Music fulfils your adventure with Makarska!
The town orchestra
The town orchestra was founded in 1826. It is the oldest cultural institution in the Makarska Riviera.
Big band
We are proud of our Big Bend! Not many towns can boast of it.
Dalmatian klapa
Klapa is a multipart singing of Dalmatia- you have to listen to it!
The music school
Šećer smo ostavili za kraj gdje ćemo vam prestaviti našu školu!
During all year there are a few music festivals, among which are worth mentioning:
JAZZ-FESTIVAL
This is the time when Makarska becomes the centre of the jazz music scene in the region, but also throughout Croatia. This is one of the events worth attending. The best local and international musicians present their songs in the most beautiful places in the city, which emphasizes the unique atmosphere of this event. Every year, the list of invited special guests increases, which increases the rank of the festival itself. There are also workshops for jazz enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in the secrets.
METNO FESTIVAL
It is a music and stage festival that started in 2009. It is a challenging project to promote folk music and introduce it to contemporary art. Throughout the years, Metno has hosted world-class stars. The festival takes place in summer, which emphasizes its atmosphere that you must experience.
FESTIVAL MANDOLINE AND GUITAR
For 15 years now, every last Saturday in August, Makarska has been a host of a festival of Dalmatian music coloured with the sounds of mandolin and guitar. Makarska is already a well-known host of this festival, where you can hear traditional songs that will appeal to everyone.