A Summer Full of Variety on Brač

The picturesque town of Bol on the southern coast of Brač, on the other hand, attracts fans of the visual arts. Here, the International Graffiti Festival—known as “Graffiti na Gradele” in Croatian—brings together artists and creatives from all over the world. They spend several days working on impressive murals, accompanied by DJs and live performances. Graffiti na Gradele will take place from July 24 to 26, 2026.

Under the title “Supetarsko Lito,” which translates to “Supetar Summer,” the capital of the island of Brač is once again hosting a series of summer events this year for visitors and locals alike. The program includes live musical performances such as concerts and DJ sets, poetry, activities for children, creative workshops, and exhibitions at the Ivo Rendic Gallery. The complete program can be found here.

Almost like a ghost festival, references to the world-famous Vanka Regule (“Beyond the Rules”) extreme sports festival in Sutivan linger across the vastness of the internet. Numerous tourism websites still promote it - even though it was discontinued before the pandemic after a 16-year run.

Perhaps it’s simply hard to say goodbye to a festival with such a unique atmosphere - one often described as “Woodstock meets the X Games.” Outdoor sports enthusiasts, adventure seekers from around the world, and locals celebrated all aspects of extreme sports for an entire week. In addition to athletic competitions, there was a small film festival featuring short films and documentaries, an open-air disco, and parties. Guests who come to Sutivan today hoping to attend Vanka Regule will initially be disappointed to learn that it no longer takes place. Fortunately, however, there are numerous other festivals on the island that make summer here so special.