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love it as there is something here for everyone
of the world in
and in every season: speaking of which, we
2009. If you haven’t noticed
have just been informed that for the very first
time this year, we’ll have a new manifestation we have all four seasons One of Croatia’s finest national and cultural institutions DVD ‘60 Years of LADO’. On March 22nd, a
called the Zagreb Cultural Summer which covered in details, now is LADO, the ensemble for folk dances and songs of replica of their first ever concert held on February
lets take a glimpse at Croatia and some would say our cultural ambassadors the 4th 1950, on the same stage at the Croatian
entails festivals, performances, exhibitions to the world. National Theatre in Zagreb will be held. They
and other attractions between June and autumn with the event In its 60 years, LADO has gathered the most famous perform at the Lisinski Hall on May 23rd with
September. Great! So, without any further appropriately entitled ‘Yes Croatian choreographers, ethno-musicologists, special concerts at the Croatian Music Institute
hindrance, pick up your marker, highlight your Zagreb’. From the end folklorists and composers who have spent endless in June and September. LADO will carry out
of September until the hours in choreographing some of the most their traditional summer tour with a performance at the
interests and we hope to see you in Zagreb magnificent dances and songs of our land. Dubrovnik Summer Festival as well as visiting
throughout the course of 2009. end of November, our Today, LADO has 37 outstanding dancers who are at other coastal destinations. They travel to the USA
city will be succumb by a the same time excellent singers and they can easily and Canada from October 8th to November
variety of international and transform from a dance ensemble into a folk choir, and will then carry out some traditional concerts back
multicultural happenings ranging from festivals, whilst there are also 15 excellent musicians that home before they begin to prepare for their traditional
play 50 traditional and classical instruments. Their Christmas concerts in Zagreb.
theatre shows, performances, exhibitions etc. exquisite costumes are of amazing beauty with some According to the critics, LADO is one of the best
Creative people from different European and world older than 100 years. folklore ensembles in the world and have in 60 years
centres arrive to Zagreb... and we invite you to graced 6 world continents and dazzled audiences
partake, join in and share the experience with us! In marking their 60 year celebration, LADO have a throughout. In their jubilee year, we invite you to
detailed 2009 schedule which begins in March with witness the pinnacle of our musical tradition and in
the promotion of the documentary and multimedia all its glory.
 23.10.08 – 20.01.09. The Greatest Masters of German
Expressionism
Their artworks were an introduction to an entirely new, unstoppable avalanche of events which not only changed
people, but their souls and spirituality. 120 masterpieces from the legendary groups ‘The Bridge’ and ‘The Blue
Rider’ will be presented. Visitors will be able to enjoy the master pieces of Kandinski, Franz Marc, August
Macke, Paul Klee, Aleksey Jawlenski, Ernest Ludvig Kirchner and many others who were so ahead of their time.
Klovićevi dvori Gallery, Jezuitski trg 4, phone 00385.1.485.19.26, www.galerijaklovic.hr
16.12.08 – 15.03.09. Josip Račić – A retrospective exhibition
marking the 100th anniversary since the painter’s death
Considered as one of Croatia’s elite in modern fine arts, this memorial exhibit presents over 100 oils on canvas,
as well as aquarelles and drawings. The exhibition gives the broadest and yet deepest insight into the artist’s
relatively small opus which ended mysteriously at the tender age of 24. Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1,
phone 00385.1.492.23.68

