ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
A unique project
Zadar Organ Festival is the first organ festival in the Zadar area and the only festival of its kind in Croatia that combines organ concerts with interdisciplinary and multimedia performances. ZOF projects promote Zadar and contemporary artistic tendencies, re-examine traditional frameworks in the experience of the organ and art in general, break stereotypes attached to the organ, broaden the perception of its expressive possibilities and encourage free and creative expression. ZOF integrates in its layered structure the history of Zadar and its breathing through the centuries, raising the value of less known Zadar instruments.
Educational mission
Zadar Organ Festival projects are conceived through innovative research and educational approaches. In addition to the concert part held in September, which explores the possibilities of the organ, its repertoire and the possibilities of networking with other artistic expressions, the Festival also organizes an educational part in August. Namely, the Festival offers free interdisciplinary workshops for children and youth where they explore their creativity through music, dance, art, film and photography.
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1, 2, 3... 5. ZOF
From September 7th to 23rd, 2023, the concert part of the 5th edition of the Zadar Organ Festival is taking place. The rich program features a lineup of renowned international and Croatian artists, performing at several locations in Zadar and Pag. With its comprehensive and wide-reaching approach to festival projects, this new edition of the festival aims to carve out its place among the world's great festivals, elevating the artistic reputation of the ancient city. Take a sneak peek and discover what's in store this September!
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Digital corner
Zadar Organ Festival recognizes the potential of the digital world we live in. By building profiles on various social networks, it expands its audience beyond local borders, connecting artists with the whole world. Adapting to the digital age, the concerts of the second and third festival editions are available on ZOF's YouTube channel.
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An open-air organ? Let’s see that happening!
From August 2021, Zadar Organ Festival is proud of its new partner - the Dutch organ workshop MIXTUUR ORGELS. It is a portable three-manual electric organ that helps the Zadar Organ Festival in its endeavor to break the established stereotypes attached to this powerful instrument.
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New friendships
The fourth edition of the Zadar Organ Festival is proud for encouraging new international cooperation between Croatia and Greece. The cooperation between the Zadar Organ Festival and the ANO festival is framed by the project titled SONIC (Sustainable Organ Networking and Innovative Cooperation), supported by the EU program Erasmus+...
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