Zagreb
It does what it says on the tin. Perched at the top of the buzzy Tkalča strip, this haven of jazz, blues and soul rhythms stands out with its weekend live…
Must-see entertainment in Croatia
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Rab Island
This summer-only beach club is about 10km from Rab Town, far away from any complaining neighbours in a remote spot near the Mišnjak car ferry (shuttle…
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Korčula Island
Enthusiastic townspeople perform the traditional Moreška sword dance, accompanied by a brass band, in an hour-long show. The event usually includes…
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Croatian National Theatre Ivan Zajc
Rijeka
In 1885 the inaugural performance at this imposing theatre was lit by the city’s first lightbulb. These days you can catch dramas in Croatian and Italian,…
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Zagreb
During the summer months, the Strossmayer promenade in the Upper Town hosts live music most nights, with makeshift bars. The mixed-bag crowd, great city…
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Zagreb
This neobaroque theatre, established in 1895, stages a regular program of opera and ballet performances and plays. Check out Ivan Meštrović’s sculpture…
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Pula
For an arty underground experience, check out the program at Rojc, a converted army barracks that houses a multimedia arts centre and studios with…
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Zagreb
Excellent multimedia venue showcasing a variety of live-music performances, from Bosnian sevdah (traditional music) to alternative punk rock. Check out…
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Zagreb
The Zagreb Youth Theatre, better known as ZKM, is considered the cradle of Croatia's contemporary theatre. It hosts several festivals and many visiting…
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Dubrovnik
Housed in a former quarantine centre, Lazareti hosts cinema nights, club nights, live music, folk dancing, art exhibitions and pretty much all the best…
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Zadar
This huge former shipping warehouse is now mainly used for concerts, art exhibitions and private functions. Check the website to see what's on when you're…
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Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall
Zagreb
This is the city’s most prestigious venue in which to hear symphony concerts, jazz and world-music performances; it also stages theatrical productions.
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Croatian National Theatre Split
Split
Theatre, opera, ballet and concerts are presented at this gorgeous theatre, built in 1891. Tickets can be bought at the box office or online.
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Zagreb
Zagreb's oldest cinema's 'Subtitled Tuesdays' program shows (usually art house) movies with subtitles in English as well as Croatian.
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Rab Island
This slick lounge bar has a harbour-facing cafe terrace and a clubby interior where DJs ramp up the volume at weekends.
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Split
The after-dark entertainment zone of Bačvice is a perfect venue for open-air cinema among the pines. The Mediterranean Film Festival is held here in June,…
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Zagreb
This student's club (run by Zagreb University's Faculty of Engineering) regularly hosts bands, from alternative to hip-hop acts. Saturday nights are…
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Zagreb
Dinamo is Zagreb’s most popular football team; it plays matches at Stadion Maksimir, on the eastern side of Zagreb. Take trams 4, 7, 11 or 12 to…
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Zagreb
Pogon – Zagreb Center for Independent Culture and Youth – hosts occasional contemporary dance and theatre, concerts, parties, public lectures, exhibitions…
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Zagreb
Basketball is popular in Zagreb, and the city is home to the Cibona basketball team. This tower is the team's base. Tickets should be purchased in advance…
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Split
Classic films, art flicks and retrospectives are screened at this university-affiliated cinema. It has few screenings during July and August.
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Vis Island
Look out for posters advertising what's screening at the outdoor cinema, which sprouts seasonally on a terrace halfway between Kut and Luka.
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Split
Although shows are mainly in Croatian, there's a fair chance your toddlers can speak fluent puppet.
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Zadar
Zadar's premier theatre venue offers good-quality operas and plays in Croatian.
Dubrovnik
With two RealD 3D auditoriums and one Extreme, CineStar delivers a world-class viewing experience. Movies are shown with Croatian subtitles, but animated…
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Dubrovnik
An open-air cinema in the heart of the old town, often used for screenings during the Summer Festival.
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Dubrovnik
Screenings start after sundown at this open-air cinema. Large live sporting events are sometimes featured on the big screen as well.
