Linđo Folklore Ensemble show at Lazareti
Roughly 70 minutes of dance, klapa singing and orchestral music in folk costume, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead and pay-later reservation.
Why see it
Why watch Croatian folklore in Dubrovnik
A dance with a name and a face
The linđo, Dubrovnik's own circle dance, takes its name from Nikola Lale, a dance leader nicknamed Linđo from Župa Dubrovačka. The ensemble that stages the show took the same name, so the dance, the man and the company share one word on the poster.
Songs sung without instruments
The ensemble's klapa sings in close harmony, the Dalmatian tradition UNESCO listed in 2012. An orchestra plays beside it, so one evening gives you both unaccompanied voices and the instruments of Croatian folk music.
The whole country in costume
Croatian dress changes from region to region, and the show draws its dances, songs and costumes from across the country's folk culture, so the cloth tells you where each piece comes from.
The kolo, dance by dance
The kolo, dance by dance
Five ideas that run through an evening of Croatian folklore.
The ensemble picks the programme on the night, so treat these five as a guide to what you may meet.
- Linđo
The linđo, a circle around the lijerica
Dubrovnik's own dance, traditionally led by a dance master who sits with a three-string lijerica and calls the figures in rhyme.
- Kolo
The kolo, a circle for everyone
The South Slavic circle dance in many regional forms, with dancers holding hands or waists as the circle turns.
- Klapa
Klapa, voices without instruments
Close harmony led by a first tenor, a Dalmatian tradition that UNESCO inscribed in 2012.
- Costume
Costume that changes by region
Embroidered vests, skirts, aprons and caps differ from one region to the next, so the clothing shows where a dance comes from.
- Orchestra
An orchestra underneath it all
Live orchestral music accompanies songs and dances, and Croatian folk music has its own instruments, among them the tamburica and the lijerica.
Where it happens
Lazareti, a quarantine station turned stage
A plague-era complex of the Republic of Ragusa, now a cultural quarter just outside Ploče Gate.
Built to keep illness out
The Republic of Ragusa introduced quarantine in 1377, and Lazareti is the surviving complex built for it, completed in the 1640s after a long building period.
Arcades and courtyards
Wikipedia describes interconnected buildings around courtyards, with covered arcades that once stored goods unloaded from ships.
A quarter for the arts today
Known as Lazareti, creative quarter of Dubrovnik, it hosts cultural and creative activity, and the Linđo Folklore Ensemble stages its show here.
At the eastern gate
It lies outside Ploče Gate, the eastern entrance of the walled city, so you walk out of the Old Town to reach it.
Dancers and setting
Dancers and setting
Stills of the ensemble dancing outdoors in a Dubrovnik square, and views of the courtyards of Lazareti.
Ways to hear it
Three ways to meet Croatian folklore in Dubrovnik
| Option | What you get | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Linđo Folklore Ensemble show at Lazareti | Roughly 70 minutes of dance, klapa singing and orchestral music in folk costume, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead and pay-later reservation. | Anyone who wants the full show on a date they can plan. |
| Ensemble appearances at city events | The City of Dubrovnik's event calendar lists the ensemble at festival evenings and other events; venues, dates and ticket terms change from one to the next. | Visitors already in town who can follow the calendar. |
| Klapa in the evening streets | Amateur klapa groups sometimes sing in Dalmatian towns over food and wine, with no ticket and no schedule. | Anyone happy to leave it to chance. |
Book the Dubrovnik show
Book the folklore show
Open the card to see which dates are on sale for the show. Below it, a rail lists other things to book in Dubrovnik.
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Details for the night
Plan your evening
Where to find it
Lazareti, Ulica Frana Supila 8, just outside Ploče Gate on the east side of the Old Town. Your confirmation shows how to enter.
Which evenings
The show is seasonal. The booking calendar lists the open dates and the start time of each, and nothing outside it is on sale.
On foot from the Old Town
The Old Town is entirely pedestrian, so you walk out through Ploče Gate. Wear soft-soled flat shoes, because the marble paving is uneven.
Luggage
Leave suitcases at your lodging. Dubrovnik's mayor has announced a ban on wheeled luggage in the Old Town.
Seats
The show is seated and lasts about 70 minutes. A few travellers say the seats are not comfortable, so dress to sit for over an hour.
Step-free access
The booking page marks the show wheelchair accessible. For seat or route details, write to the ensemble after you book; its site lists an email address and phone numbers.
Guides to the dance, song and setting
Guides to the dance, song and setting
Which ticket, and how to book
Dubrovnik folklore show tickets
Which Linđo Folklore Ensemble ticket to book in Dubrovnik: what the evening is, how the seasonal calendar works and who it suits best.
Read the Dubrovnik guide → Getting there, and what to expectLazareti Dubrovnik: where the show is
Where Lazareti is, how to walk there from the Old Town, what the old quarantine complex was and what to expect inside during the show.
Read the Dubrovnik guide → The dance behind the name
Linđo: the Dubrovnik dance
Read the Dubrovnik guide → The singing in the showKlapa singing: Dalmatia's close harmony
Read the Dubrovnik guide → What the dancers wearCroatian folk costume, region by region
Read the Dubrovnik guide → Before and after the showAn evening in Dubrovnik around the show
Read the Dubrovnik guide →FAQ
What visitors ask first
How long is the Linđo Folklore Ensemble show?
Roughly 70 minutes. Every date in the calendar carries its own start time, so dinner can go before or after the show.
When does the show run?
Only on selected dates, because the show is seasonal. Open the booking calendar to see which evenings are on sale before planning the rest of your stay.
Do I need to know Croatian?
No. Dance, costume and music carry the evening, and the songs are traditional Croatian ones. You can follow the show without any language.
Is food or drink included?
No. The ticket covers the live show. Plan your meal in the Old Town before or after the performance.
Can I cancel?
Yes, if you book through GetYourGuide: a cancellation made a day or more ahead costs nothing, and payment can wait.
Is the show wheelchair accessible?
The booking page marks it wheelchair accessible. For details about your seat or route, write to the ensemble after you book; its site lists an email address and phone numbers.
Where is Lazareti?
At Ulica Frana Supila 8, just outside Ploče Gate on the east side of Dubrovnik's Old Town. You walk there from the Old Town through the gate.
What does linđo mean?
Linđo is a dance of the Dubrovnik coast, named after a dance leader nicknamed Linđo from Župa Dubrovačka. The ensemble took its name from the dance.
About 70 minutes of Croatian dance, klapa singing and folk costume at Lazareti in Dubrovnik, free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
Reserve a seat for the show ↗The fare shown is per adult, and the booking page converts it into your currency before payment.