Events

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Are you ready for a nostalgic journey to the past? The new project of the Zagreb’s Ethnographic Museum which is open till May 2022,will remind us of the carefree world of our childhood and teach us about traditional and modern toy design.

The central exhibition of the project was conceived as a journey through the history of Croatian toys and children’s games from the held collections of the Ethnographic Museum,from the end of the19th century to the present day. Traditional toys, especially those from the Hrvatsko Zagorje region, which are listed as non-tangible heritage of the UNESCO’s Representative List, are hereby introduced to children and adults in an educational and appealing manner.

13.11 - 15.03 » WOMEN AND TECHNOLOGy The exhibition focuses on the affirmation of women who have contributed to the development of science and technology, but also on questioning the impact of the development of science and technology (scientific discoveries and technical inventions) on the life and social status of women. The exhibition includes stories about prominent scientists, women who broke through socially imposed barriers and without whose contribution, the science and technology we know today would be significantly different.QA‑4, Technical Museum Nikola Tesla, Savska cesta 18, tel. (+385‑1) 484 40 50, www.tmnt.hr/.

25.11 - 29.01 » ANA HušMAN - ‘A PERSON WiTHOuT A HOuSE iS HOMELESS, WHAT iS A HOuSE WiTHOuT PERSON?’ This film installation by Ana Hušman is specially designed for the Richter Collection space. It was created after two years of researching the collection, archives and former apartment of the Kares Richter couple. The audience is invited to take a walk around the house, to be exposed to potential scenarios for the use of space, to follow the dialogical landmarks created on the theoretical texts of Vjenceslav Richter. The exhibition is accompanied by a publication of the same name, which, along with the curators of the exhibition, Ivana Meštrov and Jasna Jakšić, brings an unpublished text by Vjenceslav Richter which, in today’s climate crisis and the transport and infrastructure crisis caused by pandemic reality seems extremely relevant.QThe Richter Collection, Vrhovec 38, tel. (+385‑1) 605 27 00.

17.12 - 27.03 » SLAvKO KOPAč A multimedia exhibition on Slavko Kopač shows the work of a Croatian artist who belongs to the top achievements of domestic and world art, and strongly marked the French and European art scene of the second half of the 20th century. Associating with world-renowned artists such as Jean Dubuffet, André Breton and Michel Tapié, he created trends in Paris, the world’s art centre. The exhibition will show a selection of Kopač’s most excellent paintings and sculptures from private collections and museum institutions and will provide an insight into the cultural circumstances of the cities where the artist worked (Vinkovci, Zagreb, Florence, Mostar, Paris). The exhibition will extend through all the exhibition spaces of Meštrović’s pavilion and will include the exterior, where various installations will be placed. QE‑3, Home of HDLU, Trg žrtava fašizma 16.

24.01 - 30.01 » MiRjANA vODOPijA:TiME Of uPHEAvAL - MuLTiMEDiA iNTERACTivE iNSTALLATiON Time of a Turnaround is a research project by the artist Mirjana Vodopija based on research inspired by the phenomenon of the accumulation and sudden release of energy. During 2020, more events prompted reflections on such a nature of things and phenomena. Starting from the accumulation of kinetic energy before the earthquake, incubation before the onset of disease symptoms to the accumulation of the number of infected before the sudden outbreak of a pandemic.The accumulation of energy and its sudden release is present in research in various fields of science: in physics, chemistry, political science, economics, biology, ecology, but also in art. The exhibition in the gallery space shows the accumulation of energy through a spatial installation in which the data elements react to the presence and action of visitors, creating tension. Disintegration and dismissal will depend on the intensity and character of the visitor’s actions. QGallery 90‑60‑90, Pogon Jedinstvo, Trnjanski nasip bb, Free.

31.01 » GOjiRA The French metal machine Gojira, one of the most important metal bands of the last ten years, is coming to Zagreb in January. With this album “Fortitude” released in 2021, Gojira embarks on a major world tour that will take them to the main stages of the world’s largest festivals in 2022. The tour takes Gojira around Scandinavia, Benelux, France, UK, Scotland, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, and they are coming to Zagreb for the only performance in the region.QH‑3, Dom sportova, Trg Krešmira Ćosića 11, tel. (+385‑1) 365 03 33, 200 ‑ 260 kn.

15.02 » BLOOD RED SHOES British alt rock duo Blood Red Shoes, consisting of LauraMary Carter (guitar, vocals) and Steven Ansell (drums, vocals), arrives in Zagreb this February. A major European tour takes them around the UK, as well as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Russia, and it will be an opportunity to hear the band, which has been building its visibility for almost two decades.QE‑3, Tvornica kulture, Pavla Šubića 2, tel. (+385‑1) 457 83 89, 80 ‑ 100kn.

04.03 - 05.03 » viNART GRAND TASTiNG Vinart Grand Tasting brings together all the best wines on the Croatian market to one spot. The organizers of this event are on a mission to seek out the very best quality wines. Come out and find some excellent choices of wines to bring home with you, but don’t think too long about coming to this event because all exhibitors are asked to bring only a limited amount of their wines, so you don’t want to miss out on purchasing your favorites. As well, if you’re a wine connoisseur, you can even purchase those hardto-get labels.QH‑3, Lauba – The House for People and Art, Baruna Filipovića 23a, tel. (+385‑1) 630 21 15, www. grandtasting‑vinart.com/en/vinart_grand_tasting/.

