Sea Star Festival
Sea Star Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Croatia organized by the same crew that puts on EXIT Festival. It was initially hosted on May 26–27, 2017 at the Stella Maris Resort in the city of Umag, and the second edition was held on May 25–26, 2018. On numerous stages, the festival showcases rock, pop, electronic, techno, house, hip-hop, metal, and punk bands.
Sea Star Festival was shortlisted in two categories at the annual European Festivals Awards in Groningen, Netherlands, in its maiden festival year in 2017, competing for the titles of the best mid-sized and best new festival. On a national level, Sea Star received the Capra D'Oro award from the Istria Tourist Board in 2017 for promoting the region of Istra, as well as the "Ambassador" award in the same year for the best new festival. The festival also drew the attention of international media, with Travel Magazine concluding that with “outstanding productions the festival is set to be a stunner”.
The Stella Maris Complex, which hosts the Sea Star Festival, is located on an Istrian beach in northern Croatia. Aside from the music, guests are urged to explore Umag's environs, which include its rich Mediterranean spirit and ancient architecture, as well as the local cycle trails and bike rentals.
Time: May
Location: Umag, Croatia
