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XIII. International Music & Dance Festival ZATON FEST 2027

Destination
Zaton, Croatia
Dates
17–20 Sep 2027
Length
4 days · 3 nights
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
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Overview

The festival

The XIII International Music & Dance Festival ZATON FEST takes place from 17 to 20 September 2027 in Zaton and Nin, Croatia. Set on the Dalmatian coast, it brings together artists from different countries for a programme of culture, music, dance and seaside leisure.

Program

Day by day

Friday 17 September

Arrival

  1. —

    Afternoon arrival and check-in at Zaton Holiday Resort.

  2. —

    Meeting with the organizers.

  3. —

    Free leisure time at the resort and beach.

  4. —

    Dinner at the resort.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • For every 25 paying participants, one person participates free of charge.

Participation is confirmed after registration and agreement with the festival organizer. Festival participation is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Zaton

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Zadar Airport (ZAD) — ~25 km (about 30 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, easyJet

  • Split Airport (SPU) — ~140 km

    Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Vueling

Train & coach arrival

• Zadar coach station — ~15 km

Ferry & port connections

• Zadar port — ferries to the islands and Ancona (Italy)

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
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Getting around

Walking, taxis and arranged transfers complement regional buses.

Practical notes

This guide covers Zaton near Nin, not Zaton near Dubrovnik. Approach via A1 and coastal roads; ferry arrivals in Zadar require onward road transfer.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from around the world are welcome.

There are no age limits or restrictions on the number of participants in a group.

Excursions

Recommended optional destinations and visits in Dalmatia include:

  • Zadar
  • Nin
  • Kornati Islands
  • Krka National Park
  • Plitvice Lakes
  • Paklenica National Park
  • Trogir
  • Split
  • Modrič Cave
  • Falcon Center
  • Zrmanja River

All excursions and sightseeing activities are recommendations only. The festival organizers do not organize or book them; participants must arrange their own transportation and tickets.

17–20 Sep 2027100 days left
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