NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS TO PERFORM AT THE PULA ARENA IN AUGUST
The first concert of Nick Cave and his band The Bad Seeds in the magnificent Pula Arena on August 5, 2026!
This concert is part of a monumental European summer tour that will see Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to big stages and festivals across the continent. After spectacularly sold-out performances on the Wild God tour, the band returns in the summer of 2026 with a repertoire that includes songs from all periods of their career, including those from the acclaimed album Wild God, which we last had the opportunity to hear live in Croatia in 2024.
Nick Cave enjoys a cult status in Croatia, where each of his previous concert announcements has generated huge interest and sold-out halls. The performance in the unique ancient amphitheater in Pula will be a particularly emotional moment, Cave’s first address to an audience within walls that are more than two millennia old, in a space that carries the energy of history and eternity. Known for their exciting and unforgettable performances, The Bad Seeds are considered one of the most exciting live bands around the world, which, even in their fifth decade of activity, show no signs of stagnation and fatigue. They continue to push their boundaries and the boundaries of the audience, and perform as intensely as at the beginning of their career.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in the summer of 2026 with a monumental series of outdoor shows and festivals, starting on June 10 at Malahide Castle in Ireland, and the tour will cover Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, France, United Kingdom, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Norway and Lithuania. The tour will conclude on August 28th at the Rock en Seine festival in France, with additional dates to be announced in the meantime.
The epic season of live performances also includes an exclusive sold-out concert at Preston Park in Brighton on Friday 31st July. This performance is not just another tour date, it is a homecoming. Nick Cave’s connection to the city of Brighton is long-standing and unique, making the 2026 Preston Park concert a pivotal moment in the history of both the city and the band.
Nick Cave will be joined on stage at the monumental Pula Arena on August 5 by his loyal The Bad Seeds crew; Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica, Larry Mullins and Carly Paradis.
Ticket pre-sale starts on Wednesday, October 8, at 10am for all Eventim newsletter subscribers, followed by general ticket sales via the Eventim online system and physical outlets on Friday, October 10 at 10am.
Media coverage of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds concerts:
“This incredibly moving concert spans every corner of the human experience, revealing Cave at a time when time has deepened the power of his music and his connection with his audience.” The Guardian
“A uniquely powerful performance.” The Telegraph
“This was a concert that had it all.” The Sun
“A celebration of Cave’s remarkable late-career rise to headline arena status.” The Times
“A distinctive blend of darkness, redemption, grace and impeccable style, all woven into song and presence. It was extraordinary.”‘