From 28 to 31 May 2026, Sea Star Festival opened the summer season at Umag’s Stella Maris lagoon with four days of concerts, DJ sets and performance.
The 2026 edition
The programme combined techno, hard techno, hip-hop, electronic music and regional scenes. Boris Brejcha, KI/KI, Holy Priest, BIIA, Xzibit, KOIKOI, Grše, Hiljson Mandela and TBF were among the announced artists, alongside numerous Croatian DJs and bands.
Why this festival matters
Sea Star connects a large contemporary-music festival with a coastal site built around the Stella Maris lagoon. The 2026 edition also presented Emergency EXIT, combining electronic music, visual performance and environmental themes with La Fura dels Baus.
Key points
- Four days spanning welcome events, concerts and after-parties.
- A strong focus on techno and regional performers.
- A maritime setting in Umag on the Istrian coast.