Following its triumphant debut and after being acclaimed as Best New Regional Festival, the stunning Gates of Agartha is set to return to the historic Cave Romane in Pula, on June 7 and 8. High-quality headliners will include Adriatique, Bedouin, Dixon, Vintage Culture, Seth Troxler, TSHA and Avantgart Tabldot.
Gates of Agartha is a two-day odyssey around an ancient quarry dating back to Roman times that played a crucial role in the construction of the Pula Arena under Emperor Vespasian’s command.
Carved into 50-metre limestone walls and nestled in the small village of Vinkuran, it stands as a reminder of ancient craftsmanship and the architectural legacy of the Roman Empire. Legend has it that Cave Romane was a sacred place for ancient tribes and mystical beings which resonates with the broader tapestry of myths surrounding Istria's enchanting reputation as ‘Terra Magica’.
The festival here has been created by Yaaz and Yalim Acar, the people behind the Echoes From Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey.
The cave will come alive with a bespoke projection mapping show in collaboration with the cutting-edge media collective OUCHHH, to create the immersive surroundings for 4,000 partygoers.
Cave Romane, Vinkuran, Istria. June 7-8. For more information, including tickets and hotel packages, see the Gates of Agartha website.