The Most Famous Events in Belgrade

Numerous events in Belgrade are just a confirmation that everyone can find entertainment according to their taste in the capital city. The capital of Serbia is a place for concert lovers, those who prepare for the famous Belgrade Marathon throughout the year, but also those who appreciate a good cultural event and festival.

Events in Belgrade attract the attention of both domestic and foreign tourists who explore the capital of Serbia in search of attractions and exciting events that take place there. Interesting events in Belgrade are held throughout the year, and in front of you are the most famous Belgrade events, year after year, the most visited, over and over again...

Ulica otvorenog srca (Open Heart Street)

The year in Belgrade starts with a charitable event. The Open Heart Street is the first day of the year and the first stop for most Belgraders. Since its inception, even half a century ago, this event has become a kind of a holiday in Belgrade that connects humanity, culture, economy, as well as holiday joy and magic.

The Open Heart Street is designed as a family event. The goal is to raise help for those in need with an interesting and diverse program that includes music, street performers, magicians, acrobats, and numerous theater artists.

The Open Heart Street officially became one of the most significant Belgrade events in 1988. The main locations of this event are Svetogorska Street, a part of Makedonska Street, and Skadarlija, but it also takes place in other Belgrade municipalities. Zemun, Novi Beograd, Rakovica, and Čukarica are just some of the municipalities where this event is also held, attracting more than 100,000 people.

International Film Festival - FEST Belgrade

When it comes to cultural events, Belgrade offers the most famous International Film Festival known as FEST. With a history that dates back to 1971 in the former Dom Sindikata (now Kombank Hall) and with a repertoire of films that have made their mark in the history of world cinema, FEST rightfully ranks among the most important cultural events in Belgrade and throughout the country.

Although originally conceived as an annual selection of the best films, the International Film Festival is now considered one of the most significant film festivals. Thanks to events like FEST, Belgrade has hosted numerous prominent actors and directors, including Robert De Niro, Sofia Loren, Bernardo Bertolucci, Johnny Depp, Catherine Deneuve, Marcello Mastroianni, Harvey Keitel, Wim Wenders, and other impressive names in world cinema.

Along with the innovations introduced by FEST, Belgrade has also gained a competitive festival with four competitive selections, and the latest addition is the Belgrade Victor award for outstanding contribution to the art of film, as well as the Belgrade Victor for previous achievements.

FEST has been visited by over four million viewers so far, who have had the opportunity to watch almost 4,000 film creations, some of which had their premiere at this event. FEST traditionally takes place in late February at multiple locations, including Sava Center, Kombank Hall, Dom Omladine, and Yugoslav Film Archive.

Museum Night in Belgrade

Museum Night is considered one of the important cultural events in Belgrade. The fact that it is a unique spectacle held in more than 120 cities worldwide speaks to its significance. Since its first edition in 2005, it has become one of the most important events in Belgrade.

Museum Night in Belgrade takes place in May every year and consists of several programs with names such as Untold Stories, Stylish Belgrade, Music, Science, Approach, Artist is Present, Historical, Contemporary, and Children's Tour. Art galleries, museums, and other sites for visitation are spread across 7 zones in Belgrade, available to visitors. When it comes to locations reserved for Museum Night, Belgrade has provided its citizens and guests with over 60 of them.

The first Museum Night in Belgrade attracted the attention of over 4,000 visitors, and today the number of intrigued and traditional fans of this event in Belgrade is several times larger. Since 2007, this event has been part of the European Night of Museums, which involves nearly 2,000 museums from 45 countries.

Belgrade Beer Fest

When it comes to music events and festivals in Belgrade, the Beer Fest festival is undoubtedly the largest music event. Its extremely attractive location at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers makes this event appealing to both Belgraders and tourists.

Traditionally held in mid-August, the Belgrade Beer Fest brings together beer lovers and music enthusiasts. Those who attend Beer Fest can enjoy over 450 beer brands, with an increasing presence of authentic craft breweries.

Music is an essential part of every good time, and for the excellent atmosphere offered by the Belgrade Beer Fest in recent years, well-known music bands and performers such as Riblja Čorba, Hladno Pivo, Bajaga & Instruktori, Rambo Amadeus, Vlatko Stefanovski, Darko Rundek, as well as foreign bands like Rudimental, CeeLo Green, Simple Minds, and Marky Ramone, Blitzkrieg, have made sure of that.

The great advantage of this event is that it is classified as free events in Belgrade. Although music and good beer are the main reasons for attending, visitors also enjoy the amusement park located within the festival, as well as the excellent specialties of Serbian barbecue and sweets available to them.

Belgrade Beer Fest is already a landmark event of the capital and an essential stop for every tourist visiting our capital at this time of year.

Belgrade Marathon

When it comes to sports events in Belgrade, the event that attracts the most attention is undoubtedly the famous Belgrade Marathon. It is also the largest and most massive sports event in Serbia, which was first held on May 8, 1988.

In 2003, the Belgrade Marathon received a great honor when it was declared an event of special importance for the city of Belgrade by the City Assembly. This event is tailored to all ages and includes several different races, such as the Children's Marathon for the youngest participants, the Fun Run with the highest number of participants each year, the Half Marathon designed for serious runners and held according to world standards, and of course, the full Marathon, the main event of the day intended for the most prepared runners.

With events like these, Belgrade can boast of nurturing the sports spirit of its citizens, and the number of participants speaks volumes about the popularity of this event. The Belgrade Marathon is open to all its citizens and interested guests.