The paper presents the importance and functions of culture on the individual as on the society by using professional literature. The concept of culture is gradually narrowed to the central issue of the paper which is culture as an art with an emphasis on music and theater. The paper proceeds from the thesis that no individual is cut off from the influence of art, which carries an extremely strong basis for an individual's action and personal development, whether he is aware of it or not – and it applies to society given that art has existed as long as society does, then undefined as such. Every man has an innate rhythm that he interprets in his way, as well as a desire to play, which can be considered the beginnings of music and acting. In the chapter The Fall of Culture, the central concept is applied to the pandemic situation and its impact on the cultural sector. Impact of the COVID-19 on cultural sectors, resulting situation as well as the government's response to a pandemic is explained with help of Internet sources and articles due to the lack of professional literature on the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural industry. Analyzed research and articles confirm that the cultural industry is by far the most affected, especially since 2019 was a record year for the industry and even greater growth was expected in 2020. The last chapter presents the author's project #tihakultura created in the absence of a cultural events in 2020 and connects Zagreb theatres and nightclubs intending to visually show the importance of culture and cultural participation, as well as mutual support of cultural institutions and all actors in the cultural industry.