It’s a warm summer evening, and the sounds of your favorite song fill the air. Above you is an open sky, and in front of you is a large audience and your favorite musician. It doesn’t get any better than this, right?
There’s one place in Croatia that perfectly captures this magical atmosphere: the Pula Arena. This year, the city of Pula has invited numerous international performers to brighten the summer of 2026. Read on and choose whose concert you’ll enjoy this summer in Pula.
June/July performers
Ricky Martin, June 19th
The global Latin pop icon returns to Pula almost thirty years after his first encounter with Croatian audiences. Ricky Martin is widely regarded as one of the most convincing live performers of his generation, known for high-energy shows and top-tier production. Ticket prices range from €90.
David Byrne, June 28th
The legendary American musician and former front man of the iconic Talking Heads performs at the Pula Arena for the first time, as part of his world tour “Who Is the Sky?”. He is joined on stage by 13 musicians, vocalists and dancers who remain in motion throughout the entire performance. Ticket prices range from €80.
John Legend, July 4th
John Legend comes to Pula for his very first concert in Croatia – in the exclusive format “An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs & Stories”: an intimate evening of piano, extraordinary vocals and the timeless “All of Me”, a love ballad with over 2.6 billion YouTube views. Ticket prices range from €79.
Moby, July 23rd
Moby comes to the Pula Arena for his first ever solo concert in Croatia. With over 20 million albums sold and classics like “Porcelain”, “Natural Blues” and “Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?”, Moby has been a defining reference point of the electronic scene for decades. Ticket prices range from €70.
Kraftwerk, July 28th
Cult German music project Kraftwerk brings their Multimedia Tour to the Pula Arena – an exclusive seated concert presenting a retrospective of a career spanning more than five decades. Founded in 1970 in Düsseldorf, Kraftwerk are pioneers of electronic sound. Ticket prices range from €56.
August performers
Sting, August 1st
After a nine-year absence, the Pula Arena welcomes back one of the world’s most celebrated musicians. Sting arrives as part of his “Sting 3.0” tour, performing alongside long-time collaborator guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, in the powerful format of a three-piece band. Ticket prices range from €90.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, August 4th–5th
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, a band with cult status in Croatia, take the stage at the Pula Arena for the very first time – on two consecutive evenings. The concerts are part of a monumental European summer tour. The August 5th concert is sold out, with only 20% of tickets remaining for August 4th. Remaining ticket prices start from €80.
Lorde, August 18th
One of the biggest pop stars of her generation returns to Croatia as part of her Ultrasound world tour. Her last visit was in 2022, when she performed in Šibenik. This time she brings her show to the Pula Arena, with a setlist covering career highlights and material from her latest studio album. Ticket prices range from €57.
Tom Odell, August 23rd
The British singer-songwriter known for emotionally charged piano ballads comes to the Pula Arena for an evening that promises to be as intimate as it is impressive. His concerts are known for audiences singing along to every word – from “Another Love” and “Real Love” to “Grow Old with Me”. Ticket prices range from €60.
Judas Priest, August 25th
Legendary British heavy metal pioneers return to Croatia after 25 years, as part of their European “Faithkeepers” tour. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the greatest metal legends in the atmosphere of an ancient amphitheater. Ticket prices range from €60.
*There are certain conditions for each concert (age limit, entrance and number of seats for people with disabilities) which you can find on the pages linked above, so be sure to read them before purchasing tickets.
While you’re preparing for the concerts, be sure to secure your accommodation as well. We have several villas available in the Pula area, so you’re sure to find one that suits you. Maybe you’re already vacationing there, and these performances will make your stay even more enjoyable.
