ZAGREB:
what’s on in 2017
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Full listing for the year are in Zagreb Culture & Events Guide 2017. We’ve picked a few:
MARCH
From now to May 8 The Challenge of Modernism-Zagreb/Vienna around the 1900’s
The exhibition highlights the most famous examples of Viennese and Croatian artists from the modern period. Art, architecture, music and literature, psychology and philosophy are all featured. At the Klovicevi dvori Gallery. www.gkd.hr
10-19 March – The Restaurant Week
Zagreb’s restaurant scene is diverse and during this week, all kinds of eateries from simple bistros to top prestigious places offer three course menus for just 100 kuna (under €14), sometimes even including a glass of wine! Booking essential as this is a huge attraction in the city. www.tjedanrestorana.com
12 March – Pink Day Zagreb – the 5th International Specialised Festival of Rosé wines
Croatia’s rose wines are improving according to winemakers and tasters. The Croatian WOW (Women on Wine) Association runs this festival presenting wines from some of Croatia’s best producers. Tastings, workshops, exhibitions. www.womenonwine.com.hr
22-25 March - Jazz.hr/Spring 2017
A little earlier in 2017, international jazz legends perform in this top musical event, established over 20 years ago. This year’s line-up includes Eddie Henderson Quartet (worshipped by jazz lovers worldwide) and the famous Tony Mormelle. More performers to be announced. At the Vatroslav Lisinski Small Concert Hall. www.jazz.hr
APRIL
7 April – Verdi’s Don Carlo
One of the most frequently performed operas, possibly due to the contentious and complex story. At the elegant Croatian National Theatre where a ticket can cost as little as around €35. Directed by Derek Gimpel. www.hnk.hr
Step back in time as the streets fill with nostalgia and charm. Old traditions are revived, historical figures wander among locals and tourists, there are street performers, promenade concerts and dancing – lots of dancing, all from a bygone era. Numerous events in various locations including the main Trg Ban Jelacic square. www.infozagreb.hr
MAY
16 May – Legendary Deep Purple in concert
The British rock band comes to Zagreb in May and tickets start at around £40. At the Arena, Zagreb, the action starts at 8pm. www.eventim.hr
Flourishing street activity continues to make this one of the most popular international festivals. Zagreb’s streets fill with actors, comedians, dancers, musicians, jugglers and clowns. Locals and tourists are welcome to join in – sometimes persuaded to ! Fun and energetic, children love it too. Various locations. www.cestisdbest.com
Late May-mid September – The 17th Summer on Stross
For 100 days and with a touch of Montmartre about it, the Strossmayer Promenade is in Zagreb’s Upper Town becomes a stage for art installations and retro, live music. Contests with prizes and even an open-air cinema. www.ljetonastrosu.com
JUNE
13-18 June – Design District Zagreb
Launched just last year, his four day festival is now a confirmed event on the Zagreb events calendar.
This festival brings visitors and residents together with street events across public spaces, many of which were previously unused. The theme of creativity and culture in the “Mariceva Zone” encompasses design and art works, new gastronomy products, musical and literary evenings, various creative workshops, educational tours and some fun picnics all outdoors. DDZ is supported by city institutions in collaboration with local partners and corporate sponsors.
