Love International Festival – Croatia 2026
Background & History
Love International Festival, founded in 2014 by the UK-based Team Love collective (creators of East Island festival) in collaboration with Croatia’s Garden Resort, was conceived as a hedonistic escape blending house, techno, disco, and electronic music with the Adriatic’s sun-drenched islands, starting with 5,000 attendees across Pag and Tisno venues and headliners like Dimitri from Paris and Artwork. By 2016, it consolidated at The Garden in Tisno—a former military base turned eco-retreat—for its intimate, beachfront vibe, growing to 10,000+ by 2019 and generating €2–3 million annually for Murter Island’s economy through tourism, local boat charters, and hospitality, while earning acclaim as “Europe’s most beautiful festival” from Mixmag for its sunset beach sets and sunset swims. Organized by Team Love, it emphasizes “love and unity” with a no-corporate ethos, fostering a community of ravers since its roots in London’s 2000s club scene.
Over 12 editions (hybrid in 2021 during COVID, reaching 50,000+ online streams), Love International has hosted 500+ acts, evolving from boat-party add-ons to a multi-venue odyssey with sunrise sessions and wellness integrations, pausing briefly post-2024 for venue upgrades but confirming 2026’s return (July 9–13 estimated, historical mid-July 5-day pattern). The festival’s cultural significance lies in celebrating Croatia’s Dalmatian heritage—ancient stone villages and olive groves—while promoting sustainability (zero-waste since 2018, solar-powered stages) and inclusivity (LGBTQ+ safe spaces, diverse lineups 50%+ female/non-binary). As a “rave in paradise,” it embodies the Adriatic’s hedonistic spirit, influencing regional events like Hideout and boosting Tisno’s transformation from fishing hamlet to electronic haven.
Event Highlights
Love International Festival 2026, estimated July 9–13 (5 days, mid-July pattern), will ignite The Garden Tisno and surrounding beaches with 10,000+ attendees across 10+ venues, blending house, techno, disco, and electronic sets with sunrise swims and eco-rituals in a sun-soaked Adriatic paradise.
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Main activities or performances: Gates open noon–6am daily; Main Beach Stage for headliners (lineup TBA Q1 2026 via loveinternationalfestival.com, building on 2025’s Dimitri from Paris, Artwork, Optimo—expect 2026 fusions like Peggy Gou or Bicep with locals like Amelie Lens). Boat parties (daily 4pm sunset cruises, €50–100, 200 cap); Hangar Stage for underground techno. Off-stage: Yoga sunrises (free, 7am); silent discos on SUP boards (€10 rental); family zones with kids’ DJ classes (ages 6+, €5). 2026 may include hybrid streams (50,000+ viewers like 2021) and anniversary boat raves revisiting 2014 sets.
Special traditions or features: “Sunrise Swims” (daily 6am, free Adriatic dips post-sets); no-corporate policy (independent DJs only). Sustainability: Zero-plastic beaches, solar bars since 2018; inclusivity with 50%+ diverse artists, quiet zones. 2026’s milestone could feature Dalmatian folk-electronic collabs.
Unique attractions for visitors: Garden Resort’s stone houses for pop-up parties; olive grove picnics (€10, local pairings); Murter Island kayak tours (€15, exploring hidden coves). 2026 speculative: Eco-art installations from Croatian designers, tying to EU Green Deal.
Date & Duration
Dates: July 8 – 14, 2026
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Venue / Location
Love International Festival 2026 centers at The Garden Tisno, a 10-hectare eco-retreat on Murter Island’s Adriatic coast (Dalmatian Sea), a former Yugoslav military base turned 50-room stone village with beachfront stages, olive groves, and hidden coves for 10,000/day, including Boat Stage (daily cruises) and Hangar (underground warehouse). Layout: Main Beach for sunsets; Garden Houses for intimate sets. Public transport: Ferry from Split (€10, 1 hour to Tisno) + bus (€2, 10 min); airport transfers from Zadar (€50, 1 hour). Eco: Solar power, bike rentals (50 spots, €5/day).
Google Maps Address: The Garden, Tisno, Croatia.
Ticket Information
Tickets via loveinternationalfestival.com (DICE partners), with 5-day €200–250 (early/standard, presale Q1 2026); includes all stages/boat parties. Day €60–80; under-25 €150–200 (20% off). No refunds, resale via platform. Disability: Reduced €150 + companion free, ramps—apply loveinternational@teamlove.org 4 weeks prior. Accommodation bundles €300–500 (glamping add-on).
Ticket Pricing (USD, based on 2025 EUR rates, €1 ≈ $1.10):
- Minimum: Under-25 day ~$77 USD (€70).
- Maximum: 5-day standard ~$330 USD (€300). Day €60–80 ~$66–$88 USD; bundles €300–500 ~$330–$550 USD.
Special Seating or VIP Options: VIP €350 (priority beach loungers, boat upgrades); accessible platforms/ramps/quiet zones (free with application). Family: Kids under 12 free zones.
Contact Information
Email: loveinternational@teamlove.org (general/tickets); enquiries@thegarden.hr (accommodation); press@teamlove.org (media). Key Staff: Team Love collective (organizers). Phone: Not specified; use email. Website: https://loveinternationalfestival.com/; https://thegarden.hr (venue). Social Media: @loveinternational (Instagram/Facebook, 50k+ followers); @LoveIntlFest (X/Twitter). Press/Volunteers: Press via press@teamlove.org; volunteers (setup/info, stipends) via loveinternationalfestival.com (Q1 2026). Note: Response time ~24–48 hours; English/Croatian.
