As of this year, what used to be a subversive film festival is turning into a subversive month: a series of programmes will be organized in Zagreb during the whole month of May for some revolutionary considerations about the future of Europe. It will all start with the 5th Subversive Film Festival (5 to 12 May), and continue with a large Subversive Forum and numerous debates. Over a hundred experts from across Europe have announced their arrival.

Located in the heart of the city, the Botanical Garden has been opening its doors to visitors with the arrival of spring for 120 years now. Apart from Zagreb’s citizens, it is regularly visited by numerous tourists as it is one of Zagreb’s interesting landmarks.

The largest European SF convention, Eurocon, which takes place in a different country each year, is coming to Zagreb this year. It will take place between 26 and 29 April, together with the traditional Zagreb SF convention SFeraKon.

Rokaj Fest is returning to the music festival scene this year and it will take place on 7 and 8 June at Zagreb Fair. Numerous popular bands from Croatia as well as abroad have already announced their arrival.

On June 11th, Madonna will perform in front of numerous fans from the entire region at Zagreb’s Maksimir Stadium, as part of her 9th world tour, titled “Madonna 2012 World Tour”.

The June calendar of music treats will be complemented by the talented French singer and songwriter, ZAZ, who has gained numerous fans in Croatia with her namesake debut album. The concert will take place in Boćarski dom.

Until May 6th, the Museum of Arts and Crafts will feature a representative exhibition, Liturgical Clothing from the Museum’s Collection of Textiles. The items on display depict all of the aspects of the stylistic diversity of textile motifs spanning several centuries.

As of recently, the tourism offer of Zagreb boasts yet another attractive proposition with elements of originality and tradition; the Croatian Ethno House “Mother’s Tale” in the city centre. Apart from exhibitions, it also organizes arts and crafts workshops.