After we unfortunately had to cancel last year’s festival due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Festival of Klapa Singing with Guitars and Mandolins 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Cultural Centre, starting at 7:00 PM.

We are ready for a new chapter filled with song, emotion, and togetherness. Despite the challenges, the harmony of klapa singing accompanied by guitars and mandolins always finds its way to the audience. That is exactly why this festival carries a special emotion – it represents the continuation of a beautiful story that we are creating together.

Applications for this year’s Festival of Klapa Singing with Guitars and Mandolins have closed, and the following klapa groups will perform on stage:
• Kala – Novi Vinodolski
• Partenca – Split
• Škrljevo – Škrljevo
• Sv. Jakov – Jadranovo
• Lađarice – Sisak
• Kontrada – Zadar
• Fjoret – Tučepi
• Kolapjani – Sisak
• Skalin – Matulji
• More – Šibenik
• Štorija – Kaštel Kambelovac
• Sv. Jeronim – Kaštel Gomilica

Each klapa will perform two songs, and an expert jury will select the three best groups of the festival. The audience will also play a special role, choosing their favourite klapa of the evening by vote.

In the non-competitive part of the programme, renowned Croatian singer Neno Belan will perform, adding his well-known hits to enrich the musical atmosphere.

Ticket sales begin on March 16, 2026. Tickets will be available at the Pensioners’ Association of Novi Vinodolski, at the Tourist Board of the City of Novi Vinodolski, and online via the platform mojekarte.hr.

We look forward to seeing you for an evening filled with music and emotion. See you on April 11!