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HeadOnEast festival in Osijek

Overview

The eighth edition of the HeadOnEast festival was scheduled to take place in Osijek, Croatia, from October 2 to 4, 2026. Organized by the Osijek-Baranja County Tourist Board, the event was planned to feature music, light installations, gastronomy, art, and sports across various city locations, including the Osijek Tvrđa, Kopik, and Vatroslav Lisinski Square.

Following the event, it was reported that the festival attracted approximately 30,000 visitors to the Tvrđa and Kopika locations. The program included musical performances by artists such as Parni valjak, Darko Rundek, Silente, and Dora Vestić, alongside over one hundred exhibitors showcasing local products, wine, and gastronomy from the Slavonija and Baranja regions. Additional activities included artistic workshops, street music, and urban art.

Entities

HeadOnEast · Međimurski Oktoberfest · Kopika · Turistička zajednica Osječko-baranjske županije · Osijek

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    HeadOnEast festival attracts 30,000 visitors to Osijek

    The HeadOnEast festival in Osijek, Croatia, drew approximately 30,000 visitors for a three-day celebration of music, gastronomy, and local culture in Tvrđa and Kopika.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    HeadOnEast festival returns to Osijek in October 2026

    The HeadOnEast festival returns to Osijek from October 2–4, 2026, featuring music, light art installations in the Tvrđa, and diverse gastronomy across multiple city locations.

Sources

baranjainfo.hr · dalmacijanews.hr · glasistre.hr · headliner.rs · medjimurski.hr · sib.net.hr