Zagreb is once again bringing you the most joyful corner of the Christmas season – a place where the Slavonian spirit, the aromas of home-cooked food, and the rhythm of tamburica blend into one unforgettable winter story.
📍 Šokački Advent 2025 returns this year, taking place every Friday and Saturday throughout Advent, in front of Hotel Aristos – the perfect place where tradition, live music, and genuine Slavonian hospitality create the warmest festive atmosphere in Zagreb.
👉 The evening programme begins at 5:30 PM, with live concerts from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM – the perfect time to warm up with tamburica tunes, local delicacies, and a good dose of positive energy!
🎶 Music That Warms the Soul – Live Every Weekend
Every Friday and Saturday from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the stage comes alive with some of Croatia’s most popular tamburica and pop bands.
Get ready for a real musical celebration:
🎤 28 Nov – Slavonske Lole
🎤 29 Nov – Slavonia Band
🎤 05 Dec – Tamburaši za Dušu
🎤 06 Dec – Cubismo
🎤 12 Dec – Džentlmeni
🎤 13 Dec – Dino Dvornik Tribute Band
🎤 19 Dec – Berde Band
🎤 20 Dec – Klapa Kampanel
From tamburica classics to energetic Latin rhythms – each night brings a unique experience of joy, dancing, and true Advent spirit!
🍷 Slavonian Flavours to Delight You
No Šokački Advent is complete without great food!
This year’s authentic gastro offer will warm both your heart and your hands:
🥓 Freshly rendered pork cracklings (čvarci)
🥧 Traditional flatbread with sausage and bacon
🥘 Čobanac – hearty Slavonian meat stew
🍷 Mulled wine
🔥 Homemade rakija (brandy) and other winter treats
Each bite takes you straight to the heart of Slavonia, while every sip fills you with warmth and festive joy.
🎅 Advent with Heart – Tradition, Togetherness & Joy
Šokački Advent is not just another event – it’s a celebration of togetherness.
Here, people dance, sing, laugh, and raise a toast to life.
With music, lights and laughter all around, you’ll create memories that last long after Christmas lights fade.
Whether you’re coming with family, friends or colleagues, every weekend offers a new chance to enjoy authentic Slavonian fun right here in Zagreb!
Hotel Aristos offers special family packages so you can enjoy the Advent magic with your loved ones.
🏨 When & Where?
📍 Location: In front of Hotel Aristos, Zagreb
🕗 Programme starts: 5:30 PM
🎶 Concerts: 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
📅 Every Friday and Saturday during Advent 2025
🎫 Admission: Free entry!
🚗 Parking: Free parking is available behind the hotel
➡️ Access from the main road – turn right immediately after the hotel
Come, sing along, raise your glass and feel the best of what Advent in Zagreb has to offer – music, warmth, and true Slavonian joy.
💫 See you at Šokački Advent 2025 at Hotel Aristos – the place where the tamburica plays and the heart sings!
❓ ŠOKAČKI ADVENT 2025 – FAQ
When does Šokački Advent 2025 take place?
Every Friday and Saturday throughout Advent. The programme starts at 5:30 PM, with concerts from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM in front of Hotel Aristos.
Who’s performing?
The line-up includes:
Slavonske Lole (28 Nov), Slavonia Band (29 Nov), Tamburaši za Dušu (5 Dec), Cubismo (6 Dec), Džentlmeni (12 Dec), Dino Dvornik Tribute Band (13 Dec), Berde Band (19 Dec) and Klapa Kampanel (20 Dec).
Is there food and drink available?
Yes – enjoy čobanac stew, freshly fried cracklings, flatbread with sausage and bacon, mulled wine, rakija and other winter delights.
Is admission free?
Yes, entry is completely free.
Where can I park?
Free parking is available behind Hotel Aristos (access via the main road – turn right after the hotel).