Located in the very heart of Dubrovnik's historic Old City, the Marin Držić Theatre offers a unique venue that adds a distinctive dimension to business events. Just a few steps from Stradun and the Rector's Palace, the theatre combines rich cultural heritage, elegant architecture and modern event capabilities, providing organisers with an authentic setting for conferences, presentations, gala ceremonies and incentive programmes.
The Marin Držić Theatre is the only professional theatre in Dubrovnik and indeed the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Situated at Pred Dvorom 3, close to the city's most iconic landmarks, it occupies a building constructed in 1865 on the site of Dubrovnik's former City Hall. Originally known as Bondino Theatre, after its financier Luka Bunić (Bondi), it now bears the name of Dubrovnik's greatest playwright, Marin Držić, and remains an integral part of the city's cultural identity.
Flexible Spaces for Business Events
In addition to its regular theatrical programme, the Marin Držić Theatre is available for a wide range of corporate and social events.
The Main Auditorium accommodates approximately 240 seated guests and is equipped with professional stage, lighting, sound and projection facilities, making it suitable for conferences, professional meetings, corporate presentations, protocol events, award ceremonies, product launches and cultural performances.
For smaller events, the theatre also offers Bursa Stage, a flexible venue ideal for workshops, panel discussions, meetings, intimate presentations and smaller gatherings. The layout and capacity can be adapted to suit the format and technical requirements of each event.
The theatre's experienced technical team provides organisational and technical support, including the use of stage, lighting, sound and projection equipment, subject to advance coordination and venue availability.
A Historic Setting That Elevates Every Event
The Marin Držić Theatre is a venue of exceptional historical and artistic significance. Its traditional horseshoe-shaped auditorium, beautifully restored private boxes and intimate atmosphere create an elegant environment that leaves a lasting impression on delegates and guests.
One of the theatre's most remarkable features is its magnificent painted ceiling, created in 1900 by one of Croatia's greatest artists, Vlaho Bukovac. His masterpiece, The Double Coronation in Heaven and on Earth, depicts renowned Dubrovnik poets, including an artistic vision of Marin Držić. The ceremonial stage curtain, painted in 1986 by Frano Delale, further enhances the theatre's unique character with scenes inspired by Dubrovnik's historic life.
The theatre continues to invest in preserving its heritage, with ten of its original private boxes already restored to their late nineteenth-century appearance. This careful balance of authenticity and restoration makes the venue particularly appealing for organisers seeking a setting with genuine character and historical significance.
Where Dubrovnik's Heritage Meets Modern MICE Excellence
One of the Marin Držić Theatre's greatest advantages is its exceptional location within Dubrovnik's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City. Delegates can step out of a conference or event and, within moments, find themselves on Stradun, at the Rector's Palace or among many of the city's most iconic landmarks—an experience few conference venues in the world can offer. This seamless integration of business facilities with one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated historic centres makes Dubrovnik an outstanding destination for meetings, conferences and incentive events.
Depending on the event format and technical requirements, catering services can also be arranged through approved external providers, subject to coordination with the theatre to ensure the preservation of the building's historic integrity.
For organisers looking to create truly memorable events, the Marin Držić Theatre offers far more than a venue. It provides an opportunity to host conferences, ceremonies and incentive programmes in a setting where more than 150 years of Dubrovnik's history, culture and artistic tradition come together to create an experience that guests will remember long after the event has ended.
