From 14 July to 14 August 2026, the 72nd Split Summer Festival presents opera, theatre, ballet and concerts across the city’s historic and urban venues.
The 2026 edition
Led by the Croatian National Theatre Split, the festival combines large productions, new work and performances created for historic settings.
Why this festival matters
The Peristyle, Diocletian’s Cellars and other urban spaces become stages where classical repertoire, Croatian heritage and contemporary work meet.
Key points
- A month of opera, theatre, ballet and concerts.
- Productions created for Split’s heritage locations.
- A dialogue between classical repertoire and contemporary work.