Varazdin Baroque Evenings, is the most prominent music-scene event of the central Croatia, founded in 1971. Nowadays, it is one of the best-known festivals, specialised in early music, in the world. The festival is under the permanent patronage of President of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Ministry of Culture, and has national status for twenty years.
For seven years, the event has partner country. Up to now, the country partner were Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Israel, Austria, Russian Federation, Italy, and France and this year it will be Spain.
The 46th edition of the oldest Baroque art festival in Croatia will start with a concert by the La Ritirata ensemble, under the artistic leadership of Josetxu Obregon.
Spain will be the partner country this year.
The partner country of the next Varazdin Baroque Festival in 2017 will be Hungary.