Advent Calendar
29.11.2024 - 05.01.2025
Advent at Zagreb City Museum
Christmas and tradition are inseparably linked: we revive customs that have lasted for centuries, sing songs that have accompanied us through generations, and decorate our homes with special attention to traditional holiday symbols.
29.11.2024 - 05.01.2025
Advent in House of Cartoons Oto Reisinger
Radićeva ulica 44A is becoming the ideal location for family gatherings with lots of laughter and wonderful joint memories.
29.11.2024 - 07.01.2025
From the Archives of the Chocolate Museum Zagreb
Numerous generations of young hearts opened their eyes with thrill on Christmas morning because they knew they will find that which they had been looking for throughout the year – something sweet underneath the Christmas tree!
29.11.2024 - 05.12.2024
Stories That Warm the Soul at the Museum of Hangovers
This holiday season, the Museum of Hangovers presents a special exhibition dedicated to holiday drinks and their stories.
30.11.2024 - 07.01.2025
Advent Adventure in the Wild Heart of the City
People aren’t the only ones celebrating Christmas – in Zagreb, the joy of Advent spreads to its animal residents as well!
30.11.2024 - 31.12.2024
Christmas tale at Ethnographic Museum
Time of Advent especially connects us with times past, bringing stories and songs that have been sung through the centuries.
30.11.2024 - 07.01.2025
Santa's Horse Carriage Ride
Merry Santa Claus has decided to come from the North Pole this year and join Advent Zagreb in a truly special manner: by driving his carriage around Zrinjevac so that everyone can experience the Christmas magic!
01.12.2024 - 05.01.2025
Teatrino klincolino
The greatest magic of Christmas is experienced by those who believe most in miracles – our children, whose smiles and excitement make the holidays special.
01.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
The Magic of Advent in Natural History Museum
In its newly renovated spaces, it combines science with holiday magic and art.
04.12.2024
Advent Under the Lantern
Traditions such as igniting gas lamps and carolling are always gladly remembered during Advent time. What unites them is that they bring light, joy, and warmth to the cold streets, just like this special time of year.
06.12.2024 - 28.12.2024
Craftsmen’s Advent
During the holidays, we turn to the old, warm and nostalgic moods which embalm us in a special touch of times long passed.
06.12.2024
PLACe market Christmas Pop-Up
The pop-up holiday edition of everyone’s favorite market.
06.12.2024
Advent symphony of the city
What could bring a smile to your face better than music?
07.12.2024
Advent at Mala Scena
Christmas is fairy-tale time, and one such tale is Šuć Muć.
08.12.2024
Zagreb Advent Run 2024
3, 2, 1… run! The center of Zagreb will host the most fun and most colorful festive race in Croatia.
08.12.2024
From Christmas Balconies to Zagreb
From some of the most beautiful balconies in Zagreb, the music will be performed by a six-member Ad Gloriam brass wind ensemble, bringing holiday joy to the colorful city streets.
08.12.2024
Advent concerts of the Zagreb Chamber Orchestra
Fans of classical music of all generations will enjoy four concerts by the Zagreb Chamber Orchestra and its exceptionally talented soloists this Advent.
12.12.2024
Evenings with Brahms
Throughout 4 scheduled events during the Advent season, the piano masters accompanied by a soprano singer will perform carefully selected timeless gems from the music treasury of Johannes Brahms.
13.12.2024 - 16.12.2024
Advent Bachata Congress
The dancing Caribbean islands, Dominican Republic and Cuba, are coming to this year’s Advent Zagreb and inviting all the visitors to join their international dance instructors in the merriest of rhythms!
14.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Ball on the Upper Town
Illuminated path is additionally refined by art installations which evoke holiday festivities in a special way – through the magic of light. Shhhh – on Gradec plateau you will also find a special surprise which will surely amaze you!
14.12.2024
Tram Flash Mob
Singing is contagious and choral singing promotes a sense of togetherness.
15.12.2024
Festival of Advent and Christmas Songs in Zagreb
What could better fill this holiday season than music that warms hearts and brings joy?
20.12.2024
Nutcracker ballet in front of the Croatian National Theatre
Is there a stage work which can capture the essence of Christmas more than The Nutcracker?
21.12.2024
Zagreb Advent Postcards
In a brief performance and without announcement, in the form of pop-up concerts, but to the great surprise of unsuspecting passersby.
MINGLE
Relax, enjoy and snap a few photos – these spots offer true Christmas atmosphere!
ADVENT ART JAM
Experience the magic of the holidays through special exhibitions and workshops!
ADVENT CLASSICS
This year, Christmas music will spread throughout the city, bringing classic songs and traditional compositions that create a festive atmosphere in various locations.
MERRY MELODIES
Traditional Christmas songs will fill every corner of the city, bringing the holiday spirit to all visitors. From Zagreb's churches, balconies, streets, and squares, musical performances will enrich the atmosphere, and the sounds of caroling will spread t
JUNIOR ADVENT
Who is more excited about Christmas than the little ones? They know how to cherish its joy and magic, they still believe in Santa Claus and are eager to share their enthusiasm for the Christmas magic with everyone.
JINGLE ALL THE WAY
There are plenty of interesting hidden jewels in Zagreb: the oldest ZOO in the region, a live Nativity scene, sports races, unusual objects made by diligent craftsmen, and much more!
HO-HO-HOTELS
Zagreb’s hotels could not resist the magic of the holiday spirit either; they are preparing special accommodation and food offers for all those who want to enjoy the special Christmas-flavored delicacies .
ADVENT DÉCOR
Walking through the streets, parks, and squares of Zagreb during Advent, we can find numerous Christmas symbols that further enrich the holiday atmosphere.
ONE DAY WONDER
Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of the holiday atmosphere with special concerts and performances held only once during Advent in Zagreb.
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Visitors´ impressions
Edward Joseph Mavrinac, Oakville, Canada
Undoubtedly the experience of a lifetime!!!
I would highly recommend the city of Zagreb, Croatia to any and all tourists who truly wish to experience the true spirit and energy of the Advent Season. It is an experience which any guests/tourists will never forget.
Tobias und Anna, Wien
Wir haben super Geschenke gefunden.
Einige davon auch für uns selbst. (Lachen)
Alzbeta 29, Czech Republic
Spectacular experience.
The kids had a blast!
Marija i Zoki, Hrvatska
Uživali smo i zasigurno dolazimo opet.
Ivana, Leona y Nina
Fue extraordinario e inolvidable.
Rumi 31, UK
This is perfect!
Highly recommended. Skating around with the beautiful city buildings overlooking is overwhelming.
Advent in the media
BBC News
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Forbes
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CNN
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Independent
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National Geographic
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Si Viaggia
I mercatini di Natale più belli dell’Est Europa
Economie News
Nigdje u Europi nismo vidjeli bogatiji, ljepši, organiziraniji, ... Advent!!!
Obišli smo brojne gradove Europe u zadnjih mjesesc i pol dana, i NIGDJE nismo vidjeli bogatiji, ljepši, organiziraniji, ... Advent!!! To me kao Hrvaticu silno veseli, osobito jer se u Zagrebu ponovo osjeća njegova tradicionalna kultura, ukus, sofisticiranost i bogatstvo duhovnim vrijednostima. Vrijedno divljenja i nas domaćih, a pogotovo turista.