Ultra Music Festival’s third excursion into Europe has been extended to seven days and transformed itself into a behemoth music week. Β 

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In less than three days, Europe finest set of beach parties will be staged in the picturesque Croatian landscape with some of the best electronic acts in the world. But if you thought that attending the main festival in the Poljud Stadium was all that awaited you on the islands this year, you’re highly mistaken. A smashing new concept – Destination Ultra,Β will see it’s debut edition in Croatia this year from July 9 – 15, with a set of massive pre and post parties. Ultra are upping the ante this year, and there’s no stopping them.

1. Opening Party (July 9 – Split)Β 

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Destination UltraΒ will kick off with an Opening Party at the brand new Giraffe Palm Beach House in Split, where a whole host of performers will entertain thousands of partygoers for what will be an opening night to remember. Featuring some fine visuals and hosted by Sven Vath, the Cocoon head honcho will also be bringing fellow label mates Christian Burkhardt (LIVE), Maurizio Schmitz and Reach Visuals to a party that will have everyone in attendance whipped into a tech-filled frenzy.

 

2. Ultra Music Festival, Croatia (July 10 – 13 – Split)

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More than 150,000 spectators from over 140 countries are expected to pack Split’s humongous Poljud Stadium. The first two editions of the festival featured some fantastic names but with The Chemical Brothers, Axwell Ingrosso and Knife Party scheduled to perform this year, Ultra have left nothing to chance this year. After a splendid techno party a day before, gear up for some of the best mainstream names in the world at the Stadion Poljud. You can check out the full schedule HERE.

 

3. Beach Party at Brac Island (July 13 – Brac Island)Β 

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Moving from land to sea, this will be the first beach and yacht party to take place. The Yacht Regatta will transport Ultra goers to scenic island of Brac for a spectacular showcase by South African musicians Goldfish.

 

4. Beach Party No.2 at Hvar (July 14 – Hvar Island)Β 

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Stacked with festival headlining names, UltraΒ will then take the party across to the island of Hvar for the famed third edition of ULTRA Beach, where Fedde Le Grand, Oliver Heldens, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and more will play to over 5,000 people at the Hotel Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort.

 

5. The ‘Resistance’ Closing PartyΒ (July 15 – Vis Island)Β 

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Lastly but by no means the least,Β Destination Ultra closingΒ on July 15 will be held at the magicalΒ Fort GeorgeΒ site on the island of Vis. Built in 1815, Fort George’s awe-inspiring landscape need to be seen to be believed and are guaranteed to provide the most fitting of endings to what will be a truly sensational week. . Following its widely lauded North American debut atΒ Ultra Music FestivalΒ in Miami earlier this year, the jaw-dropping Afterburner stage design, powered by UK production companyΒ Arcadia Spectacular, will be making its way to Split’s Poljud Stadium for three consecutive days of ResistanceΒ this July. Showcasing Ultra’s brand new Resistance concept that focuses on the underground music movement, the fantastic Croatian Music Week will be capped off byΒ Nic Fanciulli, Joris Voorn and Bassett‘s tunes.