Sea Star Festival

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MusicUmag
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
CrowdSmallAbout 44,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsSea Star's direct production partnership
Language["en"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sea Star Festival in Umag

Sea Star Festival debuted on May 26 and 27, 2017, at the Stella Maris resort in Umag, Istria, launched in partnership with the team behind Serbia's EXIT Festival. Spanning rock, electronic, hip-hop, and punk across multiple stages, it has drawn more than 120,000 visitors since its first edition.

Sea Star Festival held its first edition on May 26 and 27, 2017, at the Stella Maris resort in Umag on Croatia's Istrian peninsula, launched as a collaboration with the team behind Serbia's EXIT Festival, a connection that gave the new event an established production pedigree rather than the slower organic growth typical of most first-year festivals.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sea Star's direct production partnership with Serbia's EXIT Festival gave it an unusually strong pedigree for a debut event, earning Best New Festival and Best Medium-Sized Festival nominations within its first few years, a level of quick industry recognition uncommon among newly launched European festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

That EXIT connection also shaped Sea Star's booking approach from the outset, favoring a broad multi-genre lineup across several stages rather than the narrower electronic-only focus typical of many newly launched festivals, helping it stand out quickly within Croatia's crowded festival calendar

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A multi-day

Water and renewal

Living ritual

multi-genre music programme held annually since 2017 at the Stella Maris resort's ATP stadium grounds

The sacred route

Living ritual

maintaining its founding partnership lineage with Serbia's EXIT Festival production team

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Getting to Sea Star Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.

What to wear

Layered festival clothing since late May on the Istrian coast can be cooler than peak summer, comfortable shoes for the resort grounds, and swimwear if planning to use the resort's beach...

Safety

At Sea Star Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Umag.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["en"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.43 N, 13.52 EOpen in Google Maps

Umag, Istria, Croatia

Nearest airportTRS — Trieste
TransportGetting to Sea Star Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Umag.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Umag via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Umag, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearLayered festival clothing since late May on the Istrian coast can be cooler than peak summer, comfortable shoes for the resort grounds, and swimwear if planning to use the resort's beach facilities between sets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Croatia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sea Star Festival?

Sea Star Festival is listed for Past edition: 31 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sea Star Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Umag, Croatia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Umag, Istria, Croatia

How big is it?

Small: 44000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLseastarfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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