The Best Festivals on Zrće Beach for 2021

Croatia's Zrće Beach has rapidly become one of the summer party capitals of Europe, drawing in music fans from across the world to its crystal clear Adriatic waters. 

Divided across its four impressive clubs, Papaya, Noa, Kalypso and Aquarius, Zrće Beach sees a multitude of musical offerings catering to all party heads - from house and hardstyle through to trance and techno.

And with Croatia and Zrće beach now looking to begin opening up again following the COVID-19 pandemic, we pick out some of the best festivals to mark the reopening of this ultimate party hotspot. 

We Still Dance

Festival lineup: Seth Troxler, Andrea Oliva, Enzo Siragusa, tINI, Davide Squillace, Luigi Madonna, Rich NxT, Marin Biocic

Organised by We Love Sound, newcomer We Still Dance is a brand new festival that revels in the joy and freedom of dance music.

Held in the famous clubs of Zrče Beach on the Croatian island of Pag – home many globally-renowned events – the festival organisers invite fans to come together to celebrate and dance again after almost two bizarre years, soaking up the beautiful scenery, Croatian sun, and a soundtrack from a lineup of electronic music favourites.

When: 19th - 23rd August 2021

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Barrakud Festival

Festival lineup: Ellen Allien, Adiel, Deborah de Luca, Marco Faraone, MEDUZA, Bertrand., James Hype, Spacetravel

If straight-up ruthless techno, and bouncy tech house is your thing then Barrakud is solid choice. Pairing that with warm sun and stunning beaches seems like a real juxtaposition, however, raving to your favourite DJs all night long in an incredible setting is a no brainer. 

When: 8th - 13th August 2021

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Amnesia 7-Day Ibiza Takeover in Croatia

Festival lineup: TBA

It's time to take Amnesia back to the stunning island of Pag, this time to the Zrće Beach for a 7-day Ibiza takeover. This means 7 days and 6 nights of partying non-stop with the best house and techno music bringing the essence and vibes of Ibiza to the best club on the Beach, NOA, plus countless activities to fill each day.

When: 30th August - 5th September

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Xistence

Festival lineup: Animato, Astrix, Avalon, Electric Universe, Mad Maxx, Mr. Black, Space Tribe, Tristan

Xistence is a brand new psytrance music festival taking place at the world-famous Zrce Beach in Novalja, Croatia. Melding scenic beach-fronted coastline and immersive electronic sounds, the festival promises to be a surreal experience. 

A boutique festival, Xistence is going to be an intimate four days of uninhibited pool parties and entrancing mainstage performances.  

When: 12th - 15th July 2021

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Senses

Festival lineup: Ferry Corsten, Ilan Bluestone, Markus Schulz, Paul van Dyk, Sander van Doorn, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Estiva, Sunny Lax

Formerly known as AWAKE, Croatian festival Senses is a new event for the famous party destination of Zrće Beach, on the island of Pag, bringing together the trance music family – fans and DJs alike – for an unforgettable summer music holiday.

Spread across two of Novalja's iconic superclub and over the course of four days, a lineup of trance music superstars – the likes of Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz and Sander van Doorn – will soundtrack the coastal escape for the 1000 fans in attendance.

When: 12th - 15th July 2021

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Bavaria goes ZRCE

Festival lineup: TBA

Bavaria goes ZRCE keeps the beach's famed clubs parting all week, soundtracked by the likes of Marshmello, Timmy Trumpet, and Vini Vici who have kept things bouncing from dusk till dawn in previous editions, as well as the sun-soaked day parties that see an array of Germany's finest talents hit the decks. 

When: 31st July - 7th August 2021

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