Zagreb Classic open air festival
22/6 .. 2/7
Trg kralja Tomislava www.infozagreb.hr/hr/zagreb-classic
There is no better way to embrace the alluring charm of longer days than by finding a space on the green blanket and enjoying the good things in life. Since 2016, the Zagreb Classic open air festival has illuminated the summer months with a sparkle of gorgeous melodies and harmonies, an open-air classical music festival worthy of the name. The schedule for the 2024 edition is packed with artistic splendour, from enchanting ballet to the famous Zagreb Philharmonic, with plenty in between.
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Festival takes place on Trg kralja Tomislava (“Tomislavac” to the locals) and brings the works of Croatian and international composers from the biggest stages to beautiful outdoor surroundings, creating a real harmony of music and nature that is sure to stir the soul. The meticulous selection of the artists guarantees performances of the highest quality, and the classical music lovers of the city provide the perfect accompanying atmosphere. This music was made famous in concert halls but is even more romantic when enjoyed on the grass with the sky for company.
Audiences don’t get many opportunities to enjoy such sophisticated sounds in casual clothing, adding another layer of charm to an already magical experience. Classical music is all about harmony, melody and atmosphere, and the Zagreb Classic open air festival is a quite stunning example. All of the concerts start at 9 pm, and entry is free, so just find your place on the grass and let the music take you away to a magical place.
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9th Croatian Triennial of Graphics and Ines Krasić exhibition Nevermore 7/5 .. 16/6
Klovićevi dvori Gallery Jezuitski trg 4 www.gkd.hr
This fascinating event will showcase Croatian graphic art production and contemporary techniques in an influential setting. The exhibition will display artists from all across the country, focusing on works completed over the last four years. It will engage in a dialogue with creativity and the pushing of boundaries, celebrating the ever-fascinating developments of graphic design across generations. Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Award-winner Ines Krasić takes centre stage.
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17th Subversive Festival 20/5 .. 8/6
Kinoteka Cinema, Kordunska 1
Dokukino KIC, Preradovićeva 5 www.subversivefestival.com
An annual deep dive into politics, activism, culture, education, literature and art that takes place over two weeks and includes impactful speakers from across the globe. This year will mark the 17th edition of the festival, and 2024’s theme is “Living Beyond Capitalism.” As part of the festival, Angela Davis is a guest (June 7) in Vatroslav Lisinski Hall.
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PLACE Market Zagreb
1/6 .. 12/7
Dolac Market, every sunny Friday www.placemarket.hr/en
Street food markets have taken over, and Croatia isn’t missing out on the fun. The weekly market marvel brings together culinary tradition, culture and innovation in one place, showcasing the various flavours from around the country and providing a brilliant social setting for delicious eats and good times.
WTT Contender 2024 3/6 .. 9/6
Dom sportova Sports Hall, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11 www.hsts.hr, www.worldtabletennis.com
Many of the best table tennis players on the planet descend on the Croatian capital for this tournament, with significant prize money and important ranking points on the line. Players will compete in men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles, and also a mixed doubles tournament.
Animafest - World Festival of Animated Film
3/6 .. 8/6
SC Cinema, Savska 25; Kinoteka Cinema, Kordunska 1 and various locations around the city www.animafest.hr/en
A must for lovers of animated film in all its forms, this festival features a packed schedule of movies long and short from all around the world. Defined as a festival by filmmakers for filmmakers, quality and quantity abound as visitors come together in a shared love of animated storytelling.
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Open-air concerts at Šalata
6/6 .. 24/7
Šalata Sports Centre, Schlosserove stube 2
No summer in the city is complete without thrilling open-air concerts. There are plenty of popular names lined up for summer 2024, from metal legends to rap icons and more. It doesn’t get better than great music in a glorious setting.
6/6 Corey Taylor
12/6 Dropkick Murphys
16/6 Body Count ft Ice-T
4/7 Grace Jones
6/7 Thievery Corporation
16/7 Khruangbin
23 & 24/7 Queens of the Stone
Age
5/6 .. 9/6
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Short stories have long played an integral role in the wider world of literature, and the 23rd edition of this popular festival plays homage to this most playful of forms.
