When and where is Gregory Porter performing in Croatia?

The concert takes place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Summer Stage in Opatija, starting at 9 PM.

Who is the opening act before Gregory Porter?

The concert evening will be opened by Croatian guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Frano Livingston (Frano Živković).

What is Gregory Porter's most famous album he will perform?

He is expected to perform tracks from the album 'Take Me To The Alley', which won him a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

Are there still tickets available for the concert?

According to organizers, only a small number of tickets remain for the concert.

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Gregory Porter Arrives at Opatija's Summer Stage on Thursday

C.B. · Prije 2h | 2 min

The two-time Grammy winner will deliver one of the most anticipated concerts of the summer in Croatia, with Croatian guitarist Frano Livingston opening the evening.

Summary

Gregory Porter, a two-time Grammy winner, performs on August 6, 2026, at the Summer Stage in Opatija.
The concert starts at 9 PM, with doors opening at 8 PM; tickets are nearly sold out.
Before Porter, Croatian guitarist Frano Livingston, who recently played with Keanu Reeves' band, will take the stage.
Porter told the audience he looks forward to reuniting and is arriving with his band full of love.

Fans of sophisticated musical tones are in for a treat tonight. The Summer Stage in Opatija hosts Gregory Porter on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the American singer and songwriter whose velvet voice is considered one of the most recognizable in the contemporary jazz and soul scene. This two-time Grammy winner will perform a concert starting at 9 PM, and according to organizers, tickets are nearly sold out.

Doors open an hour earlier, at 8 PM, and the Opatija stage is expected to be filled once again with enthusiasts from all over Croatia and abroad. Porter's performances are renowned for their intimate atmosphere and powerful emotional charge, where he often speaks through music about his own experiences and growing up in Bakersfield, California.

A Message to the Audience Ahead of His Arrival

Before traveling to Croatia, the musician sent a heartfelt message to his fans. "I'm really looking forward to seeing you all again. I'm coming with my band, and we're bringing all the love we have. Thank you so much for all the love and blessings you've given us over the years, and I can't wait to join you again in Croatia," Porter said, as reported by Fiuman.hr.

The setlist is sure to include some of his most famous performances. Audiences are eagerly awaiting tracks from the album Take Me To The Alley, which earned him a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The album recently saw a deluxe vinyl reissue, further cementing its timeless status.

Croatian Talent Opens the Evening

Before the main star of the evening takes the stage, the audience will be warmed up by local musician Frano Livingston, whose real name is Frano Živković. This Croatian guitarist and multi-instrumentalist already has a notable international career. He recently performed at the blues festival in Pordenone, Italy, as the opening act for the band Dogstar, which features Hollywood star Keanu Reeves.

Livingston's musical journey also includes a stint in Nashville, where he attended a convention dedicated to legendary guitarist Chet Atkins. In recent years, he has gained invaluable jazz experience as a member of the Big Band Pula. His performance, blending international experience with local musical sensibility, is the perfect prelude to an evening dedicated to top-tier jazz and soul.