Tomislav Bralić i klapa Intrade in Portorož: Dalmatian song in an amphitheatre by the sea
Tomislav Bralić i klapa Intrade perform on 30 August 2026 at 20:30 at the Amphitheatre of Avditorij Portorož - Portorose. For audiences who associate their sound with multipart singing, Bralić's powerful baritone and songs that often turn into communal singing at concerts, this is a date that fits well into their intensive summer concert series.
The Portorož performance comes at a time when the klapa is not living solely off its well-known catalogue. During 2026 they presented new songs, returned to the stage of the Festival of Dalmatian Klapas Omiš and received recognition for four decades of artistic activity. The concert therefore has two clear levels: the audience comes for songs it has known for years, but also gets an overview of the group's current phase.
The location is also an important part of the experience. The concert is not being held in the main hall of Avditorij, but in its covered summer Amphitheatre. This means a more open concert environment, a large stage and a space designed specifically for concerts, opera, dance and larger entertainment programmes. Ticket sales for this event are under way.
Four decades of Intrade and the voice that became their trademark
Klapa Intrade has been active since 1985, and took its name from the song collection "I Dreamed of Singing Intrade" by Ljubo Stipišić Delmata. In its early years it was strongly connected with the festival klapa scene and the Festival of Dalmatian Klapas Omiš, and later combined traditional multipart singing with original Dalmatian songs and large-scale concert productions.
Tomislav Bralić is recognisable as the ensemble's leading voice, with a darker baritone timbre that leaves enough space for the klapa to respond in full multipart harmony. Their model is not the classic relationship between a solo singer and backing vocals: it is precisely the alternation between Bralić's interpretation and the collective klapa sound that forms the foundation of the group's distinctive identity.
Over the decades, the klapa expanded its concert format to large halls and arenas. Highlights in their biography include Poljud in 2006, Arena Zagreb, and tours in the USA, Canada and Australia. In Slovenia they also performed at Arena Stožice in Ljubljana during the 2018 tour. This history explains why their concert can move from more intimate klapa harmony to broad choruses taken over by the audience.
Current phase: "For All Time", "Love Remains" and the return to Omiš
Spring and summer 2026 brought several concrete developments. At the end of May, the song "For All Time" was released, together with the announcement of an album of the same name. The music is by Tatjana Jergan Botunac, the lyrics by Branko Slivar, and the arrangement by Igor Ivanović. In the announcement of the song, Bralić also said that they would perform it during their summer concerts, so it is an important part of the context of the current concert season, although the exact running order for Portorož has not been announced.
At the end of June, "Love Remains" was presented at Melodije Jadrana. The music and lyrics were written by Vinko Barčot, while the arrangement and production are by Leo Škaro. Saxophonist Dražen Bogdanović also took part in the recording. The song was then included in announcements for the summer performances, further demonstrating that Intrade in 2026 are not presenting only a retrospective of familiar hits.
Immediately before the premiere of "Love Remains", the klapa returned to the Festival of Dalmatian Klapas Omiš. At the jubilee 60th edition, the audience awarded them first audience prize for their performance of the composition "When the Goldfinches Fall Asleep", while the klapa also received recognition for 40 years of artistic activity. This return is important because it connects two sides of their career: their original klapa tradition and their later, considerably broader concert format.
- "For All Time" was released at the end of May 2026 and announced an album of the same name.
- "Love Remains" was presented at Melodije Jadrana 2026.
- "When the Goldfinches Fall Asleep" brought the klapa first audience prize at the 60th Festival of Dalmatian Klapas Omiš.
- In Omiš, the klapa was presented with recognition for 40 years of artistic activity.
Which songs best explain their concert repertoire
A complete set list for Portorož has not been published, so it would not be justified to claim in advance which songs will be performed or in what order. Nevertheless, the catalogue of Tomislav Bralić i klapa Intrade clearly shows the songs that have defined their popularity and that describe the range of their concert sound well.
"Dawn Was Breaking" is one of their most recognisable ballads and a good example of how a simple melodic line gains breadth through klapa multipart harmony. "I Can't Stop Loving You" belongs to the more modern, radio-oriented side of their repertoire, while "Why I Always Sing" has a special place also because of its victory at the Split Festival in 2012. Their compilations and concert programmes also regularly feature "My Ane", "I'm Not That Lucky", "Beneath Your Balcony" and "Croatia, I Love You from My Soul".
For audiences hearing them live for the first time, it is useful to expect an alternation of ballads, Dalmatian motifs and songs in which the chorus naturally passes from the stage to the audience. The new songs from 2026 give this pattern a fresher framework: "For All Time" and "Love Remains" arrive at a time when Intrade are still actively releasing new music.
What the audience can expect live, and what has not yet been confirmed
At their concerts, the voice is at the centre. Bralić leads the melody and lyrics, while the klapa broadens the harmony behind him, which means that even a larger venue can feel more intimate in certain songs than at a typical pop concert. In songs with a stronger chorus, the relationship reverses: the audience becomes the louder part of the performance, while the klapa maintains the harmonic framework.
The latest announcement for their Zagreb concert in November 2026 shows that the ensemble is currently working on a repertoire that combines their best-known songs with some titles they have not performed for a longer time. This cannot automatically be applied to Portorož, but it describes well the group's broader concert philosophy at this stage of its career.
