This year the 23rd ATP Vegeta Croatia Open and its sponsor Podravka joined forces yet again to bring to Umag a number of guest performances by renowned Croatian and international music artists. Thus, for instance, the bands JINX, Gustafi and ATP Stars were the first to confirm their participation in the ATP Party Nights program. 

This year the ATP Vegeta Croatia Open will take place in the period between July 5 and 15. Besides top-quality tennis, Umag's visitors can expect an exceedingly rich program for all ages and generations. Furthermore, the Istria Gourmet Festival will once again welcome Istria's best restaurants, winemakers and olive growers, while the unique musical offer includes more than 100 hours of program over the 11-day event.

The Istrian band GUSTAFI has been among the best Croatian music artists for years now. Brimming with rhythm, emotions and positive energy, GUSTAFI will once again return to the ATP Dance Arena on Sunday, July 8. The band emerged in 1980 in a small Istrian town of Vodnjan and boasts as many as ten studio albums, while the 11th one is currently being prepared. The guests of the ATP Vegeta Croatia Open are looking forward to hearing their rather peculiar and characteristic sound. Gustafi have been performing in Umag for years now and are known for hosting a "party to remember".

On the final evening of the ATP Nights program the town of Umag will once again be charmed by the Zagreb-based band JINX. The band's popularity has been growing year after year, and after winning the French state radio station's award for the best young band in Europe, the band has officially outgrown the borders of Croatia. Lead singer Jadranka Bastajić Yaya regularly drives her fans into trance with her magical voice, and the Umag audience is looking forward to see them on that last evening of July 15.

Behind the name ATP Stars band is the Pula-based The Night Express, which is rather well-known in Istria. With its quality music and diverse repertoire the band has had almost 130 gigs every year since 2006. As regards the ATP Nights program, they will perform as many as three nights in a row, in the period between July 10 and 12.as in the previous years the band promises to deliver a first-rate musical journey.

ATP Vegeta Croatia Open has also been recognized as one of the most attractive tournaments on the ATP circuit, as confirmed by a number of awards, including last year's excellence award Best Fan Experience for its unique entertainment program.