For twenty years, at the end of August, the historic city core of Varaždin is transformed into the largest stage in Croatia.

During the ten days of Špancirfest, the streets, squares, palaces, parks, gardens, and courtyards of historic Varaždin become stages, theatres, restaurants, bars, clubs, classrooms, and shops at the largest, most popular and most diverse Croatian festival. Over the past twenty years, many have asked themselves what exactly is Špancirfest. The most accurate answer would be “What isn’t it?”