Josip Račić, Mother and a child, 1908, detail

Rembrandt, Faust, 1652

Jan uary
Jan uary

09.12.08 – 15.02.09. Rembrandt – Prints

The first ever display of Rembrandt’s prints outside of Graz. A magnificent collection of 103 etchings by
the famous Dutch artist include his self portraits, the portraits showing his mother, his wife, co-workers and
contemporaries as well as etchings of body figures, scenes from the Old and New Testament, historical and
literature topics, genre-scenes, landscapes and nature studies will all be presented. Not to be missed! Museum
of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11, www.muo.hr
 23.12.08 – 15.02.09. Homed Time – The House Clocks from 15 – 31.01. Jan Reich
the Museum of Arts and Crafts Collection and collections of - Contemporary Czech
other museums Photography
They say that time is of essence. The largest collection of clocks in this part of Europe has been gathered Jan Reich is one of the Czech Republic’s leading
and themed sections organised to help inform visitors. These include Baroque types - classicist decoration, contemporary photographers; his photography
Clock as architecture, Historicism on the wall and the fireplace, Dedication to creation – secession and art from the two cycles entitled Bohemia and House in
déco and that’s just the beginning. It’s really timeless! Museum of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone a Landscape will be on display. Having worked in a
00385.1.488.21.11, www.muo.hr circus, as a builder and a light technician, he uses
his experiences which greatly influence his work. The
Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2,
04. & 06.01. Audi FIS World Cup VIP Snow Queen Trophy phone 00385.1.468.60.50
On the mountain tops of Sljeme that peak just above the city of Zagreb, the very best in international men
and women’s slalom racing for the world cup will be on. Special entertainment provided by legendary 70’s
pop group Boney M. Croatian Skiing Association, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, phone 00385.1.309.30.09, www. 16.01. Gioachino Rossini –
vipsnowqueentrophy.com Cinderella
When this reworked fairytale was written centuries
ago, the librettist Jacopo Feretti replaced the glass
shoe with a bracelet due to Roman censorship – a
bare female foot was not allowed to be shown on
Ivica Kostelić, Snow Queen Trophy
stage. The words were written in 22 days and Rossini
wrote the music in just 24 days. It is known to be
Rossini’s most complex opera. Croatian National
Theatre, Trg maršala Tita 15, phone 00385.1.488.84.18,
www.hnk.hr
Jan uary
10 – 16.01. Century of Blues
Traditional festival of blues music is to be held at Zagreb’s popular B.P.Club. Many Croatian and European blues
bands will perform this year. B.P.Club, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.481.44.44, www.bpclub.hr
16.01 – 01.02. World
Handball Championships
There’s a huge buzz around the nation about these
championships. Six brand new stadiums have been
built across major cities as the tournament opens in
Split and the final will be held in the superb Zagreb
Arena. Croatian Handball Association, Haulikova 6,
phone 00385.1.457.61.11, www.croatia2009.com
20.01 – 05.02. Dora
Kovačević – Calender
Having undertaken a scholarship at the ‘Ecole
Superieure des Arts Decoratifs’ in Paris and later
pursued her work at the Accademia di Belle Art
in Milan, it is of no wonder that her works can be
found in many museums. Calender is an exhibit
where Kovačević presents bronze sculptures as well
as carvings and drawings on wood. The Croatian
Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone
00385.1.468.60.50
Zagreb Youth Theatre, Blink
Jan uary
 21.01. Salzburg Chamber
Soloists – Ci Divertiamo
Mozart
If classical music is your forte then this will tickle your
fancy. Under the leadership of violinist Lavard-Skou
Larsen, the Salzburg Chamber Soloists who are
renowned for playing with an amazing intensity, will
perform music by the famous Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana
Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
24.01. & 21.02. Skydivers
The theatre show called ‘Skydivers or the artistry of
falling’ has in the past three years become a world
hit in particular for children. The show itself is in high
demand and has performed at some of the most
prestigious international festivals to date. Mala Scena
Theatre, Medveščak 2, phone 00385.1.468.33.52, www.
mala-scena.hr
25 – 26.01. Blink
Blink is a dance show choreographed and written
by Martine Pisani. It is one part of a bigger project
entitled ‘Running times’ which is comprised of five
sequential shows which spam over two years. The
entire project is based on ‘time’ as its theme and is
related to books by the philosophers H.Bergson and
G. Delueze. Zagreb Youth Theatre, Nikole Tesle 7, phone
00385.1.487.45.61, www.zagrebackiplesniansambl.hr
27.01. Blackmore’s Night
Medieval folk rock band led by legendary guitarist
Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night will
perform as part of their “European Secret Voyage
2009’ tour. After leaving Deep Purple and recording
the album ‘Stranger in us all’, Blackmore has been
intrigued by the idea of bringing renaissance music
closer to today’s contemporary audience. Vatroslav
Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone
00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
Jan uary
Croatian History Museum
28.01 – 19.05. Guns and
revolvers from the Fire Arms
Collection of the Croatian
History Museum
Consider this a historical anecdote of European
craftsmanship as these original and authentic
weapons were made between the 16th and 20th
century throughout the entire continent. This fire arms
collection has over 500 models, some of which were
owned by Dukes Nikola Zrinski and Josip Jelačić as
well as other famous historical personas. Croatian
History Museum, Matoševa 9, phone 00385.1.485.19.00,
www.hismus.hr
30.01. The Night of
Museums
Pay nothing and see everything as all the museums
in Zagreb are open till after midnight. This includes
galleries as well as additional materials to be handed
out, all free of charge! Croatian Museum Association,
Trg maršala Tita10, www.hrmud.hr
30.01 – 06.03. The
Renaming Machine
This project includes a series of exhibitions and
conferences, public discussions and workshops
which will be organised in Skopje, Priština, Zagreb
and Ljubljana. The aim is to raise the elements within
political and cultural processes in the renaming of
streets, buildings, monuments etc and the notion of
identity in post war South Eastern Europe. Miroslav
Kraljević Gallery, Šubićeva 29, phone 00385.1.459.26.96,
www.g-mk.hr
30.01 – End of April /
Archaeology and Tourism
Being proactive, the exhibition will try to envisage
the archaeological monuments of Croatia and their
potential role as a tourist resource for the future.
Archaeological Museum of the City of Zagreb, Trg
N.Š.Zrinski 19, phone 00385.1.487.31.01, www.amz.hr
31.01 – 08.02. PBZ Zagreb
Indoors – ATP World Tour
250
Game! Set! Match! International tennis tournament
where the best Croatian players are expected to
participate (Ivan Ljubičić, Mario Ančić, Ivo Karlović
and Marin Čilić) as well as several players amongst
the ATP top 30 list. Dom Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića
11, www.zagrebindoors.com
February / Looking at
others – the exhibition of
video installations and
photography
Some interesting names of the contemporary art
scene perform in Zagreb at the beginning of the
year: Oreet Ashery (Israel), Big Hope (Scotland,
Hungary), Božena Končić Badurina (Croatia), Stella
Capes (England), Tina Gverović (Croatia), Runa Islam
(India), Maria Kheirkhah (Iran), Margareta Kern (Bosnia
and Herzegovina), Kristina Leko (Croatia), Mayumi
Nakazaki (Japan), Olivier Menanteau (France), Boris
Mihailov (Russia), Trine Lise Nedreaas (Norway),
Julika Rudelius (Germany), Santiago Sierra (Spain),
Gillian Wearing (England), Nika Radić (Croatia), Ivan
Kožarić (Croatia). Art Pavilion, Trg kralja Tomislava 22,
00385.1.484.10.70, www.umjetnicki-paviljon.hr
03.02. Jose Antonio
Rodriguez – Cordoba En El
Tiempo
Lovers of Latino look out as the best student of
Paco de Lucia comes to Croatia. José Antonio
Rodríguez’s flamenco style is characterized by its
complex technique and festive sound, as well as by
the perfection of his original music which has made
him one of the world’s leading flamenco guitarists
and composers. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg
Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.
lisinski.hr
08.02. HGM Jazz Orchestra
Zagreb & the Refuge Trio
When you put Theo Bleckman on vocals (Germany),
pianist Gary Versace and multitalented drummer,
percussionist and composer John Hollenbeck (USA)
together, you get the Refuge Trio. They perform in
Zagreb alongside our very own HGM Jazz Orchestra.
Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3, phone
00385.1.611.16.00, www.hgm.hr
10.02. Gorki Žuvela –
Retrospective
Even though Žuvela belongs to the so called first
generation of the new artistic practice, he has had a
keen interest in graphic design, paintings, sculptures,
objects and installations in space. The exhibition will
showcase his works from the 1970’s through to today.
The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2,
phone 00385.1.468.60.50
february
 10.02. Jennifer Bate &
Crispian Steele Perkins
It takes two to tango and we have two of the finest
musicians within their own respective fields. One
of world’s most recognised organ players Jennifer
Bate and famous solo trumpet player Crispian Steele
LADO
Perkins. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana
Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
10.02. The Rasmus
Heavy rockers look out as one of the most popular
and award winning Finnish rock bands perform for
the very first time in Croatia. So far they have visited
40 countries and played over 250 concerts, as
they conquer audiences on their ‘Black roses’ tour.
Boogaloo Club, Vukovarska 68, www.bogaloo.hr
11.02. Sting & Edin
Karamazov – Songs from the
Labyrinth
As part of his world tour, the famous musician will
perform together with Edin Karamazov, the Bosnian
lute player. With his latest album ‘Songs from the
Labyrinth’ which features music by John Dowland
(1563-1626), the famous composer and singer
experiments as he enters into a new musical area.
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4,
phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
12.02. The original State
Opera Ball Orchestra &
Vienna State Opera Ballet
The nonchalantly famous orchestra of the traditional
Opera Ball accompanied by the Vienna State Opera
Ballet will perform a part of their grand repertoire in the
Lisinski Concert Hall. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall,
Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.
lisinski.hr
17.02. The Symphonic
Orchestra of Czech Radio
Under the leadership of chief conductor Vladimir
Válek they have become one of Europe’s most
famous orchestras. The orchestra is currently putting
the finishing touches on the recording of Dvořak and
Tchaikovski and they’ll perform in Zagreb with guest
pianist Jan Simon. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg
Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.
lisinski.hr
17.02. European Jazz Prize
Winner 2008 - Han Bennink
Trio (NL)
Sting and Edin Karamazov
february
Jazz admirers will be delighted to know that last year’s
winner of the most prestigious European jazz award
was the veteran of free jazz, legendary Dutch drummer
Joachim Badenhorst. On tour he’ll be accompanied
by Simon Toldam Rosengren on clarinet and Han
Bennink on piano. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg
Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.
lisinski.hr
19.02. Sepultura
Few would argue that Sepultura are Brazil’s finest
export in thrash/power metal. The rockers from Rio
combine traditional music elements from the streets
of Brazil with their powerful metal sound. Promoting
their latest album ‘A-Lex’, the concert will be held
as part of their three month European tour. Boogaloo
Club, Vukovarska 68, www.bogaloo.hr
20 – 27.02. Music Carousell
Jazz and Ethno Music Festival, original musical
programmes. B.P.Club, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.481.44.44,
www.bpclub.hr
21.02. Bobby McFerrin &
the Munich Radio Orchestra
McFerrin is a Grammy Award-winning jazz-influenced
a cappella vocal performer and conductor; he
combines a series of classical pieces with his own
unique vocal improvisations, often with participation
from the audience and the orchestra. He will
perform together with the Munich Radio Orchestra.
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4,
phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
21. & 22.02. Live Pictures
The last weekend before the Carnival, from 11am
until 2pm, a jubilee 10th Live Pictures will be held
in the Zagreb City Museum. All members, guests
and friends will dress in historical costumes thus
reliving the history of Zagreb, retelling stories about
life, culture and the history of the city. Zagreb City
Museum, Opatička 20, phone 00385.1.485.13.61,
www.mgz.hr
23.02 – 01.03. The 5th
ZagrebDox
International festival of documentaries that gives
an insight into contemporary film production as it
gathers creative people within the film industry. The
festival is a melting pot of film production in South
East Europe as it screens over 120 world films and
documentaries. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25,
phone 00385.1.459.36.36, www.zagrebdox.net
March-May / Drawings by
the Old Italian Masters
from the 15th until the 18th
century from the Graphic
cabinet collection
Unknown, never exhibited art works which dwell into
different periods from renaissance to baroque and
rococo. See the likes of Giulio Romano, Francesco
Primattici, Paola Veronese and also autographs by
march
Sebastian Ricci and other baroque masters of the
Veneto region. It also includes our very own Juraj
Julije Klović. Graphics Cabinet, Andrije Hebranga 1,
phone 00385.1.492.23.74, www.kabinet-grafike.hazu.
hr
Kurt Weill - Bertolt Brecht, The Threepenny Opera
 01.03. Appassionante
The word ‘appasionante’ roughly means ‘excitement
and tingles’ and is thus inseparably connected with
the trio’s background. They perform around the world:
from Beijing, to Moscow through to the Middle East.
Songs on their repertoire include ‘Right here waiting’,
‘Habanera’, ‘Take my breath away’ and many others.
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4,
phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

