# Rock music festivals in Croatia and Serbia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rock-music-festivals-in-croatia-and-serbia
> Updated: 2026-08-28T08:11:33.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Regional rock and alternative music festivals are active across Croatia and Serbia. In Croatia, the fourth edition of ‘Made in Zadar’ is scheduled for late August 2026, featuring 15 bands performing free concerts in Zadar to revitalize the urban music scene.

In Serbia, several events are taking place. The second annual Točak Rock Fest in Vražogrnac recently concluded, featuring a competition for demo bands won by the group Frontmeni. Simultaneously, the 59th Gitarijada festival has commenced in Zaječar, combining performances by established groups with competitions for emerging talent. During the Gitarijada festivities, Milan Đurđević of the band Neverne bebe was named ‘rock mayor’ (rokonačelnik) and received the keys to the city.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Zaječar hosts 59th Gitarijada rock music festival

The 59th Gitarijada rock festival has begun in Zaječar, Serbia, featuring Milan Đurđević of Neverne bebe as this year's honorary rock mayor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zajear-hosts-59th-gitarijada-rock-music-festival

### 2026-08-24: Rock and alternative music festivals held in Zadar and Vražogrnac

Rock and alternative music festivals are active in the region, with Made in Zadar announcing its 2026 dates and the Točak Rock Fest concluding in Vražogrnac, Serbia.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rock-and-alternative-music-festivals-held-in-zadar-and-vraogrnac

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