Festivals in Serbia

Festivals

Season or date: Mid-August

The Balkans' largest brass band competition. The entire town becomes ecstatic with traditional costumes and dancing.

Season or date: Early July

International music festival held at Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad.

Season or date: August

Free outdoor event featuring domestic and international craft beers with live performances.

Season or date: Late August

International jazz festival held at the fortress in the ancient city of Niš.

Season or date: January

Festival for young filmmakers hosted by director Emir Kusturica in his village.

Season or date: Family patron saint's feast day

Traditional saint feast held in each household. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Season or date: Mid-December to early January

Market stalls and illuminations coinciding with Orthodox Christmas.

Season or date: September

Major grilled meat festival celebrating local culinary traditions.

Season or date: June

Competition of traditional Serbian folk singing 'Ojkanje'.

Season or date: Late April

Internationally certified citizen marathon event.