Program and offer

FOOLING AROUND 2025.

The magical Oleander terrace, next to a park with a fountain and surrounded by Art Nouveau buildings, which was once described by the famous Croatian writer Miroslav Krleža as 'the place where the Balkans ends and Europe begins', for the fourth time in a row, after huge success, once again becomes the venue for Zagreb's established Advent manifestation - FOOLING AROUND.

In addition, FOOLING AROUND, the best Advent festival in Zagreb, is again proud to be hosting famous names from the local culinary scene, Michelin and Gault & Millau award winners and other stars, including the Esplanade's Executive Chef Ana Grgić Tomić, who will throughout the duration of the festival create fantastic dishes for numerous visitors from Croatia and abroad.

A supreme gastronomic offer, attractive design, impressive light installations, an excellent atmosphere in the very heart of the city, high-quality DJs and concert program, place FOOLING AROUND at the very top of the city’s Advent offers.

The organizers will announce the date of the event in the fall of 2025

FOLLOW event announcements on the festival's website and social networks:

Photo by Sandro Sklepić (Fooling Around)

Program and offer

FOOLING AROUND 2025

The magical Oleander terrace, next to a park with a fountain and surrounded by Art Nouveau buildings, which was once described by the famous Croatian writer Miroslav Krleža as 'the place where the Balkans ends and Europe begins', for the fourth time in a row, after huge success, once again becomes the venue for Zagreb's established Advent manifestation - FOOLING AROUND.

In addition, FOOLING AROUND, the best Advent festival in Zagreb, is again proud to be hosting famous names from the local culinary scene, Michelin and Gault & Millau award winners and other stars, including the Esplanade's Executive Chef Ana Grgić Tomić, who will throughout the duration of the festival create fantastic dishes for numerous visitors from Croatia and abroad.

A supreme gastronomic offer, attractive design, impressive light installations, an excellent atmosphere in the very heart of the city, high-quality DJs and concert program, place FOOLING AROUND at the very top of the city’s Advent offers.

The organizers will announce the date of the event in the fall of 2025

FOLLOW event announcements on the festival's website and social networks:

Photo by Sandro Sklepić (Fooling Around)