Summer in Zagreb is full of events and great outdoor fun!
Summer in Zagreb is full of events and great outdoor fun. From open-air cinema in Upper Town, picnic in Maksimir park, August sales shopping, free concerts to swimming in lakes, clubbing and mornings at Zrinjevac park!
1. Catch a film under the stars in the Upper Town
Every day there is open-air screening at Gradec Summer Cinema in the Upper Town. It 's free of charge, but you must order a drink. Movies are in original language, without English subtitles.
Where: Catherine's square-Gradec plato When: every day at 21h until 04.09. Tickets: free (with the purchase of a drink) You can find more informations on www.ljetnokinogradec.com
2. Soak up the summer in Maksimir park at Zagreb Picnic
At magnificent Maksimir park (medow by the Second lake) every Saturday enjoy in picnic feeling with lounge music, specialy made snacks and games. And grab a book in open-air library!
Where: Maksimir park When: every Saturday from 10h-17h until the end of the summer Tickets: free You can find more informations on www.park-maksimir.hr
3. Cool down at Zagreb Cathedral Organ Festival
In tranquility and coolness behind the walls of Zagreb Cathedral catch a classic gig at Zagreb Cathedral Organ Festival. Calm yourself down with sound of organ from 1855.
Where: Kaptol 31 When: 11.08., 18.08., 25.08., 08.09. and 15.09. at 20h Tickets: free You can find more informations on www.zagreb-cathedral.org
4. Go shopping during the August sales
Shopping during August sales is great chance to snap up some bargains. Recommendation: Ilica and nearby streets plus big shopping centers like Avenue Mall, Arena Centar, West gate and City Center one. You can find more informations on www.infozagreb.hr/lifestyle/kupovina/trgovacki-centri andcitypal.me/listing-category/local-businesses
Photo: Dragan Matić/CROPIX
5. Take a stroll to Summer on Stross festivity
In summer months most romantic promenade in Upper Town turns into a stage for art instalations and nostalgic music. Free live concerts every day at 21h! Plus nice viewpoint!
Where: Strossmayer Promenade When: every day at 21h until 04.09. Tickets: free You can find more informations on www.ljetonastrosu.com
Photo: www.infozagreb.hr
6. Spend a morning at Zrinjevac Promenade concerts
Every Saturday morning enjoy in free outdoor concerts in cult Old Music Pavilion at Zrinjevac park. Waltzes, marches, musical numbers from operettas, jazz and evergreens...
Where: Zrinjevac park When: every Saturday from 11h-13h until 02.10. Tickets: free You can find more informations on www.infozagreb.hr/dogadanja
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7. Refresh yourself at Zagreb lakes and swimming pools
On several location in summer in Zagreb you can swim in lakes or pools. Jarun and Bundek lake are famous recreational points, as well as Mladost, Šalata, Utrina and Svetice swimming pools.
You can find more informations on www.infozagreb.hr/lifestyle/sport-i-rekreacija/rekreacijski-centri
Photo: Luka Stanzl/PIXSELL
8. Chill out with movie in the shade of Cinema Europa
In beautiful old school Cinema Europa every Tuesday and Thursday screenings have English subtitles. Program: idependent contemporary films from all four corners of the world!
Where: Varšavska 3 When: every Tuesday and Thursday until 03.09. Tickets: 25kn (3,5€) You can find more informations on www.kinoeuropa.hr
9. Check out what's going on at Zagreb clubbing scene
In summer in Zagreb you can dance the night away in Zagreb clubs and bars until the wee hours. Recommendation: Opera Club (wed-sat), Alcatraz Bar (every day), Johann Franck (every day).
You can find more informations on citypal.me/listing-category/nightlife
10. Dance hard every night at Dance Evenings Zrinjevac
This summer charming Zrinjevac park becomes open-air dance stage with live concerts in the evening. R'n'R, evergreens, swing, tango and salsa in most beautiful park in Zagreb!
Where: Zrinjevac park When: 06.08-14.08 from 19h-23h Tickets: free You can find more informations on www.infozagreb.hr/dogadanja
Photo: PR
11. Experience the holiness of Saint Mary of Remete feast
At Shrine of Saint Mary of Remete (northern slopes of Medvednica mountain) every Feast of Assumption of Mary there is a big traditional religious fete day. Full of pilgrims and special feeling!
Where: Ivana Česmičkog 1, Remete When: 15.08. from 06h Tickets: free You can find more informations on www.zuparemete.net
12. Go up to Medvednica mountain to catch some fresh air
Mount Medvednica (to locals known as Sljeme) provides summer outdoor activities just tram+bus ride or twenty minutes car drive from the center. Recommendation: dishes in mountain lodges!
You can find more informations on www.sljeme.hr
