The forty five years of continuous tradition of the Varaždin Baroque Evenings music and performance festival is an expression of the desire of its founders to support and promote music to the ...audiences in Varaždin, its immediate surroundings and the north of Croatia, as well as in Europe and the world. Musical performances and the accompanying programmes introduced the audience to the history of Varaždin, its musical, architectural and artistic heritage, as well as the beauty of its nature and tourist destinations. When the festival, with its beautiful performance spaces, countless associates and an excellent reputation, started growing out of its local framework and gaining international recognition, it started to contribute to the promotion of art not only in the north of Croatia, but also on a wider European level as well. This was achieved by using the urban locations and the magnificent architectural heritage of the region as concert venues. Even more importantly, the artwork on the posters, invitations and records published by the festival also featured the cultural heritage of the region, which was the subject of research of the many participants of conferences and symposiums that were part of the festival’s accompanying programme. Also part of the accompanying programme were the numerous exhibitions which, just like the performances that took place in the castles of Hrvatsko zagorje, testified to the organizers’ attitude towards the preservation and renovation of national heritage sites. More recently, in addition to promoting the arts in Croatia, the festival has also been promoting the heritage of partner countries. This dedication to the promotion of artistic heritage is an expression of the sensibilities of those who have been the moving force behind the Varaždin Baroque Evenings in the past forty five years.
Prešernova ulica, osrednja mestna žila, ki se v rahlem loku vije okrog grajskega griča, na njenem zahodnem koncu zaključuje mogočno poslopje Malega gradu.
