Matija Cvek & The Funkensteins at the Little Roman Theatre

Thursday, 20.08.2026. 21:00. h

Matija Cvek & The Funkensteins come to Pula’s Little Roman Theatre with the concert Javi trebaš li me, shaped as a full-band soul-pop performance.

The concert by Matija Cvek & The Funkensteins is scheduled for 20 August 2026 at 21:00 at the Little Roman Theatre in Pula. The organizer is Zvjezdica Petra, and tickets are sold through Core/Event.

Cvek, The Funkensteins and a song beyond the duet

Matija Cvek is widely recognized for Trebaš li me, the duet with Eni Jurišić that grew from a radio single into one of the most recognizable Croatian pop songs of recent years. The Pula concert title uses the phrase Javi trebaš li me, yet the evening should not be reduced to one song. Cvek is a vocalist who moves naturally between pop, soul and funk, while The Funkensteins give his songs a stronger live shape: rhythm section, groove, backing vocals and stage dynamics change the feel of songs known from studio recordings. This is why the concert works as a meeting of singer and band, not as a solo appearance with background accompaniment. In that format, Visine, Ptice, Trebaš li me and newer material can breathe more openly, shift tempo and build a more direct connection with the audience. Cvek’s singing is not only a display of vocal control; the balance between warmth, rhythm and restraint matters, so the songs work best when the band breathes with him instead of merely supporting the harmonies.

The Little Roman Theatre and tickets

The Little Roman Theatre in Pula is an open-air venue of the Archaeological Museum of Istria and serves here as a summer stage with limited capacity. It is worth planning an earlier arrival in Pula, since the concert takes place in the evening and admission is charged. The title Javi trebaš li me points to Cvek’s best-known duet, while the band format of The Funkensteins points to a concert where pop choruses lean on soul and funk rhythm.

Accommodation in Bale

For the Matija Cvek & The Funkensteins concert at the Little Roman Theatre, Bale is about 22 kilometres from Pula, around 26 minutes by car. Staying in Bale keeps the day quieter before the evening drive to Pula: accommodation in Bale.