What's On in Belgrade — 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated April 14, 2026

Belgrade hosts over 200 annual festivals, with the EXIT Music Festival drawing 100,000+ attendees each year and ranking among Europe's top 10 music festivals by capacity.

Events Calendar — Belgrade 2026

Month	Event	Type	Cost
March	Sretenje Festival	Cultural	FREE
April	Belgrade Fashion Week	Fashion	€30-€100
May	Belgrade International Theatre Festival	Theatre	€20-€50
June	Belgrade Jazz Festival	Music	€10-€40
July	EXIT Music Festival	Music	€150-€350
July	Ada Ciganlija Beach Festival	Sport	€5-€20
August	Kalemegdan Fortress Festival	Music	FREE
September	Belgrade Beer Festival	Food	€8-€25
October	Belgrade Book Fair	Book	€5-€15
November	Belgrade Film Festival	Film	€15-€35
December	Belgrade Christmas Market	Food	€3-€10

Top 3 Events Not to Miss

July

EXIT Music Festival

Held at Petrovaradin Fortress, this 4-day festival features 150+ international and Serbian artists across 5 stages. Tickets include access to the fortress and riverfront viewing areas. Arrive by 5 PM to secure a spot for sunset performances on the main stage.

March

Sretenje Festival

Celebrates Serbian Orthodox tradition at Kalemegdan Fortress on March 1st, featuring traditional dances, folk music, and free Serbian dishes like ćevabdžinica. The event includes a parade through the fortress gates and free workshops on traditional crafts. Food stalls near the fortress entrance serve free samples of štrudla and kafana wine.

May

Belgrade International Theatre Festival

Hosted at the Belgrade Theatre, this 10-day festival showcases 30+ international productions. Main stage tickets cost €35 for premieres. Book 3 months ahead for the opening night at the National Theatre. The festival includes free pre-show talks with directors at the festival hub near Terazije Square.

Free Events in Belgrade

Kalemegdan Fortress Festival (August 12-14, Kalemegdan Fortress), Sretenje Festival (March 1, Kalemegdan Fortress), Belgrade Film Festival Outdoor Screenings (November 15-17, Republic Square).

Practical Info

July is ideal for events, especially EXIT. Book tickets for major festivals 6-8 months ahead. Use the Belgrade Events app (available on iOS/Android) or visit belgradeevents.rs for real-time listings.

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