The back story 1
How Zagreb goes out.
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The back story
Zagreb after dark
From café-bars on Tkalčićeva to student clubs, live jazz and summer nights on Lake Jarun: how Zagreb goes out.
12 of the best · Zagreb, Croatia
The Best Nightlife in Zagreb
Zagreb nights are friendly and musical: café-bars on Tkalčićeva, live jazz and blues, student and alternative clubs in old factories, and summer nights on Lake Jarun.
Our 12 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Zagreb
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Zagreb.
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Big concerts
Tvornica Kulture
One of Zagreb’s main concert venues, hosting Croatian and international bands.
Ulica Pavla Šubića 2Explore View on map
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Live music most nights
Sax!
A long-running live music club on Palmotićeva, with jazz, blues and rock.
Ulica Junija Palmotića 22/2Explore View on map
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By Lake Jarun
Aquarius
A famous club on Lake Jarun, with indoor and outdoor spaces and summer parties.
Aleja Matije LjubekaExplore View on map
The full list: Nightlife, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Live music 5
Concerts, jazz and blues.
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Live jazz
Bacchus Jazz Bar
A small jazz bar on King Tomislav Square, with a courtyard and live music.
Trg kralja Tomislava 16Explore View on map
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A legendary student club
KSET
The famous student club of the electrical engineering faculty, with concerts, jazz and DJ nights.
Unska ulica 3Explore View on map
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Alternative music
Močvara
An alternative club by the Sava, with concerts, club nights and events.
Trnjanska struga 34Explore View on map
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Live music most nights
Sax!
A long-running live music club on Palmotićeva, with jazz, blues and rock.
Ulica Junija Palmotića 22/2Explore View on map
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Big concerts
Tvornica Kulture
One of Zagreb’s main concert venues, hosting Croatian and international bands.
Ulica Pavla Šubića 2Explore View on map
Clubs 4
Club nights and the alternative scene.
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Alternative culture
AKC Medika
An autonomous cultural centre in a former pharmaceutical factory, with concerts, club nights and art.
Ulica Luigija Pierottija 11Explore View on map
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By Lake Jarun
Aquarius
A famous club on Lake Jarun, with indoor and outdoor spaces and summer parties.
Aleja Matije LjubekaExplore View on map
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Big club nights
Boogaloo
A large club on Vukovarska Avenue, with concerts and club nights.
Ulica grada Vukovara 68Explore View on map
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Concerts and parties
Vintage Industrial Bar
A big bar and music venue on Savska Street, with concerts, DJ nights and festivals.
Savska cesta 160Explore View on map
Lounges & rooftops 2
Elegant cocktails.
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Art Deco cocktails
Esplanade 1925 Lounge & Cocktail Bar
The elegant lounge and cocktail bar of the Esplanade hotel, for a classic cocktail in grand surroundings.
Mihanovićeva ulica 1Explore View on map
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A rooftop over the city
Pen22
The rooftop bar of the Met Boutique Hotel, with views over the Lower Town rooftops.
Praška ulica 4Explore View on map
Many clubs open only on certain nights and some close or slow down in July and August; check each venue’s programme.
