Documentation shows that the Moreška sword dance has been performed in Korčula since at least the 17th century, but the dance may be older since double swords were part of a known sword technique in the 16th century.
Click on date of the Moreška performances in April & May 2026 at 9 PM:
Tickets – prices:
Children under the age of 3 – free admission
Children aged 4 – 14 10 EUR
Adults (aged 14+ ) 20 EUR Tickets are available at the entrance and in local tourist agencies or online:
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Location of the performance is in Ljetno kino (in case of bad weather conditions, the performances are held in the Korčula Culture Centre) The mock battle dance with each performer holding two swords. It is traditionally performed on July 29 (St. Theodore’s Day) and weekly during the summer tourist season.
