Festivals in Serbia
32 festivals
February 2027
- Turija Sausage FestivalKobasicijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually in the second half of February, Friday to Sunday, Turija, Serbia
Smoked Ham FairPršutijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually three days in early to mid February, Mačkat, Serbia
Three days of cured-meat producers, a judged tasting and kačamak with local dairy products in a churchyard in the Zlatibor hills. Free fair, sold goods.
Usually three days in early to mid February
- Bacon FestivalSlaninijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually four days in the second half of February, Thursday to Sunday, Kačarevo, Serbia
April 2027
Belgrade Rakija FestBeogradski rakija festWine and Drink · Date not announced, Usually a weekend in late April, over two days, Belgrade Fair, Serbia
Two April days at the Belgrade Fair with about 60 rakija brands, a judged competition, tasting courses and panels on export and serving. Aimed at the trade and at curious drinkers.
Usually a weekend in late April, over two days
June 2027
Bela Crkva CarnivalBelocrkvanski karnevalCarnival · Date not announced, Usually one week in the second half of June, Bela Crkva, Serbia
A week of carnival in the Vojvodina town of Bela Crkva, with a parade of allegorical floats and majorettes, street musicians and concerts. Local media call it the oldest of its kind in Serbia.
Usually one week in the second half of June
Belgrade Boat CarnivalKarneval brodovaCarnival · Date not announced, Usually a Saturday in June, Sava Promenade, Belgrade, Serbia
A parade of decorated boats from the Belgrade marinas on the Sava, judged for the best-decorated vessel, with a carnival and concerts along the Sava Promenade. Organised by the Belgrade Tourist Organization.
Usually a Saturday in June
Pančevo International CarnivalMeđunarodni pančevački karnevalCarnival · Date not announced, Usually in June, over a weekend, Pančevo, Serbia
A street carnival in Pančevo with groups from many countries, held since 2003 as the first international carnival in Serbia. The tourist board lists over 100,000 visitors and about 2,000 participants.
Usually in June, over a weekend
Arsenal FestArsenal festMusic · Confirmed, 24–26 Jun 2027, Kragujevac, Serbia
A June music festival in the Prince's Arsenal in Kragujevac, with rock, pop and electronic acts on several stages. The 16th edition ran 25-27 June 2026; 2027 tickets are on sale for 24-26 June.
24–26 Jun 2027 · source
VidovdanВидовданReligious · By calendar rule, 28 Jun 2027, Gračanica Monastery, Serbia
28 June, the day of Prince Lazar and the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. A liturgy at Gračanica Monastery gathers thousands of faithful; the day is also marked in Kruševac, Lazar's capital.
28 Jun 2027
July 2027
Apatin Fishermen's EveningsApatinske ribarske večeriFood · Date not announced, Usually four days in early July, Apatin, Serbia
A fishermen's festival on the Danube in Apatin since 1963: fish stew cooked in cauldrons, a Golden Cauldron contest, sports, concerts and a sales fair in the pedestrian zone.
Usually four days in early July
- Drina RegattaDrinska regataSport and Games · Date not announced, Usually in the middle of July, over several days, Bajina Bašta, Serbia
- EXIT FestivalEXITMusic · Date not announced, Traditionally four days in the first half of July, from a Thursday; the 2027 dates are not announced, Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia
Rajac Scythe FestivalKosidba na RajcuFolk and Tradition · Date not announced, Usually in the middle of July, over a weekend, Rajac, near Ljig, Serbia
A mowing contest on a mountain meadow near Ljig, in traditional costume, where the best mower gets the title djidija. Folk groups from the nearby villages sing and dance.
Usually in the middle of July, over a weekend
August 2027
Belgrade Beer FestWine and Drink · Date not announced, Usually the last weekend of August, in recent years over three days, Ušće Park, Belgrade, Serbia
A beer and rock festival in Belgrade's Ušće Park, with a ticket that includes beer, a main stage of regional bands and a DJ stage. Not announced for 2027.
Usually the last weekend of August, in recent years over three days
Zrenjanin Beer DaysDani pivaWine and Drink · Date not announced, Usually five days in early August, Zrenjanin, Serbia
Five days of concerts, theatre, sports and children's programs at more than ten places in Zrenjanin, built around the city's brewing tradition. The 41st edition ran in August 2026.
Usually five days in early August
Plum Days in BlaceDani šljiveFood · Date not announced, Usually three days in late August; the 2026 program ran on 27-29 August, Blace, Serbia
Three days in Blace, in the plum country of Toplica, with a summer bazaar, local crafts, a handball tournament and an evening concert on the main stage. The 24th edition ran in 2026.
