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Okolo festival

The Okolo festival returns to Zagreb from August 20 to 30, 2026, for its ninth edition, transforming the city's streets and parks into an open-air gallery for contemporary art. The event features artistic interventions at seven central locations, encouraging residents and visitors to engage with urban spaces through new perspectives.

Date
Aug 20-30, 2026
Location
Zagreb
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Okolo festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Artistic interventions at seven central city locations
  • Ana Ratković Sobota’s recycled plastic tapestry
  • Lav Paripović’s mural update at the Grič Tunnel
  • Photography exhibition focused on Zagreb’s visual heritage
The 2026 edition of the Okolo festival is organized around two primary themes: 'The City as an Emotional Network' and 'Layers of Memory.' Curated by Tena Bakšaj, the first theme explores the city as a space shaped by personal stories and relationships through installations, textiles, and participatory projects. Notable contributions include Ana Ratković Sobota’s tapestry made from discarded plastic bags and an updated mural by Lav Paripović at the entrance to the Grič Tunnel.

The second programme, 'Layers of Memory,' curated by Ana Mikin, focuses on Zagreb’s visual heritage through photography. It bridges the gap between historical images from photographers like Tošo Dabac and the work of contemporary artists, examining how visual history continues to shape perceptions of the city today.

Interventions are spread across seven key sites in central Zagreb, including the Green Horseshoe and the Grič Tunnel area. By placing art in high-traffic public areas, the festival aims to move contemporary art beyond traditional gallery walls and foster direct interaction between artists, the public, and the urban environment.

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