Music style & mood
The Papaya Club is the heart of Zrce Beach's nightlife – not just because of its size, but also because of its music selection. It's all about EDM, House, Big Room, Progressive, and Trance . If you like the driving sounds of electronic superstars, this is the place to be. Spectacular pyrotechnic displays, LED walls, pools, and laser shows regularly provide goosebumps.
During the day, the club is famous for its legendary after-beach parties – with water cannons, dancing crowds in the pool, and live DJs right on the stage. In the evening, the grounds transform into a true festival venue with multiple areas and international headliners. Papaya is often the first choice for many partygoers from Germany, Austria, and Italy.
Admission & Prices
Entry to the Papaya Club varies greatly depending on the event.
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Standard evenings: approx. 20-30 €
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Festival days: €40–70 per evening or festival passes (e.g. Day&Night, Sonus)
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After Beach Party: often separately (approx. 10–15 €)
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VIP tickets: from approx. €80, with access to elevated lounges, faster entry & bottle service
Drinks are priced on the higher side: e.g., a 0.33 l beer starts at €6–7, long drinks from €10–12. For groups, a VIP table is recommended—especially if you book early.
DJs & Highlights
Papaya is known for bringing top DJs to the stage who usually only play at the world's biggest festivals. Among them are:
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Tiësto – was already there at the club opening
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Armin van Buuren – legendary sets at the Sonus Festival
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Hardwell, Don Diablo, KSHMR, Timmy Trumpet, Nicky Romero
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Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Lost Frequencies, Paul Kalkbrenner
These acts make the club a highlight for electronic music fans year after year. The "Big Beach Spring Break" is particularly popular with German-speaking audiences, featuring acts like HBz, Harris & Ford, and Gestört aber GeiL.
Recommended events
The most important events you shouldn't miss:
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Day & Night Festival (July) – the largest multi-club festival on Zrce Beach
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Sonus Festival (August) – Techno festival with a focus on Noa & Papaya
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Big Beach Spring Break (May) – perfect for high school graduates and students
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Zrće Weekender / Zrće Open Air – combination of sun, beach & star DJs
Tip: Book early and save on multi-day combo tickets!
History of the club
Founded in 2002 , the Papaya Club was originally a beach bar with a DJ booth. Through clever booking, international collaborations, and the trend toward festival vacations, it has continuously expanded. Today, the club accommodates over 3,000 visitors per evening and is ranked among the top 20 clubs worldwide according to DJ Mag (ranking 21st in 2024).
It is the flagship of Croatian party tourism and attracts tens of thousands of people from all over Europe every year – especially young people in search of sun, music and legendary memories.
Conclusion
The Papaya Club is more than just a club—it's a festival venue right by the sea. Ideal for anyone who wants to celebrate electronic music, experience famous DJs live, and be swept away by spectacular shows.
If you only want to visit one club, go to Papaya . Ideally with a group, festival tickets in advance, and enough energy for day and night.