Zadar
24.11.2026. - 02.01.2027.
Zadar Christmas Market 2026
The Zadar Tourist Board announces a new edition of Advent in Zadar, which will take place from November 24, 2026, to January 2, 2027. Alongside daily music, entertainment, and festive events on a smaller, local scale, weekends will feature performances by numerous well-known Croatian artists.
This year's Christmas Market in Zadar concept brings programming to the central location on Petar Zoranić Square, the City Market under the name "Christmas Gramophone", and, starting this year, a new location on the Forum next to the ice rink. Throughout the holiday season, these three locations will offer distinct musical vibes ranging from pop, rock, and urban sounds to traditional and spiritual music.
Younger audiences can look forward to performances by Adi Šoše, Matija Cvek, Ragazzi & Miach, and Kandžija, opening Advent to fans of contemporary pop, urban music, and modern performers. The City Market, which will come alive as the "Christmas Gramophone" during Advent, offers a more relaxed rock and alternative music rhythm. Gustafi, Kojoti, Pips, Chips & Videoclips, Belfast Food, Detour, and Psihomodo Pop are just a few of the bands that will turn this location into a hub for evening gatherings and good times.
Fans of Croatian pop and timeless hits can look forward to Leteći Odred, Ivana Banfić, Nina Badrić, and the BIG CroDance Party on New Year's Eve. A special festive atmosphere will also be brought by Mladen Grdović, the band Cambi, Klapa Niko, Iva Ajduković, and Miroslav Škoro.
The new location at the Forum, beside the ice rink, will enrich Advent with family activities, children's programs, and concerts. Along with a performance by Mia Dimšić, the Forum will host special concerts by Amorose as well as Emanuel & Albina, giving the holiday lineup a serene, spiritual tone.
Adding to the holiday charm on the Peninsula is the traditionally decorated atrium of the Cedulin Palace, which will offer a peaceful spot for family gatherings, photos, and a brief pause during an Advent stroll through the city. The historic atrium will also showcase life-sized nativity scenes, one of the signature motifs of Zadar's Advent story.
Opening of Zadar Christmas Market, Tuesday, November 24
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Mladen Grdović
Wednesday, November 25
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Helena & Boi Bend
Thursday, November 26
Petar Zoranić Square: 20:30 – Kadena
Friday, November 27
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Leteći odred
Saturday, November 28
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Cambi
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: Opening of the Christmas Gramophone with a concert by Gustafi
Sunday, November 29
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:00 – Ars Cantabile
Monday, November 30
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – DJ set
Tuesday, December 1
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Zoran Jelenković
Wednesday, December 2
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Klapa Diadora
Thursday, December 3
Petar Zoranić Square: 20:30 – Rockatansky Bend
Friday, December 4
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Adi Šoše
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 21:00 – Kojoti
Saturday, December 5
Forum: 10:00–13:00 – Oratory Arbanasi: entertainers, dancing and workshops for St Nicholas’ Day
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Lighting of the Advent candle with a children’s choir
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Christmas stories and/or a Christmas-themed cartoon for children
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Advent Talks for parents: How can we build a family as a place of peace and security?
Forum: 19:00–21:00 – Concert by Mia Dimšić
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – TBF
Sunday, December 6
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:00 – Condura Croatica
Monday, December 7
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – DJ set
Tuesday, December 8
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Seven and Counting
Wednesday, December 9
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Klapa Kontrada
Thursday, December 10
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 17:00 – Book presentation by Nikola Marinković
Petar Zoranić Square: 20:30 – Nina and The Boyz
Friday, December 11
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 20:30 – Sexymotherfuckers
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Ivana Banfić
Saturday, December 12
Forum: 10:00–13:00 – Puppet Factory: performance and lantern-making for St Lucy’s Day
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Lighting of the Advent candle with a children’s choir
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Christmas stories and/or a Christmas-themed cartoon for children
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Advent Talks for parents: How can we slow down and enjoy Christmas instead of just surviving December?
Forum: 19:00–21:00 – Amorose
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 20:30 – Kandžija
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Matija Cvek
Sunday, December 13
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:00 – St Lucy’s Day celebration with the Zadar City Music Society
Monday, December 14
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – DJ set
Tuesday, December 15
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Jet Set
Wednesday, December 16
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Klapa Leut
Thursday, December 17
Petar Zoranić Square: 20:30 – Marina Tomašević
Friday, December 18
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Ragazzi & Miach
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: DJ programme
Saturday, December 19
Forum: 10:00–13:00 – Puppet factory: performance and nativity scene-making
Petar Zoranić Square: 11:00 – Christmas magic of majorette dance
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Lighting of the Advent candle with a children’s choir
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Christmas stories and/or a Christmas-themed cartoon for children
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Advent Talks for parents: How can we help children understand the true meaning of Christmas?
Petar Zoranić Square: 20:30 – Luky
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 21:00 – Pips, Chips & Videoclips
Sunday, December 20
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:00 – Advent Rhapsody by HPGD Zoranić
Monday, December 21
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – DJ set
Tuesday, December 22
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Lucija Grabovac: Christmas Atmosphere
Wednesday, December 23
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Klapa Munita
Christmas Eve morning, Thursday, December 24
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 10:00 – DJ Tome
Petar Zoranić Square: 11:00 – Vista
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
Petar Zoranić Square: 20:00 – Klapa Niko
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: DJ night
Saturday, December 26
Forum: 10:00–13:00 – Superknjiga: popular cartoons based on stories from the Bible / a cartoon about the birth of Jesus, a performance, dancing and workshops
Petar Zoranić Square: 11:00 – Leo Rados & Nina Vujević
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Christmas carols with children’s choirs and the lighting of candles and lanterns
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Living nativity scene by Cenacolo
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Stories for children and/or a Christmas-themed cartoon
Forum: 16:00–18:00 – Advent Talks for parents: How much is enough for a child? Love, time and boundaries
Forum: 19:00–21:00 – Miroslav Škoro
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Iva Ajduković
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 21:00 – Belfast Food
Sunday, December 27
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:00 – Choir concert
Monday, December 28
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – DJ set
Tuesday, December 29
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Pink Noise
Wednesday, December 30
Petar Zoranić Square: 19:30 – Klapa Puntamika
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 19:30 – Bluevinil
New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31
Petar Zoranić Square: 11:00 – Children’s New Year’s Eve celebration
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 12:00 – Midday New Year’s celebration with a DJ
Petar Zoranić Square: Evening programme – Nina Badrić and the BIG CroDance Party: ET, Simplicia, Ilan Kabiljo, Alka Vuica and Senna M
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: Evening programme – Zaratino and Psihomodo Pop
Friday, January 1
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Kanella
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 21:00 – 023 Band
Saturday, January 2
Petar Zoranić Square: 21:00 – Letu Štuke
City Market / Christmas Gramophone: 21:00 – Detour
For all additional information about the event, including the detailed program schedule, please visit our official Advent website at advent.zadar.travel
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