Rock and alternative music festivals held in Zadar and Vražogrnac

Regional rock and alternative music festivals are seeing renewed activity in Croatia and Serbia. The fourth edition of ‘Made in Zadar’ is scheduled to take place from August 27 to 29, 2026, in Zadar, Croatia. The festival will feature 15 bands performing three nights of free concerts at Kapetanski park, aiming to revitalize the local urban music scene.

In Serbia, the second annual Točak Rock Fest concluded in Vražogrnac. The two-day event, held in the Kapela area, saw the Leskovac-based band Frontmeni win the competition for best demo band. The festival featured various performers, including Dejan Cukić, Dejan Najdanović Najda, and Sevdah Rock Connection, expanding its program from a single day to two days this year.