Legendary German writer Ingo Schulze will appear, along with Colombian Héctor Abad Faciolince, Irish author Nuala O’Connor and many, many more.
Grace Jones, Photo by Andrea Klarin
The European Short Story Festival
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LMF Festival 7/6 .. 8/6
Jarun Lake www.lmffestival.com
One of the most popular urban electronic music festivals on the continent, the 2024 edition sees Dom Dolla, Chris Lake, Argy, Claptone, Matroda, and many more brilliant international DJs bring the party to the shores of the Croatian capital’s gorgeous neighbourhood lake.
50th Zagreb Delta Rally 7/6 .. 9/6
www.deltarally.eu
This thrilling race will start from the centre of town on Kurelčeva Street, as teams compete for valuable ranking points and positions as the racing calendar heats up. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the prestigious and popular event, so expect a party atmosphere as rubber and road collide.
7/6 .. 9/6
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Exhibitors of everything from fossils to precious stones will showcase their collections at this event, one of the largest of its kind. Understandably, jewellery made from precious and semi-precious stones tends to steal the show, but experts and amateurs will find plenty to engage with here, whether you are looking for 450-million-year-old trilobites or polished Australian opals. International Fair Mineral Expo
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Highlander Medvednica 7/6 .. 9/6
Medvednica Mountain www.highlanderadventure.com/ en-us/medvednica
Back with a bang, the wildly popular and immensely challenging Highlander hiking event returns to the city, with two formats waiting for those looking to scale new heights. Highlander Lyra is a oneday adventure covering 25km that allows those taking part to experience Medvednica in a whole new light, although don’t make the mistake of thinking this is a simple stroll in the park. Those looking for something more extreme will take on Highlander Pegasus, a three-day test of endurance and determination covering over 50km. Special workshops, yoga and music add an extra layer to the Highlander experience.
Summer at MSU 2024. 7/6 .. 12/7
Museum of Contemorary Art, Avenija Dubrovnik 17 www.msu.hr/en
The 11th edition of one of Zagreb’s most important summertime cultural extravaganzas brings together a broad range of creativity, from exhibitions to film screenings via dance performances and live music from some of the most exciting bands in the region, including Konstrakta and Zemlja gruva, KOIKOI, Porto Morto and more. This year’s festival is held alongside Animafest and the Antiseason dance festival.
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Highlander Medvednica, Photo by Samir Kurtagić
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Anime Sympho-Show - The Orchestra 38 SAMURAI
8/6
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall
Trg Stjepana Radića 4
www.lisinski.hr, www.anime-sympho-show.com
This utterly unique performance is making waves on its European tour, bringing Japanese culture, music, and animation to devoted fans across the continent. Hayao Miyazaki’s classical creations collide with the engaging characters of Tetsuro Araki, as popular soundtracks from animes like Tokyo Ghoul, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more are brought to life on the stage.
Lord of the Rings in Concert
8/6 & 9/6
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall
Trg Stjepana Radića 4 www.lisinski.hr
The magical melodies of this generation-defining trilogy will fill the hearts, minds and ears of those lucky enough to attend this two-hour concert featuring the symphonic orchestra, soloists, vocal ensembles and more. Musical evenings don’t come much more epic than this.
VegeSajam
8/6
Europski trg
www.prijatelji-zivotinja.hr
The 13th edition of this kind and conscious festival takes place this year, continuing its powerful work in promoting the benefits of sustainable living and an animal-friendly life. More and more people are turning to plant-based diets and reaping the rewards, and this is the place to get more information.
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Croatian Radiotelevision Jazz Orchestra: Makoto Ozone 12/6
Art Fair Nesvrstani 14/6 .. 16/6
Lauba – House for People and Art, Prilaz baruna Filipovića 23a www.nesvrstani.hr
The 7th holding of this fabulous fair showcases 17 independent galleries and art organisations, not to mention 12 individual artists, guaranteeing a feast of creativity for all who visit. This is the most important regional event on the contemporary art market calendar and not to be missed.
