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.
Programme 2026
April 10 – Friday, Revelin at 8 PMDSO & Marko Zavišić, clarinet
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Ivan Hut, conductor
Program:
L. Sorkočević: Symphony No. 1
C.M. von Weber: Clarinet Concerto in E flat major No. 2
G. Rossini: Theme with variations for clarinet and orchestra
W.A. Mozart: Symphony No. 40, G minor
April 16 – Thursday, Franciscan Church at 8:15 PM
DSO, Pavle Zajcev, conductor & Anđelko Krpan, violin
Program:
W.A. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, overture
T. Uhlik: Four Winter Days for violin and orchestra
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
April 23 – Thursday, Marin Držić Theatre at 8 PM
120 from the birth of Boris Papandopulo
Program:
B. Papandopulo: Saxophone Concerto
B. Papandopulo: Hommage a Sorkočević
B. Papandopulo: Simfonietta
April 30 – Thursday, Rector’s Palace at 8 PM
DSO & Matej Mijalić, violin
Program:
L. Sorkočević: Symphony No.5
P.I. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No.7, Op.92
May 5 – Tuesday, Rector’s Palace at 8:30 PM
Chamber Duo Martin Draušnik and Zita Varga
Martin Draušnik, violin | Zita Varga, cello
May 7 – Thursday, Rector’s Palace at 8:30 PM
DSO & Ivo Dropulić, violin
Program:
J. Sibelius: Valse triste
J. Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47
J. Brahms: Symphony No. 2, in D major, Op. 73
May 12 – Tuesday, Rector’s Palace at 8:30 PM
Concert on the occasion of the Day of Dubrovnik – Neretva County
DSO | Stjepan Vuger, conductor
Musicians from music schools of Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Paula Ćatić, violin | Michael Gudjalov, piano (London)
May 15 – Friday, Rector’s Palace at 8:30 PM
DSO, Stjepan Vuger, conductor & Dario Golčić, oboe
Program:
F. Mendelssohn: Die Hebriden, Op.26
J. Haydn: Oboe Concerto in C major, Hob.VIIg:C1
F. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4, Op.90
May 21 – Thursday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
DSO, Dian Tchobanov, conductor & Irina Stachinskaya, flute
Program:
L. Sorkočević: Symphony No. 6
P. de Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op.25
F. Schubert: Symphony No.5, D.485
May 26 – Tuesday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Chamber Concert “Solo piano & Wind/Strings”
DSO (string quintet and quartet) | Jasminka Stančul, piano
Program:
R. Schumann: Quintet for Piano and String Quartet
N. Rimsky-Korsakov: Quintet for Piano and Wind Quartet
May 29 – Friday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
DSO, Mateo Narančić, conductor & Jasminka Stančul, piano
Program:
W.A. Mozart: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, E flat major KV482
L. Weiner: Serenade, Op.3
S. Prokofiev: Symphony No.1 ‘Classical Symphony’
June 2 – Tuesday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
Film Music
DSO | Slobodan Begić, conductor
Program:
Selections from Cavalleria rusticana, Schindler’s List, Titanic, The Godfather, La Cumparsita, Greensleeves, Girl from Ipanema, Santana in Concert, El Choclo, Bond…James Bond, Libertango, and more
June 4 – Thursday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
DSO & Kajana Pačko, cello
Program:
L. Sorkočević: Symphony No. 3
P.I. Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations
A. Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 in G major
June 11 – Thursday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
DSO, Ivan Skender, conductor & Orest Shourgot, violin
Program:
J. Brahms: Violin Concerto, Op.77
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No.3, Op.55
June 18 – Thursday, Rector’s Palace at 9 PM
DSO, Borjan Canev, conductor & Carlo Torlontano, alphorn
Program:
A. Honneger: Pastorale d’ete
A. Zimmermann: Sinfonia Pastoritia
G. D’Aquila: The Great Horn of Helm
G. Bizet: Symphony No.1
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