Centar Mladih | Slavonski Brod | 27.11.2026. 20:00
More than three decades of unforgettable songs, the new single Third World, and a concert celebrating every chapter of his career. Mile Kekin returns to Slavonski Brod with a setlist spanning both his legendary band years and his acclaimed solo work.
One of the most influential singer-songwriters and rock artists in the region, Mile Kekin, arrives in Slavonski Brod on the back of his new single Third World. On Friday, November 27, 2026, he will perform at Centar mladih. The audience can expect a journey through more than three decades of his remarkable musical career.
Three years after his previous appearance, Kekin returns with a concert setlist that combines the greatest songs from his time with Hladno pivo and the highlights of his successful solo career. Presale tickets are available via the Hangtime website for €19, while tickets at the door will cost €22, if any remain.
Mile Kekin is one of the most recognizable names in the regional rock scene. As the frontman of Hladno pivo, he helped define an era of rock music across the former Yugoslavia. In recent years, he has continued that success with a highly acclaimed solo career.
The audience in Slavonski Brod can expect a career-spanning performance featuring Hladno pivo classics, the best-known songs from his solo catalogue, and his latest single Third World.
Kekin is joined by the musicians who have shaped his distinctive live sound in recent years. Producer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Mrakovčić is one of his closest collaborators and the driving force behind the band’s modern sound.
Joining him on stage are Andrija Lazo, Josip Šustić, and drummer Mario Petrinjak. Together they have built a reputation for energetic performances that continue to win over audiences across the region.
Few artists connect different generations of listeners as naturally as Mile Kekin. Long-time fans have followed him since the Hladno pivo years, while younger audiences discovered him through his solo work.
His concerts are known for their powerful energy, sharp lyrics, and crowds singing along from the opening song to the encore. That same atmosphere awaits the audience in Slavonski Brod.
📅 Date: November 27, 2026
📍 Venue: Centar mladih, Slavonski Brod
🎫 Presale: €19
🎫 At the Door: €22 (if available)
🎟️ Tickets: Hangtime website
More than three decades of outstanding songs, the new single Third World, and a band performing at the peak of its powers promise an unforgettable evening.
If you saw Mile Kekin three years ago, you already know what to expect. If not, November 27 is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the region’s finest live rock performers.
Mile Kekin is one of the most influential songwriters, lyricists, and performers on the regional rock scene. He is best known as the frontman of the iconic Zagreb band Hladno pivo, with whom he left a lasting mark on Croatian and regional music over a career spanning more than three decades.
His songs are known for sharp lyrics, humor, emotion, and social commentary. Through simple stories and everyday situations, he has consistently addressed themes that audiences easily recognize as their own.
As the frontman of Hladno pivo, Mile Kekin helped create some of the most important songs in Croatian rock music. Albums such as “Džinovski”, “Šamar”, “Knjiga žalbe”, and “Svijet glamura” earned the band cult status and generations of loyal fans.
After decades with the band, Kekin increasingly focused on his solo career. This allowed him to explore new musical directions, take a more personal approach to songwriting, and establish an even closer connection with his audience.
Songs such as “Reno 4”, “Atlas”, “Dolje je bolje”, “Atlantida”, “Mala”, and “Takav par” proved that he retained his distinctive songwriting voice outside the framework of Hladno pivo. Through his solo work, he continued to blend humor, emotion, personal stories, and social observations in the way audiences have come to expect from him.
Lyrics have always been at the heart of Mile Kekin’s work. His songs successfully combine humor, irony, emotion, and social reflection in a way that feels both entertaining and sincere.
Whether writing punk rock anthems, acoustic songs, or newer solo material, his artistic voice has remained authentic and recognizable. For that reason, many consider him one of the most important singer-songwriters of his generation.
Whether performing with a band or as a solo artist, Mile Kekin is known for energetic concerts and direct interaction with the audience. His performances combine well-known hits, newer material, and a sense of spontaneity that makes every show unique.
People do not attend his concerts simply to listen to songs. They come to sing along, participate, and become part of a shared experience created between the stage and the crowd.
Today, Mile Kekin continues his successful solo career, releases new music, and performs regularly throughout the region. His songs still carry the same combination of honesty, humor, and creative freedom that made him one of the defining figures of the regional rock scene.
More than three decades after his first performances, he remains a symbol of punk rock spirit, authenticity, and artistic independence.
🎤 Artist: Mile Kekin
📍 Croatia
🎵 Genre: rock • punk rock • alternative rock • singer-songwriter
🏆 Frontman of Hladno pivo • award-winning songwriter and performer
💿 Known for: Hladno pivo, “Reno 4”, “Atlas”, “Dolje je bolje”, “Atlantida”, “Mala”, “Takav par”, and many other songs that have shaped the regional rock scene.
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