Diocletian’s Palace hosts Hans Zimmer concert on 24 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 05:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Diocletian’s Palace hosts Imperial Concerts by Maestro Terza: Hans Zimmer & Epic Soundtracks in Split on 24 October 2026. The evening takes place in the Diocletian’s cellars and brings film music, Roman architecture and a programme linked to Game of Thrones together in Croatia.
Hans Zimmer concert enters the palace cellars on 24 October
The concert is part of the Imperial Concerts by Maestro Terza series. The Tourist Board of Split lists the event for 24 October 2026 in the Diocletian’s cellars, with the performance scheduled for 8pm and entry from 7.30pm. The official event listing names the venue, date and programme.
White Quartet from Zagreb performs arrangements of music by Hans Zimmer. The programme includes themes associated with Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dune and The Dark Knight, as well as the Game of Thrones theme by Ramin Djawadi. The event is organised by Maestro Terza Production under the artistic direction of conductor and producer Giuseppe Terza, as reported by the concert report.
The cellars connect film music with palace history
The venue is the underground part of the Roman complex, where stone construction forms the setting for the performance. The cellars also appeared as a filming location for Game of Thrones, giving the programme a direct connection to a screen production represented in the music.
The palace was built between the late third and early fourth centuries AD. Its remains extend through the modern centre of Split, where ancient structures stand alongside medieval churches, fortifications and later palaces. UNESCO describes the protected property as the Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, rather than as an isolated monument.
That status places the 24 October concert inside a living historic city rather than a detached archaeological site. The combination of an underground venue and a film-music programme therefore uses one of the complex’s named architectural parts without changing the wider urban character of the palace. The UNESCO World Heritage record records the site’s protected status and Roman origins.
Split’s Roman complex remains part of the city
Diocletian’s Palace was built for the Roman emperor Diocletian and later became the framework for the historic centre of Split. The protected area contains remains from several periods, including the cathedral built in the Middle Ages from material associated with the ancient mausoleum.
The 24 October programme uses the cellars, one of the complex’s identifiable underground spaces, while the surrounding streets continue to function as part of the city. Visitors therefore encounter the concert venue within an occupied historic district, not a separate festival ground outside Split.
Visiting Diocletian’s Palace: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The concert takes place on 24 October 2026 in the Diocletian’s cellars in Split. The listed start time is 8pm, with entry from 7.30pm.
- The event venue is the underground cellars, and the announced programme does not describe a closure of the wider palace streets.
- The palace stands in the historic centre of Split, and the cellars are reached through the surrounding old-town streets.
- The venue is underground and built in stone, so visitors should expect an enclosed historic setting rather than an open-air square.
- Croatian is the official language of Croatia, and the national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Diocletian’s Palace
When does Hans Zimmer & Epic Soundtracks take place at Diocletian’s Palace?
The concert takes place on 24 October 2026 in the Diocletian’s cellars in Split. The listed start time is 8pm.
What is Diocletian’s Palace?
It is a Roman palace complex in the historic centre of Split, built between the late third and early fourth centuries AD. The wider Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian has UNESCO World Heritage status.
Where is Diocletian’s Palace and how do you get there?
The palace is in central Split, Croatia, and the concert venue lies in its underground cellars. Access is through the surrounding historic-city streets.
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