Šajeta at Sax – ŠUS! Vienna Has Its Philharmonic, Zagreb Has Šajeta for Its New Year’s Concert!

Name: Šajeta at Sax – ŠUS! Vienna Has Its Philharmonic, Zagreb Has Šajeta for Its New Year’s Concert!
Start: 2027-01-16T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-16T23:59:59+02:00
Location: Club Sax

Club Sax | Zagreb | 16.01.2027. 21:00

Vienna has its Philharmonic, and Zagreb has Šajeta! The traditional ŠUS New Year’s concert returns to Sax on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Expect the greatest hits, Čakavian rock’n’roll and another attempt to bring down the government. A great night is guaranteed!

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Zagreb’s Traditional New Year’s Celebration Returns to Sax

Vienna has its Philharmonic New Year’s Concert, and Zagreb has Šajeta at Sax! On Saturday, January 16, 2027, Šajo returns to Sax for his traditional New Year’s celebration. Expect greatest hits, Čakavian rock’n’roll, plenty of laughs and a few political provocations.

Another edition of ŠUS is coming. This annual event is practically a candidate for intangible cultural heritage status.

Concert Details

Date, Venue and Tickets

📅 Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027

📍 Venue: Sax!, Zagreb

🎫 Ticket prices: €20 in advance / €25 on the day of the concert

🎟️ Tickets: Hangtime website and Dirty Old Shop (physical tickets)

A New Year’s Tradition Worthy of the Vienna Philharmonic

Some things are essential to starting the year properly. The Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert, ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Šajeta at Sax. We’ll leave the order of importance to personal taste.

One thing is certain. Šajo’s winter celebration has become an essential part of Zagreb’s concert calendar.

The main differences are the repertoire, dress code and amount of spilled beer. Vienna enjoys Strauss waltzes. Meanwhile, Sax will echo with “Party za ekipu”, “Košulja plava”, “Evergrin”, “Moji koraki” and “Leteća Barbara”.

And when “Idemo na mer” starts playing, nobody will want to go home.

Will Šajeta Finally Bring Down the Government?

At his previous Sax concert, Šajo promised to bring down the government. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, his promise remained unfulfilled.

But a new year brings new opportunities. Saturday, January 16, could be the perfect occasion to finish what he started.

Will Šajo finally succeed with his political programme? That remains to be seen.

Either way, this is a rare opportunity. One concert ticket gets you an excellent night out and a potentially historic political event.

ŠUS, an Evening of Music, Laughter and Good Times

Šajeta’s concerts at Sax have become much more than ordinary live performances. Familiar faces gather, everyone sings along and the new year begins with a proper celebration.

Forget about New Year’s resolutions for one night. Expect Čakavian rock’n’roll, Šajo’s trademark humour and an atmosphere that keeps audiences coming back.

And there’s another advantage. The concert falls on a Saturday, so there’s no need to worry about getting up early for work.

Conclusion

ŠUS returns to Sax on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Let Vienna enjoy its waltzes. We’ll celebrate with Šajeta, his greatest hits and another attempt to bring down the government.

Get your tickets through the Hangtime website or at Dirty Old Shop. Join us for a concert that has become a true Zagreb New Year’s institution!

ŠAJETA – the thunder of Ča-Val from Opatija

Beginnings of Šajeta and the Ča-Val movement

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.