The headliners of the seventh Sea Star Festival are ready to set the Stella Maris lagoon ablaze. The first major festival stop of the summer in Umag will host pop stars with billions of streams, electronic superheroes shaping new dance genres, and regional next-gen icons moving thousands of fans.
One of the world’s most in-demand DJs, Lost Frequencies, will deliver his mega-hits in the lagoon, while Loreen, the double Eurovision champion, will headline what’s shaping up to be one of Croatia’s biggest pop concerts of the year. Psytechno queen Indira Paganotto, techno giants Patrick Mason, I Hate Models, and Paolo Ferrara, as well as eclectic Estonian genius and Eurovision’s secret favorite Tommy Cash, will ignite the dance floor. Leading the regional stars are Miach, Voyage, Senidah, and Croatia’s most-streamed rapper Grše, joined by Peki, Baks, 30zona, Micka Lifa, and a strong electronic crew featuring Lanna, DJ Jock, Innēr Sense, DJ Gumja, and many more.
The latest lineup addition is Marko Louis, a uniquely energetic artist and representative of Balkan soul, who will take the stage with special guests Marčelo & Nensi.
The seventh edition of EXIT’s Sea Star Festival will take place from May 22 to 25, 2025, in Umag’s scenic Stella Maris lagoon. As always, the festival will kick off on Thursday, May 22, with a Welcome Day program. The main festival days will be Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24, with a Closing Party on Sunday.
Friday, May 23
On the first main festival day, Marko Louis will open the Tesla Main Stage with his powerful performance, joined by special guests Marčelo & Nensi, delivering the student protest anthem “Vatra u Mraku”. Rising pop sensation Miach will keep the momentum going with her fresh hits, followed by Grše, the trap chart-topper and master of Billboard. The night will then be taken over by the new wave of techno: Patrick Mason, I Hate Models, and psy-mama Indira Paganotto. The Nautilus Arena will be set in motion by Thicc Boi, who will deliver both the opening and closing sets. In between, the stage will feature a strong lineup of trap acts: Shey, Špiro & Tej, Micka Lifa, MihaMih x Diinzo, Baks, Peki, and 30zona.
Saturday, May 24
Saturday will kick off with a bang as Balkan trap prince Voyage heats up the Tesla Main Stage. The beloved Senidah will light up the night, followed by Estonian Eurovision sensation Tommy Cash, bringing a jolt of caffeine straight from the stage in Basel. The crowd will be left breathless by the one and only Loreen, a trailblazing artist and the only woman to win Eurovision twice. Fans will then dance to the global summer anthems of Lost Frequencies, whose billion-streamed hits are impossible to get out of your head. At the Nautilus Arena, the techno-metal beast Paolo Ferrara will dominate, along with heroes of the Techno in Paradise program: Juno, Purple Mash, Gumja, and DJ Jock.
Welcome Day – Thursday, May 22
For the seventh time, Sea Star Festival will open the summer with a special Welcome Day program. Already on Thursday, Lanna and Innēr Sense will take over the Stella Maris lagoon. As part of EXIT’s Echosystem and the EXIT Soundscape label, they will curate an electrifying festival opener at the Electric Waves stage. Powerful tracks, magical energy, and hypnotic performances will warm up the crowd for four unforgettable days of dancing, sunshine, and the sea.
Closing Party – Sunday, May 25
The Closing Party on Sunday will keep only the most tireless dancers on their feet. DJs at the Electric Waves stage will make sure that dancing into the sunrise, reminiscing on unforgettable memories, and saying goodbye to the magical lagoon setting all happen to the beat of unforgettable tracks.
Current ticket prices are valid until May 9!
Festival tickets are available at the promotional price of €54 – a 35% discount on the final price – and can be purchased here, no later than May 9. In addition to full festival passes, single-day tickets, VIP Gold tickets, and various accommodation packages are also available.
Don’t miss the popular “Buy 4, Get 5” offer – buy four tickets, and the fifth one is absolutely free!
This year’s Sea Star Festival is supported by the Croatian National Tourist Board, Istria County, the City of Umag, the Tourist Board of the City of Umag, the Tourist Board of Istria County, and Plava Laguna.
