Another year, another very busy social calendar for Croatia's capital city! Here's a listing of what's on in Zagreb during 2012.
We've listed the proper dates of events where possible - some events have yet to be finalised/publicised fully so we've listed under the month as appropriate; likewise, more events will be added during the year, so check back regularly!
January
An exciting FIS Skiing World Cup slalom event - the Snow Queen Trophy
- takes place in Sljeme (above Zagreb) on 3rd & 5th January 2012,
with both men's and women's competitions. It's a rather unique event
contested on a specially created run that isn't too far from Zagreb -
and therefore has the distinction of being the only World Cup event
that takes place in a capital city. Moreover, the Snow Queen Trophy is
amazingly well attended, with crowds of up to 25,000 people cheering on the skiers. Take part
in the fun!
As part of their 58th season, the Zagreb Soloists will be performing at the Croatian Music Institute on 17th January 2012.
February
The Zagreb Indoors
tennis tournament is a men's ATP Tour event which usually attracts a
smattering of well-known players, as well as (understandably) a
reasonably large bunch of the top Croatian players. This year's event
takes place from 28th January to 5th February 2012 in its usual home,
the Dom Sportova, in west Zagreb.
Zagreb is hosting the UEFA Futsal Euro 2012 event from 31st January to 11th February. 12 teams will compete, with all matches to be held at the Zagreb Arena.
The Zagreb Boat and Sport Show
is now in its 21st year and is to be held at the Zagreb Fair with a variety of boat, yacht
and other marine sport exhibitors. It is being held over five days, from 22nd
to 26th February 2012.
As part of their 58th season, the Zagreb Soloists will be performing at the Croatian Music Institute on 29th February 2012.
Restaurant Week (or Tjedan Restoran in Croatian) actually takes place over a week and a bit in Croatia's capital city - this year it will be from 24th February to 4th March 2012. A number of restaurants will be taking part, with each offering a special Restaurant Week menu for a special price. More details on the website.
March
Zagreb Dox,
an international documentary film festival, is now in its 8th year this
year. Taking place at the MoviePlex in the Kaptol Center, there are
several themed programs as well as a competition for the best
documentary. It is to be held 26th February to 4th March 2012.
As part of their 58th season, the Zagreb Soloists will be performing at the Croatian Music Institute on 20th March 2012.
April
The 21st Days of Croatian Film is to take place at the Student Centre in Zagreb in early April 2012.
The Zagreb Wine Gourmet Weekend (previously known as the Zagreb Wine & Gourmet Festival) has expanded to become a three-day event and has moved to April - in 2012, it will be held from 13th to 15th April. There's also a new venue this year - the Glyptotheque Museum in the Upper Town.
As part of their 58th season, the Zagreb Soloists will be performing at the Croatian Music Institute on 27th April 2012.
Queer Zagreb is to take place from 23rd to 30th April 2012 with a full line-up of events, including film, theatre, music and dance.
Kontakt/Eurocon 2012 is a European Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention that will be held in Zagreb 26th to 29th April 2012.
May
The Dance Week Festival
is held at the end of May each year in Zagreb, with a
wide variety of contemporary dance performances from both Croatian and
international troupes.
The 11th Festival of the European Short Story will take place in Zagreb and Split at the end of May/beginning of June.
In the final concert of their 58th season, the Zagreb Soloists will be performing at the Croatian Music Institute on 29th May 2012.
June
Animafest, as
the name might suggest, is a world festival of animated film which was
first held way back in 1972. This year's festival will be held from
29th May to 3rd June 2012, and will be dedicated to animated short films. (Each year alternates between this subject and feature films.)
C'est is d'Best
is a festival in which street performers - musicians, actors, dancers -
take part in various performances at assorted locations throughout the
city. It takes place in early June.
Who loves blues? Who doesn't?! The Zagreb International Blues Festival
is to take place in mid-June at serveral venues in the city. The top
name performing last year was harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite.
The one-day Mars Festival should again take place in mid-June 2012 at the Klub Mocvara. A top name international band normally headlines.
The Red Bull Soapbox Race
- featuring a imaginative variety of "homemade" vehicles - takes place in June in Tuskanac in the Gornji Grad area of Zagreb.
The 27th Oldtimer Rally - featuring a host of classic cars - is organised by the Oldtimer Club Zagreb, with the cars will taking to the streets of the capital sometime in mid-June.
Lake Jarun is home to the T Mobile INmusic Festival,
a two day (though 2010's event had an extra day as a last-minute
addition to the line-up!) music event in this pretty setting in the
southwestern part of the city, with a host of international bands and
stars performing. It's a great way of experiencing a music festival
right in the heart (just about!) of a European city. Details of 2012's event are yet to announced, although it is expected to take place mid- to late-June. The 2011 line-up included top names such as Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, The Streets, Jamiroquai and Cypress Hill. See our guide to the Festival here. (To be updated with fresh details as soon as we receive it!)
Eurokaz - a festival of new theatre (including dance performances and more) - takes place at assorted venues in the city during the end of June and beginning of July.
July
The Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival (29th June - 6th July 2012) is a festival dedicated to "fiction film" - i.e. sci-fi, horror, thrillers, suspense films and similar. It is to take place at three cinemas in Zagreb.
The 12th International Festival of Fireworks will take place over the River Sava in Zagreb in early July.
Park in Zagreb
is a summer entertainment and culture festival that is held over two
weeks in the various open spaces of Zagreb.
The 46th International Folklore Festival -
over the course of five days - brings together folklore groups from
Croatia, Europe and further afield for performances, workshops,
concerts, exhibitions and a handicraft and souvenir fair. Some
performances are held on Ban Jelacic square. The Festival takes place
18th to 22nd July 2012.
August
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are to play the Hippodrome in Zagreb on 29th August 2012. Tickets can be bought from Eventim.hr.
September
The Zagreb Airshow is to take place in early September at Lucko Airport with air acrobatics, flight displays and other exhibits.
The International Puppet Festival takes place in early September, with both Croatian and international puppetry groups taking part.
October
The Urban Festival - with an assortment of lectures and presentations - takes place in early October.
The Zagreb Marathon is held on the city's streets every year in mid-October.
Perforacije ("Perforations") is a week of live art taking place in Zagreb, Rijeka and Dubrovnik at the end of October, featuring artists from Croatia and other Balkan countries.
The Zagreb International Chamber Music Festival was only started a few years ago, but already attracts a number of
renowned artists. Various classical concerts take place over a week in
mid-October.
The Zagreb Film Festival
(mid October) showcases films from debut or new
film-makers from across the world. Prizes are awarded in several
categories.
The New Circus Festival - a festival of contemporary circus production - takes place end of October.
The Eco-Ethno Croatia Europe Tour - a fair of rural products and services - is held at the end of October.
November
The VIP Zagreb Jazz Festival
will be on in mid-November, with a number of top
international jazz artists. All concerts taking place at the Zagreb
Youth Theatre.
December
The Human Rights Film Festival will take place in Zagreb in early December, promoting the subject of human rights as depicted in film.
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