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AUG 27-29

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AUG 27-29

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About

The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a boutique, immersive international gathering designed to bring high-level artistry, mentorship, and meaningful connection into a shared space. It was conceived because of the global importance of the jazz genre and its power to connect people through freedom of expression.

The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a boutique, immersive international gathering designed to bring high-level artistry, mentorship, and meaningful connection into a shared space. It was conceived because of the global importance of the jazz genre and its power to connect people through freedom of expression.

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The Jazz Festival acts as a focused, mentorship-driven residency where young professional musicians gain direct access to world-class artists, masterclasses, and intimate jam sessions that accelerate career development beyond typical festival exposure. By pairing emerging regional and international professionals with rotating jazz Masters in Residence and international mentors in a highly inspiring, cross-cultural setting, the festival builds lasting professional networks, collaborative projects, and practical industry insight essential for advancing careers.


Since its inaugural year in 2023, the festival has welcomed internationally acclaimed artists, including Jazz Masters in Residence Joe Lovano (Grammy-winning saxophonist), Kenny Werner (renowned pianist and founder of Berklee College of Music’s Effortless Mastery Institute), and Terri Lyne Carrington (NEA Jazz Master and director of the Institute for Jazz & Gender Justice at Berklee College of Music), who mentored emerging musicians through masterclasses and collaborative performances.

The Jazz Festival offers an annual concert program of visiting mentors combined with a focused, mentorship-driven residency, which have included mentors in residence such as Linda May Han Oh, Antonio Sánchez, Michael League, Nicole Zuraitis, David Sánchez, Thana Alexa, and more, offering participants direct engagement with leaders in contemporary jazz. To date, the festival has brought together over 40 festival fellows—young professional musicians from the Balkan region, greater Europe, USA, Latin America, and Asia—providing them with intensive mentorship, performance experience, and networking opportunities for lasting artistic and professional connections.

Linda May Han Oh
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Linda May Han Oh
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Joe Lovano
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Identity Design
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Nicole Zuraitis
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Thana Alexa
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Michael League
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Linda May Han Oh
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Joe Lovano
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Identity Design
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Nicole Zuraitis
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Thana Alexa
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Michael League
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Linda May Han Oh
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Joe Lovano
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Identity Design
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Nicole Zuraitis
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Thana Alexa
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Michael League
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Linda May Han Oh
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Joe Lovano
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Identity Design
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Nicole Zuraitis
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Thana Alexa
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Michael League
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Linda May Han Oh
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Joe Lovano
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Identity Design
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Nicole Zuraitis
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Thana Alexa
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Michael League
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Linda May Han Oh
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Joe Lovano
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Identity Design
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Nicole Zuraitis
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Thana Alexa
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Michael League
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.

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General

Jazz Festival 2026

AUG 27-29, 2026

The fourth edition of the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival will once again bring Lopud island alive with the energy and freedom that jazz inspires.

STAY TUNED

PLJF 2026 Program is coming soon - stay tuned!

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General

Jazz Festival 2026

AUG 27-29, 2026

The fourth edition of the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival will once again bring Lopud island alive with the energy and freedom that jazz inspires.

STAY TUNED

PLJF 2026 Program is coming soon - stay tuned!

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Become a fellow

Become a Ponta Lopud Jazz 2026 Fellow

Application instructions

Entry to apply

Free

Deadline to apply

Jun 20

(46 days left)

AUDITIONS OPEN FROM

May 20

Festival begins

August 27

Festival begins

August 27

Who is eligible to apply?

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Professionals

Applicants must be professional musicians with music being their main source of income (no hobbyists or undergraduate students)

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Trained

Applicants must have a high level of musical training

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Published

Applicants must appear on AT LEAST ONE professionally published recording or album (can be work for hire or a solo project)

Responsibilities

Included in fellowship

4 nights of lodging (shared rooms)

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Daily masterclasses

Evening concerts

Nightly jam sessions

Excursions & events

Your responsibilities if selected

Travel to and from Dubrovnik

€200 + VAT symbolic Fellowship fee

* No cost to apply or audition. The fee applies only once you've been selected.

How to apply

Three steps - no fee.

01 - apply

Fill out a form

Tell us who you are, what you play, what you've recorded and submit

Tell us who you are, what you play, what you've recorded and submit

02 - SUBMIT

Submit by email

Attach all three documents and send before midnight, 20 Jun 2026.

Attach all three documents and send before midnight, 20 Jun 2026.

03 - wait for RESULTS

Wait for results

Winners are contacted in early July and invited to the festival, 27–29 August 2026.

03 - wait for RESULTS

Wait for results

Winners are contacted in early July and invited to the festival, 27–29 August 2026.

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SPONSORS

Become a member of the Ponta Lopud Club to engage with an exclusive artistic community and contribute to the lasting legacy of the Ponta Lopud Festivals.

Become a member of the Ponta Lopud Club to engage with an exclusive artistic community and contribute to the lasting legacy of the Ponta Lopud Festivals.

As a distinguished member, you will enjoy VIP access with priority seating at all festival events, exclusive invitations to private gatherings, and participation in curated off-program activities. Your support will be honoured in our journal, newsletter, and official website.

As a distinguished member, you will enjoy VIP access with priority seating at all festival events, exclusive invitations to private gatherings, and participation in curated off-program activities. Your support will be honoured in our journal, newsletter, and official website.

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We want to thank all of our partners, sponsors and supporters who are here for us at all times! Thank you for making this experience unforgettable for all our guests, masters, participants and us.

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get in touch

Never miss a moment

Be the first to hear about our news and events.

25-28 Jun

Film Festival 2026

27-29 Aug

Jazz Festival 2026

17-19 Sep

Book Bridge Festival 2026

Visit us

Organised by

Ponta Lopud Festival j.d.o.o.

Dubrovnik Partner d.o.o. & Udruga Aklapela

Sponsors

We want to thank all of our partners, sponsors and supporters who are here for us at all times! Thank you for making this experience unforgettable for all our guests, masters, participants and us.

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get in touch

Never miss a moment

Be the first to hear about our news and events.

25-28 Jun

Film Festival 2026

27-29 Aug

Jazz Festival 2026

17-19 Sep

Book Bridge Festival 2026

Visit us

Organised by

Ponta Lopud Festival j.d.o.o.

Dubrovnik Partner d.o.o. & Udruga Aklapela

Sponsors

We want to thank all of our partners, sponsors and supporters who are here for us at all times! Thank you for making this experience unforgettable for all our guests, masters, participants and us.