More than 20,000 people will attend the Modrijani concert in Stožice, according to reports. The two-day event will feature a nearly identical programme each day, drawing around 1,000 performers. The gathering will be attended by over 20,000 visitors, with participation from a wide range of artists including instrumentalists, orchestras, harmonica players, singers, dancers, and guests. A message for the public has been announced through the event’s promotional materials. Blaze Švab, a member of the group Modrijani, stated that preparations for the event have been ongoing for two years. He noted that 16 different teams will be involved in organizing and executing the event, handling production, technical aspects, set design, logistics, catering, performers, and overall event management. Švab described the night as a gift to their audience, emphasizing that the event serves as a promotion for Slovenian music. He added that almost all generations of musicians who contributed to the rebirth of national folk music after the year 2000 will participate, alongside Slovenian musicians from other generations and genres. The event will be accessible via platforms such as Voyo and the Pop TV channel. Additionally, a documentary film will be produced during the event. In previous years, the Modrijani night was primarily held in Celje. This year, however, the event will take place in Stožice, marking a shift in location. Meanwhile, the Špancirfest festival in Varaždin is set to run from August 21 to 30, offering 600 programs across 23 festival zones within the historic city center. The event combines top-tier music, street art, theater, creativity, cuisine, and content suitable for all age groups. At the main stage, PAN, located at the Old Castle, will host performances by Kosheen, the Blue Orchestra, Dubioza Kolektiv, Zabranjeno Pušenje, Silente, Zoster, and Seine. A special concert dedicated to the musical legacy of Oliver Dragojević will be presented by Tragom Oliver. Vila Bedeković will bring the gala opening, featuring concerts by Amir Medunjanin and Doris Dragović, followed by a finale celebrating Italian canons, with theatrical hits that have captivated audiences throughout Croatia. Some of the usual venues will not be featured this year, and the exact location will be revealed shortly before the event begins. This secrecy adds to the allure, promising exclusive musical experiences inspired by French chansons, love songs, film scores, and timeless hits from the movie Who Sings When You Don’t Think. These secret concerts represent one of the major new features of this year's festival. The heart of Špancirfest continues to beat on the streets, with artists from approximately ten European countries bringing in musical, light, and fire spectacles, appearances on sidewalks and trampolines, imaginative costumes, and infectious energy. Visitors are not just spectators, they become part of the action, with spontaneous participants contributing to choreography and making the entire city an interactive stage where new, unforgettable festival moments emerge daily. In addition to popular sections such as Vinski Grad, Okusi Sveta, and Preloved Market, two new attractions will debut, Kooglach, a venue dedicated to ice cream, and Dolce Vita Garden, inspired by the Italian lifestyle. The festival promises large-scale experiences, ensuring memorable moments for the youngest attendees through areas like Vindiland, Park Kreative, Baltazargrad, and Techpark Gaming Zone. For those planning to visit, parking options include four free lots: Biškupečka 3 (Autosajam), Zagrebačka 85A and 89 (Gradski bazeni/Tehnološki park), Optujska 157 (Roto Svijet Pića), and M. Pavleka Miškine 64B and 64C (Gumiimpex GRP). From these locations, visitors can reach the festival site using free municipal buses that operate every 20 minutes. Buses run from 17:00 to 23:55 on weekdays and from 17:00 to 00:55 on weekends.
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