Karlovac will soon become an open-air stage

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Beer Days and the 170th birthday of Karlovac beer

The 37th Karlovac Beer Days are approaching, which this year will once again host a handful of excellent performers on two stages, as well as fans of good music, beer and food, and once again prove that summer in continental Croatia can really be interesting. The largest and longest-running Croatian beer festival is also celebrating a special birthday this year. Namely, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Beer Days and the 170th birthday of Karlovac beer.

And while back in 1984, when the festival was held for the first time, visitors swayed to the rhythm of hits by Zvonko Bogdan, Dušan Danču, Kića Slabinac, the Lado ensemble and numerous other famous musicians, this year Miach, Tony Cetinski will provide a great atmosphere , Vojko V, Kawasaki 3P, Baby Lasagna, Prljavo kazalište, Neno Belan, Željko Bebek, Romans Ite Doma, Alen Vitasović, Luka Nižetić, Peki i Baks, EOT and many others.

This year's music program

On Friday, August 30, the stage will be set on fire by Miach – the star of the new generation and the it girl of the Croatian music scene, known for hits such as "Fantazija", "Led", "UFO" and "Tempo" – with a surprise guest. On Friday, Miach will be joined by Tony Cetinski , who is celebrating 35 years of career, and is well known to the audience for – now classics – such as "Blago onom kko te te", "Kad žena zavoli" or "Zbog nje".

On Saturday, August 31, the popular rapper Vojko V , creator of the hits "Ne može", "Kako to", "Mamacita" and "Zovi čovika" will be in charge of the musical spectacle, and we are sure that the punk band Kawasaki 3p, who sang four Karlovac rivers, equally successfully entertain the river of visitors that will pass through the city. For Sunday, we advise you to prepare pills, because the sounds of Baby Lasagna's hit Rim Tim Tagi Dim will echo through the city, and more information is available on the official website of Karlovac Beer Day.

In addition to concerts by musicians and bands, visitors can also expect numerous DJ sets and a handful of fun and competitive activities. In the Gastro corner, you will find a selection of food for everyone's palate. Here too, visitors will be able to enjoy concert performances by numerous musical groups, including the Flying Squad, The Giggsons, Strings band, Magnusi, Music Ston, Black & White and Rivers band.

Karlovačko Svijet piva is also a must stop in the Gastro corner, where visitors will be able to try as many as 17 international types of beer from Belgium, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic, which will satisfy even the most demanding beer lovers. In addition to this diverse range of beers, the Promenade will also offer craft beers from Podrum and Medvedgrad Breweries.

Discover the charms of Karlovac

Days of beer are a great opportunity to stay in Karlovac a little longer and enjoy the numerous attractions and facilities that this meeting city offers. After the hot party at the Days of Beer, Fogin's bathing area on the Korana River, in the immediate vicinity of the city center, with its free aqua park, will provide the necessary refreshment. For nature lovers, there is the Arboretum with more than 1,400 trees and ornamental shrubs, and for those eager to explore the underwater world, the ideal choice is Aquatika – the only freshwater aquarium in Croatia , which displays the exceptional wealth of Croatian rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. For those who like to experience the river from a boat, sailings on the Kup on the traditional Žitna lađa are available.

For history lovers, we recommend visiting the Museums of the city of Karlovac , which will tell them interesting stories and take them back centuries into the past. The Museum of the Homeland War in Turnje is worth noting, a historical museum that bears witness to the birth of the modern Republic of Croatia and the struggle for independence in the Homeland War in the Karlovac area. In 2021, the museum was awarded the "Plautilla" international cultural and tourism award, and was also nominated for the 2021 European Museum Award of the European Museum Forum.

Also, the Old Town of Dubovac , a fortress from the 13th century, today functions as a museum with several exhibits, and within its walls there is also a restaurant with a Michelin recommendation, which makes it an ideal place for lovers of history and gastronomy. In addition, there are two multimedia centers in Karlovac – Kino Edison, which is also the first VR cinema in Croatia , and the Nikola Tesla Experience Center .