Events
Days of Antiquity
June
Three days of historical re-enactments and heritage-themed celebrations are held across three of Pula’s ancient sites. Mingle with legionaries and gladiators, attend workshops, watch costumed performances and soak up the city’s Roman past.
PUF International Alternative Theatre Festival
July
A platform for national theatre groups to showcase their work in front of local audiences. Productions (which are almost exclusively performed in Croatian) take place in the city’s streets and squares, producing a lively communal feel.
Seasplash Festival
July
A well-established ‘dance and lifestyle’ festival, Seasplash combines a rainbow mix of different genres – among them reggae, electro, jungle and ska – with other attractions such as boat parties and alternative workshops.
Pula Film Festival
July
This renowned cinematic gathering attracts significant interest from overseas, having been in existence for over six decades. It runs for 15 days – memorably, some films are shown on an open-air screen in the amphitheatre.
Outlook Festival
August-September
Billed as the ‘largest bass music and sound system culture festival in Europe, Outlook draws big names from the dance music world to a stunning setting on the edge of town. It’s now become popular with festival-goers from around the continent.