01.03. HGM Jazz Orchestra

Zagreb featuring Mark
Feldman on violin (USA)
Mark Feldman has played with the most renowned
musicians of the modern jazz scene and on this occasion
he combines with the HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb to
perform a violin concert which was composed by the
amazing Bill Dobbins. Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio,
Prisavlje 3, phone 00385.1.611.16.00, www.hgm.hr

04.03. Basel Chamber

Orchestra
A touch of Swiss comes to Zagreb as the Basel
Chamber Orchestra performs - conducted by David
Stern and the repertoire includes a solo performance by
one of world’s leading violinists Sarah Chang. Vatroslav
Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone
00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

06.03. Jacques Offenbach -

Beautiful Helen
Directed by Dora Ruždjak Podolski, this satirical
operetta and timeless story of greed, blind faithfulness
and scheming will be transferred to the late 1950s
and premiered in the Comedy Theatre. Through the
mythological story of Homer’s Iliad, Offenbach’s’
librettists Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac mock low
passions of the ruling class of their time. Comedy Theatre,
Kaptol 9, phone 00385.1.481.45.66, www.komedija.hr

06.03. Yaron Herman Trio

(France/Israel/USA)
Giving jazz a breath of fresh air, we have a young and
upcoming star of the European jazz scene, an Israeli
with a Parisian address and one who redefines the
meaning of piano. For the first time this unique trio play
on Croatian soil as Herman is joined by Matt Brewer on
double-bass and Gerald Cleaver on drums. Vatroslav 10.03. Zoltan Novak – Night pictures
Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone The exhibition presents paintings in a large format and painted as oil on canvas. These recent works follow the
00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr steps of his art work so far. Novak is one of those painters who constantly, persistently and convincingly follow
new possibilities and yet remain firmly within set boundaries. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska
2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50
10.03. Kiri te Kanawa
Seen as a rare treat, this great New Zealand soprano 19.03 – 06.04. The 43th Zagreb Salon of Applied Arts and

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who many have labelled as the Heavenly Voice has Design

never performed in Zagreb. As part of her farewell
tour, she’ll grace the stage at Lisinski for the first time.
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4,
phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
The Zagreb Salon represents contemporary fine arts. Every third year, the salon is dedicated to the theme of
applied arts and design and this year’s topic is Anti-design / Permanent alternatives – the social responsibility
of an author. The Kvaternik Square underground car park, ULUPUH Gallery, Tkalčićeva 14, phone 00385.1.481.3
7.46, www.43zagrebackisalon.com
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20.03 – 03.04. Springtime Jazz Fever

The annual international festival of jazz music; rattle your shoes with a series of concerts by local and international
jazz musicians who will be playing at the legendary Zagreb jazz B.P.Club, owned by world-acclaimed vibraphone
player Boško Petrović. B.P.Club, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.481.44.44, www.bpclub.hr

21.03. Eric Sardinas

He’s back! This famous blues guitarist has made Zagreb a permanent fixture when on tour. Sardinas is known
for his ambidextrous playing (artistry of playing with both hands) but also for the series of materials that he uses
to produce electric blues, country and rock sessions. Dom željezničara, Trnjanska 1

22.03. Orchestra Baobab

Five years after the release of their album ‘Specialist in All Styles’ and their Grammy nomination, Orchestra

Hilary Hahn
Baobab return in style with their latest album ‘Made in Dakar’. The band musicians were the first to combine West
African and Cuban musical styles back in the 1970s. Aquarius Club, Matije Ljubeka bb, phone 00385.1.364.02.31,
www.aquarius.hr

27.03. Hilary Hahn (violin) & Valentina Lisitsa (piano)

In 2001, Hilary Hahn received an award as the best American classical musician voted by Time Magazine.
Since her youth she has performed with some of the finest orchestras worldwide. She’ll be accompanied by
Ukrainian pianist Valentina Lisitsa who had her first piano concert at the age of four. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert
Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

28.03 – 08.04. The 18th Festivities of the Passion Heritage

Established in 1992, this event seeks to promote the values of the Passion of Christ seen as the basis of
European and Croatian civilization. The programme consists of numerous musical and theatre performances,
as well as exhibitions of fine art. Jesus is the reason for the season! Udruga Pasionska baština, Barutanski breg
20, phone 00385.1.242.15.37

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31.03 – 03.04. Spring Jazz Review

