''Špancirfest'' () is a

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which has been held every year since 1999 in

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, and lasts for 10 days. It begins at the end of August, and ends at the beginning of September. During these days Varazdin regularly hosts over 100,000 tourists coming from all over Croatia and the surrounding countries. Varazdin's inner ring is turned into an all out entertainment zone. Concert stages, entertainment zones, shopping kiosks and eateries are erected and street performers, musicians, and all kinds of artists line the streets.

Events

This Street Festival is made out of several little Festivals: * ''Komedija fest'' (Comedy Fest) * ''Hlapec fest'' (Children plays, for Children under 14 years of age) * ''Moderato fest'' (for lovers of classical music, concerts) * ''Jazz festival'' * ''Ritam fest'' (concerts, a variety of musical expressions) * ''Ulica fest'' (

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, puppet plays) The Festival contains about 300 subprograms.

Past Presenters

Over the last 14 years numerous many well known artist from Croatia, former Yugoslavia and all over the world have participated in the festival such as:

References

External links

Official website of ''Špancirfest'' in Croatian
{{DEFAULTSORT:Spancirfest Recurring events established in 1999 Festivals in Croatia Varaždin Street culture 1999 establishments in Croatia Tourist attractions in Varaždin