Pula Summer of Culture

About the event:

This year’s Pula cultural summer brings magical experiences to the spectacular stage of the Small Roman theatre, located at the foot of the Kaštel. In this special setting, where ancient heritage meets contemporary performing arts, visitors can enjoy performances under the starry sky and the beauty of one of the most attractive concert venues in the region. The stage, featuring a monumental 330-square-meter screen, offers a unique atmosphere and acoustic quality, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience! 

Program in 2026:

11.06. Tribute to Dino Dvornik
A singer, performer, composer, lyricist and producer - Dino Dvornik embodied all of this in his unique creative personality - and even more: as a multi-instrumentalist, author and arranger, he set new standards with his music.
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23.06. Mamma mia!
Pula is transformed into a sun-drenched Greek island filled with light, emotion, and the timeless hits of ABBA - songs that have captivated generations, filled dance floors around the world, and become an enduring part of popular culture…
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01.07. Carmina Burana @ Arena Pula
Carl Orff’s Trionfi trilogy ranks among the most ground-breaking musical cycles of the 20th century. Through its three monumental works - Carmina Burana, Catulli Carmina, and Trionfo di Afrodite - Orff eschews conventional storytelling in favour of a powerful sequence of archetypal themes: fate and the human condition, individual passion, and love expressed through ritual…
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21. – 22.07. Teatar Ulysses: MESS - Sofoklo
Antigone - 2,000 Years Later
“Antigone - 2,000 Years Later” presents two compelling stories that reveal how little the world has changed over the course of two millennia. Wars continue to claim lives and leave lasting scars, families continue to suffer, and questions of justice, loyalty, and moral responsibility remain as urgent today as they were in antiquity.
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26.08. The Barber of Seville
Composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1816, The Barber of Seville remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed operas in the repertoire. Renowned for its melodic brilliance, sparkling humour, rhythmic energy, and virtuosic vocal writing, the opera follows Count Almaviva as he arrives in Seville determined to win the heart of Rosina with serenade - though without success…
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31.08. Six
This is no ordinary history lesson. SIX is a global phenomenon that has blurred the boundaries between the West End, Broadway, and the international pop charts, transforming six historical figures into six bold, contemporary voices who finally reclaim their own stories. Henry VIII’s ex-wives step out of the king’s shadow, take centre stage, and turn their turbulent histories into an electrifying pop concert!
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