Entertainment in Dalmatia
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Sloboda Cinema
This is the most centrally located cinema. Posters outside advertise the nightly showings.
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Moreška Sword Dance
Every visitor who happens to be in Korčula from June to September inevitably winds up at the Moreška sword dance. Performed in Korčula since the 15th century, the dance is one of the island's most colourful traditions. Although probably of Spanish origin, Korčula is now the only place in which it is performed. It tells the story of two kings - the White King (dressed in red) and the Black King - who fight for a princess abducted by the Black King.
In the spoken introduction the princess declares her love for the White King and the Black King refuses to relinquish her. The two armies draw swords and 'fight' in an intricate dance accompanied by a band. Enthusiastic town…
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Buža
Finding this isolated bar-on-a-cliff feels like a real discovery as you duck and dive around the city walls and finally see the entrance tunnel. Emerging by the sea it’s quite a scene with tasteful music (soul, funk) and a mellow crowd soaking up the vibes, views (and sunshine). That’s about it. Grab a cool drink, perch on a concrete platform and enjoy.
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Cafe Buža
This ineffably romantic spot on the rocks outside the south walls offers nothing but drinks served on outdoor tables overlooking the sea. It's just outside the city walls and you can find it by looking for the 'Cold Drinks' sign and going through a hole in the walls. Get there for the sunset.
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Croatian National Theatre
During winter, opera and ballet are presented here. The best seats cost about around HRK60 and tickets for the same night are usually available. Erected in 1891, the theatre was fully restored in 1979 in the original style; it's worth attending a performance for the architecture alone.
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Carpe Diem
Look no further. You have arrived at the mother of Croatia's coastal clubs. From a groggy breakfast to late-night cocktails, there is no time of day when this swanky place is dull. The music is smooth, the drinks aplenty, and there's lots of dancing on the tables in bikinis.
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Café Festival
Placa is one of the world's most beautiful streets and this cafe is the best place to kick back and enjoy the view. The interior is also inviting and if your day of sightseeing has been interrupted by bad weather then this is the perfect place to slink into and sink a few.
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EastWest Club
By day this upmarket outfit on Banje Beach rents out sun loungers and umbrellas and serves drinks to the bathers who come here to relax and rehydrate. Later on, the cocktail bar and restaurant come into their own and the in-crowd descends en masse.
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Buža II
Just a notch more upmarket than the original, this one is lower on the rocks and has a shaded terrace where you can snack on crisps, peanuts or a sandwich and lose a day quite happily, mesmerised by the Adriatic vistas.
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Tribu
When party-playpal Tara Reid taped an episode of her show at this ultrahip Split club, it became an obligatory stop on the international nightclub circuit. Dance until you drop, but don't mess up your designer rags.
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Găetto Club
This secluded café is tucked into a tranquil courtyard inside the palace. Relax in an overstuffed chair amid flower beds and a trickling fountain, sampling an exotic coffee - or party indoors with arty types.
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Troubadur
This corner bar looks pretty nondescript in the day, but on summer nights things get far more lively when there are live jazz concerts – often (though not always) featuring Marko, the owner, and his band.
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Labirint
This is a vast restaurant, nightclub, disco and cabaret complex that caters to high rollers. It can chew through your wallet pretty quickly unless you just come for a romantic cocktail on the roof terrace.
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Pub Karaka
The Emerald Isle is well-represented here with Irish draught beer on tap, Irish music in the evenings and a Happy Hour from 15:00 to 19:00. You can even watch UK sporting events beamed in by satellite.
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Gaffe
The busiest place in town (especially when there’s football on), this huge pub has a homely interior and a long, covered side terrace. Staff are friendly and the food is filling, though a tad pricey.
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Maya Pub
The Buddha Bar becomes the Shiva Bar in Zadar. The smooth electro sounds swirl around an imposing sculpture of Shiva and there are occasional live concerts. It's the latest place to go.
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Eastwest Beach Club
By day this outfit on Banje Beach rents out beach chairs and umbrellas. When the rays lengthen, the cocktail bar opens and a smart-casual set admires the sunset over a long, cool drink.
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Cocktail Bar Massimo
This bar is lodged in a turret and accessible only by ladder; the drinks are brought up by pulley. Visit for views of the coast and cathedral, not the tacky cocktail list. No children.
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Garden
The newest and hottest nightlife in Zadar enlivens this traditional walled garden. A top-of-the-line sound system and celebrated DJs have made this the primary spot to see and be seen.
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Tramonto
Fantastic sunsets are to be savoured as you sip cocktails at this terrace bar. It's popular with locals, tourists and yachters alike. The music is relaxed and the vibe easy-going.
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Lapad Open-Air Cinema
Open nightly in July and August with screening starting after sundown (21:00 or 21:30); ask at Sloboda Cinema for the schedule. There is another open-air cinema at the Old Town.
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Old Town Open-Air Cinema
Open nightly in July and August with screening starting after sundown (21:00 or 21:30); ask at Sloboda Cinema for the schedule. There is another open-air cinema at Lapad.
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Puls 2
Hip and sleek, this bar pulsates on summer nights, to the discomfort of guests in the nearby Hotel Slavija. Friday night there's live music and Saturday is disco night.
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Central Kavana
This spacious café is a popular hang-out and has live music on Saturday and Sunday (an otherwise dead day). Ice cream and a full cocktail menu keeps it packed.
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Veneranda
A former fortress on the slope above Hotel Delfin, Veneranda alternates star DJs with live bands while the punters dance on a dance floor surrounded by a pool.
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