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Adding to the already rich Zagreb Advent program, this year’s EU Advent (on European Square) is marked by various local and international performances. This year’s selection is full of sensations and surprises, all under the editorial baton of Marijan Felver, a popular DJ, a key player in the domestic party scene, and a great music connoisseur. For 40 days of music, nostalgia, and dancing under the lights on the European Square, he has prepared a strong concert program and performances by the most famous domestic DJs.
Various concerts
After the opening of Advent with the always lively band Ljetno Kino, a series of great concerts by local, regional and international attractions will follow. On Saturday, December 6, the Mostar sensation Zoster will present its musical diagnosis of a society whose immunity has fallen. The band, which has conquered the region with a perfect mix of genres – from reggae, ska, and rock to blues and pop – dissects the environment with precision, but also with a great deal of joy and wit. Confirmation of their quality is the Ambasador award they just won for the best regional band.
Darkness, on the other hand, will be presented romantically on December 12 by Curses, a distinctive New York musician with a Berlin address, who has already become a favorite of the local audience. Combining guitars and electronics, they create powerful live performances mixing the nostalgia of new wave and energetic Italo-disco rhythms with a touch of post-punk. Moreover, the EU Advent will host an exclusive Christmas acid punk concert with Berlin musician Mike Sacchetti, featuring new versions of songs from the album Another Heaven. This musical pleasure is made possible by the popular club program Planet Srijeda [eng. Planet Wednesday] and its founder Felver, who will make sure the European Square keeps on dancing for the rest of the evening.
The real treat comes on Christmas Eve, December 24th, when famous Croatian singer and songwriter Alka Vuica takes over the EU Advent stage. She will sing popular songs that she has written for other famous artists. Alka will start her performance at 1 p.m., and Felver will take over the entertainment for the rest of Christmas Eve, a very significant day when the whole city center is filled with locals and tourists.
Countdown to New Year
An attractive and rich program awaits us on New Year’s Eve. Entering 2026 with a world-famous name – The Brand New Heavies, a band that has marked the global acid-jazz and funk scene. It is a rare opportunity to welcome the New Year in Zagreb with a sophisticated band that has played all over the planet, playing the hits such as Dream On Dreamer, Never Stop and You Are the Universe.
The all-day program on New Year’s Eve starts at 11 am, and with the aforementioned star band we will dance to DJ performances curated by Vitamin Disco, Glazbena kuhinja, Bizzo and Phat Phillie.
Advent with Electronic Music
As usual, there will be a lot of dancing at the European Square with popular DJs. On Friday, December 5th, the spirit of Sequences, one of the most popular club nights in the city, will be conveyed by Antonio Zuza from Peti Kupe.
On December 13th, Fuki, DJ of the cult program Night of Faith and Devotion in the former Jabuka, will bring his mix of nostalgia from the 80s and 90s.
We return to electronics on December 19th with the traditionally most visited party, MoJo Sound System, and the fresh sound brought by Ivona Kovačević. The day after, December 20th, Vitamin Disco will deliver a night inspired by the atmosphere of New York underground clubs of the 70s.
On December 26th, Elena Mikac, one of the most popular younger domestic DJs and the initiator of the club program Diskodelikt at Peti Kupe, will provide a party full of exciting electronic rhythms.
The master of eclectic sounds Zozo, will have his regular schedule on Mondays, while Tuesday is reserved for the young British-Croatian DJ Ben Colgan. The popular Bizzo from Bolesna braća is in charge of the top atmosphere on Wednesdays, while on Thursdays it will be Alen S, a resident of Kontrapunkt. On Saturdays, the entire palette of dance rhythms is delivered by Martina Vazdar, music editor of Yammat FM, while on Sundays, good vibes are cooked by Glazbena kuhinja.
A real musical abundance of all dance styles is offered until January 7th at the European Square. The working hours of EU Advent are from Monday to Thursday from 12:00 – 23:00, on Fridays from 12:00 – 00:00, on Saturdays from 10:00 – 00:00 and on Sundays from 10:00 – 23:00. On Christmas Eve from 10:00 to 20:00, and on Christmas Day from 17:00 to 23:00. The detailed program and times are published regularly every week on the official website and on EU Advent’s Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook profiles. Admission to all programs is free.
