Zagreb County transforms into a truly special place of warmth, connection, and shared joy during the holiday season. Its towns and municipalities open their hearts and create an inviting atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, turning streets into vibrant stages of lights, flavours, music, and memorable moments. This is the time of year when the county's character shines most clearly: open, hospitable, playful, and full of life. We warmly invite all residents and visitors to join us and experience the enchanting spirit of Advent that spreads across our region every year.
Blagdanski duh ove godine prvi stiže u Svetu Nedelju, gdje se 28. studenoga otvaraju Zimski cajti. Radosna atmosfera zimskih sadržaja, klizalište i koncert Grše odmah stvaraju živu energiju koja se širi dalje kroz cijelu županiju. Istoga dana advent se otvara i u Samoboru, koji svoj prepoznatljivi blagdanski šarm gradi polako, u ritmu grada koji voli tradiciju i zajedništvo.
Samo dan kasnije, 29. studenoga, adventski se ugođaj dodatno širi i spaja nekoliko naših mjesta. U Zaprešiću s koncertom Matije Cveka kreće Najslađi advent u Zaprešiću. Adventski program započinje i u Svetom Ivanu Zelini, u kojem se glazbeni nastupi, izložbe i priredbe prirodno nadopunjuju te Vrbovcu koji ove godine nudi raznolik, ali nešto skromniji program, što mu daje osobitu toplinu i osjećaj blizine. Posjetitelji isti dan mogu nastaviti prema Dugom Selu, gdje advent otvara koncert Minee u Perivoju grofa Draškovića, a večer završiti u Velikoj Gorici, u kojoj se pali prva adventska svijeća, otvara klizalište i Božićno selo te najavljuju brojni koncerti tijekom prosinca, uključujući Magazin, Ivanu Kindl, Barabe, The Frajle i druge izvođače koji stvaraju posebno živ i svečan ritam adventskih večeri.
In Krašić, the Advent season begins on 30 November with the lighting of the first candle, celebrated in a simple, dignified atmosphere deeply rooted in local tradition. Ivanić-Grad enters its most festive period on 4 December, offering a vibrant program—from exhibitions and concerts to the always popular Advent workshops at Naftalan, which attract a large number of visitors. The following day, on 5 December, Jastrebarsko opens Winter Jaska, a celebration filled with music, social gatherings, and its signature winter charm, continuing all the way into January. Rugvica and Brckovljani welcome the Advent season on 6 December in a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. Pisarovina marks Advent on 18 and 19 December with a cosy holiday program that brings together local producers and the community, and on 31 December hosts a special New Year's Eve celebration for children. A particularly significant place in the Advent calendar is the Marija Gorica Christmas Fair on 20 December—the most essential holiday event in the Zaprešić area—jointly organised by Brdovec, Dubravica, Marija Gorica, and Pušća—the fair highlights local products, cherished traditions, and the shared identity of the entire region.
Through all these events, Advent in Zagreb County becomes a warm, harmonious story that connects people and places, creating a festive atmosphere that is impossible to miss. As Ivana Alilović, Director of the Zagreb County Tourist Board, emphasises, this Advent brings an exceptional warmth and diversity that can be seen and felt in every town, where communities welcome residents and visitors with open hearts, inviting them to experience a holiday spirit built with care, love, and dedication.
A detailed overview of all events is available at the links below:
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