From burgers to Disney magic: your perfect Zagreb weekend

Borna Erceg’s children’s opera **“Gita and the Hidden World”** brings a magical story to life with music, staging and interactive elements designed for younger audiences and their parents. It is part of the Zagreb Opera Festival programme and makes a charming cultural outing for families spending the weekend in the city.

A lavish symphonic concert featuring beloved songs and themes from classic and modern Disney films, performed live with full orchestra and vocal soloists. Ideal for families, couples and nostalgic fans, this evening show combines cinematic projections and music in one of Zagreb’s premier concert halls.

Fight Nation Championship’s **FNC 33 powered by SuperSport** brings a stacked mixed martial arts card with 11 fights, including heavyweight contender Hatef Moeil versus Stosić. The event is billed as the biggest FNC night to date and is perfect for travellers looking for a high-adrenaline sporting spectacle.

Zagreb Design Week 2026 runs under the theme **“Friction”**, turning the city into a hub of contemporary design with exhibitions, installations, talks and workshops. Weekend visitors can explore the main programme at the Academy of Fine Arts and satellite venues, discovering local and international designers across disciplines from product to fashion.

The **Food Truck Festival** transforms a central Zagreb park into an open-air food court with gourmet street food, craft drinks and live entertainment. Running through the first half of September, it’s a relaxed way to sample Croatian and international flavours, grab a drink, listen to music and soak up the city’s late-summer atmosphere.

Zagreb’s **Burger Festival** gathers 17 vendors serving 56 different burger creations at a leafy inner-city square. Alongside the food you’ll find cocktails, mini-doughnuts, wine, masterclasses, competitions and quizzes, plus live music, making it an excellent evening hangout for groups of friends and casual diners.

**Ljeto na Strossu (Summer on Stross)** is a beloved seasonal programme on the Strossmayer Promenade featuring live bands, children’s theatre, workshops, art installations and open-air cinema under chestnut trees. On this final night of the season, visitors can enjoy family theatre from early evening followed by a free concert with panoramic views over Zagreb.

This interactive **Circle Songs** workshop invites participants of all ages to explore vocal improvisation and group singing in a relaxed, supportive environment. It’s a creative afternoon option for musically inclined travellers, held in a historic cultural house with easy access from the centre.

This free **Yoga for Success** session introduces foundational yogic practices aimed at clarity, energy and wellbeing, suitable for beginners and regular practitioners. Led by trained instructors in a modern sports centre, it offers a healthy mid-afternoon break during a busy sightseeing day.

The second week of **Zagreb Design Week 2026** continues on Sunday with exhibitions and programmes at the Academy of Fine Arts and select partner venues. Travellers can browse installations, attend talks or simply wander the design displays, making it a cultural highlight that fits well between brunch and an evening concert.

As part of the international puppetry programme highlighted in Zagreb’s September events calendar, this children’s theatre show presents an imaginative story suitable for younger audiences. It offers a gentle, cultural start to Sunday with a performance in a centrally located cultural centre.

This playful theatre piece **“DRUGOVI I KRUGOVI / LOOPS AND HOOPS”** combines movement and storytelling, likely appealing to older children and teens as well as adults interested in contemporary performance. It’s staged in a dedicated dance centre near the heart of the city.

An intimate concert evening dedicated to the songs of **Leonard Cohen**, performed by Croatian vocalist Maja Posavec with guitarist Ivan Kapec and band. Expect thoughtful arrangements of classics in a cosy Zagreb venue, ideal for a relaxed cultural Sunday night.

The **Food Truck Festival** remains lively on Sunday evening with food stalls, DJ sets or live music, and a relaxed crowd of locals and visitors. It’s a great option for a casual, social night out with plenty of outdoor seating and late opening hours.

The **Burger Festival Zagreb** continues with its line-up of burger stands, cocktail bars and sweet treats, alongside scheduled competitions and entertainment. Sunday is ideal for a daytime visit and a final tasting tour before the working week, with plenty of options for kids and adults alike.