Zagreb Today
Friday, September 4, 2026
Zagreb is full of things to see and do today — from free cultural programmes and exhibitions to film, food, music and local events.
Here’s our daily selection of what’s happening around the city. Choose what fits your interests and make the most of your day in Zagreb.
🆓 Free Today
Zagreb Museum Weekend — MUV
From September 3–6, Zagreb’s museums open their doors with more than 160 free programmes across 11 city museums and galleries. On Friday, September 4, visitors can choose from exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and other special programmes.
At the Zagreb City Museum, the programme includes the permanent collection and current exhibitions from 10:00 to 20:00, while special programmes include a traditional bela card tournament from 18:00–20:00 and several themed guided tours.
📍 Zagreb City Museum, Opatička 20
💶 Free admission
📅 September 3–6
Some special programmes require advance reservation, so check availability before visiting.
→ More information: Zagreb Museum Weekend (MUV)
🎨 Art & Exhibitions
Patent Penkala — Technical Museum Nikola Tesla
A new exhibition celebrating Slavoljub Penkala and his inventions opens tonight at the Technical Museum Nikola Tesla.
🕗 Opening: 20:00
📍 Technical Museum Nikola Tesla
📅 September 4 – October 20
The opening is part of the Zagreb Museum Weekend programme.
EXTENDED — Festival of Durational Practices
Contemporary art and performance take over the Museum of Contemporary Art from September 4–6 as part of the EXTENDED festival.
📍 Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU)
📅 September 4–6
Organ Vida — International Festival of Photography
The 14th edition of Organ Vida continues at MSU, bringing contemporary photography and visual storytelling to Zagreb.
📍 Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU)
📅 Until September 6
Damir Karakaš — Drawings
An exhibition of drawings by Croatian writer and artist Damir Karakaš opens at Šira Gallery tonight, accompanied by a conversation about his work.
🕗 Opening: 20:00
📍 Šira Gallery
📅 September 4–11
Iva Čukelj — Dodir niti
A new exhibition by Iva Čukelj opens tonight at Garaža Kamba.
🕖 Opening: 19:00
📍 Garaža Kamba
📅 Opening September 4
Ivana Biočina — Godišnja doba duše
Ivana Biočina's exhibition opens at the Open University Zagreb, exploring the relationship between nature, emotion and personal experience.
🕖 Opening: 19:00
📍 Pučko otvoreno učilište Zagreb
📅 September 4–20
🏛️ Culture & Museums
Zagrebački kvartovi kulture — Sesvete
Culture moves into the neighbourhoods of Zagreb this weekend. On Friday, Sesvete hosts a free evening programme for all generations, combining music, poetry, contemporary circus, theatre and film.
🕕 From 18:00
📍 Lawn in front of OŠ Luka, Sesvete
💶 Free admission
Friday’s programme includes poetry and live music with Sara Renar, a performance by Kazalište Moruzgva, the ZET Orchestra’s musical procession, contemporary circus and an evening screening of Drugi dnevnik Pauline P.
→ A great choice if you want to experience Zagreb beyond the city centre.
🎭 Theatre & Performance
Vita Min Show — Contemporary Circus
A playful contemporary circus show for all generations, combining aerial acrobatics, clowning and audience participation.
🕢 19:30
📍 Lawn in front of OŠ Luka, Sesvete
💶 Free admission
👨👩👧 All ages
Part of the Zagrebački kvartovi kulture programme.
🎬 Film
OFF Travno — Open-Air Film Festival
Enjoy an evening of cinema under the open sky at the OFF Travno Film Festival. The festival runs from September 4–6 in the park next to KUC Travno.
🕗 20:00
📍 Park next to KUC Travno
💶 Free admission
📅 September 4–6
A relaxed neighbourhood film experience — perfect for a summer evening in Zagreb.
Drugi dnevnik Pauline P.
Part of the Zagrebački kvartovi kulture — Sesvete programme, this Croatian family film is screened outdoors after the evening's cultural performances.
🕣 20:30
📍 Lawn in front of OŠ Luka, Sesvete
💶 Free admission
A good option for families and visitors who want to combine culture, local neighbourhood life and an outdoor movie night.
🎵 Music & Nightlife
Raven @ Hard Place
A Friday night concert at one of Zagreb’s live-music venues.
🕗 20:00
📍 Hard Place, Zagreb
Eddie Chacon & John Carroll Kirby
An evening concert bringing together Eddie Chacon and John Carroll Kirby at Holographik.Space.
🕗 20:00
📍 Holographik.Space, Zagreb
INAS @ Club Roko
A late-night concert option for those looking to continue the evening with live music.
🕙 22:00
📍 Club Roko, Zagreb
🎟️ Check the organiser or ticketing page for current ticket information and availability.
🍴 Food & Local Life
PLACe Market
Friday evening is market night at Kvaternik Square. PLACe Market brings Croatian chefs, fresh local ingredients, street food, music and the atmosphere of a real Zagreb neighbourhood market.
🕕 From 18:00
📍 Kvaternik Square Market
📅 Friday, September 4
A great choice for visitors who want to experience Zagreb like a local — with food, people and music in one place.
Baš Naš BBQ — Bundek
Zagreb’s late-summer BBQ festival opens at Bundek today, combining BBQ, food, drinks, music and lakeside atmosphere.
📍 Bundek
📅 September 4–20
A relaxed option for an evening outdoors, especially if you want to combine food and local entertainment.