The season of spring begins with this four day bonanza; expect a versatile programme when it comes to music
styles with excellent jazz performances from both domestic and international bands. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert
Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr
 31.03 – 04.04. Test!9 Festival 14 – 19.04. The 9th
A test it isn’t but a festival it is! This year’s organisers will present the topic of communication. Communication International Naj, Naj
as seen as a process of exchanging information, as content, form and goal, possibility and limitation and as Festival
confusion and intervention. In short, communication. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.35.10, Something for the kids! The festival was established
www.test.hr in 2001 and it gives the best production of all
Croatia’s professional children’s theatres. Each year
the foreign contingent grows and this is no exception
01 – 04.04. World Synchronized Ice-skating Championship
Only a team effort will help these fine athletes achieve success, see how the best in ice-skating remain with 6 foreign and 7 domestic ensembles. Žar Ptica
City Theatre, Bijenička 97, phone 00385.1.234.72.28,
‘n-synch’ over 3 days of performance. Dom Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, Croatian Ice-skating Association, www.zar-ptica.hr
phone 00385.1.301.23.23, www.croskate.hr
02.04. Nightwish 16.04 – 10.05. Croatia In Art
One band with a profound sound as the music is technically progressive adjoined by operatic vocals which
– The Brogyanyi Collection
sound angelic. Most fans of heavy music will be delighted that they are finally coming to Zagreb as part of their
from Vienna
The largest art collection of drawings, prints, oil
‘Dark Passion’ World Tour. Dražen Petrović Sports Centre, Savska cesta 30, phone 00385.1.484.33.33
paintings and sculptures from the Viennese Alfred
Brogyany arrive in Zagreb after a successful display
02 – 05.04. Jazzarela - All Women Jazz Festival in Vienna’s Kunstlerhaus. The oils on canvas and
Year after year, there have been jazz divas coming to our beautiful city of Zagreb to perform at this three day sculptures will be showcased on the first floor
festival. The tradition continues with Carla Blay who is a pioneer of the Free Jazz movement; followed by of the Modern Gallery, check details for other
American jazz singer, pianist and songwriter Patricia Barber, and Stacey Kent whose album’ Breakfast on the displays. Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone
Morning Tram’, has been nominated for ‘Best Vocal Jazz Album’ at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Zagreb Youth 00385.1.492.23.68
Theatre, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.487.45.61 or 00385.91.494.99.49
Mala Scena Theatre
Velesajam kulture, Student’s Centre
ap rill
17 – 26.04. The 25th Zagreb
Musical Biennial
This international festival of contemporary music
celebrates its jubilee with the theme ‘Arts-Politics’.
The agenda comprises of opera, ballet, multimedia
projects and a series of concerts by chamber
ensembles from ten different countries throughout
the world. On the 24th of April, the Beijing Symphonic
Orchestra in cooperation with the Zagreb
Philharmonics will perform as well as the great solo
percussionist Biao Li. Croatian Society of Composers,
Berislavićeva 9, phone 00385.1.487.23.70, www.mbz.hr
18.04 – 26.09. Zagreb time
machine
Every Saturday from spring to autumn there is
something happening in the heart of town: venture to
the Music Pavilion in Zrinjevac Park from 11am to 1pm
and enjoy folklore performances, operettas, Italian
canzone, jazz, evergreen and more. Then we have
‘Upper Town in the past’ where from 5pm to 8pm
local legends from long ago are re-enacted marking
important events in the city’s history. The Upper Town
‘Musical Panorama’ is also on Saturdays from 10am
to 11am if you want to enjoy the romance and charm
of the old city area. Tourist Information centre, Ban
Jelačić Square 11, phone 00385.1.481.40.51, www.
zagreb-touristinfo.hr
Li Biao
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 18.04 – 26.09. Strossmartre May/June / Medals and 09.05. Ballet -
– Summer on the Stross plaques from the Mandl Devilish Girl
Zagreb’s Strossmayer promenade and the old Collection On your tippy toes as this
romantic Upper Town are ready for yet another Throughout his life as a great collector and engineer, popular comic ballet which
summer spectacle. Well known to the wider Mandl had gathered over 3000 artefacts including was first premiered in
public, visitors will enjoy a feast of cultural events, medals, plaques, models, badges, money and Bordeaux over 2 centuries
entertainment, film, theatre and other programmes. more. This exhibit showcases the finest creations in ago returns. Over time it
www.kraljeviulice.com Croatian medallion-ship over periods within the 19th has been chopped and
and 20th century. Zagreb is a widespread theme changed, today it is mostly
22.04. The Plummer and it’s a great way to see the changes in Croatian performed in two versions.
The premiere of the contemporary ballet called The cultural history. Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1,
Plummer, made according to the Boris Vian motif with phone 00385.1.492.23.68
The ballet is choreographed
music by the young Goran Tudor who has composed by the former director of
music for chamber ensembles as well as music for the Dresden Ballet, Vladimir
documentaries and animated films, electronic and May /July / The 5th Croatian Derevianko. Croatian National
dance shows. The Plummer is his debut in theatre Triennial of Graphics with Theatre, Trg maršala Tita 15,

music production. &TD Theatre, Savska cesta 25, additional exhibitions phone
www.hnk.hr
00385.1.488.84.18,

phone 00385.1.459.35.10, www.sczg.hr/itd/ This respectable national event in graphic art is going
to be presented in several stages which depict
25.04 – 18.05. Saint Mark’s the most important names in graphic media, the
11.05. The
Festival development and achievements in graphic art and also
London
What a feast we have at this year’s festival as we host points out the area of computer graphics. Graphics Symphonic
Cabinet and the Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, phone
the Salzburg Cathedral choir together with the Salzburg 00385.1.492.23.74, www.kabinet-grafike.hazu.hr Orchestra
Cathedral Orchestra and its solo performers. Other Devotees of orchestra will
performances include Vladimir Krpan playing sonatas be delighted to know that
by Ludwig van Beethoven, the Berlin Philharmonics 03.05. HGM Jazz Orchestra the London Symphonic
Sinfonietta, the Zagreb Quartet with Haydn’s Quartet I Zagreb featuring John Orchestra will perform in
and Boccherini featuring Turkey’s Serkan Agirom and Thomas on trumpet (USA) the new Zagreb Arena. The
many others. Check for details! Saint Mark’s Church, A guest performer at this concert will be trumpeter
The Croatian Music Institute, St.Catherine’s Church,
event will be conducted
John Thomas who had already performed with the
Mimara Museum, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, phone by Valerij Gergiev who
HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb in New York, 2006.

The Subversive Film Festival

00385.1.482.11.75, www.festivalsvmarka.hr always provides a streak of
Thomas is a renowned lead trumpeter and a member
of the Count Basie Orchestra. Croatian Television, glamour to orchestras and
26.04. Beyonce Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3, phone 00385.1.611.16.00, who never lacks in quality.
One of R&B’s hottest performers starts her European www.hgm.hr Arena Zagreb, Lanište , www.
tour in Zagreb before leaving for Vienna. As a singer kdz.hr

and songwriter, Beyoncé has sold more than 75

million albums throughout her career. Tickets are 04.05. Gustavo Tavares,
bound to sell fast, so get in early. Arena Zagreb, Antonio Meneses, Giovanni 15 – 23.05. The
Lanište, www.lupapromotion.hr Sollima, Michael Flaksman, 2nd Subversive
Julius Berger, Mario Film Festival
28.04. The Beijing Brunello, Enrico Dindo, The central issue in 2009 is
Symphonic Orchestra Thomas Demenga the Chinese Revolution, 60
One of China’s best symphonic orchestras will play Commemorating 20 years since the death of Antonio years from now “China in the
with a guest performance by Li Biao, dubbed as one Janigro, his former students and today world famous global cultural imaginary”. It
of the most superb solo percussionists in the world cello players perform in Zagreb in his honour. will look at Hong Kong and
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4,
due to his amazing technique, great understanding phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr Taiwanese cinematography.
of percussion instruments and extremely powerful The Festival offers a
music sense. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg series of theme-related
Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.
lisinski.hr
05 – 09.05. The 7th Queer visual arts exhibitions and
Zagreb performances, lectures and
Queer Zagreb is an international festival which
May / Red – fashion continues to question social norms via contemporary
panels by internationally
challenge art. The festival brings renowned artists to Zagreb
acclaimed representatives
Combine the art of design with the colour red and of contemporary cinema
in theatre, dance, fine arts and film. This year’s
see what you get. Fashion designers will express and critical theory. Europa
topic is ‘Body-fetish’ with a guest performance by Cinema, Varšavska 3, phone
their vision of red through designed clothes which
German choreographer Raimund Hoghe; a long term 00385.91.179.99.88, www.
investigate how red determines today’s male, female subversivefilmfestival.com
colleague of the legendary Pina Bausch. Student’s

may
and androgen identity, as well as how it affects the
may

Centre and the &TD Theatre, Histrionski dom, Zagreb

distribution of power. ULUPUH Gallery, Tkalčićeva 14, Youth Theatre and Europa Cinema, www.queerzagreb.org
phone 00385.1.481.37.46, www.ulupuh.hr
 17.05 – 05.06. Damir Sokić – Rauch macht frei or Smoke
liberates
Freedom or restriction! Just as the title suggests, these are kinetic installations, sculptures and objects in
which Sokić refers to many famous art icons of the 20th century and comments on them in his own particular
way. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50
21.05. Depeche Mode
Retro fans look out! This famous British electronic music band which started from the 1980’s is back in Zagreb.
The lads from Essex are one of the very few bands that have survived the ‘New Wave’ with their futuristic
musical expression. Arena Zagreb, Lanište, www.lupapromotion.hr
Visas
Citizens from the EU, the countries which signed the Schengen Agreement, the respective Principalities of
Andora, Lichtenstein and Monaco, The Republic of San Marino, The Swiss Confederacy, The Vatican City State
as well as citizens from Australasia, North and South America are allowed into Croatia without a visa. The tourist
visa is issued for a one year period. ‘Continuous Stay’ refers to foreigners with a tourist visa who are able to
remain in the Republic of Croatia for a period of (90) days, within a 6 month spam – this includes the first day of
arrival. All other prospective visitors require a visa which can be obtained at any Croatian embassy or consulate
before entering the Republic of Croatia. For the complete list of Croatian embassies and consulates please
visit www.mvp.hr, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For all other information regarding visa procedures
contact the Consular Department of the Croatian Foreign Ministry, Trg N.Š. Zrinjskog 7-8,
phone: 00385.1.456.99.64.

