Zadar snova festival slavi izvedbene umjetnosti u svoj njihovoj raznolikosti, od novih kazališnih praksi, strastvenih plesnih i glazbenih produkcija, umjetnosti performansa i umjetničkih intervencija do neizbježnih fuzija svih žanrova i medija. Festival je platforma razvoju lokalne nezavisne scene, ostvario je velIki broj vlastitih i suradničkih produkcija, član je domaćih i međunarodnih kulturnih mreža.  

U osmodnevnom terminu između 7. i 14. kolovoza festival predstavlja selekciju umjetničkih produkcija međunarodno renomiranih autora prema konceptu potpune otvorenosti spram formata umjetničke poruke. U spoju suvremene umjetnosti s prastarim scenama dalmatinskih lokacija daje puni fokus na sadržaj umjetničke ideje.

Festival provodi nezavisna kulturna organizacija Zadar snova, osnovana 1997. godine uz podršku glavnog donatora programa - Grad Zadar i pokrovitelja - Ministarstvo kulture RH i Zadarska županija.   

Zadar snova festival was founded in 1997 with a mission to provide an up to date art experience. It emphasizes on modern theatre, dance and music productions, art performances and challenges in fusions of arts and media. Festival has a history of presenting and supporting local independent artists, has produced a number of own and collaborative productions and is a member of regional and international culture networks.

In an 8-day period from 7 to 14 of August, the Festival presents selections of internationally renowned authors according to a principle of ultimate openness towards the format of artistic message. In a blend of modern arts and ancient Dalmatian settings gives a full focus on the content of artistic idea while supporting innovative forms of its expression.

The festival is run by an independent culture organization Zadar snova and program is made possible thanks to the City of Zadar and support of the Ministry of Culture of RoC and the Zadar County.