X. „Summer in Adria” Music Festival
Destination: | Croatia – Selce |
Date: | 7 – 10 August 2025 |
Price: | from 165 euro |
Welcome to the X. “Summer in Adria” Music Festival!
Celebrate music, dance, and culture along Croatia’s stunning Adriatic coast at the Summer in Adria Music Festival! Hosted in the charming village of Selce, this festival from August 7-10, 2025, brings together performing groups from around the world to showcase their talents in an idyllic Mediterranean setting. Open to folklore ensembles, choirs, orchestras, and dance groups, this festival offers a chance to immerse yourself in Croatia’s rich coastal traditions.
Discover Selce
Located just 40 km south of Rijeka, Selce is a vibrant coastal town known for its beautiful pebble beaches, clear blue waters, and more than a century of tradition as a health and wellness destination. From Selce, you can explore nearby attractions, including Plitvice Lakes, Kvarner, and the island of Krk. With a mild, therapeutic climate, Selce is an ideal setting for relaxation, sightseeing, and performing. The town offers plenty of recreational opportunities like scuba diving, mini-golf, and tennis for those looking to make the most of their stay.
Program
7 August | Check-in at the hotel. Meet with festival organizers and discuss the schedule for the upcoming days. Dinner at the hotel. |
8 August | Breakfast at the hotel. Optional program (only recommendations, not arranged by the organizers) Rijeka Tour, which offers a breathtaking view of Rijeka and the Kvarner. Discover the legend of the Nazareth Tabernacle, the Chapel of Votive Gifts, and learn about the Franciscans at the famous Trsat Sanctuary. This tour includes visits to both Trsat Sanctuary and the Castle. Afterward, enjoy a visit to Rijeka’s vibrant downtown to explore its most significant historical and cultural landmarks. The city tour includes stops at Kositoranj (the Leaning Tower), Katedrala Sv. Vida (St. Vitus’ Cathedral), Kobler’s Square, the City Tower, and Korzo (the pedestrian zone). During the walk, visitors can admire impressive Secession buildings, classicist-style palaces, and the Croatian National Theatre. A local expert guide will lead the theatre tour, highlighting the monumental works of renowned 19th-century artists such as Gustav and Ernst Klimt and Franz Matsch. Nearby, experience the bustling atmosphere of the lively marketplace with its distinct Mediterranean charm. Dinner at the hotel. Evening performance in Selce. |
9 August | Breakfast at the hotel. Optional programs (only recommendations, not arranged by the organizers) 1. Boat Trip: Depart for Crikvenica, boarding the boat at 10:00 a.m. and sailing to Vrbnik. Explore the old town of Vrbnik, a charming seaside village perched on a cliff with stunning views of the sea, the Velebit Channel, and the Velebit Mountain on the mainland. Vrbnik is famed for its wine, especially the renowned Vrbnička Žlahtina. Return to Crikvenica around 2:00 p.m., followed by a drive to Kraljevica with a private bus. 2. Cave Biserujka and Island Tour: Visit Cave Biserujka, then drive along the scenic route through Malinska and Njivice to reach the island’s capital, the town of Krk. Enjoy a guided tour of Krk before continuing to Punat, where you’ll take a boat ride to the island of Košljun. Here, you’ll visit the Franciscan monastery and its museum, guided by an expert. In the afternoon, there is an optional trip to Baška, where a visit to the sea aquarium is possible. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. |
10 August | Breakfast, departure of participants |
Further Information
• Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world
• Choirs who are able to perform on open-air stages
• The number of the participants are not limited
• No age limits
• Number of seats are limited!
• 165 euro: 2* Hotel Uvala Scott, Kraljevica (Comfort)
• Triple rooms, with one double room available for groups of up to 20 people and two double rooms for groups of over 50.
• Supplement for double room: 15 euro per person per day.
• For groups of 25 or more: One group leader stays free!
• 169 euro: Hostel Dharma, Rijeka (Breakfast Only)
• Double and triple rooms with air conditioning.
• Dinner available on request: approx. 15 euro per person.
• No free leader accommodation available.
•185 euro: 2* Hotel Uvala Scott, Kraljevica (Standard)
• Triple rooms with air conditioning, with one double room available for groups of up to 20 people and two double rooms for groups of over 50.
• Supplement for double room: 15 euro per person per day.
• Supplement for single room: 30 euro per day.
• For groups of 25 or more: One group leader stays free!
• 189 euro: 2* Boarding House Lucija, Kostrena
• Double rooms with air conditioning.
• No free leader accommodation available.
• 205 euro: 2* Hotel Kraljevica, Kraljevica
• Double rooms with air conditioning.
• Supplement for single room: 25 euro per day.
• For groups of 25 or more: One group leader stays free!
Additional days can be booked on demand (the price depends on the type of accommodation)
• Participation in the festival concert
• Accommodation
• Meals: half board for the whole festival (2 meals per day)
• Diplomas and gifts
• Organizational expenses
• Travel Tax
• Transport
• Optional programs (only recommendations, not arranged by the organizers)
• Insurance
Application deadline: 20 January 2025
Apply now!
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