In an array of exciting upcoming concerts, the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall will be the venue for a concert by the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra, which will take place on December 3rd. This event will also feature a performance by Sa Chen, one of the most talented and internationally renowned Chinese pianists.

When one party unites myriad music greats – such as Dutch DJ Tiësto, Spanish star Gabi Newman, Russian DJ and music producer Roma Pafos, and French electro duo Daft Punk – dance fever is guaranteed. The aforementioned performers are the main stars of the world-famous Angelic Party, which will take place, for the first time, at the Zagreb Arena on April 7th 2012.

A diverse cultural and entertainment program will once again be taking place as part of the traditional pre-holiday event: Advent in Zagreb. It begins on November 27th and continues until January 7th 2012, and it will take place on the main city square as well as other squares and streets throughout the city.

Between the 15th and the 19th of November, the Student Centre and Theatre &TD will be the venues for the 2nd Nu: Write Theatre Festival. This event will once again present the most exciting pieces of British new wave theatre to the Zagreb audience. Since all plays will be performed in English, the interesting program of the festival will also be suited to the city’s guests.

You think you know all you need to know about the Industrial Revolution? Do you know who invented the ship propeller, or devices for the development of steam-powered road vehicles? Answers to these and many other questions can be found at the Technical Museum, in a featured exhibition “From a screw to a hero – Josef Ressel”, which focuses on the development of industrial inventions from the first half of the 19th century.

The “Days of Marija Jurić Zagorka” event, which will take place on the 25th and the 26th of November, is an ideal opportunity to get to know the life and work of the best-known Croatian female author, the first Croatian female journalist and a fervent women’s rights activist. This event also provides a unique opportunity to familiarize oneself with the story of Zagreb’s literary history.

The Golden Pirouette of Zagreb 2011 is the oldest and best-known international figure-skating competition that takes place in Croatia. This year, between the 8th and the 11th of December, the top names from the world of figure-skating will once again participate in this competition.

On October 21st, the Zagreb audience will have an opportunity to enjoy yet another music treat at the Arena: a concert by the famous tenor, Placido Domingo, with the backing of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets for this event will certainly be in high demand. (more)