dragojević when the annual ‘Trag u beskraju’ festival returns from 26 to 31 July.
The six-day event will feature concerts, cultural programmes, book promotions, performances by young artists and community events, bringing together leading Croatian musicians and thousands of visitors in honour of one of the country’s most beloved performers.
The festival opens on 26 July with a unique concert at sea aboard a Jadrolinija ferry.
Marko Tolja, Iva Ajduković and Mario Pavlić will perform alongside the Ante Gelo Band, offering audiences a musical experience while sailing the Adriatic.
The festival’s main event takes place on 29 July on the floating stage off the Vela Luka waterfront.
The traditional ‘Trag u beskraju’ concert will feature an impressive line-up including Petar Grašo, Zorica Kondža, Nina Badrić, Matija Cvek, Ivica Sikirić Ićo, Jakov Jozinović, Marko Tolja, Iva Ajduković, Ines Tričković and Klapa Ošjak. Following the live television broadcast, the evening will continue with a performance by the Ante Gelo Band.
On 30 July, the programme moves in front of St Joseph’s Church, where the ‘Prijatelji s baluna’ concert will bring together several of Oliver Dragojević’s long-time friends from the worlds of music and sport. Performers include Dražen Zečić, Alen Nižetić, Giuliano, Hari Rončević and Pero Panjković.
The festival concludes on 31 July with a closing concert by Nina Badrić accompanied by the Ante Gelo Acoustic Orchestra, once again held in front of St Joseph’s Church.
Alongside the headline concerts, visitors can enjoy a programme of book launches, cultural events, performances by emerging artists and a charity football match, adding further variety to the festival.
Now in its latest edition, ‘Trag u beskraju’ continues to be one of Croatia’s leading music events, celebrating the enduring legacy of Oliver Dragojević, whose songs remain deeply connected with the Adriatic coast and islands.
To support visitors attending the festival’s main concert on 29 July, Jadrolinija has introduced a special fast ferry service between Split and Vela Luka.
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The additional service will depart Split at 17:30, arriving in Vela Luka at 19:30. Return sailings are scheduled for 01:00 and 01:15 on 30 July, with the first departure already sold out. One-way tickets cost €40 and are available through Jadrolinija’s website, mobile app and ticket offices.
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The festival is produced in partnership with Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), while Croatian marketing agency Real Grupa has once again created the event’s visual identity and promotional campaign.
