Riding the wave of the summer anti-bureaucratic anthem “Idemo na mer” (“Let’s go to the sea”), Šajeta returns to Club Sax in Zagreb on January 10, 2026. Governments change, prices rise, but one tradition never fails – Šajeta’s winter concert in Sax. Across Istria, Kvarner and Zagreb, people say the year officially starts only when everyone in Sax sings “Košulja plava.”
After the summer anthem “Idemo na mer” (“let’s go to the sea”), Šajeta at Sax returns on January 10, 2026, bringing humour, music and coastal spirit back to Zagreb. Politics may change and winters come and go, but one tradition stays the same – the new year truly begins only when Šajeta at Sax fills the club with voices singing “Košulja plava.”
His concerts are part stand-up, part coastal cabaret, part emotional release – raw, honest and completely unpredictable.
Concert details
Date, venue and tickets
📅 Date: January 10, 2026 📍 Venue: Club Sax, Zagreb 🎫 Presale: €19 (Hangtime website) 🎫 On the day: €23 🏷️ Physical tickets: Dirty Old Shop
Tickets for Šajeta at Sax sell out fast – once they’re gone, there are no secret lists or last-minute favours.
What to expect
Frontman Dražen Turina Šajeta is famous for stopping songs to tell a story, joking with the audience or improvising new lyrics. Every show feels like a gathering of friends rather than a formal concert.
Songs everyone will sing
Expect loud singalongs to classics like “Košulja plava,” “Party za ekipu,” “Evergrin,” “Moji koraki,” “Leteća Barbara” and, of course, “Idemo na mer.” These songs aren’t quietly listened to – they’re shouted with heart, often louder than the sound system.
Why this night is special
Sax is small, warm and loud – perfect for Šajeta’s chaotic charm. He hinted at surprises, as always, but without revealing anything more.
Conclusion
Šajeta at Sax is more than a concert – it’s a winter ritual before we all go to the sea. Tickets are on sale now. See you on January 10 – Idemo na mer (let’s go to the sea)!
Šajeta was founded in 1993 in Opatija and soon became a key name of the Ča-Val scene. Frontman Dražen Turina Šajeta started writing songs in the Chakavian dialect, capturing everyday coastal life with honesty, humour and emotion. He did not aim to follow trends, but to sing about real people and the spirit of Istria and Kvarner.
Discography and musical evolution of Šajeta
Their early albums – Čestitke i aplauzi (1994), Blues berača šparuga (1996) and Božja beseda i vražje delo (1997) – mix satire, irony and raw emotion. Later records like Istradamus vulgaris (2000), Doba vodenjaka (2003) and Kope i špade (2007) brought deeper lyrics and more mature arrangements. This helped Šajeta stay relevant and close to the audience.
Hits everyone knows
Songs such as “Košulja plava”, “Party za ekipu”, “Evergrin”, “Moji koraki”, “Leteća Barbara” and the iconic “Idemo na mer” became timeless anthems. These tracks are sung on weddings, student gatherings, seaside parties and road trips along the coast. They connect generations and evoke shared memories.
Concerts and connection with the audience
Šajeta perform at festivals, town squares, clubs and local feasts. Concerts are spontaneous and full of humour. Turina often changes lyrics, tells jokes and talks to the crowd like old friends. People of all ages attend – teenagers, parents and those who grew up with their music.
Cultural impact and identity
The band helped preserve the Chakavian dialect and coastal identity. Their music appears in documentaries, school projects and theatre performances. Turina’s bond with Učka mountain was shown in the HRT series Planine. His collaboration with Elia Piska is still viewed as a highlight. Many young musicians see Šajeta as proof that honesty and dialect can be stronger than trends.
Conclusion
Šajeta is not a band, but a way of thinking, humour, freedom, sea breeze and a view towards Učka. Even after three decades, their songs remain alive – on stage, on the radio and in the hearts of those who understand the language of the coast.
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