11.03 » SKuNK ANANSiE - 25LivE@25 The great British rock band and darlings of the Croatian audience, Skunk Anansie will once again perform in Zagreb as part of their ‘25Live@ 25’ world tour, celebrating 25 years since their powerful debut single Selling Jesus. Being undoubtedly one of the best live bands of the last quarter of a century, Skunk Anansie have always had fantastic reception and inextricable relationship with the local Zagreb audience, so make sure to catch them at their concert in the Croatian capital this spring as it will surely be a blast!QH‑3, Dom sportova, Trg Krešmira Ćosića 11, tel. (+385‑1) 365 03 33, 200 ‑ 260kn.

12.03 19:30 » LiSiNSKi ON SATuRDAy - ivO POGORELić Dubbed as a genius, eccentric, and uncanny musician, which probably explains why he is praised and glorified by musicians and critics alike. Pogorelić returns to his home turf and is set to bedazzle the audience at Lisinski again with his emotive and heart-warming interpretations of Stravinsky, Brahms, Schumann, Liszt and Frédéric Chopin, who is on the program of his next visit to Zagreb.QI‑3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, tel. (+385‑1) 612 11 11, www.lisinski.hr.

21.03 » STiNG Sting’s latest album, The Bridge, was written and recorded in the year of the global pandemic, and reveals Sting’s reflections on personal loss, separation, lockdown, and extraordinary social and political turmoil. You can find more about the album at thebridge.sting.com. On tour, Sting will be accompanied by an electric, rock ensemble that includes Dominic Miller on guitar, Josh Freese on drums, Rufus Miller on guitar, Kevon Webster on keyboards, Shane Sager on accordion, and Melissa Musique and Gene Noble as backing vocals.QH‑5, Arena Zagreb, Ulica Vice Vukova 8, tel. (+385‑1) 642 09 00, 550 ‑ 830 kn.

20.04 - 19.06 » yOuTH SALON APRiL The Youth Salon in its 36th year is a traditional manifestation of HDLU. The main concept of the Youth Salon is Parasites, i.e. it wants to “gather parasites, intruders, pests and nuisances as guests”, as intruders and as hosts who are aware, artistic procedures penetrate existing structures and explore new systems…In parallel with the curatorial concept of the 36th Youth Salon, the exhibition ‘Situation in Additional Exhibition Spaces’ will be presented with the aim of presenting and representing the widest possible cross-section of fine art research and the work of younger artists. Qwww. salonmladih.hdlu.hr/en.

Art with limitless boundaries, art in all forms and shapes, art that defines and breaks norms, these are just some of the traits that personify this artelier which opens its arms to all passionate about art. Located on the city periphery, this atelier is a place to meet and greet artists from all walks of life that get the platform needed to express their talents. Žitnjak 53.

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Slavko Kopač, Photo HDLU Archive

02.04, 28.05 20:00 » ZAGREB QuARTET Being the oldest Croatian chamber ensemble and string quartet formed in 1919, the Zagreb Quartet has thus far performed over 3,000 concerts, recorded over 60 albums and won numerous Croatian and international awards as well as the hearts of classical music lovers on all continents. For the 2022 season, the quartet have prepared a true musical treat performing compositions by Igor Stravinski, Wolfga, ng Amadeus Mozart, Sergej Prokofiev and Antonín Dvořák. The venue will be done later, so you can check out the quartet’s website.Qwww. zagrebquartet.hr.

25.04 » fRANZ fERDiNAND One of the biggest foreign guest appearances in Zagreb 2022 is part of the Hits To The Head tour, and it is accompanied by an album of the biggest hits with which the band has conquered the world and will be presented live in the spring.QH‑3, Dom sportova, Trg Krešmira Ćosića 11, tel. (+385‑1) 365 03 33, 200 ‑ 230kn. 06.06 - 11.06 » THE WORLD fESTivAL Of ANiMATED fiLM - ANiMAfEST ZAGREB Are you passionate about animation? This is the second oldest festival of its kind in Europe which attracts intriguing world animations. With awards, pitching forums and the advocacy on animation essential to the event, it is of no wonder that it’s a magnet for known and wannabe authors and producers in the field.Qwww. animafest.hr.

25.06 » CELiNE DiON One of the most famous and major music divas, Celine Dion, will perform at the Zagreb Arena on June 25, 2022, which will be her first concert in front of a Croatian audience! The Zagreb concert is part of a major world tour where Celine is promoting the latest studio release, Courage, which recently began in Quebec. QH‑5, Arena Zagreb, Ulica Vice Vukova 8, tel. (+385‑1) 642 09 00.

27.06 » PLACEBO Nearly 12 million albums sold and more than two decades performing have placed Placebo at the very top of the rock scene. A big tour returning to the world stage brings them to Šalata, and it will be an opportunity to hear the best of their opus, as well as the premiere of new songs they have been working on for the last two years.QD‑1, ŠRC Šalata, Schlosserove stube 2, tel. (+385‑1) 461 72 55, 220 ‑ 260 kn.

30.06 » SiMPLE MiNDS The Scottish greats are returning to Zagreb. This post-punk / new-wave / alternative rock band visited Croatia for the last time in Split, and this band will be their seventh visit to Croatia.QD‑1, ŠRC Šalata, Schlosserove stube 2, tel. (+385‑1) 461 72 55, 240 ‑ 390 kn.

Jazz in the City

In these places you can always find a good jazz concert in town. Močvara offers Jazz concerts twice a month, be sure to check out their website mocvara.com for exact dates and times, and you can also buy tickets online. On Wednesdays, the Sax club offers the New Croatian Jazz concert programme and admission is free. KCM in Mesnička Street offers jazz sessions usually on Thursdays, so stop by. In the Zagreb Jazz cycle at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 2, you can listen to Lars Lindvall: Exploring & Experiencing Together; on April 20 comes Viktor Goines, saxophone; and May 18 Thana Alexa. You can get tickets for 50 HRK.