The opening ceremony was directed by Paolo Tišljarić.
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra performed under the baton of German conductor Valentin Egel. The other performers included the soloist Dubravka Šeparović Mušović, the Libertas Choir, the Dubrovnik Chamber Choir, the Pro Musica Academic Choir from Mostar, the Blasius Choir, and the Konavle Folk Choir.
The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, including Minister of Culture and Media Nina Obuljen Koržinek and Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina, European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica, representatives of the diplomatic corps and prominent public figures.
Over the next 47 days, nearly 70 stage and music performances will be given at various venues in the city.