Arriving by air
The Croatian national airline Croatia Airlines (info phone: 00385.1.487.27.27, www.
croatiaairlines.hr) has direct flights to most European cities. Other airline companies with regular flights from
Zagreb include low-budget airlines such as Germanwings (www.germanwings.com) and Wizzair
(www.wizzair.com). Zagreb’s Pleso Airport is 17km from the city centre and has all the necessary
facilities which include banks, exchange offices, restaurants, left luggage facilities, ATM’s, car rentals and
organized transport service from the airport to the city and vice versa (www.plesoprijevoz.hr). For all
necessary information call 00385.1.456.21.70 or visit www.zagreb-airport.hr.

Tourist information National holidays

One beautiful city has its fare share of tourist information January 01, New Year’s Day
January 06, Epiphany
offices that can assist you with all your questions and
April 12, Easter Sunday
needs. You can’t miss the tourist information April 13, Easter Monday
office on Ban Jelačić Square 11, it’s right in the May 01, International Worker’s Day
heart of town and is open weekdays from 8.30am – June 11, Corpus Christi
8pm, 9am – 5pm on Saturdays and 10am – 2pm on June 22, Anti Fascist Resistance Day
Sundays; simply phone: 00385.1.481.40.51. June 25, Statehood Day
The other tourist information office is located at the August 05, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
August 15, Feast of the Assumption
ever busy Glavni kolodvor (Main Railway
October 08, Independence Day
Station) at Trg Ante Starčevića; it operates November 01, All Saint’s Day
from 21.06 – 30.09, beginning at 8.30am – 4.30pm December 25, Christmas Day
on weekdays and from 3.30pm – 8.30pm on December 26, Saint Stephen’s Day
weekends. As you venture through town between
April to October, you may come across our very new
tourist informants. They are easily recognizable Public transport
by their outfits, they walk in two’s and these tourist Zagreb’s public transport has a comprehensive
Zagreb Jewish Film Festival

informants spend their days tracing the city streets
providing helpful services and offering interesting
information to visitors in several languages.
Zagreb’s Tourist Guides Association is placed
system of tram and bus lines. Both transport systems
have daily services beginning at 4-5am through to
11-12pm. Several lines operate throughout the night
but at less regular intervals; for all schedules and
daily timetables visit www.zet.hr. Identical tickets

24 – 28.05. The 3rd Zagreb
Jewish Film Festival
Shalom! You can expect to see 20 recent
foreign and domestic films dealing with Jewish
subject matter, culture, language and history.
As a bonus, visitors can attend film workshops
guided by renowned producers, an educational
program for primary and secondary students
and an exotic music program. Europa Cinema,
may
at Šubićeva Street 20 and is open from 9am –
1am through the week and closed on weekends. For
more information, call 00385.1.481.70.22, email
turisticki.vodici.zagreba@zg.t-com.hr or visit
www.vodici-zg.hr . Last but not least, the office
of the Zagreb County’s Tourist Association
is situated at Preradovićeva Street 42. The
contact number is 00385.1.487.36.65 or visit
www.tzzz.hr.
Electricity
The electricity supply in Croatia is 220W, so visitors
from countries with a different electricity supply
useful information
are used for both bus and tram journeys and are best
purchased from kiosks costing 8 kuna each. It is
also possible to buy tickets from drivers for 10 kuna,
however this does not include the new modern trams.
From the moment you board and insert the ticket in
the automatic stamping machine, it is only valid for a
one-way journey lasting 45 minutes maximum. A daily
ticket costs 25 kuna and allows one day’s unlimited
travel until 3am the following day. This could prove to
be a good choice.
If you would like to go sightseeing in the Upper
Town, you can buy a ticket for only 4 kuna and ride
in the popular Uspinjača (Funicular), the 40m lift

will need to use a transformer to run electricity which is scheduled every 10 minutes and operates
Varšavska 3, phone 00385.1.481.36.58, www.jff-
london-zagreb.com appliances. from 6.30am to 12pm.
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 Museums 25.05 – 06.06. The 26th Week of the Contemporary dance
In promoting modern and expressive dance forms as well as theatre movement and mime, this is still the
Archaeological Museum, Trg N.Š. Zrinski, phone 00385.1.487.31.01 www.amz.hr most important dance event not only in Croatia but in the region as a whole. The gathering of world famous
Ethnographic Museum, Trg Mažuranića 14, phone 00385.1.482.62.20 www.etnografski-muzej.hr performer’s in-front of a home audience will this year begin with the Theatre from the Netherlands. Institute of
Meštrović Museum(Atelier), Mletačka 8, phone 00385.1.485.11.23 www.mdc.hr/mestrovic Dance, Bijankinijeva 5, phone 00385.1.464.11.54, www.dwf.danceweekfestival.com
Gliptoteka HAZU – Sculpture Museum of the Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences,
Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50 www.mdc.hr/gliptoteka 26 – 28.05. The 8th Festival of Equal Opportunities
The Croatian Museum of Naive Art, Sv. Ćirila i Metoda 3, phone 00385.1.485.19.11 www.hmnu.org As an integral part of the music, theatre, fine art and film programme: people with disabilities will perform
Croatian History Museum, Matoševa 9, phone 00385.1.485.19.00 www.hismus.hr alongside other artists to showcase their own creative abilities and talents. This three day street festival will
Croatian Natural History Museum, Demetrova 1, phone 00385.1.485.17.00 gather over 900 performers from Croatia and abroad. Ban Jelačić Square and Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square, phone
Croatian School Museum, Trg maršala Tita 4/1, phone 00385.1.485.57.16 www.hrskolski-muzej.hr 00385.1.485.41.82, www.dti.hr
Zagreb City Museum, Opatička 20, phone 00385.1.485.13.61 www.mgz.hr
Museum Commmorative of Dražen Petrović, Trg Dražena Petrovića 3, phone 00385.1.484.31.46
Mimara Museum, Trg Franklina Roosewelta 5, phone 00385.1.482.81.00
Arts and Crafts Museum, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11 www.muo.hr
Technical Museum, Savska cesta 18, phone 00385.1.484.49.50 www.mdc.hr/tehnicki
Museum of Contemporary Art, Katarinin trg 2, phone 00385.1.485.18.08 www.msu.hr
Croatian Architecture Museum, I. G. Kovačića 37, phone 00385.1.483.45.51
Museum of Croatian Post, Jurišićeva 13, phone 00385.1.491.15.89 www.mdc.hr/HT
Typhlology Museum, Draškovićeva 80, phone 00385.1.481.11.02 www.tifloloskimuzej.hr
The Blessed Alojzije Stepinac Museum, Kaptol 31 (Kula Nebojan), phone 00385.1.489.48.79

