Zagreb Classic 2026 to Feature Top Musicians in City Center

King Tomislav Square in Zagreb will once again be the stage for Zagreb Classic 2026, a highly anticipated festival that has become a staple of the city's summer cultural calendar. Running from June 19 to July 3, 2026, the event promises nine evenings of exceptional open-air musical performances, drawing both renowned domestic and international talent.

The festival boasts an impressively diverse program, spanning classical symphonies, orchestral works, opera, and choral performances. Audiences can also look forward to virtuosic piano and instrumental recitals, alongside crossover and jazz offerings, musical theater, and even musicals. Special attention is being given to programs designed for children and families, coinciding with World Music Day, to foster an early appreciation for classical music among the youngest attendees and encourage shared enjoyment of outdoor musical experiences.

Zagreb Classic is set to feature a stellar lineup of international artists, including Ramin Bahrami, Danilo Rea, Richard Galliano, Liya Petrova, Matilde Lloyd, Polina Osetinskaya, Erin Morley, and Lawrence Brownlee. They will share the stage with prominent Croatian ensembles such as the Zagreb Philharmonic, the Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra and Choir of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, and the Zagreb City Theatre Komedija.

Martina Bienenfeld, Director of the Zagreb Tourist Board, highlighted the festival's significance. "Zagreb Classic is one of the most recognizable cultural programs of the Zagreb summer and an event that uniquely enriches the city's cultural life," she stated. Bienenfeld emphasized its role in developing cultural tourism and enhancing Zagreb's reputation as a city of culture, art, and top-tier cultural content. "We are proud to host distinguished domestic and international artists again this year and offer the public a top-tier musical program in the unique ambiance of King Tomislav Square," she added, inviting citizens and visitors to join the festivities.

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Zagreb Classic is one of the most recognizable cultural programs of the Zagreb summer and an event that uniquely enriches the city's cultural life. The festival plays an important role in the development of cultural tourism and further contributes to the recognition of Zagreb as a city of culture, art, and top-tier cultural content. We are proud to host distinguished domestic and international artists again this year and offer the public a top-tier musical program in the unique ambiance of King Tomislav Square. We believe that this year's edition will attract numerous citizens and visitors and invite them to join us and enjoy the concert evenings that have become an integral part of the Zagreb cultural calendar.