Dubrovnik is renowned for its summer festivals, but spring offers an equally rich and intimate cultural experience through Dubrovnik Musical Spring, a series of concerts organised by the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra (DSO).
Founded in 1924, the orchestra is one of Croatia’s most significant cultural institutions, celebrated for performing both classical masterpieces and works by Dubrovnik composers, including Luka Sorkočević. It plays a vital role in sustaining the city’s musical tradition and bringing world-class performances to audiences throughout the year.
Now in 2026, Dubrovnik Musical Spring presents a vibrant spring programme combining orchestral concerts, solo performances, and thematic evenings. Highlights this season include works by Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Rossini, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Papandopulo, performed by distinguished soloists, guest conductors, and the orchestra itself. Audiences can enjoy concerts in atmospheric venues across the city — from the Rector’s Palace and Revelin Fortress to the Franciscan Church and Marin Držić Theatre — creating a unique blend of historic setting and musical excellence.
Whether you are a classical music aficionado or a curious visitor, this spring programme offers a perfect opportunity to experience Dubrovnik’s rich cultural life in a more intimate setting, where history, architecture, and music come together.
Dubrovnik Musical Spring
April 10 - June 18
Programme 2026
TRAVANJ / APRIL
10.4. Petak / Friday
Revelin u 20 sati / Revelin at 8 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Ivan Hut, dirigent / conductor
Marko Zavišić, klarinet / clarinet
L. Sorkočević Symphony No. 1
C. M. von Weber Clarinet Concerto No.2 in E-flat major, Op.74
G. Rossini Variations for clarinet and orchestra
W. A. Mozart Symphony No.41 in C major, K.551
16.4. Četvrtak / Thursday
Crkva Male braće u 20.15 sati / Franciscan Church at 8.15 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Pavle Zajcev, dirigent / conductor
Anđelko Krpan, violina / violin
W. A. Mozart Le nozze di Figaro, K.492
T. Uhlik “Four Days in Winter” for violin and orchestra
L. van Beethoven Symphony No.2, Op.36
23.4. Četvrtak / Thursday
Kazalište Marina Držića u 20 sati / Marin Držić Theatre at 8 PM
120 godina od rođenja Borisa Papandopula
Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Boris Papandopulo’s birth
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Ivan Hut, dirigent / conductor
Nikola Fabijanić, saksofon / saxophone
B. Papandopulo Hommage a Sorkočević
P. Dešpalj Saxophone Concerto
B. Papandopulo Simfonietta, Op.79
30.4. Četvrtak / Thursday
Knežev dvor u 20 sati / Rector's Palace at 8 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Ochestra
Ivan Hut, dirigent / conductor
Matej Mijalić, violina / violin
L. Sorkočević Symphony No.5 in D major
P. I. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Op.35
L. van Beethoven Symphony No.7, Op.92
SVIBANJ / MAY
5.5. Utorak / Tuesday
Knežev dvor u 20.30 sati / Rector’s Palace at 8.30 PM
Martin Draušnik i Zita Draušnik, violina i violončelo / violin & cello
J. S. Bach Goldberg-Variations, BWV 988
I. Končić Robinson and Friday’s Education
H. Purcell Abdelazer
M. Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello, M.73
G. F. Händel Sarabande for Violin and Cello
7.5. Četvrtak / Thursday
Knežev dvor u 20.30 sati / Rector’s Palace at 8.30 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Ochestra
Ivan Hut, dirigent / conductor
Ivo Dropulić, violina / violin
J. Sibelius Valse triste
J. Sibelius Violin Concerto, Op.47
J. Brahms Symphony No.2, Op.73
12.5. Utorak / Tuesday
Knežev dvor u 20.30 sati / Rector’s Palace at 8.30 PM
Koncert u povodu Dana Dubrovačko - neretvanske županije
On the occasion of Dubrovnik-Neretva County Day
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Stjepan Vuger, dirigent / conductor
Mladi umjetnici / Young Artists:
Michael Gudjalov, klavir / piano
Nika Ružarija Orepić, klavir / piano
Paula Ćatić, violina / violin
W.A. Mozart Piano Concerto No.9 in E♭ major, K.271, 1st mvmt.
H. Wieniawski Polonaise de concert, Op.4
L. van Beethoven Piano Concerto No.2, Op.19, 1st mvmt.
15.5. Petak / Friday
Knežev dvor u 20.30 sati / Rector’s Palace at 8.30 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Stjepan Vuger, dirigent / conductor
Dario Golčić, oboa / oboe
F. Mendelssohn Hebrides, overture
J. Haydn Oboe Concerto in C major, Hob.VIIg:C1
F. Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, Op.90
21.5. Četvrtak / Thursday
Knežev dvor u 21 h / Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Dian Tchobanov, dirigent
Irina Stachinskaya, flauta / flute
L. Sorkočević Symphony No.6
P. Sarasate Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op.25
F. Schubert Symphony No.5, D.485
26.5. Utorak / Tuesday
Knežev dvor u 21 sat / Rector's Palace at 9 PM
Solo piano & Winds / Strings
Jasminka Stančul, klavir / piano
R. Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op.47
N. Rimsky-Korsakov Quintet in B-flat major
29.5. Petak / Friday
Knežev dvor u 21 sat / Rector's Palace at 9 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Mateo Narančić, dirigent / conductor
Jasminka Stančul, klavir / piano
W.A. Mozart Piano Concerto No.23 in A major, KV.488
L. Weiner Serenade for Small Orchestra, Op.3
S. Prokofiev Symphony No.1, Op.25
LIPANJ / JUNE
2.6. Utorak / Tuesday
Knežev dvor u 21 sat / Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Slobodan Begić, dirigent / conductor
Večer fimske i popularne glazbe / Film and popular music
Music from Schindler’s list, The Godfather, James Bond
Greensleeves, Girl from Ipanema, Salute to Mancini, Libertango…
4.6. Četvrtak / Thursday
Knežev dvor u 21 sat / Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Ivan Skender, dirigent / conductor
Kajana Pačko, violončelo / violoncello
L. Sorkočević Symphony No.3 in D major
P. I. Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33
A. Dvořák Symphony No.8, Op.88
11.6. Četvrtak / Thursday
Knežev dvor u 21 sat / Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Valentin Egel, dirigent / conductor
Orest Shourgot, violina / violin
J. Brahms Concerto in D Major. Op. 77
L. van Beethoven Symphony No.3, Op.55 ‘Eroica’
18.6. Četvrtak / Thursday
Knežev dvor u 21 sat / Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Borjan Canev, dirigent / conductor
Carlo Torlontano, alpski rog / alphorn
A. Honneger Pastorale d'été, H.31
A. Zimmermann Sinfonia in G Major ‘Pastoritia’
G. D’Aquila The Great Horn of Helm
G. Bizet Symphony in C major
21.6. Nedjelja / Sunday
Ispred crkve sv. Vlaha u 21 sat / In front of St. Blaise Church at 9 PM
Svjetski dan glazbe / World Music Day
Dubrovački simfonijski orkestar / Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Duo Hojsak & Novosel
Mateo Fortuna, dirigent / conductor
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