Galleries
Gallery Forum, Teslina 16, phone 00385.1.481.07.14 www.kic.hr
Gallery B.O.P., Ribnjak 3a, phone 00385.1.466.72.69 www.bop.hr
Gallery Klovićevi dvori, Jezuitski trg 4, phone 00385.1.485.19.26 www.galerijaklovic.hr
Gallery Miroslav Kraljević, Šubićeva 29, phone 00385.1.459.26.96 www.g-mk.hr
Gallery Nova, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.487.25.82
Gallery ULUPUH, Tkalčićeva 14, phone 00385.1.481.37.46 www.ulupuh.hr
Gallery Likum, Ilica 40, phone 00385.1.484.73.67 www.likum.hr
HDLU – Croatian Artists Centre, Trg žrtava fašizma bb, phone 00385.1.461.18.18 www.hdlu.hr
Gallery Karas, Praška 4, phone 00385.1.481.15.61
HAZU - Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.74
Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.68
The Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters, Trg N.Š. Zrinskog 11, phone 00385.1.481.33.44

Stefan Sagmeister
www.mdc.hr/strossmayer/
Art Pavilion, Trg kralja Tomislava 22, phone 00385.1.484.10.70 www.umjetnicki-paviljon.hr

Hotels
1. Sheraton Zagreb
useful information

2. The Regent Esplanade Zagreb

3. The Westin Zagreb 27 – 31.05. The 44th International Floraart
4. Hotel Antunović A colourful horticultural spectacle best describes this event which has its roots dating back as early as 1891
5. Palace Hotel Zagreb and 1906, since these were the years of Zagreb’s first floral expos. Today Floraart is held annually and brings
6. Arcotel Allegra us all a gasp of fresh air! Lake Bundek, phone 00385.1.659.89.88, www.floraart.net
7. Hotel Dubrovnik
8. Four Points by Sheraton Panorama Hotel Zagreb 27 – 31.05. Mark’s Fair – the fair of old trades
9. Hotel International Wander down and visit the numerous exhibitors and performers who add colour to Ban Jelačić Square as we
10. Hotel Aristos reminisce the good old days of Zagreb with old trades, customs, music and crafts. The first fair was held in
11. Astoria Best Western Premier Hotel 1256 and trading would often move from one part of the town to another. Ban Jelačić Square, www.kraljeviulice.
com
12. Hotel Central
13. Hotel Dora June / The Jelačić Heritage at the Croatian History Museum
14. Hotel Laguna Step back in time and learn about one of the significant families in Croatian history, that of Duke Josip Jelačić

may
15. Hotel Jadran and his ancestry. With over 600 artefacts on show, it embraces the uprising of the Croatian National Movement
16. Hotel Meridijan 16 and the period following his death which had given him his cult status. Croatian History Museum, Matoševa 9,
phone 00385.1.485.19.00, www.hismus.hr
 31.05 – 05.06. The Festival of European Short Story
See contemporary literature at its finest with Ireland chosen as this year’s partner country amongst others.
Join in the many presentations, round tables and meetings organised. To list the writers presenting we have
are Philip Ó Ceallaigh (Ireland), Micheal Ó Conghaile (Ireland), Julia Franck (Germany), Gonçalo M. Tavares
(Portugal), Alex Epstein (Israel) and Abdelkared Benali (Holland). &TD Theatre, Student’s Centre, Profil Megastore,
Booksa, Philosophy University in Zagreb, www.festival-price.profil.hr
International Folklore Festival
05.06. Giuseppe Verdi – The opera Falstaff
Verdi’s masterpiece returns to Zagreb after 45 years; his opera offers a world of happiness in which cons are
welcomed and loved because of their scheming antics. Verdi had finally found a comical libretto of which he
dreamt all his life, soon enough it became an international hit. Croatian National Theatre, Trg maršala Tita 15,
phone 00385.1.488.84.18, www.hnk.hr
06 – 07.06. Golden Bear – swimming tournament
Regular swimming tournament held in the heart of town which gathers some of the best international swimmers
from around the world. ŠRC Šalata, Schlosser Steps, Medveščak Swimming Club, phone 00385.98.41.79.60

07.06. HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb featuring Pete

McGuinness on trombone (USA)
Pete McGuinness, a jazz trombone player, composer, producer, vocalist, orchestra leader and jazz educator
has been active in New York jazz circles since 1987. In Zagreb he performs the music from his latest album
called “First Flight” which he recorded with his own jazz orchestra. Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3,
phone 00385.1.611.16.00, www.hgm.hr

Stres
Zagreb Film Festival
Omer Fast
Jelić

02 – 06.06. Animafest – The 19th World Festival of Animated

Film
Love your cartoons! Well, since its inauguration, Animafest has worked as a platform for film circulation and
promotion. This year’s five day festival will screen the best world animated films in a competitive section whilst the

Petar Barišić
art of animation will be presented through exhibitions, books and numerous meetings with their authors. Europe
Cinema, The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50 or 00385.1.390.70.74,
www.animafest.hr

03.06. Kodo
Kodo is an elite taiko drumming troupe that derive from Sado Island, Japan. They have been a major force 10.06 – September / The 12 – 14.06. FIVB Swatch
in revitalizing the art of taiko drumming and they strive to both preserve and re-interpret traditional Japanese 10th Triennial of Croatian World Tour
performing arts. This is nothing short of a bombastic performance. Dražen Petrović Sports Centre, Savska cesta Sculpture Serve, set or spike! Perfect for summer, pick up you
30, phone 00385.1.484.33.33 Marking its 25th anniversary since its first exhibition, shades and head on down to Lake Jarun to see
this triennial gives a complete insight, more of a the very best nations and competitors contest in
04 – 14.06. Cest is d’ Best panoramic view of the development of Croatian
The street festival where different artists and entertainers perform concerts, theatre shows, circus attractions, beach volleyball. Lake Jarun, Zagreb Sand Volleyball

junn e
sculpture over the past three years. Expect to meet
juu n e

Association, Vukovarska 284, phone 00385.1.639.85.90,

dance steps, children’s marathons, art installations and sports events. According to tradition, it is the audience some of the leading artists who make up the art www.zsop.hr
who also participate giving the festival its true spirit. Flower Square, Bana Jelačića Square, www.kraljeviulice.com/ sculpture scene. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque,
CestIsDBest.aspx Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50

