The final chords of the eighth edition of the Trag u beskraju event, dedicated to the memory of Oliver Dragojević, echoed on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the market square in front of the Church of St. Joseph in Vela Luka. According to Index.hr Magazine, a large number of visitors gathered for the concert by Nina Badrić, who performed with the Acoustic band led by Ante Gela.
The intimate acoustic arrangements and her recognizable interpretation of timeless hits created a special atmosphere. The audience rewarded the performers with prolonged applause, and the six-day event, which ran from July 26, 2026, was fittingly concluded.
The Dragojević Family and Jelena Perčin in the Front Rows
The final evening of the event was also attended by numerous celebrities. Index.hr Magazine reports that among the audience were Oliver's widow Vesna Dragojević and their son Dino Dragojević. Also enjoying the music was Ante Gela's wife, actress Jelena Perčin, who danced during the concert.
This year's program also included the central concert on the pontoon in honor of Oliver Dragojević, as well as a series of accompanying musical and cultural events that attracted visitors from all over Croatia to Vela Luka.
Fired Guns Brings Country to Deklina Oaza
While the curtain was falling on Trag u beskraju in Vela Luka, Porcijunkulovo in Čakovec was entering its fourth day. According to the eMeđimurje portal, Zagreb band Fired Guns returned to Deklina Oaza, where they had won over the audience last year despite the rain.
This time, the weather was favorable to the performers and visitors, who, in the evening atmosphere of the park, on cushions and with good food, soaked in every note. The repertoire included hits by artists such as Chris Stapleton, Alanis Morissette, Luke Combs, and the legendary The Doors. The band took the audience on a journey through a blend of modern outlaw country, Southern rock, and country-rock.
On the main stage of Porcijunkulovo, Sergej Četković also performed that same evening, further enriching the program of this traditional event.