City of Zagreb Day
On the occasion of Zagreb City Day celebrations, on Sunday, 31 May, the Zagreb Tourist Board (TZGZ), in cooperation with its partners, has prepared a rich programme for citizens and visitors. Visitors can look forward to numerous cultural, musical, and tourist events across various city locations – from dance evenings in the atrium of the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery and free exhibitions to organised city tours and excursions to Medvednica Mountain.
CANCELLATION NOTICE
Dear residents of Zagreb and dear visitors, please be informed that the Dance at the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery program has been cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay tuned to our announcements for exciting new programs and gatherings that we look forward to enjoying together with you.
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At the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery, the programme Dance at the Gallery will begin at 7:00 PM with a performance by the ensemble Tango Appassionato accompanied by tenor Tvrtko Stipić, performing Zagreb classics, while from 8:30 PM the audience will enjoy a pop dance repertoire performed by the music ensemble Louise. Additionally, throughout the day, visitors will be able to enjoy free admission to the gallery’s current exhibitions: 8th Painting Biennale (2nd floor), Artists’ Castle in the Sky of Clouds (1st floor), and In the Beginning There Was Drawing (basement).
Klovićevi Dvori Gallery | 31 May 2026
Dance at the Gallery – Dance Evening in the Atrium of Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The ensemble Tango Appassionato, joined by tenor Tvrtko Stipić, will perform cheerful and danceable Zagreb classics.
8:30 PM
Music ensemble Louise with a pop dance repertoire.
EXHIBITIONS:
• 8th Painting Biennale – 2nd Floor
• Artists’ Castle in the Sky of Clouds – 1st Floor
• In the Beginning There Was Drawing – Basement
Admission to all Klovićevi Dvori Gallery programs is free.
Excursion / Tour to Medvednica: Above Zagreb | 31 May 2026
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:00 AM
MEETING POINT: Ban Josip Jelačić Square (in front of the Ban Jelačić statue)
DURATION: 5 hours
TOUR LANGUAGE: Croatian
PROGRAM:
The tour begins with a tram ride from the centre of Zagreb towards the slopes of Medvednica, where participants board the cable car. During the panoramic ride above the treetops, the first stop is Brestovac Hospital, once a tuberculosis sanatorium surrounded by mysteries and legends. The tour then continues to the very top of the mountain, Sljeme, home to the highest viewpoint overlooking Zagreb and the surrounding area. Before returning to the city, there will be time for a well-deserved break and one of Zagreb’s favourite traditional dishes – delicious štrukli.
INCLUDED:
• Half-day excursion to Medvednica
• Licensed local tour guide
• Return ticket for the Sljeme cable car
• Public transport tickets
• Entrance ticket for the Sljeme 360 viewpoint
• Štrukli at a mountain restaurant
Registrations are open until all places in the group are filled (15 persons):
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Free City Tours for Citizens | 31 May 2026
Street Art in New Zagreb – Guided Tour by Bicycle Participants join the tour with their own bicycles.
Time & Meeting Point: 10:30 AM, Rotor Savski Gaj
Language: Croatian
Registrations: sokre1973@gmail.com
The Vranyczany Family and Their Legacy to Zagreb
Time & Meeting Point: 11:00 AM, Ilirski trg
Language: Croatian
Registrations: gordana.skeljo4@gmail.com
Zagreb Green Walk – Maksimir
Time & Meeting Point: 10:00 AM, Maksimir Main Entrance
Language: Croatian
Registrations: kristina.andrei@gmail.com
Walk Through Kaptol and Gradec
Time & Meeting Point: 6:00 PM, Manduševac
Language: Croatian
Registrations: marija.tizic@gmail.com
Walk Through Kaptol and Gradec
Time & Meeting Point: 6:00 PM, Manduševac
Language: English
No registration required
Zagreb Time Machine | 31 May 2026
11:30 AM | Changing of the guard - Guard of Honour of the Cravat Regiment
Start of the marching formation in front of the Zagreb Guilds’ Association
During the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century, Croatian light cavalry—renowned for their exceptional bravery—joined the French army. Their military skills and distinctive appearance were affirmed by the establishment of the Croatian regiment “Royal Cravates” within the French royal army in 1664. A special detail of their uniforms was the red scarf—the cravat—that young women tied around the soldiers’ necks before they went off to war. The cravat, today an essential fashion accessory for every man, originates from these brave Croatian soldiers.
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Folklore Scene
King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac, Ban Josip Jelačić Square
The Zagreb region is known for its numerous folklore ensembles, some of which have existed for over a century. Dressed in beautiful and unique traditional costumes, they bring their folk customs, songs, and dances to the streets of Zagreb.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Upper Town Musical Vistas
Lotrščak Tower, Mletačka Street, Catherine Square
From street to street, from courtyard to courtyard... Centuries and decades ago, the streets of the Upper Town echoed with old-town and love songs played by street musicians. This lovely tradition has continued to this day.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Upper Town in the Past
Upper Town
Do you feel like you have travelled in a time machine to the past? You are mistaken! Here, in the streets of the Upper Town, right beside you, the main characters from stories written long time ago are still passing by: characters from legends, but also real people. All those ordinary and great men and women who have marked Zagreb’s history.
