As November comes to an end, the festive Christmas spirit takes over, marking the start of Advent. For years, Advent in Zagreb has been recognized across Europe and the world, with CNN recently including it on its list of the 22 best Christmas markets in the world for 2024. Preparations for the opening of Zagreb’s Advent started earlier this week, while the official opening is scheduled for Saturday, November 30. We’ve prepared a brief Advent guide with locations where you can enjoy the festive atmosphere alongside electronic music and art.
Electronic music on Zagreb’s Advent
Electronic music is available at five locations across Zagreb’s Advent: Fuliranje at Strossmayer Square, Caffe de Matoš at Ban Jelačić Square, Advent u Prolazu at Ilica 14, Fooling Around at Oleander Terrace, and EU Advent at European Square. The program features smooth house and disco rhythms, and you can follow the organizers’ social media for updates on the schedule.
Here’s the lineup for the next five days:
Wednesday, 11/12
- 6 PM DJ Medo / Caffe de Matoš
- 6 PM Robert Mareković / Fooling Around
- 6 PM Jazzozo / EU Advent
Thursday, 12/12
- 6 PM Ela Radić / Fooling Around
- 7 PM Alen S. / EU Advent
- 7 PM William Collins & Igor Dorotić / Fuliranje
Friday, 13/12
- 2 PM DJ Grade / Fooling Around
- 2 PM DJ Manta / Fuliranje
- 6 PM brzeguze – nemanja. Legalize Lambada, Mr. T / EU Advent
- 6 PM Marin Bukljaš / Fooling Around
- 7 PM DJ hrwo E / Advent u Prolazu
- 7 PM DJ Alvize / Fuliranje
Saturday, 14/12
- 12 PM DJ D-Gree / Advent u Prolazu
- 1 PM DJ Eva Maria / Fooling Around
- 1 PM DJ Škrinja / Fuliranje
- 4 PM LABOSH / EU Advent
- 6 PM DJ Klox / Advent u Prolazu
- 6 PM Jazzozo / Fooling Around
- 7 PM DJ Bondža / Caffe de Matoš
- 7 PM DJ Bellboy / Fuliranje
Sunday, 15/12
- 12 PM DJ D-Gree / Advent u Prolazu
- 1 PM DJ hrwo E / Fooling Around
- 1 PM DJ Stanko Bondža / Fuliranje
- 3 PM Sergio / EU Advent
- 4 PM DJ Tabu / Advent u Prolazu
- 6 PM DJ Zozzo / Caffe de Matoš
Tuesday, 17/12
- 5 PM DJ Tea Hendija / Caffe de Matoš
Wednesday, 18/12
- 6 PM DJ Medo / Caffe de Matoš
Thursday, 19/12
- 7 PM William Collins / Fuliranje
Friday, 20/12
- 2 PM DJ Manta / Fuliranje
- 7 PM DJ hrwo E / Advent u Prolazu
- 7 PM DJ Alvize / Fuliranje
- 8 PM DJs in da square / Caffe de Matoš
Saturday, 21/12
- 12 PM DJ D-Gree / Advent u Prolazu
- 1 PM DJ Škrinja / Fuliranje
- 6 PM DJ Klox / Advent u Prolazu
- 7 PM DJ Bellboy / Fuliranje
Sunday, 22/12
- 12 PM DJ D-Gree / Advent u Prolazu
- 1 PM DJ Stanko Bondža / Fuliranje
- 4 PM DJ Tabu / Advent u Prolazu
- 6 PM DJ Zozzo / Caffe de Matoš
Monday, 23/12
- 7 PM DJ Benc / Fuliranje
Tuesday, 24/12
- 12 PM DJ D-Gree + Live sax & Perkusije / Advent u Prolazu
- 1 PM DJ Škrinja / Fuliranje
- 4 PM DJ Felippe & DJ Gotz / Caffe de Matoš
Art at Zagreb’s Advent
Zagreb’s Advent features two key art events: an exhibition of iconic caricatures at the Oto Reisinger House of Cartoons and the Art Zagreb contemporary art fair, showcasing local and international artists.
27.11.’24. – 07.01.’25
- HUSH HUSH Market pop-up / Fuliranje
- A stand featuring around 20 exhibitors – talented Croatian artists, designers, small-scale producers, and creatives. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore unique, handmade products, including one-of-a-kind jewelry, fashion pieces, natural cosmetics, and home decorations.
29.11.’24 – 05.01.’25
- Advent in House of Cartoons Oto Reisinger / Ulica Pavla Radica 44a
- Advent at the Oto Reisinger House of Cartoons celebrates the work of Croatia’s most famous caricaturist, offering a humorous look at local culture for all ages. The event features surprises, new products, and giveaways, highlighting Reisinger’s legacy during the holiday season.
12. – 15. DEC
- Art Zagreb / The Meštrović Pavillion – Croatian Association of Fine Arts
- Art Zagreb is an international art fair dedicated to contemporary fine art, promoting the art market by featuring leading galleries and the “Cash & Carry” exhibition, which highlights students from the Academy of Fine Arts and young artists from HDLU. The fair presents a diverse range of artworks, including painting, photography, sculpture, and digital art, offering a platform for both established and emerging artists
Note: This article will be updated regularly as new program details become available.
