- by croatiaweek
- February 20, 2026
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Ricky Martin (Photo credit: Eric Alvarez/CC BY-SA 2.0)
Ricky Martin is set to return to Pula, almost 30 years after his first appearance in Croatia.
Martin will take to the stage at the iconic Pula Arena on 19 June 2026, Eventim announced on Friday.
Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Wednesday, 25 February via Eventim.
Nearly 30 years since his first encounter with Croatian audiences in the 1990s, Martin returns to Pula Arena. Widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in contemporary Latin pop, Martin has built a career spanning several decades.
From the early 1990s to the present day, he has released a string of global hits and performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.
A defining moment came in 1999 when he performed “La Copa de la Vida” at the Grammy Awards, widely credited with accelerating the acceptance of Latin music within the Anglo-American mainstream.
Martin’s discography includes several multi-platinum albums, notably Ricky Martin, Sound Loaded and A Quien Quiera Escuchar. His had global smash hits such as “Livin’ la Vida Loca”, “She Bangs” and “La Copa de la Vida”.
Over the years, he has performed at major international festivals and headline events, most recently appearing as part of the Super Bowl entertainment programme.
