Advent in Pula 2026: concerts outside the Arena and Art Park at the fortress

Sunday, 29.11. - Wednesday, 06.01.2027.

Updated October 12, 2026.

Advent in Pula runs from 29 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. Concerts move outside the Arena and Art Park to the fortress, with the full schedule pending.

Pula Film Festival is preparing the area outside the Arena as this winter’s main concert venue. Art Park will have its own space at the Kaštel fortress, while New Year’s Eve at the Forum forms another part of the programme. Advent begins before the main concert area opens.

Dates already confirmed

These dates are confirmed for planning your visit:

• 29 November 2026: Advent begins with the first candle lighting at the market.
• 5 December: Vojko V outside the Arena, launching the main programme at this venue.
• 17 December: a Christmas charity concert at the theatre.
• 31 December: Gustafi at the noon celebration outside the Arena, Bajaga & Instruktori followed by Night Express at the Forum, and Prti Bee Gee at the fortress.
• 6 January 2027: Advent ends.

Start times for the evening New Year’s Eve concerts have not yet been confirmed. Our separate New Year’s Eve 2027 in Pula preview covers the three venues and performers.

Workshops and a Christmas fair at the fortress

Art Park moves from Rojc to the Kaštel fortress for its winter programme. Workshops, a Christmas fair, family activities and music have been announced for this venue.

Announced performers awaiting concert dates

The following performers have also been announced for concerts outside the Arena, with individual dates still pending:

• Hiljson Mandela
• Lima Len
• Atomsko sklonište
• 4 Tenora
• Giuliano
• Ivana Kindl
• Mišomanija
• Gustafi
• Tacoor
• Zucchero Tribute
• Veja

Gitarijada, a guitar music programme, has also been announced. Concert and workshop dates, admission details and the full daily Advent schedule are still to come.