www.designdistrict.hr
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| INmusic festival www.inmusicfestival.com Photo: Filip Busic |
19-21 June – INmusic Festival #12 on Jarun Lake
Book your flight and accommodation early -this can sell out - kind of Croatian “Glastonbury”, considered one of the world’s top 10 music festivals. 2017 marks the 12th anniversary and young people come from all over the world. The location is unique – right on Zagreb’s own “beach” on the shores of Jarun Lake. Confirmed headliners are Kasabian, Indie Rock giant Arcade Fire and Alt-J – Check regularly for line-up. www.inmusicfestival.com
29 June-8 July – Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival
An open-air festival of genre films including fantasy, thrillers, suspense, Asian and more. Various locations including an outdoor open-air stage by Tuskanac Cinema. Features the works of both professional and amateur producers. www.fantastic-zagreb.com
The Fireworks Festival - date to be confirmed
For several nights the sky above Bundek Lake lights up with a fantastic firework display created by Croatian and international pyrotechnic experts. There are live concerts, beer and hot food stalls completing the glittering experience. www.mirnovec.hr
JULY
Throughout July – The Courtyards
Now in its fourth year, seven of the most beautiful (and some secret) palaces and houses in the Upper Town open their doors to their rarely seen courtyards, patio and courtyards. Quite a surprise in the heart of the city. The architecture may remind you of Paris or Budapest - “every courtyard has a story” as they say in Zagreb Upper Town. Also a music programme, wine tastings and delicious snacks. www.dvorista.in
Medvedgrad Music Nights (music at the fortress) - date to be confirmed
One of the most beautiful concert venues in Europe, the 13th century Medvedgrad Fortress is located on Medvednica Mountain and easily reached on public transport from downtown Zagreb.
Live music of all genres on warm summer nights under a starry sky. www.centarcesarec.hr
AUGUST
Zagreb is still buzzing even though many residents take a holiday in August, so visitors may find that there is a little more room for them in outdoor cafés, bars and restaurants. There is always a silver lining.
This is the oldest sporting event in Croatia and dates from 1951. Attended by Olympic and world class champions, athletes compete from 40 countries including our own top Croatian athletes.
At the Mladost Sports and Recreation Centre. www.zagreb-meetings.com
SEPTEMBER
Throughout September – Zagreb Burger Festival
Forget the bland “international brand” of burger. This relatively new festival brings the best that Zagreb’s speciality burger restaurants have to offer. Good offers and even better ingredients (often organic ground meat) and speciality twists. Vegetarians will be fine due to the creativity of these Zagreb burger masters! www.facebook.com/ZagBurgerFestival
OCTOBER
6 – 15 October - The Restaurant Week –Round Two!
A repeat of the week in March when Zagreb’s diverse restaurant scene becomes even more attractive during this week when all kinds of eateries from simple bistros to top, prestigious places offer three course menus for just 100 kuna (under €14), sometimes even including a glass of wine! Booking essential. www.tjedanrestorana.com
7 October – The White Night
Started in Paris in 2002 under the title Nuit Blanche Paris, Zagreb now follows, along with other famous cities around the world. Some call it a distinct phenomenon - for one night only, from dusk until dawn, artists, musicians and performers weave a kind of spell across public places, parks, cultural monuments and all over the place. Nobody ever quite knows what to expect and that’s the joy of The White Night.
19-22 October – Jazz.hr/Autumn 2017
More superb musicians follow the early Spring event. The line up for this year is expected soon. www.jazz.hr
NOVEMBER
All month– Zagreb Film Festival
This is the 15th edition of the festival featuring world acclaimed film makers from the local and international scene. There will be Croatian short films, side competitions, workshops, lectures and panel discussions. www.zagrebfilmfestival.com
DECEMBER
Early December 2017 – January 2018
Voted the best Christmas Fair at Advent in Europe-TWICE!
A title that Zagreb has won for the past two consecutive years and the magic is set to continue in the Croatian capital. If you have ever enjoyed the run up to Christmas in Cologne, Vienna or Prague then you will love this. The city centre twinkles and glistens with millions of lights and candles. Traditional wooden huts and stalls sell Christmas gifts, cards, mulled wine, cookies, hot snacks. There’s a concert or 20 with live music and an amazing open-air ice rink with some spectacular curves. Every year there are some amazing “wintery” surprises. It just gets better and better. Great bargains for Christmas gifts. Various locations including Zrinjevac Park and Trg Ban Jelacic. Many hotels offer good deals in December and usually airlines offer return fares to Zagreb for around €150 or less on certain dates. www.adventzagreb.com
Zagreb is a worthy place for a city break destination. Over 40 museums show history, art, torture, illusions, broken relationships, railways, banks and as many galleries showing works of art from Croatian and international artists. And there is a unique food and drink scene. Zagreb is a city claiming to be Europe’s newest capital city.
More information and more events:
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