Cultural Experience
Love International Festival 2026 immerses 10,000+ in Dalmatia’s sun-kissed hedonism, where The Garden’s stone houses and Adriatic coves host a “rave in paradise” ritual—attendees in linen and swimsuits drift from techno sunsets to house sunrises, blending Croatia’s ancient Illyrian roots with London’s 2000s club ethos amid olive groves and hidden bays. The 5-day odyssey fosters “love and unity”: Boat parties sail past medieval fortresses, DJs like Peggy Gou weaving Balkan folk samples into sets, reflecting Murter Island’s fishing heritage fused with global beats. Inclusivity thrives: 50%+ female/non-binary artists, family sunrise yogas (free, ages all), quiet coves for neurodiverse, tying to Croatia’s post-Yugoslav tolerance.
Evenings under starlit sails pulse with Artwork’s disco revivals, fostering serendipity: Strangers share peka lamb roasts (€15) during Bicep’s b2b, embodying the festival’s no-corporate ethos. For globals, it’s alchemical—learning klapa a cappella (€10 workshops) or kayaking hidden grottos (€15), celebrating Love International’s role as the Adriatic’s electronic heartbeat where sea meets sound in a nation of islands and irie.
Food & Drinks
Love International’s stalls curate Dalmatian-Caribbean fusion across 20+ beachside vendors, €5–15 (~$5.50–$16.50) items with local/sustainable sourcing (Murter olives, Adriatic fish) for €1 million+ impact. Must-tries: Peka lamb under bell (€15 ~$16.50, slow-cooked in embers); gregada fish stew (€10 ~$11, island classic); vegan pašticada (stuffed eggplant, €8 ~$8.80). Global: Jerk fish tacos (€9 ~$9.90). Drinks: Rakija fruit brandy (€5 ~$5.50/shot); Malvasija wine (€6 ~$6.60/glass, local white); non-alc: Lemonada with sea salt (€3 ~$3.30). Intolerances: 50% vegan/gluten-free zones. Eco: Reusable cups (€1 ~$1.10 deposit, 85% return), compostable plates. Late-night: Fritule doughnuts (€4 ~$4.40).
Getting There
By Air: Zadar (ZAD), 60 km north, EU flights (e.g., Ryanair London, 2.5 hours, €50+). From ZAD: Jadrolinija bus to Tisno (€15 ~$16.50, 1.5 hours) + 5-min walk. Split (SPU, 80 km south): Ferry to Tisno (€10 ~$11, 1 hour) or bus (€8 ~$8.80, 1.5 hours). By Ferry: Jadrolinija from Ancona (Italy, 9 hours, €50 ~$55) to Split + bus. Public Transport: Liburnija bus from Zadar/Split to Tisno (€8–15 ~$8.80–$16.50, every 2 hours); taxi from Tisno port (€5 ~$5.50, 5 min). Bike: Rentals €10/day ~$11 (island paths). Parking: Festival lots (€10–15/day ~$11–$16.50, 500 spots, pre-book app); limited in Tisno. Eco-Tip: E-ferries (€10 ~$11) or e-bikes (€5/hour ~$5.50); 70% boat/bus (2025).
Accommodation Options
The Garden Resort core; Tisno/Murter for options. Budget: Festival camping (~€50 add-on ~$55 USD, tents/shared); Hostel Tisno (~€30 ~$33 USD/night, dorms, 5-min walk). Mid-Range: Hotel Murter (~€80 ~$88 USD, sea views). Boutique: The Garden glamping (~€150 ~$165 USD, stone houses). Splurge: Dalmatia Palace (~€200 ~$220 USD, 4-star). Apartments: Airbnb Murter (~€100 ~$110 USD/night, kitchen). Book via loveinternationalfestival.com Q1 2026; bundles €300–500 ~$330–$550 USD.
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What are the 2026 dates and lineup?
Estimated July 9–13 (Thu–Mon, mid-July 5-day pattern); first wave TBA Q1 2026 via @loveinternational—building on 2025's Dimitri from Paris/Artwork/Optimo, expect 50+ house/techno/disco acts like Peggy Gou/Bicep with locals (Amelie Lens). Presale December 2025; full reveal April. Boat parties daily €50–100 ~$55–$110 USD.
How do I buy tickets and options/pricing?
Online loveinternationalfestival.com/DICE; 5-day €200–250 (~$220–$275 USD early/standard), day €60–80 (~$66–$88 USD). Under-25 €150–200 (~$165–$220 USD, 20% off); kids under 12 free. VIP €350 (~$385 USD, beach loungers). No refunds, resale face-value; disability reduced €150 ~$165 USD + companion free via loveinternational@teamlove.org.
What's the venue and accessibility?
The Garden Tisno (10 hectares beachfront, 10+ venues including Boat Stage); Jadrolinija bus from Zadar (€15 ~$16.50, 1.5 hours) + 5-min walk. Ramps/quiet coves (90% accessible); assistance dogs; apply loveinternational@teamlove.org 4 weeks prior. Family: Kids' zones free.
Food/drinks and family-friendly?
Peka lamb (€15 ~$16.50), gregada (€10 ~$11); vegan pašticada (€8 ~$8.80). 50% plant-based; reusable cups €1 ~$1.10. Family-friendly (all ages, sunrise yogas free); no alcohol in kids' zones.
How to get there and parking?
Fly ZAD (€15 bus + €5 taxi, 1.5 hours ~$22 USD total); Jadrolinija ferry Ancona-Split (€50 ~$55, 9 hours) + bus (€8 ~$8.80, 1.5 hours). Parking €10–15/day ~$11–$16.50 (500 spots); e-bikes €5/hour ~$5.50. Shuttles from Tisno port €2 ~$2.20.