Characters: Ban Josip Jelačić, Manda, Noblewoman, Nobleman, Dora Krupićeva, Pavao Gregorijanec / August Šenoa, Marija Jurić Zagorka, Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić / Slava Raškaj, Sidonija, Ljudevit Gaj, Šestine Laundress, Pesko Kukuruzović / Newspaper Vendor, Ladislav Beluš
Music control of the Zagreb Orchestra of ZET | 31 May 2026
10:00 Musical Ride and 12:00 Ban Jelačić Square
The Zagreb Electric Tram (ZET) Orchestra returns this season with a new edition of the Musical Control project.
In the year marking ZET’s 99th anniversary and uninterrupted operation, alongside the already well-known and beloved musical tram ride, citizens and visitors will also be able to enjoy a special mini music cycle featuring nine surprise pop-up concerts at selected locations in Zagreb’s city centre.
Photo credit: Lice grada
Cest is d’Best – Street Performers Festival | 28. - 31. May
This jubilee, 30th edition of the four-day street festival will fill the streets and squares of Zagreb with joy and laughter, bringing as many as 500 hours of various programmes performed by artists from Zagreb, the entire Croatia as well as several European, South American and Asian countries. During the festival, around 50 circus shows as well as many entertaining and educational programmes intended for all generations will take place. Interesting accidental or agreed meetings are guaranteed.
Programme:
31 May – Ban Jelačić Square
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM – Performance show Duo Patagonia
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM – Performance show Busca Busca
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Performance by the Zagreb Drummers
7:00 PM – 7:20 PM – Tightrope Walk Above Ban Jelačić Square
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM – Performance show Una Coppia Scoppiata
31 May – Flower Square / Bogovićeva Street / Gajeva Street
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Living statue The Witch, Gajeva 1
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Centre for Urgent and Minor Mood Repairs – Bogovićeva/Gajeva
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Mini street concert Duo Family – French chansons
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Artists painting portraits and artworks… just like in Montmartre
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM – Performance show Una Coppia Scoppiata
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Mini street concert Džezerteri – Gypsy Jazz
6:45 PM – 7:30 PM – Performance show Duo Patagonia
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM – Performance show Cristal Circo – Tutu Show
8:15 PM – 9:00 PM – Soundcheck accompanied by cheerful stilt walkers, painters, and a dancing couple
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Concert C’EST LA VIE: Barbara Suhodolčan and Antonio Vrbički with band – French chansons
31 May – Zrinjevac Park
All day – Cest is d’Best Festival Photography Exhibition
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Pavement pastel art exhibition
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – “Pluto’s Picnic” – gathering and activities for dogs and their owners
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Creative workshops, art activities, and play areas for children
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Face painting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Living statue Hermione Granger
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Circus workshop: stilt walking, juggling, and more
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Living statue The Witch
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Theatre performance A Story for Five by Šareni svijet
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Magic performance Magic Rico Show
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM – Performance show Charming Jay
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM – Performance show Circus Dreams
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Living statue Hermione Granger
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM – Performance show Galumphing
7:15 PM – 11:00 PM – Dance evening & performances (Bachata)
Harley Week Zagreb | 29 – 31 May
Location: Bundek Lake
The latest edition of the Harley Week Zagreb Times brings an overview of the main attractions of this year’s event, along with numerous music highlights and rally experiences. Special focus is placed on the H-D Expo, where the latest 2026 Harley-Davidson® models will be showcased, including the Road Glide®, Street Glide®, and Pan America®.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet experts from Harley-Davidson Zagreb, explore the motorcycles up close, and take photos with them. Demo rides of selected models will also be available.
MORE INFO: www.harleyweekzagreb.hr
Additional activities during the Zagreb City Day celebrations
- May 1 – November 1 | Flower Baskets
Hanging gardens on the lamp posts of the Upper and Lower Town (Zagreb Tourist Board) - May 31 at 7:00 PM | Feast of Our Lady of the Stone Gate
Photo credit: Lice grada
The celebration of Our Lady of the Stone Gate, Patron Saint of the City of Zagreb, will begin on Sunday, 31 May, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, with a festive Holy Mass at 7:00 PM in Zagreb Cathedral. The Mass will be led by the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Monsignor Filippo Iannone, together with the Archbishop of Zagreb, Monsignor Dražen Kutleša, as well as attending bishops, priests, and the faithful of the City of Zagreb.
Following the Mass, a procession will proceed along the traditional route from the Cathedral through Bakačeva Street, along the northern side of Ban Josip Jelačić Square, and through Radićeva Street. The celebration will conclude with the return of the image of Our Lady of the Stone Gate to its permanent place, accompanied by prayer and blessing.
A Holy Mass at the Stone Gate will also be celebrated at 7:30 AM.
*In case of bad weather, the program will be canceled