Museum of Contemporary Art –Gorgona Hall, Avenija Dubrovnik 17 www.glazba.hrt.hr
The jazz season is an annual triumph in a city of music lovers, but 2024 is particularly special. This year, the final concert features one of Japan’s most influential and impactful pianists, the founder of No Name Horses and an inspiration to generations of musical adventurers.
Vinski grad (Vinopolis) 14/6 .. 29/6 Trg Franje Tuđmana www.vinart.hr
Wine is an integral part of Croatian history, heritage, and culture, and this unique open-air event is a raucous celebration of quality wine from across the country. Food, music, and entertainment accentuate the experience, but the wine is the main event. Oenophiles, this one is for you.
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Makoto, Photo by Kentaro Hisadomi
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Baš Naš Festival
14/6 .. 14/7
Bundek Lake
www.facebook.com/basnasfestival2
The best street food festivals embrace the simplicity of the occasion and let the combination of food and fun do the work. A concise understanding of that makes this one of the most joyous events on the calendar, accentuated in 2024 by the month-long UEFA European Championships. Food, football and fun; what more could anyone need?
Zagreb Food Truck Festival 20/6 .. 30/6
www.facebook.com/foodtruckfestivalhr
A range of food and bar trucks from the region will combine with live music, DJ performances, flea markets, and more during 11 days of delicious delights, with specially designed thematic zones for young visitors and engaging showcases from international culinary superstars.
Little Zagreb 17/6 .. October
www.malizagreb.com
One of the most endearing artistic events on the calendar, this concept is exactly what the name suggests: miniature installations are displayed in the streets of the city centre, evoking the memory of classic shops and workshops, old and new. The installations aim to remind people to appreciate the smaller things in life.
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Green River Fest
20/6 .. 15/9
Sava Embankment, Old railway Bridge www.facebook.com/greenriverfest
Sustainability and green living are everything at this festival, now in its fifth year and packed with engagement and entertainment. A broad range of cultural and educational activities celebrate life on the river, telling old stories in a new light and encouraging visitors to reconnect with the wonderful world around us.
23/6 .. 30/6
www.eurokaz.hr
The new theatre festival features “Triangulometer” (a philosophical deep dive into music and geometry), “Mother Year” (an ambient show combining movement, dance, puppetry and traditional acting) and “Morphin’ 2” (the influence of media and social networks on society and individuals). There will also be roundtable discussions about conflict on the literary left. Eurokaz
INmusic Festival 2024
24/6 .. 26/6
Island of Croatian Youth, Lake Jarun www.inmusicfestival.com/en
Croatia’s largest open-air event is back for its 16th edition, with a superstar-filled lineup that includes names like Hozier, The Smashing Pumpkins (performing in Croatia for the first time), The National, Röyksopp, and Dogstar, the band of International movie star Keanu Reeves.
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14th Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival
27/6 .. 7/7
Tuškanac Summer Stage, KIC www.fantastic-zagreb.com
The leading genre film festival in the region goes from strength to strength in 2024, entertaining viewers with brilliant new international movies in everything from Sci-Fi to horror, animation, dark comedy and more, making time to celebrate a few cult classics in the process.
43rd Grič Evenings
20 .. 30/6
Klovićevi Dvori Atrium, St Mark’s Church, Music Pavillion in Zrinjevac Park www.facebook.com/VeceriNaGricu
A longstanding tradition of summertime in the Croatian capital, this gorgeous festival brings classical music outdoors into the courtyard. 2024 is the 43rd edition of the event, and this year’s schedule features artists like the Ballot Quintet (Vienna), the Metropolis Piano Quartet (Poland), and more.
Caffe de Matoš – Ljeto kod Matoša
28/6 .. 27/7
Trg Mažuranića https://www.facebook.com/caffedematosadvent
Widely beloved as the most Zagrebian event on the calendar, this charming nostalgia-packed extravaganza brings DJs (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and live musicians (Wednesday and Thursday) to the people in a beautiful setting. A daily children’s program will keep young visitors entertained, and there will also be plant fairs, culinary experiences, and more.
