Veja – Istrian ethno/world music, concert in front of the Arena | Advent in Pula 2026

The ethno/world music group Veja performs on Tuesday, 5 January 2027 from 8:30 PM in front of the Arena in Pula, in the main Advent zone, as part of Advent in Pula 2026. Veja was founded in 2007 in Pazin and has become one of the most significant Croatian ethno/world music acts. They draw inspiration from Istrian traditional music, performed in a modern way, blending Dinaric and Italian cultural influences into a unique style of singing and playing. The band consists of Goran Farkaš (vocals, multi-instrumentalist), Marko Pernić (accordion), Endi Oblak (cajon, percussion), Sebastijan Demark (bass) and Marijan Jelenić (guitar). Their debut album “Dolina mlinova” (2014) brought them the hits “Anka”, “Marija” and “Črni orko”, and the album “Škura ura” (2022) confirmed them as outstanding promoters of Istrian music. They have performed in Italy, France, Estonia and Belgium, and since the end of 2025 they have been on the roster of the European booking agency Charmworks. A third album is expected in the first half of 2027. The concert is a good choice for fans of Istrian and world music, and for anyone who wants an Advent concert in front of the Arena in Pula with the authentic sound of Istria. When: Tuesday, 5 January 2027, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Where: in front of the Arena, Pula (main Advent zone) Organiser: JU Pula Film Festival (Advent u Puli)