Usually three days in late August; the 2026 program ran on 27-29 August
- Guča Trumpet FestivalDragačevski sabor trubačaMusic · Date not announced, Usually the first full weekend of August, Friday to Sunday, Guča, Serbia
- Gitarijada Rock FestivalGitarijadaMusic · Date not announced, Usually the last weekend of August, Thursday or Friday to Sunday, Zaječar, Serbia
LovefestMusic · Date not announced, Usually August; in 2026 it ran over two weekends, Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia
An electronic music festival in the spa town of Vrnjačka Banja, with several stages and a focus on techno. In 2026 it ran over two weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 August.
Usually August; in 2026 it ran over two weekends
World Testicle Cooking ChampionshipMud(r)ijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually the last weekend of August, Friday to Saturday, Lunjevica, Serbia
A village cook-off near Gornji Milanovac where teams camp overnight and cook goulash from 'white kidneys'. The name plays on the Serbian '-ijada' festival names, and live rock music runs through the day.
Usually the last weekend of August, Friday to Saturday
- Nišville Jazz FestivalNišvilleMusic · Date not announced, Usually mid-August, with the main programme over three days from a Thursday, Niš Fortress, Serbia
- Leskovac Grill FestivalRoštiljijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually a Monday-to-Sunday week in the second half of August, Leskovac, Serbia
Šumadija Plum DaysŠumadijski dani šljiveWine and Drink · Date not announced, Usually a weekend around the turn of July and August, Stragari, Serbia
Plum weekend in Stragari near Kragujevac: a goulash contest, rakija tasting, a plum cake contest, an agricultural fair and evening concerts.
Usually a weekend around the turn of July and August
September 2027
Kikinda Pumpkin DaysDani ludajeFood · Date not announced, Usually four days in the second half of September, Kikinda, Serbia
A four-day autumn festival in Kikinda built around a contest for the heaviest and longest pumpkin, with a Banat breakfast, concerts and a children's parade.
Usually four days in the second half of September
- Vršac Grape Harvest DaysGrožđebalWine and Drink · Date not announced, Usually a Thursday-to-Sunday weekend in mid-September, Vršac, Serbia
- Cabbage FestivalKupusijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually the third weekend of September, Friday to Sunday, Mrčajevci, Serbia
Ljubičevo Equestrian GamesLjubičevske konjičke igreSport and Games · Date not announced, Usually the first week or weekend of September, Požarevac, Serbia
An equestrian tournament in Požarevac built around a traditional all-round contest: show-jumping, relay riding, throwing arrows, lances and maces from the saddle, and sword-cutting at a gallop.
Usually the first week or weekend of September
Days of MokranjacMokranjčevi daniMusic · Date not announced, Usually in September, over about a week, Negotin, Serbia
A week of choral and classical music in Negotin in memory of the composer Stevan Mokranjac, who was born there. The 60th edition ran 11-18 September 2026, with a choir competition.
Usually in September, over about a week
Smederevo AutumnSmederevska jesenFolk and Tradition · Date not announced, Usually a long weekend in early to mid September, Smederevo, Serbia
Smederevo's harvest festival on the Danube, now in its 139th year: concerts on the city square, a fruit, grape and wine show, village yards in the fortress and knightly games.
Usually a long weekend in early to mid September
October 2027
Belgrade Jazz FestivalBeogradski džez festivalMusic · Date not announced, Usually four days in the second half of October, Belgrade, Serbia
Four October evenings of concerts at the Dom omladine Beograda, run by the Belgrade Youth Center since 1971. The 42nd edition was held on 21-24 October 2026.
Usually four days in the second half of October
FEST Belgrade Film FestivalFESTArts and Film · Date not announced, The 2026 edition was moved to October after a break of about two and a half years; the date of the next one is not announced, Sava Centar, Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade's film festival since 1971, with new films from abroad and Serbia, held around the Sava Centar. The 53rd edition, on 2-11 October 2026, came after a break of about two and a half years.
The 2026 edition was moved to October after a break of about two and a half years; the date of the next one is not announced
Futog Cabbage FestivalFutoška kupusijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually a Saturday between mid-October and early November, Futog, Serbia
A free autumn day in Futog, near Novi Sad, for the local Futog cabbage: cooking contests, the heaviest head of cabbage, producers' stalls and folk music.
Usually a Saturday between mid-October and early November