Summer in Sutivan once again brings a rich program that combines music, theatre, tradition, children’s programs, workshops, and cultural events for all generations. From June until the end of summer, the town lives in the rhythm of open-air spaces, social gatherings, and warm evenings by the sea.
Sutivan Summer Festival is well known for its variety and relaxed atmosphere. The program brings together locals and visitors through concerts, performances, workshops, exhibitions, and traditional festivities, creating content that naturally follows the rhythm of a small Mediterranean town.
If you are planning to visit Sutivan during the summer of 2026, below you will find selected highlights and the complete program for June.
Highlights of Sutivan Summer Festival 2026
Sutivan Municipality Day (24 June)
Sutivan Municipality Day is celebrated with a traditional public festival in honour of St. John. It is one of the most important days in the town, when Sutivan fills with visitors and locals enjoying music, food, and social gatherings along the waterfront.
St. Rocco – Patron Saint’s Day (16 August)
Sutivan marks its main town day and the feast of St. Rocco through a centuries-old tradition. The celebration includes a procession, a public festival, and an evening program with music and social gatherings. A distinctive feature of the celebration is the cannon fire, which takes place on 15 and 16 August in honour of the saint and echoes throughout the town.
Sutivan Summer Festival 2026 – program
June 2026
13.6. (Friday) at 8:30 pm, Mali most
Zdravka Damjanović – Songs from the Old Days
An evening of retro hits and vocal interpretations.
19.6. (Thursday) at 8:00 pm, Town Square in front of the Municipality
Candyland
Interactive children’s theatre performance and animation program.
23.6. (Monday) at 9:00 pm, Church of St. John
Evening before St. John’s Day
Traditional celebration with church ceremonies, klapa singing, and a bonfire.
24.6. (Wednesday) at 8:30 pm, Waterfront
Sutivan Municipality Day – Grupa Versi
Festive concert marking Municipality Day.
25.6. (Thursday) at 7:00 pm, Sutivan
Zato što te volim
Presentation of a children’s picture book.
26.6. (Friday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Kak’i smo, taki smo
Theatre performance by Arijana Čulina and Mirela Meić.
27.6. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Parish Church Šimatorij
Black Coffee feat. Uršula Najev
Jazz concert.
28.6. – 2.7., Sutivan
Sailing with Bracera
Educational and creative workshops of the small school of traditional shipbuilding.
July 2026
01.07. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Splitska scena – stand-up show by Tomislav Primorac
02.07. (Thursday) at 9:00 pm, Lučica
Fishermen’s Night with Vedran Roguljić – fishing night and music program
03.07. (Friday) at 9:00 pm, Veli most
Riosenti – nomadic music project with Latin American roots – concert
04.07. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Bistro Debuleca
House Music (DJ duo) – DJ night
04.07. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Break via Connection – theatre performance by Kazalište Moruzgva
07.07. (Tuesday) at 8:00 pm, Veli most
Suso – art market – arts and crafts fair
08.07. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Eko klik – puppet musical for children – Z produkcija
10.07. (Friday) at 9:00 pm, Mali most / Riva
Karla Arković – live music performance
11.07. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Rulet – Teatar uz more – theatre performance for adults
15.07. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm, Riva
Sans Entertainment – live music program
16.07. (Thursday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Tales of the Magic Forest – children’s theatre performance
18.07. (Saturday) at 10:00 pm, Bistro Debuleca
Back to Citra – disco night – DJ program
20.07. (Monday) at 9:00 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Duo Valerija & Mislav – live music performance
21.07. (Tuesday) at 8:00 pm, Veli most
Suso – art market – arts and crafts fair
23.07. (Thursday) at 9:00 pm, Riva
Level One – concert
24.07. (Friday) at 9:00 pm, Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Ana Sings Gabi – tribute concert by Ana Opačak
24.07. – 26.07., Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Kids Can Brač – Lego workshop for children and families – educational workshop (3×60 min)
26.07., Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Uzmah – classical music concert
27.07., Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Uzmah – classical music concert
28.07. (Tuesday) at 9:00 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Yaremi Kordos “Tres Corrientes” – jazz concert (Cuba)
29.07. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Make Croatia Great Again – theatre performance by RI Teatar
30.07., Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Brač Classic Festival – classical music festival
31.07. (Friday) at 9:00 pm, Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Katica Marinović – Songs from the Old Days – concert
August 2026
01.08. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
When Lies Have Short Legs – children’s theatre performance by RI Teatar
01.08. (Saturday) at 10:00 pm, Bistro Debuleca
Back to Citra – disco night – DJ program
03.08., Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Brač Classic Festival – classical music festival
04.08. (Tuesday) at 7:00 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Straško Strah – picture book presentation by Lada Tomašić – children’s book promotion
05.08. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm, Riva
Roko Vušković and band – concert
06.08., Šimatorij of the Parish Church
Uzmah – classical music concert
07.08. (Thursday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Splitska scena – stand-up show by Josip Škiljo
09.08., Veli most
Fashion show by Ena Zafirovska – fashion event
09.08., Riva
Sans Entertainment – live music program
10.08. (Monday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Little School of Big Nonsense – children’s theatre performance
11.08. (Tuesday) at 8:00 pm, Veli most
Suso – art market – arts and crafts fair
12.08. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm
Karla Arković – live music performance
13.08. (Thursday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Casabianca – theatre performance
14.08. (Friday) at 8:30 pm, Šimatorij
Klapa Iskon – klapa concert
16.08. – Feast of St. Rocco
16.08. (Sunday) at 8:00 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
World of Magic – children’s animation program
16.08. (Sunday) at 10:00 pm, Riva
Jole & Grupa Naranča – concert
16.08., Bistro Debuleca
Black risotto – gastronomic program
19.08. (Wednesday) at 9:00 pm, Lučica
Fishermen’s Night + Grupa Naranča – fishing night and music program
21.08. (Friday) at 9:00 pm, Open-air cinema
Cheap is the Most Expensive – theatre performance by Teatar uz more
22.08. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Mali most (Riva)
Vedran Roguljić – live music performance
23.08. – 27.08., Sutivan
Small School of Shipbuilding – educational workshops
25.08. (Tuesday) at 8:00 pm, Veli most
Suso – art market – arts and crafts fair
29.08. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Bistro Debuleca
House Music (DJ duo) – DJ night
September 2026
02.09. (Wednesday) at 8:30 pm, Riva
Panonica music ensemble – promenade performance
04.09. (Friday) at 8:30 pm, Open-air cinema
Složna obitelj – children’s theatre performance – Z produkcija
05.09. (Saturday) at 9:00 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Tribute to Wes Montgomery – jazz concert by Amra & Igor Leonardi
12.09. (Saturday) at 8:30 pm, Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square
Eternal Melodies – concert by Nera Gojanović, Nela Šarić and Gordana Pavić
