THE LAST DANCE. THE LAST BLAST. THE LAST PANTALOONS.
After seven incredible years, Pantaloons are bringing their story to a close. And we’re doing it the only way we know how – loud, wild, and together with all of you.
The setlist will include some older songs we haven’t played in a long time, and we’ll also be joined on stage by a very special guest. But this won’t be just another concert. It will be our way of saying thank you.
Thank you to everyone who believed in us, supported us, came to our shows, danced with us, and stood by us through the highs and the lows. Thank you to everyone who helped us get this far in any way. And above all – thank you, our fans. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
This isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about giving everything we’ve got one last time and leaving the stage with a show worthy of the journey we’ve shared.
For the music. For the dancing. For the madness. For everything that brought us here.
We’re kicking off our July Summer Garden with a band that has spent more than two decades effortlessly navigating reggae, ska, blues, pop, rock, and beyond, becoming one of the most recognizable musical acts to emerge from the Balkans.
Hailing from Mostar, Zoster blend warm reggae grooves, melancholic melodies, and sharp, insightful lyrics into a sound that is both soothing and thought-provoking. Much of their distinctive identity comes from frontman Mario Knezović, who writes both the music and the lyrics. Their songs carry just the right amount of emotion without unnecessary sentimentality, plenty of soul, and a healthy dose of irony that reflects the place they come from.
Formed in the early 2000s as a response to the realities of the post-transition Balkans, Zoster have built a loyal following across the region through their honest approach, relentless touring, and timeless songs. Tracks such as Ko je jamio, Amerika, Budi svoj, and Volio sam te have become staples of radio playlists and festival stages alike. But Zoster are a band best experienced live, where their relaxed charisma and infectious energy truly come alive.
Riding the momentum of their upcoming album and following several sold-out shows in Slovenia and across the region, the Mostar-based group arrives at Metelkova armed with new material and ready for a special summer evening. If the weather cooperates, the concert will take place outdoors as the opening event of our lively July programme. Should the weather force us indoors, capacity will be limited, so we recommend securing your tickets early.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Music policy: Pop Rock / Balkan Groove / Fusion
Tickets: €15 – Super Early Bird (limited quantity) €18 – Early Bird (limited quantity) €23 – Advance sale €26 – On the day of the concert
There are concerts where you simply listen to songs. And then there are evenings where someone lays an entire life bare before you, drenches it in wine, cigarette smoke, cynicism, despair, and humour, and drives it straight into your ribs. Jacques Brel was a master of that art. Branko Završan is one of the very few artists bold enough to truly take on Brel’s legacy.
The Shadow of Your Dog is not a tribute show, nor is it a museum piece dedicated to the chanson tradition. It is a theatrical and musical confrontation with Brel himself – with his drunkards, lovers, losers, saints, soldiers, prostitutes, nostalgia, rage, and tenderness. Završan doesn’t sing these songs “beautifully”; he throws himself into them. At times he is an actor, at times a storyteller, and at times simply a man who seems to have a deeply personal score to settle with some of Brel’s demons.
Premiering in 2008, the project received outstanding critical acclaim. Reviewers called it “an evening that deserves countless reprises” and praised a performance in which “it becomes impossible to tell where the actor ends and the man himself begins.” The album The Shadow of Your Dog was also selected by Radio Študent as one of Slovenia’s best domestic releases of 2008.
At the Gala Hala Summer Garden, this material will find its perfect habitat: a warm evening, perhaps a little too much wine at the next table, songs about people who have tangled their lives beyond repair, and that rare kind of collective silence that only happens when the audience realises they are witnessing something far more dangerous than a concert.
Joining Završan on stage is an exceptional ensemble of musicians – Žiga Golob, Uroš Rakovec, and Krunoslav Levačić – who expand Brel’s chansons far beyond the boundaries of classic singer-songwriter nostalgia, moving effortlessly from intimate acoustic moments to near-cabaret explosions and jazz-infused detours. If your only acquaintance with Brel is Ne me quitte pas, prepare for a much wilder story.
Join us for one of Branko Završan’s rare live performances.
Music policy: Chanson / Cabaret Noir / Jazz
Tickets: €16 – earlybird (limited quantity) €18 – Advance Sale €22 – On the Day of the Concert
In case of bad weather, the concert will take place indoors.
