The Rab music evenings are a renowned classical music festival that takes place on the island of Rab every year during the summer months, continuously since 1985. The festival has become one of the most important cultural events on the island and an indispensable part of the tourist offer, as well as the musical identity of Rab.
Basic features of the festival
Every year, 12 to 14 classical music concerts are held, most often on Thursdays, in acoustically and environmentally attractive spaces such as the Church of St. Cross, area of St. John the Evangelist and Kino Rab.
The program includes performances by renowned domestic and foreign musicians, soloists and chamber ensembles, with a repertoire from baroque to contemporary music, along with occasional themed evenings and special projects.
The festival is known for its high artistic level and variety of programs, and special cycles are often included, such as the gala concerts “Star Rap Night” in collaboration with prima donna Dunja Vejzović.
The organizer is the Public Open University Rab, and the festival is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia, with the support of local and national institutions and sponsors.
History and significance
The festival was started in 1985 with the aim of enriching the cultural offer of the island and creating a tradition of serious music on Rab.
Over the decades, the Rab music evenings have become a platform for the promotion of Croatian and international classical music, as well as a meeting place for audiences, artists and music lovers.
Among the artists who marked the festival, Dunja Vejzović, the world-famous mezzo-soprano, who gave the festival a special stamp, stands out.
In 2025, the festival celebrated its 40th edition, confirming its status as one of the longest-running and most respected classical music festivals on the Adriatic islands.
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This year’s program (2025)
This year’s program of Rap music evenings 2025 brings a diverse and high-quality selection of classical music, with performances by renowned domestic and international artists and several special events:
Opening of the festival – July 3, 2025.
The first concert is held in the Church of St. Križa, performed by Lucija Stilinović (flute), Yevhen Churikov (horn) and Danijel Detoni (piano). The program includes works by Charles Koechlin, Robert Schumann, Franz Doppler, Franz Strauss and Davor Bobić, which guarantees a diverse repertoire and a rich musical experience.
Surprise concert – July 8, 2025.
A surprise concert has also been announced, details about the performers and the program will be announced immediately before the performance, which adds to the excitement and dynamics of the festival.
Additional contents
In addition to the music program, visitors can also take part in organized free tours of the city, puppetry and stage workshops, and enjoy events with local gastronomic and cultural content.
Tickets and audience
The concerts are open to the public, with affordable ticket prices, and the festival attracts both local residents and numerous tourists and music lovers from Croatia and abroad.
The detailed schedule and the names of all performers are published successively on the official websites of the Tourist Board of the City of Rab and the Public Open University of Rab, so it is recommended to regularly follow the announcements for the latest information about the program.
The Rab music evenings are the highlight of the cultural summer on Rab, with a four-decade long tradition, a superb program and a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of classical music on the Croatian islands.
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