Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival

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MusicVodice
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFree admission across all three nights is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival in Vodice

Running since 2003, the Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival offers three free concert nights each mid-July on the town's waterfront amphitheater. It draws around 1,500 visitors annually and has built over two decades a reputation distinct from Vodice's larger pop-oriented events. The festival occupies a smaller, genre-specific niche within Vodice's summer calendar, distinct from the town's much larger pop-oriented CMC Festival held separately.

The Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival has run since 2003, making it one of the longer-established music festivals on this stretch of the Dalmatian coast and giving it more than two decades of continuous programming by the time of its 24th edition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Free admission across all three nights is unusual for a festival with international headline jazz and blues acts, and the amphitheater-style setting directly on the Obala Vladimira Nazora promenade gives concerts a sea-backed Mediterranean staging that organizers describe as central to the festival's identity, distinguishing it from indoor jazz club settings elsewhere in Croatia

02

The mystery stays covered

More than two decades of continuous programming have let the festival build a loyal following that returns year after year specifically for its free, open-air format rather than a rotating lineup of headline names alone

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Vodice, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Free admission across all three nights is unusual for a festival with international headline jazz and blues acts, and the amphitheater-style setting...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Use Vodice transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart-casual evening wear is common for concertgoers, with a light jacket for the sea breeze after sunset.

Safety

At Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Vodice, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.76 N, 15.78 EOpen in Google Maps

Vodice, Sibenik-Knin, Croatia

Nearest airportSPU — Split Saint Jerome
TransportUse Vodice transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Vodice, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Vodice via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Vodice, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual evening wear is common for concertgoers, with a light jacket for the sea breeze after sunset.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 Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival?

Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival is listed for Past edition: 16–18 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Vodice Jazz and Blues Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 days 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?

Vodice, Sibenik-Knin, Croatia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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 URLvodice.hr
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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