Eurokaz
20rd– 29.06. Eurokaz – The
23 International Festival of
New Theatre
Eurokaz 2009 promotes modern and innovative
theatre, dance as well as other artistic productions
from Argentina, the USA, China, Great Britain, France,
Italy and more. Its programme is focused on research,
juu n e
the questioning and presentation of contemporary
performing arts. Eurokaz festival, Dežmanov prolaz 3,
phone 00385.1.484.78.56, www.eurokaz.hr
22.06. Bundek Fest
As per tradition, World Music Day will start with a
performance by the Zagreb Philharmonics and you
can expect a wide range of musical events where
there is something for everyone. Lake Bundek,
Zagreb Concert Management, Kneza Mislava18, phone
00385.1.450.12.05
24 – 25.06. In Music Festival
The British newspaper The Times has put the Croatian INmusic Festival on the list of top 20 European summer
festivals. Two days of groove, rock and tunes to party away to amongst some of the worlds most famous
artists. Check the web for updates! Lake Jarun, phone 00385.1.619.80.12, www.inmusicfestival.com
July / August / Design in the rhythm of dance music, rock
and fine art
The universal breakthrough of rock music during the 1960’s immersed with fine art mostly through the creation
of musical records and in the decades which followed was also visible in videos. This exhibit depicts the artistic
elements in promoting rock music within a global and local frame. Museum of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita
10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11, www.muo.hr
01 – 31.07. Zagreb Summer Nights
Traditional event in July presenting all sorts of musical styles from abroad. Included is Portuguese fado singer
Ana Moura. La Shica from Spain fuses traditional flamenco with contemporary music such as reggae, funk
and hip-hop. Other performers are Maria João and Mário Laginha (Portugal) who have become a permanent
part of the European and world jazz scene; Musicalia (Italy) with traditional songs from South Italy; The Israeli
Ethnic Ensemble, a five member band that represents musical expression of today’s Israel; Terem quartet
(Russia), Gitani del Rajasthan (Gypsies of Rajasthan), Joji Hirota and the Taiko drummers (Japan) and the band
Mokoomba from Tonga. Zagreb Concert Management, Kneza Mislava18, phone 00385.1.450.12.05, www.kdz.hr
International Folklore Festival
03 – 05.07. Rokaj fest
jully
The growing urban and rock scene in Croatia is promoted through this popular open air festival by bringing
leading bands to perform. One of the festival’s missions is to promote young up and coming bands. More
details online! www.rokajfest.com
 15 – 19.07. The 43rd International Folklore Festival
Folklore dancing is a part of our heritage and it is through this festival that inspired performers gather from
across Europe to present their own traditions. This year’s event presents Istrian folklore and the kolo ‘a type of
celebratory dance’ as a universal musical form. The dance workshops will get your heart racing! Ban Jelačić
Square, Gradec, Zagreb Concert Management, Kneza Mislava18, phone 00385.1.450.12.05, www.kdz.hr
31.08. IAAF Grand Prix Zagreb 2009, International Athletic
Meeting
This international athletics meeting continues to grow in popularity and stature as it attracts the cream of the
crop in all athletic events. Mladost Sports Park, Jarunska 5, www.zagrebhanzek.com
28.08 – 04.09. PIF – The 42nd International Festival of Puppet
Theatre
Something for the kids! Pupteatra Internacia Festivalo - hence the abbreviation PIF has attracted over 450
puppet theatres from all continents since its initiation. The year 2009 is dedicated to the Marionettes puppets,
and organised by the international centre of culture. Comedy Theatre, Zagreb Youth Theatre, the &TD Theatre,
International Culture Centre, Božidara Magovca 17, phone 00385.1.660.16.26, www.mcuk.hr
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September / The 7th Festival of World Theatre
For the 7th consecutive year, the festival presents recent theatre shows which had opened in previous seasons,
thus contributing to the integration of Croatian theatre into European cultural streams. This year’s festival
presents the following shows: Kontakthof (Tanztheater Wuppertal – Germany), Forests (Quebec – Canada),
Troilus and Cressida (Cheek by Jowl –Great Britain), Life and Destiny (Small Theatre Saint Petersburg – Russia),
Maurice Maeterlinck (NT Gent – Belgium), Rehearsal Hamlet (Company of Actor Theatre, Brazil), Purgatorio
(Cesena – Italy). Zagreb Youth Theatre, Nikole Tesle 7, phone 00385.1.487.45.61, www.zagrebtheatrefestival.hr
September / The 4 th ZG Ethno Festival
The festival is based on ethno music in combination with different music genres. It broadens the view of various
cultures and music from countries afar. The festival gives young local and foreign musicians the opportunity to
present their very own culture and tradition through the art of music. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone
00385.1.459.36.36
15 – 21.09. Perforations – A week of performing arts
New on the September 2009 calendar! The goal is to gather domestic and regional artists who work outside
the mainstream. The latest aesthetic and production movements that have started to emerge on the artistic
scene are so interesting that experimenting with different genre and cross-over performances have led to
making artistic projects. Student’s Centre, Vidra Theatre, Histrionski dom
BADco., &TD Theatre
Sep tember
 19 – 20.09. Kepert’s
Memorial
Named and held in honour of the founder of the
Zagreb Yacht Club - Captain Ivan Kepert. It is also a
regatta of the Olympic class which is held every year
at the end of September at Lake Jarun. YC Zagreb,
Trg žrtava fašizma 14, phone 00385.1.611.35.65
19 – 27.09. The 10th
Platform of Young
Choreographers
Annual contemporary dance event and international
gathering of choreographers, dance artists and groups
who exchange their ideas, thoughts and individual
approach to dance whilst presenting their creative
work through various shows, lectures, discussions,
installations, round tables and presentations. Tala
Centre, Savska cesta 166, www.tala.hr
Medieval Days
20 – 30.09. September Fest
They call it a fest - we call it a feast! Patrons young
and old can enjoy the fabulous gastronomic foods
to be had not to mention a top notch entertainment
program ranging from traditional to new alternative
and electronic sounds. Lake Bundek, Zagreb
Concert Management, Kneza Mislava 18, phone
00385.1.450.12.05, www.rujanfest.com
22 – 27.09. International
Experimental Film and Video
Festival
25 fps defines the number of frames per second
according to the European PAL system (video), unlike
film which has 24 or the NTSC system which has
30 frames per second. The festival puts experimetal
film and video into a broader, wider context.
Student’s Centre, Savska 25, phone 00385.1.457.22.03
Festival of World Theatre www.25fps.hr
th
24 – 27.09. The 14
CSIO4*-W, Equestrian World
Cup
Saddle up as the bond between rider and horse
is ever so present at such an event. Attracting
international teams and is a part of the world cup tour.
Zagreb hippodrome, Radoslava Cimermana 5, phone
00385.1.653.65.50
27.09. The 4th Medieval Days
Sepp tember
on Mount Medvednica
Bringing back the spirit of the medieval times! The pick
of the events just might be the jousting tournament;
visitors can attempt specific disciplines that knights
once undertook, they can make their own coins,
investigate the Zrinski mine, attend markets and
more. Medvednica Nature Park, Bliznec bb, phone
Jam Band
00385.1.458.63.17, www.pp-medvednica.hr
October / November,
‘Monument to
transformation’
See how Czech artists Zbynek Baladrán and Vít
Havránek pose the question: What has happened
to us, to the artistic imagination and to society
in the past twenty years, since the fall of the iron
curtain? Miroslav Kraljević Gallery, Šubićeva 29, phone
00385.1.459.26.96, www.g-mk.hr
October / December,
Sketches and drawings
of Croatian artists /
Munich students from the
Graphics Cabinet and the
Glyptotheque of the Croatian
Academy of Science and Art
collection
Marking the 200th anniversary of the Academy of Fine
Arts in Munich, an exhibition of drawings made by
its glorified former students is being prepared. The
drawings of 15 artists will be exhibited with a special
mention to artists like Oskar Herman, Vladimir Becić,
Josip Račić and Miroslav Kraljević. Graphics Cabinet,
Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.74, www.
kabinet-grafike.hazu.hr
October / Improspection
This is an international festival of music, dance and fine
art improvisation. It consists of a series of workshops,
meetings, concerts and public performances
throughout the year with the central event being the
autumn international festival of improvisation. Maksimir
Culture Centre, phone 00385.95.832.86.82
October / Vojta Braniš
(1893-1983) Retrospective
Academic sculptor, pedagogue, writer and promoter,
for the first time Braniš’ sculptures which were
owned by family, friends and cultural institutions will
be exhibited. Although his major highlights steer
towards his wood work, the majority of his exhibits
include portraits and female nudes. The Croatian
Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone
00385.1.468.60.50
October / The 44th Zagreb
Salon
Consider this the top notch event within architectural
circles where home based architects are given the
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opportunity to show their reach in contemporary
production on a national scale. Besides its central
exhibition there is a conglomerate of events taking
place within the field. Croatian Architects’ Association,
ban Jelačić Square 3/1, phone 00385.1.481.80.40,
www.uha.hr
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 October / Jan Vogler &
Helene Grimaud November / The 5th Festival
Chamber music admirers take note as one of the of New Circus
most talented and most sought cello players today, The festival promotes physical and non-verbal theatre
Jan Vogler will perform alongside his guest Helene and this year it holds some special surprises. The
Grimaud who has set new standards in chamber programme is somewhat secretive and is intended to
music. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana draw the audience; in-fact challenges the audience
Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr which is exactly what this festival is about. The step
by step approach in revealing information about the
October / International event has become a hit amongst followers and critics
World Music Festival - Nebo alike and can be followed on the their website. www.
Embrace the world of music right here where many cirkus.hr
different genres and styles are accepted and made
public at this event. Think beyond commercial! Our
very own traditional music is promoted and the e November / The 7th Festival
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festival has hosted over 200 musicians from 17 7 of the First Ones
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different countries. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25,
5,, The
T he e main theme of this year’s festival is Urbicide.
phone 00385.1.459.36.36, www.nebofestzagreb.com This
T his festival presents the first achievements of artists
with
w ith
h different artistic curiosities. Artists respond to
October / MaxArtFest ssensitive
enn social issues and do so through their art
This year’s topic is called Oblivion. With a series of art
rtt work
w or through this festival; or as its consequence to
and musical performances, as well as the shooting off iinitiate
nitii cultural and social activities through different
a film during the festival, seven artists will try to find
d projects.
p roo Studio Artless, Prilaz Sv. Josipa Radnika 16,
the answer to the question of oblivion! Any comment? ? phone
p ho
o 00385.98.86.36.85, www.studio-artless.hr
Kvaternik Square, phone 00385.99.313.02.05, www.
w..
maxartfest.com
02 –11.11. Saint Martin’s
0
Wine Festivities
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Susanna Yoko Henkel

