Refresh Festival

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MusicKotor
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsRefresh Festival distinguishes itself
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Refresh Festival in Kotor

Refresh Festival is an electronic-music festival held over three days each August at the Maximus discotheque in Kotor's Old Town. Across roughly six years it drew more than 100,000 attendees and hosted over a hundred international DJs, including Hernan Cattaneo, Carl Craig, Bob Sinclar and Steve Angello, helping establish Kotor as a nightlife and festival destination alongside events like SeaRock and KotorArt.

Inside Kotor's Old Town, tucked among buildings far older than the genre of music it hosts, the Maximus discotheque became the home each August of Refresh Festival, a three-day electronic-music event that punched well above its short annual run in terms of the talent it attracted.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Refresh Festival distinguishes itself through sheer DJ pedigree: over roughly six years of editions, it hosted more than a hundred international electronic-music acts, a roster that included recognized names such as Hernan Cattaneo, Carl Craig, Bob Sinclar and Steve Angello

02

The mystery stays covered

Concentrating that talent into three days each August at the Maximus discotheque, within Kotor's Old Town, gave the festival an indoor-club intensity uncommon among the coast's more open-air, band-oriented events

03

The city starts moving

Drawing more than 100,000 attendees across its run put Refresh among the more heavily attended festivals in the region relative to its short duration

04

The water draws everyone in

Alongside SeaRock and KotorArt, Refresh helped turn Kotor from a historic waypoint into a nightlife and festival hub, adding an electronic-music identity to a town otherwise known for medieval architecture and classical concerts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival built a tradition of concentrated

Water and renewal

Living ritual

high-profile electronic-music booking within a single Old Town venue

The sacred route

Living ritual

a format sustained across roughly six years and over a hundred international DJ appearances

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Club-appropriate nightlife attire suits the Maximus discotheque setting; comfortable footwear is advisable given late nights on the venue's dance floor.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of Kotor you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map42.42 N, 18.77 EOpen in Google Maps

Kotor, Kotor, Montenegro

Nearest airportTGD — Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of Kotor you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kotor via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kotor, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearClub-appropriate nightlife attire suits the Maximus discotheque setting; comfortable footwear is advisable given late nights on the venue's dance floor.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Montenegro 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 Refresh Festival?

Refresh Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Refresh Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kotor, Kotor, Montenegro

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.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
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