Must-see entertainment in Zagreb

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    Booze & Blues

    Zagreb

    It does what it says on the tin. Perched at the top of the buzzy Tkalča strip, this haven of jazz, blues and soul rhythms stands out with its weekend live…

  • Strossmarte

    Zagreb

    During the summer months, the Strossmayer promenade in the Upper Town hosts live music most nights, with makeshift bars. The mixed-bag crowd, great city…

  • Croatian National Theatre

    Zagreb

    This neobaroque theatre, established in 1895, stages a regular program of opera and ballet performances and plays. Check out Ivan Meštrović’s sculpture…

  • Tvornica

    Zagreb

    Excellent multimedia venue showcasing a variety of live-music performances, from Bosnian sevdah (traditional music) to alternative punk rock. Check out…

  • Zagrebačko Kazalište Mladih

    Zagreb

    The Zagreb Youth Theatre, better known as ZKM, is considered the cradle of Croatia's contemporary theatre. It hosts several festivals and many visiting…

  • Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall

    Zagreb

    This is the city’s most prestigious venue in which to hear symphony concerts, jazz and world-music performances; it also stages theatrical productions.

  • Kino Europa

    Zagreb

    Zagreb's oldest cinema's 'Subtitled Tuesdays' program shows (usually art house) movies with subtitles in English as well as Croatian.

  • KSET

    Zagreb

    This student's club (run by Zagreb University's Faculty of Engineering) regularly hosts bands, from alternative to hip-hop acts. Saturday nights are…

  • Stadion Maksimir

    Zagreb

    Dinamo is Zagreb’s most popular football team; it plays matches at Stadion Maksimir, on the eastern side of Zagreb. Take trams 4, 7, 11 or 12 to…

  • Pogon Jedinstvo

    Zagreb

    Pogon – Zagreb Center for Independent Culture and Youth – hosts occasional contemporary dance and theatre, concerts, parties, public lectures, exhibitions…

  • Cibona Tower

    Zagreb

    Basketball is popular in Zagreb, and the city is home to the Cibona basketball team. This tower is the team's base. Tickets should be purchased in advance…

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