Program of the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival

This year’s festival programming includes Jazz Master in Residence Kenny Werner and three Bands in Residence – Linda May Han Oh & The Glass Hours; Nicole Zuraitis Quartet; and  Thana Alexa feat. Antonio Sánchez, Michael League & Antonio Mazzei – an impressive group of internationally renowned artists who will stay on the island as performers and mentors for the duration of the festival.

Each morning will begin with an open masterclass discussion together with our Jazz Master and members of each band in residence, followed by a second masterclass and/or “participant jam session” led by festival mentors (musicians from each of the performing bands). The purpose of these masterclasses is to enable young professionals to hone their craft and exchange creative ideas with world class musicians who bring a global perspective to Lopud.

A hand selected group of musicians from Croatia and neighboring countries have been personally invited to the island for the duration of the festival with the intention of creating community and inspiration by sharing daily intimate conversations about the state of the industry, performances, evening jam sessions and unforgettable experiences around the Dubrovnik region of Croatia.

How to get to Lopud

Jadrolinija ferry lines run to and from the island of Lopud every day. The timetable and tickets are available at www.jadrolinija.hr.

During the festival from August 29 to 31, a free boat transfer to Lopud has been additionally organized for the festival audience on the boat Argosy. The boat ride takes approximately 60 minutes.

Argosy boat timetable:

29 & 30/08/2024
19:00 Lapadska Obala, bus stop in front of the University – Lopud
00:30 Lopud (Hotel Lafodia)-  Lapadska Obala, bus stop in front of the University

31/08/2024
19:00 Lapadska Obala, bus stop in front of the University – Lopud
01:00 Lopud (Hotel Lafodia) – Lapadska Obala, bus stop in front of the University