The beautiful Gates of Agartha Festival is coming back to the ancient Cave Romane in Pula, Croatia, on June 7th and 8th, 2024, after a successful first year and being named Best New Regional Festival. Plus, more big names in world music are playing than ever before: Adriatique, Bedouin, Dixon, Vintage Culture, Seth Troxler, TSHA, and Avantgart Tabldot are all playing.
The two-day Gates of Agartha journey takes you through the historic region of Istria in Croatia. It mixes the present with the past and gives you a taste of the area’s rich history and lively culture. The brothers Yaaz and Yalim Acar put together the Echoes From Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. They are also the driving force behind BSH events, a company in Croatia that specializes in holding events at unique sites in the region. The story takes place in Cave Romane, an old Roman cave that was very important in building the Pula Arena during the rule of Emperor Vespasian of Rome.
It is carved into 50-meter-high limestone walls and is in the small town of Vinkuran. It is a reminder of old craftsmanship and the Roman Empire’s architectural legacy. According to legend, Cave Romane was a holy site for ancient tribes and magical beings. This fits with the many myths that surround Istria’s beautiful image as “Terra Magica.”
With the help of the cutting-edge media collective OUCHHH, a custom projection mapping show will bring the beautiful cave to life. This will make it an amazing place for 4000 people to dance to world-class music. Besides the music, there is a lot of local culture to discover, such as the building of the old Roman city, the busy markets of today, the local food, and a lot more.
This year, Gates of Agartha is adding special experience packages to make festivalgoers’ journeys better. With this better program, you can stay in style at the Pula Brioni Hotel, which has top-notch services and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. A special pre-party will be held at the historic Pula Castle on Thursday only for people who have purchased the full experience package. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to learn about the city’s rich cultural history.
The music in Gates of Agartha is cutting-edge rhythmic house and techno, and it takes you on a magical journey to a world from long ago.
Get your ticket here.
