ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM
Varaždin galleries, museums and theater prepare a number of appropriate and interesting events during Špancirfest.
The working hours of all GMV departments during the festival are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on Monday, when all venues are closed. Tickets according to the regular price list – www.gmv.hr.
OLD TOWN Strossmayer Promenade Permanent exhibition of the Cultural and Historical Department
HERZER PALACE
Franjevački trg 10 – Permanent exhibition of the Entomological Department “The World of Insects” and the exhibition “A clear drop more valuable than gold”.
SERMAGE PALACE, Trg M. Stančića 3 – Permanent exhibition of the Art Gallery, “Jadran Lazić: Star dust, photo exhibition”.
Exhibition of works by Željko Prstec “The place where the angels of the whole world sleep”, every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Workshops for children and adults – making magnets, painting canvas bags, “Model with clay, refresh yourself with wine” (with mandatory registration at 098/1751-750), and face painting and taking photos in the Garden of Eden.
Ul. baruna Trenka 44, daily from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Information and reservation of visits at another time at: 091/112-0013, [email protected].
Watchtower of Old Town Varaždin
Members’ exhibition called Kunstzone – daily from 10 – 13h and from 16 – 20h
Otona Župančića 4
Working hours: from 9 – 12h and from 16 – 20h
Ul. Lj. Gaja 13, Monday – Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00, Sunday from 17:00 to 21:00
ChillART zone on the street in front of the gallery (exhibition of students from the painting school, a place to relax with art books and an invigorating drink)
Free Walk in art and creative workshops – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 18:00
I. Kukuljevića 10
Working hours:
Weekdays from 18 – 20h
Weekends from 10 – 12h
Feel the energy with LaLuz Collective sharing a magical world of light and special electric vibes on the main city square with its light installations.
This year, as part of Špancirfest, ŠenoINa is becoming an essential meeting point and “chill zone,” with a focus on sustainability and community development. Throughout the ten days of the festival, visitors can enjoy a diverse range of content presented by exhibitors from Croatia and the region, organized into four thematic points: ListenINg (featuring the premiere broadcast of Varaždin Community Radio), SustaINably Handmade, ReadINgs, and Projects IN Community. Try your hand at the pottery wheel, unleash your creativity in workshops, or play an oversized floor chess game. This year, ŠenoINa also offers delicious vegetarian food options.
23.8. – Atrium of the Franciscan Monastery, Uršulinska Street
A poetry review organized by the association Rhythm of Thought, in which the poets Kim Yi-deum, Vinko Möderndorfer and Zvjezdana Čagalj take part, with musical guest Mia Frangeš.
30 and 31.8. – Aquacity
After a whole day of Spain, if you still have energy, have fun with great electronic music, which is in charge of DJ Christian Varella (SPA) and other famous DJs.
31.8. – Youth Park
The first Croatian BMX Olympian Marin Ranteš and his company will perform stunts on BMX as part of the international competition, which this year also has the status of the Croatian Freestyle Championship.
23 and 24.8. from 18:00, Caffe bar Elephant
The mini-festival of the Vž1776 Association brings two days of fierce metal and punk.
PROGRAM BOOKLET
You can explore the rich program of Špancirfest 2025. in the program booklet, which you can download here.