10 – 17.10. Zg kom 4
– Zagreb International
Chamber Music Festival
Chamber music comes alive in September as well
known violinist Susanna Yoko Henkel – a renowned
artist of Japanese-German background leads the
events with a guest list which consists of Stefan
A sseries of celebratory events dedicated to St Martine
off T
o Tours, the patron saint of winegrowers. See how
elll wine
w in
n is blessed and take the opportunity to sample
d Croatian
C ro
o wines as well as nibble on traditional foods
e aand
ndd delicacies. Flower Square, www.kraljeviulice.com/
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Milenković, Monika Leskovar, Giovanni Sollima and d
others. Croatian Music Institute, Gundulićeva 6, phonee
00385.1.483.08.22 or 00385.1.376.99.90, www.zagreb-
b-- 0 – 15.11. G. F. Handel 250
02
festival.com – Marking the anniversary
of the great masters of
o
18 – 24.10. The 7th Zagreb classical music
c
Film Festival Those
T ho of you that value classical music are well
Movie buffs prepare yourselves as this year’s festivalall aaware
wa of the great Handel and in honour of 250 years
will present over 80 films from all parts of the world;
d; ssince
inc the death of this baroque great, a concert of
with 10 feature films and 12 documentaries and d his
h is finest compositions will be held. Sesvete People’s
short films competing for the Golden Trolley Award. d. University
Univ – Cultural centre, D. Domjanića Square 6/1,
phone
pho 00385.1.200.20.60
35,000 visitors are expected as well as over 100 0
international guests. By jolly there will also be plentyy
of lectures, presentations and entertainment till the e 0 – 07.11. The 5th Zg Jazz
05
late night hours. Europe Cinema,Varšavska 3, phonee ffestival
00385.1.482.90.45 or 00385.1.482.94.77, www.
w..
zagrebfilmfestival.com This
T his year’s autumn jazz scene in Zagreb will be
rruled
ule by Sonny Rollins, a famous American jazz

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20 – 23.10. International ttenor
en saxophonist. The jovial rhythm continues with
Days of Jazz Terence
T ere Blanchard who is an internationally renowned
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This event consistently pops-up on the yearlyy jazz trumpet player and American saxophonist
calendar as it showcases concert jazz music and d Branford
B ra Marsalis. Nothing short of a star studded
presents some of best musicians that the European n lline-up!
ine Zagreb Youth Theatre, Nikole Tesle 7, phone
0
00385.1.487.45.60
03 or 00385.91.494.99.49 www.
jazz scene has to offer. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall,l,,
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zagrebjazzfestival.com
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Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.
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lisinski.hr
 09 – 14.11. 10th No Jazz Festival December / Harlem Gospel
This year’s No Jazz festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and is known for its educational value and excellent Choir
music. See where contemporary music and fusion entwines with a dash of jazz. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta Remember the movie Sister Act! Well the Harlem
25, phone 00385.1.459.36.36 Gospel Choir who have been at the forefront of
gospel music since 1986 are coming downtown.
They originally formed in the town which is seen as
the heart of black music and its members are some
of the preeminent singers of churches in Harlem.
Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4,
phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

10 – 13.12. The 6th Culture

Expo
As 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy the
expo will have a prime focus on the popularisation
of star laws. See how scholars and researchers
test their thoughts in five minutes and present their
latest accomplishments. There are simply no limits as
prophecy meets fantasy, we’ll try to teleport ourselves
to different times and space through culture. Student’s
Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.36.36 Publisher: Zagreb Tourist Board
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The countdown has well and truly begun, the time
is near and we look forward to the New Year. As we For the Publisher: PhD Amelia Tomašević
bring to close our publication, we and the kindred Assistant: Dubravka Mičić
people of Zagreb invite you to spend Christmas and Editor: Višnja Arambašić
Comedy Theatre

Advent with us. Champagne, fireworks, music and Researcher: Višnja Arambašić, Kristina Kovač
fun are sure to warm the hearts of everyone. Production: Plava Ponistra d.o.o.
Design/Layout: Gordan Karabogdan
English Translation: Frank Jelinčić

Photography: 25 FPS, Animafest, Comedy

12 – 15.11. Pssst! Silent Film Festival Theatre / Danilo Balaban, Croatian National Theatre,
Hush! Whisper! The third issue of this educational festival which gives reaction to lack of initiative, and focuses Croatian History Museum, Croatian Ski Association,
more on the topic of silent film with the aid of live background music will provide somewhat of a unique yet Ethnographic Museum, Eurokaz, International Puppet
worthwhile experience. Trešnjevka Cultural Centre, Old Trešnjevka Park 1, phone 00385.1.302.74.11, www.cekate. Festival, KASSKARA / Deutsche Grammophon,
hr Klovićevi dvori Gallery, Museum of the City of
Zagreb, Museum for Arts and Crafts, No Jazz
12 – 15.11. Golden Pirouette, ice-skating tournament Festival, Students Centre, Tala Dance Centre, Test!,
Following the Olympics, this traditional contest attracts many young and up and coming male and female ice- Zagreb Tourist Board, Zagreb Youth Theatre, Zagreb
skaters. Expect to see solo and paired ice-skaters grace the ice. Dom Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, www. International Chamber Music Festival, Zagreb City
croskate.hr
Museum, Zagreb Film Festival, Zagreb Dox, Human
26 – 28.11. Golden Bear, International ice-skating Rights Film Festival, Kino Europa, Mala scena Theatre,
competition Nature Park Medvednica, Park Zrinjevac.
A traditional ice-skating competition that runs over three days for both male and female competitors. Dom
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Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, www.croskate.hr

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This exhibition marks 100 years of scenography and costume design in Croatia. It’s broken into two parts:
errors.
1909-1990 the historical and 1990-2009 the contemporary. The audience will be given the opportunity to see
the most representative works in both professions whilst also promoting contemporary theatre, film and art.
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