The Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
The Zagreb Philharmonic is an orchestra with a 150-year tradition of musicianship in Zagreb and Croatia. It is a promoter of the musical art throughout Croatia and its cultural ambassador in the world.
Zagreb Classic
Classically the best part of summer
19 June – 3 July 2026 | King Tomislav Square
Zagreb Classic returns this summer to King Tomislav Square, transforming the heart of Zagreb into a unique open-air stage. From 19 June, audiences can enjoy nine free concerts featuring outstanding Croatian and international artists, orchestras, choirs, and soloists.
The programme is anchored by four concerts of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside performances by the Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra and Choir of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, and the ensemble of the Komedija Zagreb City Theatre. The festival will also welcome internationally acclaimed artists, including pianists Ramin Bahrami and Polina Osetinskaya, accordion virtuoso Richard Galliano, violinist Liya Petrova, and opera stars Erin Morley and Lawrence Brownlee.
A special highlight of the programme is the celebration of World Music Day on 21 June, when, in addition to the concert at King Tomislav Square, a special concert for children and young audiences will take place at Zrinjevac Park.
Since its launch in 2016, Zagreb Classic has grown into one of Zagreb’s most recognisable summer festivals, attracting thousands of visitors each year and turning the city into a stage filled with music, emotion, and the magic of summer evenings.
Free admission to all concerts.
Program 2026
We recommend visitors to arrive on foot, by bicycle or public transport, so we can together contribute to a more pleasant and sustainable festival experience and to preserving the city areas.
As part of the festival’s sustainable practices, visitors are encouraged to use reusable water bottles, which they can refill at nearby drinking water points – Zagreb’s Francek fountains, located on Strossmayer Square and King Tomislav Square.
About artists
The Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra
The Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra is one of Europe’s oldest radio orchestras, originating from the orchestra founded in 1929 at Radio Zagreb.
Zagreb City Theater Komedija
Zagreb City Theater Komedija is the only theater in Croatia specialized in the musical theater form. Founded in 1950, it has staged more than 300 titles to date and its ensemble has performed thousands of shows.
Orchestra and Choir of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb
The Orchestra and the Choir of the Opera of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb form the foundation of the musical life of this national institution.
Ramin Bahrami
Iranian pianist Ramin Bahrami is an internationally recognized interpreter of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, approaching Bach’s monumental oeuvre with deep respect and pronounced artistic sensitivity.
Danilo Rea
Danilo Rea is one of Italy’s most acclaimed jazz pianists and improvisers.
Richard Galliano
Richard Galliano is one of today’s most influential accordionists and a musician whose work has transformed the perception of the accordion in classical and jazz music.
Matilda Lloyd
“Trumpet Extraordinaire” is how BBC Music Magazine described Matilda Lloyd, a musician who is redefining the voice of the trumpet on the international concert stage through impeccable tonal clarity, expressive refinement and virtuosic musicianship.
Polina Osetinskaya
Polina Osetinskaya is an internationally acclaimed pianist. Critics have praised the “depth, refinement and imagination” (Sun Sentinel) of her musical expression and her “elegant and nuanced interpretations” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) captivate audiences around the world.
Erin Morley
Erin Morley is one of today’s most sought-after lyric coloratura sopranos, praised for the “crystalline clarity of her voice and precise coloratura” (The New York Times).
Lawrence Brownlee
Lawrence Brownlee is one of today’s leading tenors, especially acclaimed in the bel canto repertoire.
Playtoy Orchestra
Playtoy Orchestra, a unique ensemble that has performed music exclusively on toys since 2002, brings a refreshing and witty approach to the classical repertoire.
Dawid Runtz
Polish conductor Dawid Runtz is one of the most distinguished representatives of the younger generation of European conductors.
Jan Talich
Jan Talich is a true heir to the celebrated Czech musical tradition and one of the most distinguished Czech violinists and conductors of today.
Barbara Dragan
Conductor Barbara Dragan is building a notable international career and collaborates with orchestras such as the Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, Beethoven Orchester Bonn, Tonkünstler-Orchester, RTVE Symphony Orchestra in Madrid, Orchestre de Chambre de Paris and NOSPR Katowice.
Jure Bučević
Jure Bučević is one of the most distinguished Croatian conductors of his generation, with an international career in operatic and symphonic repertoire.
Krešimir Batinić
Krešimir Batinić studied conducting at the Ino Mirković College of Music in Lovran with Miroslav Homen and at the Academy of Music in Zagreb in the class of Vjekoslav Šutej.
Nimrod David Pfeffer
Conductor and pianist Nimrod David Pfeffer has been described by critics as a musician with a strong sense of dramatic tension and refined expressivity, capable of bringing out both intimate and powerful musical moments.
Ivan Repušić
Ivan Repušić is General Music Director of Oper Leipzig, chief conductor of the Staatskapelle Weimar and chief conductor of the Munich Radio Orchestra.
Liya Petrova
Violinist Liya Petrova has been praised by critics for her “exceptional tonal variety” and “silvery, refined sound”.
Ljubomir Puškarić
Baritone Ljubomir Puškarić studied at the Academy of Music in Zagreb in the class of Vlatka Oršanić and at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University in the United States.
Josipa Lončar
Josipa Lončar is a Croatian soprano and a soloist of the Opera of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb.
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the event will take place the following day.
* Applies to the concerts held at King Tomislav Square on June 19, 21, 23, 26 and 28, and July 1 and 3.
In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, the concerts on June 21 at Zrinjevac and June 30 at King Tomislav Square will be cancelled and no alternative date will be provided.
Dress rehearsals will take place on 18 and 25 June in the early evening.
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