Francesco Meli
Francesco Meli, born in 1980 in Genoa, Italy, is a highly respected Italian opera tenor known for his mastery of belcanto and superb performances of Verdi’s repertoire.
Zagreb Classic
19 June – 2 July 2025 | King Tomislav Square
In the very heart of Zagreb, at one of its most recognizable and magnificent places – King Tomislav Square – this summer you can once again experience Zagreb Classic, an event that traditionally combines music, art and the magic of the open sky into an unforgettable experience for all generations.
Top musicians on a unique stage
From 19 June to 2 July 2025, the Zagreb Summer Stage will host some of the best world and Croatian musicians, including renowned orchestras, soloists and conductors. The event offers an impressive repertoire – from masterpieces of classical music, opera arias and ballet pieces, to contemporary orchestral interpretations that delight both music connoisseurs and those just discovering the beauty of classical music.
Thanks to this exceptional combination of quality and accessibility, Zagreb Classic attracts not only citizens of Zagreb and visitors from all over Croatia, but also tourists from all over the world.
Art accessible to everyone
Entry to all programs is free and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming – perfect for families, romantic evenings, cultural enthusiasts and music lovers of all ages. On the lawn in front of the Art Pavilion under the open sky, with ambient lighting and the city’s sounds in the background, Zagreb Classic creates a special experience that goes beyond the concert hall.
Zagreb Classic open air has been held since 2016, and among artists and music lovers it enjoys the cult status, further reinforced by this year’s edition.
Welcome!
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles to the festival venue. Water filling stations, known as Zagrebački Franceki, are located on Strossmayer Square and King Tomislav Square.
Program
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Rehearsals will be held on June 18 and 21 in the early evening at Trg kralja Tomislava for the next day’s performance. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program. In case of bad weather conditions, the events are cancelled. Admission to all concerts is free.
About artists
Julian Rachlin
Julian Rachlin is the Music Director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.
Lucy Woodward
Born in London, Lucy Woodward grew up in New York and the Netherlands. She is the daughter of a conductor and a mother who was an opera singer and belly dancer.
Audrey Saint Gil
Audrey Saint Gil shines as an opera conductor, renowned for her interpretations of Italian and French repertoire.
Matej Meštrović
Matej Meštrović, pianist and composer, began learning piano at the age of four. He gave his first major performance at the age of six at the Croatian Music Institute.
Jonathan Griffith
Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), is a celebrated maestro and educator whose performances have captivated audiences across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Tihana Strmečki
Tihana Strmečki, director, choreographer and dance instructor, has spent years developing her theatrical knowledge in the world’s largest centers, especially on Broadway (New York City).
Vienna Music and Film Festival
Inspired by Vienna, which has been organizing its famous music and film festival at the Rathausplatz for over 30 years, this summer Zagreb continues to cooperate with this unique event.
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
The Zagreb Philharmonic is an orchestra with a 150-year tradition of musicianship excellence in Zagreb and Croatia. It is a promoter of the musical art throughout Croatia and its cultural ambassador in the world.
Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra
The Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest European radio orchestras: it grew out of the orchestra founded in 1929 by the then Radio-Zagreb, only six years after the first European radio orchestra was founded.
Croatian Radiotelevision Choir
The Croatian Radiotelevision Choir was founded in 1941 for the needs of the then radio program. Acting first as a chamber ensemble, it eventually grew into the first large professional choir in Croatia.
Croatian Radiotelevision Jazz Orchestra
The Croatian Radiotelevision Jazz Orchestra, the only professional ensemble of its kind in Croatia, ranks among the longest-standing big bands in the world, thanks to its continuous activity spanning more than seven and a half decades.
Zagreb City Theater Komedija
The Zagreb City Theater Komedija was founded in 1950 as the legal successor to the Zagreb Drama Theater and the Vedri Kerempuh Theater.
Orchestra of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb
Although the Orchestra of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb has existed since 1850, the crucial founding year of the permanent theater orchestra is 1863, when the then theater director Josip Freudenreich introduced operetta into the repertoire.
Choir of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb
With the establishment of the permanent opera in Zagreb, the Choir of the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb was founded in 1870, during the directorship of Ivan pl. Zajc.
Jonathan Griffith Singers
Founded in 1987 by passionate conductor and educator Jonathan Griffith, the Jonathan Griffith Singers began as a chamber choir of 24 professional singers in Portland, Oregon.
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