No guests, support act, exact concert duration, interval or special stage effects have been confirmed for the Portorož performance. A complete list of songs has not been published either. The most realistic expectation is therefore simple: Tomislav Bralić i klapa Intrade at the centre, a familiar catalogue, new releases from 2026 and a format based on voice, harmony and communication with the audience.
It is worth securing tickets in good time, especially if the aim is to choose a preferred section of the auditorium.
Amphitheatre of Avditorij Portorož: a size that does not have to lose the feeling of closeness
The Amphitheatre of Avditorij Portorož is a covered summer venue with 1,777 seats. In a configuration with standing places, capacity can reach 2,300 visitors. The stage measures 24 x 15 metres, and the venue is intended for concerts, opera, dance, festivals and multimedia performances.
For this type of music, the fact that it is an amphitheatre rather than a flat open area is important. The audience is arranged facing the stage, so even with the larger capacity there is a clear visual orientation towards the performers. The covered structure also distinguishes the venue from completely open summer stages.
Published information about the venue does not provide measurable data on concert acoustics, so there is no point in promising a particular sound quality in advance. What can be said is that the Amphitheatre is regularly intended for musical events and that its size allows for a production considerably larger than an intimate klapa performance, but without reaching stadium proportions.
For Bralić and Intrade, this is an interesting middle ground: large enough for a great number of people to sing together, while still designed as an auditorium focused on a single stage.
Getting to Avditorij and moving around Portorož
Avditorij Portorož - Portorose is located at Senčna pot 8A, 6320 Portorož. For visitors arriving from outside the town, the simplest option is to plan the final part of the journey in advance, especially if arriving in Portorož shortly before the concert begins.
Portorož and Piran are connected by local bus routes, while urban transport also connects Lucija and Strunjan. Contactless payment is available on local buses, while cash is not accepted on urban transport. Portorož also has bus connections with other Slovenian cities and international routes to several European destinations, so arriving without a car can be a practical option for some of the audience.
For drivers, it is better to check the current overview of parking facilities for Portorož before departure. The tourist organisation publishes a separate overview of parking locations and regulations, while the concert announcement itself does not state any special parking arrangements exclusively for this event. It is therefore not advisable to rely on unverified "reserved" parking next to the venue.
- Concert venue: Amphitheatre of Avditorij Portorož - Portorose.
- Address: Senčna pot 8A, 6320 Portorož.
- Start: 20:30.
- Local buses connect Piran, Portorož, Lucija and Strunjan.
- When arriving by car, it is useful to check the current public parking regulations in advance.
The opening time of the entrances for this concert is not stated in the published event announcement. If earlier entry or a particular seat is important, it is more practical to check the organiser's information shortly before arrival than to assume a standard opening time.
Portorož and Piran as an extension of the concert evening
Portorož is a coastal destination whose identity is strongly based on its promenade, hotels, wellness facilities, gastronomy and summer programmes. For visitors arriving several hours before the concert, a walk by the sea is the simplest way to incorporate the concert into a wider stay without complicated planning.
In the immediate wider area is Piran, a historic coastal town with a pronounced Venetian influence. Its centre is Tartini Square, named after the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, who was born in Piran. Local public transport connects Piran and Portorož, so it is possible to combine a shorter tour of the old town with the evening concert without necessarily using a car for every part of the journey.
The Portorož and Piran area has a dense cultural programme during the summer, and Avditorij is one of its central venues. A klapa concert therefore fits easily into a day spent by the coast or exploring Piran.
Who will find this concert especially interesting
Long-time fans have the opportunity to hear the ensemble in a year in which its history and current activity meet very clearly. On one side are songs from the extensive catalogue, a concert tradition spanning several decades and recognition for 40 years of work. On the other are new songs from 2026 and an active summer performance schedule.
For a broader audience, the concert can be a good introduction to contemporary klapa music precisely because Intrade did not remain within a strictly traditional format. Their repertoire combines klapa multipart singing, original Dalmatian songs and the structure of a large pop concert. Those who know only a few choruses can therefore hear a broader range, from slower emotional songs to titles that have been developed over the years for communal singing.
Portorož is part of their late-summer series in the current schedule: concerts in Hvar and Međugorje are announced before it, followed by September performances in Rugvica and Funtana. This shows that the concert is not an isolated date, but part of an active season in which the group is bringing new music to audiences on different stages.
If the aim is to combine an evening by the sea, the recognisable voice of Tomislav Bralić, dense klapa multipart singing and songs the audience knows well, the Amphitheatre in Portorož has a logical format for such an encounter. It is worth securing tickets in good time and planning the journey in advance, especially for visitors travelling to Portorož from another city or country.
Sources:
- Avditorij Portorož - Portorose - concert date and time, location, address and technical information about the Amphitheatre.
- Scardona - biography of Tomislav Bralić i klapa Intrade, history of the ensemble, concert schedule and news about the songs "For All Time" and "Love Remains".
- Glazba.hr - context of Melodije Jadrana 2026, the song "Love Remains" and the klapa's festival success in Omiš.
- Portorož & Piran - local and intercity transport, parking information, and the tourist and cultural context of Portorož and Piran.
- Apple Music - release date of the single "For All Time".