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What Is the Sea Star Festival in Umag?
The Sea Star Festival is one of Croatia's best known beach party festivals, produced since 2017 by the team behind EXIT Festival. It traditionally kicks off the Adriatic festival season with EDM, pop and hip hop, marking the start of summer in Umag. The venue is the lagoon at Stella Maris Resort, on the northern Istrian coast near the Italian border and Trieste.
When Is the Sea Star Festival 2027?
The exact date for 2027 has not yet been confirmed by the organizers (as of summer 2026); an announcement is typically expected closer to late May, since the festival traditionally takes place on an extended weekend around the end of May. For reference, the 2026 edition ran from 28 to 31 May in Umag. For the latest date updates, check the official website or sign up for the festival newsletter.
Lineup and Music Program in Umag
The Sea Star Festival covers a wide range of EDM, pop and hip hop, having previously hosted names like Boris Brejcha, Xzibit, Cypress Hill, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Fatboy Slim, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, The Prodigy and Wu Tang Clan on the lagoon's stages. No artists have been confirmed for 2027 yet; the lineup is usually announced in winter or early spring.
Tickets and Prices for the Sea Star Festival
Ticket sales for 2027 have not opened yet, since the date and lineup are still pending. For reference, multi day passes in previous editions started at around 40 euros, with tiered pricing for camping and VIP options. Tickets are sold exclusively through the official website, seastarfestival.com.
Getting to Umag and Visitor Tips
- Umag is located in northern Istria, easily reached via Pula, Trieste or Rijeka airports.
- The festival site sits directly on the lagoon at Stella Maris Resort; camping and hotel packages are offered by the resort itself.
- Since the festival falls in late May, evenings can still be cool; pack a light jacket for nighttime.
- Popular ticket categories and accommodation sell out quickly once the date is announced.
- The festival traditionally draws over 40,000 visitors; arriving early on the first day is recommended.
