Fuliranje Summer Oasis opens in Zagreb: International street food and parties at Strossmayer Square

by croatiaweek
June 30, 2026
in Entertainment

(Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

The summer edition of Fuliranje Summer Oasis has opened in central Zagreb, transforming the city’s Strossmayer Square (Trg Josipa Jurja Strossmayera) into a week-long open-air gastro and nightlife destination.

Running from 29 June to 5 July, the festival has quickly established itself as one of the key summer city events, offering international street food, signature chef-led concepts, cocktails and nightly DJ entertainment, all set against ongoing high temperatures across the Croatian capital.

From Asia to Latin America, and from the United States to the Mediterranean, visitors can sample global flavours across nine food stands, alongside curated drinks and an evolving evening party programme.

On its opening day, Fuliranje Summer Oasis presented a wide range of global street food concepts designed to reflect international culinary influences in one location.

Among the most notable is Burger Institute, where chef Mate Janković introduced the new Pesto Smash burger, combining beef, cheddar, garlic mayonnaise, cheese spread, basil, pumpkin seeds, rocket and cherry tomatoes.

Chef Mate Janković (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

Pesto Smash_Institut za burgere by Mate Janković

Pesto Smash – Burger Institute by Mate Janković (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

At Tres Tacos by Mario Mihelj, chef Mario Mihelj offers tacos featuring prawns, chicken and pulled pork, with a focus on layered textures, fresh salsas and balanced spice profiles inspired by Latin American cuisine.

Tres Tacos by Mario Mihelj (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

First-time participant Street Food by Tom Gretić, led by chef Tom Gretić, presents a multi-continental menu including Lebanese kebab, Korean-style fried chicken mini burgers and Thai Phanaeng curry.

Chef Tom Gretić (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

Thai Phanaeng curry – Street Food by Tom Gretić (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

The fusion-focused stand Jellyfish in Space continues its concept of blending Asian and Latin American flavours, with dishes such as sushi taquitos with tuna tartare, kimchi tacos and bao buns filled with turkey, pork and surimi.

Jellyfish in Space (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

Dessert offer is led by Gdje je Jura?, where pastry chef Juraj Klepić presents a banana pudding with ice cream inspired by New York-style desserts, offering a modern interpretation of a classic sweet dish.

Banana puding – Gdje je Jura? (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

Italian cuisine is represented by Omertà Pizza, created by chef Enes Hrnjić, featuring long-fermented dough pizzas topped with premium ingredients such as culatello, burrata, fig jam and hazelnuts.

Enes Hrnjić (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

New participant Papoy Munch and Brunch introduces a selection of sweet and savoury pancakes, customisable options and frozen banana desserts, alongside a range of mocktails designed for hot summer conditions.

Papoy (Photo: Domagoj Bunić)

The drinks programme is led by Mojito Central Bar, where bartender Filip Lipnik has developed a special summer cocktail menu. One of the standout drinks is a watermelon-based mojito, created specifically for high temperatures.

Ginglebells also offers a range of signature cocktails, including berry mojito variations combining fresh fruit and classic mojito profiles.

Beyond food and drinks, Fuliranje Summer Oasis operates as an evening entertainment space, with daily DJ sets and themed nights including retro programmes, electronic music sessions and guest DJ performances.

The festival’s schedule includes concepts such as warm-up sunset sets, retro nights, and curated party evenings featuring collectives and guest performers, turning Strossmayer Square into an open-air nightlife venue.