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“Laibach Kunst: Unternehmen Barbarossa + Sound Cube”
29/6 .. 20/8
Lauba – House for People and Art, Prilaz baruna Filipovića 23a www.lauba.hr
There’s nobody quite like the Slovenian avant-garde trailblazers, with their curious blend of industrial, neo-classical, hard rock and everything else married to an intense commitment to visual art. The Trbovlje Titans return to the Croatian capital in October for a new show, and the gig will be preceded by a typically distinctive summer exhibition featuring art by the band themselves. Known for their provocative visuals and unwillingness to compromise, the exhibition promises to do justice to the band’s modus operandi.
Bruce Dickinson
13/7
Hala Park, Slavonska avenija 3b www.eventim.hr
With a career spanning over five decades, metal singers don’t come much more iconic than the Iron Maiden frontman, who returns to the capital in support of his new album “The Mandrake Project.” Popular Rijeka metal band Keops provide support.
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Bruce Dickinson Promo
Laibach Kunst: Unternehmen Barbarossa + Sound Cube
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12/7 .. 23/7
Zagreb Upper Town https://www.facebook.com/dvorista.in
Now in its jubilee year, this popular event unveils the city’s hidden courtyards and gardens, free of traffic and noise, pulling back the curtain on Zagreb’s inner workings through excellent storytelling in delightful environments. Those stories come with live music, fantastic food, quizzes, themed evenings, and no shortage of surprises. No two settings are the same, and each has a tale to tell. The chance to enter these courtyards and gardens only comes once a year, another reason why this event is one of the most essential on the summer calendar.
Sljeme Marathon
13/7
Medvednica Mountain sljeme.run/sljemenski-maraton/
Croatia’s first trail race returns to the northwestern side of Medvednica this summer, attracting energetic competitors to the starting line for the 25th year. A 5km race has been introduced alongside the classic trail, allowing more to participate in one of the region’s great traditions. Who will take home the wild boar trophy this year?
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Dvorišta (The Courtyards)
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Summer Days of ZFF
17/7 .. 20/7
Tuškanac Summer Stage www.zff.hr
A special schedule of films will be shown at the popular open-air cinema this summer. Films include regional and international movies, from Una Gunjak’s “Excursion” to Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren’s fantastic “20,000 Species of Bees,” a winner at several international film festivals in 2023.
Amadeo Stage
18/7 .. 31/7, 16/7 .. 31/8, 1 .. 10/9
Natural History Museum, Demetrova 1 www.scenaamadeo.hr
The 25th season of this musical extravaganza returns home this year and features an array of impressive talents, including Matej Meštrović I Solistic, Stefan Milenković, Drago Diklić, and more. The schedule is as packed as ever with theatre plays, concerts and movie events.
Ed Sheeran 10/8
Zagreb Hippodrome, Radoslava Cimermana 5 www.eventim.hr
The English singer-songwriter is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, and he comes to Zagreb as part of the “+-=÷x” Tour. Fans can expect classics like “The Shapes of You” and “Bad Habits” alongside deep cuts and maybe even some new songs.
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International Folklore Festival
17/7 .. 21/7
Trg bana J.Jelačića, Zrinjevac and Trg Mažuranića www.msf.hr
Folklore societies and talented individuals will perform at the annual folklore review, now in its 58th year, representing the thrilling diversity of Croatia’s ethnographic heritage. Special focus in 2024 is given to Šokac traditions, with programs taking place across the city.
Hot Since 82 at Zagreb Pyramids 24/8
Zagreb Fair Open Air, Zagrebački velesajam
Avenija Dubrovnik 15 www.facebook.com/bshevents
The award-winning British DJ will bring the summer to a sweltering peak with a special performance, making up for lost time after unforeseen circumstances postponed last year’s event. A night of house music at its most magnetic awaits.
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Okolo (Around)
20/8 .. 30/8
www.facebook.com/okolozagreb
Breathing new life into urban spaces, this creative project showcases the artistic side of the city through a special curated walk, showing the streets of the capital in new light through fresh eyes. The aim of the project is to revitalise public spaces and showcase the connections between everyday life and colourful creativity, bridging the divide between contemporary art and the general public in the process. The personal experiences of local artists are key to the experience, reminding all of the importance of spontaneity and art in our daily lives.
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