Venue
Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
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Ultra Europe guide
Three summer nights by the Adriatic in Split.
In short
Ultra Europe suits electronic music fans who want a festival and a Croatian summer holiday in one trip. The 2027 edition runs over three nights, 9 to 11 July, at Park Mladeži in Split. Entry is 18 and over. Book accommodation early and leave time for ferries to Hvar, Brač or Vis.
Ultra Europe is the Croatian edition of Miami's Ultra Music Festival, held each July in Split on the Dalmatian coast. Founded by Joe Bašić, it launched in 2013 at Poljud Stadium and has been staged at Park Mladeži, the city's athletics stadium and park, since 2019.
The festival runs over three nights from sunset towards sunrise, with headline electronic acts on the main stage and techno under the RESISTANCE banner. Around 150,000 people attended the 2024 edition, many of them travelling from abroad.
What sets it apart is the setting. Split's old town, built around Diocletian's Palace, is a short walk away, and ferries from the harbour reach Hvar, Brač and Vis, where Ultra has staged beach parties and closing events over the years.
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Key Facts & Stats:
Ends: Sunday, 11 July 2027
Where: Split, Croatia
Venue: Park Mladeži
Held: Every year
Type of event: Party Events, Live Events, Musical Events
Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
Time zone: Central European Time, UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Language: Croatian
Map
Getting around
Hotels near the venue fill up around the event dates.
ID, wristbands and the 18+ rule
Ultra Europe is a night festival in a city park, so keep what you carry simple.
- ID
- passport or national ID card; the event is 18 and over.
- Wristband
- it covers all three nights, so keep it on throughout.
- Power
- a charged phone and a small power bank for the walk or taxi back.
- Money
- Croatia uses the euro; carry a card plus some cash for transport.
Heat and hydration in July
Even after dark, Split in July stays warm.
- Drink water regularly and eat a proper meal before the gates open.
- Rest through the hottest hours of the day, especially if you also plan beach parties.
- Use sunscreen on daytime boat trips; reflected light on the water burns quickly.
- Respect residents on your way back through the city late at night.
What happens on the day
- Friday evening
Gates open
The first of three nights begins around sunset.
- Saturday
Night two
Many visitors spend the day on a beach or boat trip before the evening.
- Sunday
Closing night
The final night at Park Mladeži.
- Following days
Island trips
Ferries from Split make it easy to extend the stay on Hvar, Brač or Vis.
Buying tickets and booking accommodation in Split
Tickets for Ultra Europe are sold through ultraeurope.com, with general admission, VIP and Fan Pit options. July is peak season on the Dalmatian coast, so book your bed as soon as you have tickets; Split's hotels and apartments fill early around the festival.
Leave a few days either side if you can. Ferries and catamarans from the Port of Split reach Brač, Hvar, Šolta and Vis, and Ultra-branded beach and closing parties have run on the islands in past years. Our Split travel guide and Croatia page cover the rest of the trip.
From Poljud Stadium to Park Mladeži
The first Ultra Europe took place on 12 and 13 July 2013 at Poljud Stadium, followed by a beach party on Hvar, and drew about 103,000 people. In 2014 it grew to three days, with around 150,000 visitors across Split and Hvar.
In 2015 it became the centrepiece of Destination Ultra, a week of events across the islands. The festival moved to Park Mladeži in 2019, and in 2022 its island programme shifted to the Pakleni Islands off Hvar. Croatia's Ministry of Tourism regards it as strategically important for the country's tourism.
Getting there
Flying in
Split Airport is about 20 km from the city, at Kaštela.
By sea
The Port of Split connects to Brač, Hvar, Šolta, Vis and further islands, mainly with Jadrolinija, and to Ancona in Italy.
In the city
Park Mladeži is within walking distance of central Split for most visitors; taxis are busy at closing time.
Where to stay during the festival
Most festival-goers stay in Split itself, in hotels or private apartments within walking distance of Park Mladeži and the old town. Rooms fill quickly in July, so book early.
Some visitors base themselves on Hvar or Brač and come over by boat, but check the last crossing times, as the music runs well past the final ferry.
Weather and what to pack
Split's Marjan Hill station, 1991-2020 normals, gives July an average high of 31.0°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 25 mm of rain over five days and around 359 hours of sunshine. The sea averages about 23°C.
July is Split's driest month. Nights stay warm, though summer storms can arrive suddenly, as in 2016.
Worth packing
- Light breathable clothing
- Comfortable shoes for standing all night
- Sunscreen and sunglasses for daytime
- Swimwear for beaches and boat trips
- Passport or national ID card
- A small power bank
Car hire in Split
Airport transfer to Ultra Europe
Met at arrivals and driven door to door to Park Mladeži.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Timing & weather
The official site lists Ultra Europe 2027 for 9, 10 and 11 July 2027, Friday to Sunday, at Park Mladeži in Split.
The festival runs at night, from around sunset into the early hours, which spares the crowd the hottest part of the Dalmatian day.
Yes. In 2016 the Friday was cancelled because of severe weather, and the festival compensated with a Saturday that opened at 1pm and ran for 16 hours.
Booking
Ultra Europe is an 18 and over event. Bring photo ID that proves your age.
Ticket listings for 2027 offer general admission, VIP and Fan Pit, with VVIP tables sold separately through the official site. Buy only through ultraeurope.com or its named partners.
General
From 2013 to 2018 the festival took place at Poljud Stadium, home of Hajduk Split. It moved to Park Mladeži in 2019.
From 2015 Ultra Europe became part of Destination Ultra, a week of events across Split, Brač, Hvar and Vis, including a yacht regatta. The format has changed from year to year, so check which side events are scheduled for your edition.
Ultra Beach is the daytime beach party that began on Hvar in 2013. It was often held at the Amfora Grand Beach Resort and in 2022 moved, together with RESISTANCE events, to Carpe Diem Beach Club on the Pakleni Islands.
RESISTANCE is Ultra's techno and underground brand. Past bookings at Ultra Europe have included Carl Cox, Marco Carola and Joseph Capriati, and RESISTANCE has hosted closing parties at Fort George on Vis.
Yes. It was launched as the European expansion of Ultra Music Festival and belongs to the ULTRA Worldwide network, which also runs events in South America and Asia.
The 2027 line-up had not been published as of October 2026. Ultra Europe normally announces artists in phases in the months before the festival.