Maja Šuput and Petar Grašo Arrive in Funtana
The Feast of St. Bernard, from August 18 to 23, offers a rich program with music stars, klapa groups, theater, sports, and gastronomy.
The Feast of St. Bernard, from August 18 to 23, offers a rich program with music stars, klapa groups, theater, sports, and gastronomy.
Funtana is gearing up for its biggest traditional feast, and this year's edition of the celebration in honor of St. Bernard brings two major musical highlights. The audience will be entertained on the open-air summer stage by Maja Šuput and Petar Grašo, whose concerts are free for all visitors.
The main concert weekend kicks off on Friday, August 21, 2026. The program at Rotonda starts at 8 PM, with Funbox band opening the evening. After them, Maja Šuput takes the stage, promising a dance-filled atmosphere that will last late into the night.
The following day, Saturday, August 22, Petar Grašo arrives on the same stage. Before his performance, Etaloni band will play starting at 8 PM. Grašo's concert will be the grand Saturday finale of this year's feast, with food stalls offering fish and meat specialties alongside the music.
The Feast of St. Bernard runs from August 18 to 23, with a program designed for all ages. The opening is reserved for Tuesday, August 18, when the Klapa Evening begins at 9 PM at St. Bernard's Square. Performing will be Klapa Valdibora from Rovinj, vocal group Le Parentine from Poreč, Klapa Kaštadi from Krk, and Klapa Vinčace from Novi Vinodolski.
On Thursday, August 20, at 8:30 PM, Teatar Naranča will perform the play "Istrijan na Tinderu?" at the same square. Saturday also brings a daytime program, starting at 9 AM, the traditional bocce tournament "Sv. Bernardo" begins at the Perila playground, while from 11 AM to 1 PM, Rotonda is reserved for the youngest with fun sports games, dance choreographies, and animation.
This year's celebration will end on Sunday, August 23, with the 8th recreational St. Bernard bike ride. The start is at 10 AM from the football field, offering a chance for an active conclusion to the six-day event that combines music, tradition, and sports.