November 20 in 2026 will be a magical evening when André Rieu enters the stage of Arena Zagreb together with the Johann Strauss Orchestra. These events are always fantastic as André Rieu entertains with his humor, skills, and with lots of surprises and fantastic artists. Zagreb is a beautiful city, and André Rieu makes it even more beautiful.

The André Rieu concert is arranged on November 20, 2026, starting at 19.30 in Arena Zagreb. If you are unable to be there, you might consider traveling to nearby cities where André Rieu will also perform during his European tour. But if you are in Croatia, this is the perfect opportunity to experience his spectacular concert live in Zagreb.

André Rieu Zagreb 2026

• Date: November 20, 2026
• Time: 19.30
• Location: Arena Zagreb
• Tickets: Viagogo

You can buy tickets for André Rieu concerts around the world using the ticket link above. Because his concerts are extremely popular, it is recommended to secure your tickets early if you want to guarantee a seat at this magical evening in Zagreb.

Who is André Rieu?

Born in Maastricht in the Netherlands in 1949, André Rieu is celebrated for his extraordinary talent as a violinist and conductor. His international breakthrough came in 1987 when he founded the Johann Strauss Orchestra, an ensemble that soon became famous around the world for its lively and emotional performances.

Rieu’s concerts are famous for combining classical music with entertainment, humor, and spectacular stage productions. Instead of presenting classical music in a strict and formal way, he makes it accessible and joyful for audiences of all ages. This unique style has made André Rieu one of the most successful classical artists in the world, filling arenas and concert halls across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Are there any other concerts and events in Zagreb worth visiting?

If you are traveling to Zagreb for the concert, you should definitely spend some time exploring the Croatian capital as well. The city is known for its charming Old Town, historic squares, cozy cafés, and vibrant cultural life.

You can read more about the city in our Zagreb guide, discover popular Zagreb attractions, and see what other events are taking place in the city in our calendar of what’s happening in Zagreb. Combining sightseeing with a magical André Rieu concert is a perfect way to experience Zagreb.

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It is great to travel to a city like Zagreb before Christmas to visit the Christmas market of the city. While most traditional tourists go to Prague, Vienna, or Budapest, the more experienced traveler will be very eager to visit a not-so-well-known Christmas market like the one you will meet in Zagreb (or for example in Ljubljana only 1 1/2 hour from Zagreb).

There are lots of websites where you can vote for the best Christmas markets in Europe. It might not reflect reality, but I do know about such sites where the Christmas markets in Zagreb have received the most votes. Would you like to visit Zagreb before Christmas and take a look at the different Christmas markets yourself?

Christmas markets in Zagreb 2026

If you come to Zagreb and want to experience Christmas, these are the spots you will have to visit!

Ben Jelacic Square

This is the main square in Zagreb and the most obvious place to visit. Here you can visit a Winter Village with lots of stands where you can buy hot wine and some nice stuff to eat. There are also lots of Christmas trees at the square enlightened in the evening, so a perfect spot for nice Christmas pictures. There are not so many stands for traditional Christmas market shopping here, but you can find lots of smaller and bigger stands in the streets surrounding the square.

Zrinjevac Park

This park is located only a few hundred meters from the Ben Jelacic square. In this park, you will find a more traditional Christmas market and here you can also listen to music, watch dance performances, buy something to eat and drink, and have a wonderful time. The Zrinjevac Park is one out of several parks following one another so if you keep walking towards the railway station at the end of the long park area you will end up by the Art Pavilion (King Tomislav Square), and there you will find the most famous of all the Christmas markets in Zagreb.

By the Art Pavilion

If you have seen a picture from one of the Christmas markets in Zagreb this might be it. This is a very popular place to go if you enjoy ice skating and beautiful lights. The ice skating arena is big and this is a romantic place to go if you want to enjoy the winter combined with Christmas and beautiful surroundings at the same time. The square is called King Tomislav Square, so if you do not know where the Art Pavilion is, look for the Tomislav Square. If you should come to Zagreb by train this is the first thing you will see as you leave the railway station in Zagreb.

Dates for the Zagreb Christmas markets in 2026

November 28, 2026 – January 7, 2027
These dates are only estimates. The official dates will be announced in September/October 2026.

• Dates in 2025: November 29, 2025 – January 7, 2026
• Dates in 2024: November 30, 2024 – January 7, 2025
• Dates in 2023: December 1, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Hotels near the Christmas markets

Would you like to live in a hotel or in an apartment close to the city center of Zagreb and near the Christmas markets? Look at the map below where you can see lots of apartments and hotels with price estimations that you can choose from.

If you come to Zagreb some other time, the map above still gives good suggestions for places where you can stay in the city. After all, it is always essential to book accommodation in the center of Zagreb, making the recommendations below valid throughout the year.

We hope this information has made you eager to visit the city of Zagreb before, during, or after Christmas this year. If you have any questions, comments, or other input about the Christmas markets in Zagreb, use the comment field below.

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