Cultural events
Events

The Singing Bridges Festival
Singing bridges is a non-competitive festival where everyone can find their place: those who come prepared for high level of musicianship but also people without knowledge of music that wish to participate in collective choral experience. The festival offers wide range of ateliers for individual singers and choirs, special programmes for conductors, lots of music […]

21114 – Film fest
The festival was first held in 2015. Its neighbourly charm attracted an enviable number of visitors, mainly young people from the neighbourhood. Each passing year and new edition proves the […]

The Kaleidoscope of Culture
The Kaleidoscope of Culture is a yearlong project of culture of togetherness, which through different processes connects artists, cultural institutions, non-governmental organisations, citizens, and tourists, in order to present places […]

Festival of Applied Theatre
The first festival of applied theatre, within the project “Art in the palm of your hand”, will be held in the Creative District from 28 to 30 April, within the […]

Nobility in Serbian Visual Culture of the 18th Century
The exhibition Nobility in Serbian Visual Culture of the 18thCentury came about as the result of the doctoral dissertation and years of research by curator of the Gallery of Matica […]

The exhibition Sport in Art. The Art of Sport
The exhibition “Sport in Art. The Art of Sport” includes over 40 artworks and items created in the period between 1858 and 2018. The exhibition will feature selected pieces from […]

Artists’ Studios
The exhibition, which offers an authentic and intimate insight into the creative spaces of artists, is a result of the collaboration between the Gallery of Matica srpska and the Spanish […]

Exit festival
EXIT is an award-winning summer music festival that takes place at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia, with more than 1000 artists who play at over 40 stages and festival zones. It was officially proclaimed “Best Major European Festival” at the EU Festival Awards 2013 and 2017. EXIT has also won the “Best Overseas […]

Exhibition “Paintings Are My Life”
The Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection commemorates sixty years since the passing of its donor, diplomat, and collector Pavle Beljanski (Veliko Gradište, 19 June 1892 – Belgrade, 14 July 1965) with […]

Novi Sad Music Summer
The event called Novi Sad Music Summer is comprised of a number of concerts that are held during the summer. As it is the matter of summer concerts the efforts […]

Lazar Vozarević. The Gallery Makes a Guest Appearance
As part of the commemoration of the jubilee, one hundred years since the birth of Lazar Vozarević (1925 – 1968), one of the most notable representatives of Serbian and Yugoslav […]

Takt fest
Takt fest is a multimedia, intercultural festival. It started as a festival that provided support to those who did not have a place at the big festivals. Over the years, […]

The “Upad” theatre festival
The “Upad” theatre festival was launched several years ago by the Student Cultural Centre Novi Sad, as a partner organization of the European project “Be SpectACTive!” that deals with audience […]

Exhibition Reflections: Collection of Photographs at the Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection
With the exhibition and accompanying catalogue Reflections: The Photography Collection of the Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection, curated by the senior curator Jasmina Jakšić Subić, this bequest continues its aim of […]

The call of the flatland
Dance and Music Festival “The Call of the Flatland” is organised aiming at following up young and talented people in the fields of music and dance primarily for the purpose […]

Zmaj’s Days
Zmaj’s Days are multimedia programme for children and young people with the Festival of Monodrama for Children that makes the central part of the programme. It also includes literary meetings, […]

“Isidor Bajić” Memorial
”Isidor Bajić“ Memorial represents a complex and highly esteemed pianists’ event – the festivity dedicated to piano that has been taking place on a biennial basis since 2002, with unselfish […]

Contemporary German Film Festival “Goethe Fest”
The Contemporary German Film Festival, "Goethe Fest," has been held since 2012, showcasing a cross-section of contemporary German cinema from the current year. The program traditionally focuses on award-winning and […]

Christmas and New Year Concert Series
The Christmas and New Year Concert Series comprises programmes that mark the holiday season, ranging from Christmas celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar and the New Year ("Gala New Year’s […]

Mileva: We are one rock
The exhibition consists of a very strong visual narrative that will approach the character and work of Mileva Marić Einstein in a striking and different way. It is certainly not […]

“Spirit of the Place – The First Century of the District” Exhibition
The multimedia exhibition "Spirit of the Place - The First Century of the District" is a permanent display that dramatizes and thematizes the space of the District over time. Formerly […]

Vision and Heritage: Founders of the Gallery of Contemporary Novi Sad Artists
The "Vision and Heritage" exhibition is dedicated to the artists who, in 1963, established the foundations of the first collection within the City Museum of Novi Sad to study contemporary […]

Exhibition Who’s/Which Body
The exhibition Who’s/Which Body is a result of a months-long artistic and research-based process in which young people performed as authors, researchers and initiators of topics that directly concern them. […]

The Art Collection of Matica Srpska
In the year when Matica Srpska, the oldest literary, cultural, and scientific society among the Serbs, celebrates the great jubilee of two centuries since its founding, the Gallery of Matica […]

Music Documentary Film Week
Music Documentary Film Week is dedicated to the authors, bands, and scenes that have left a lasting mark on music history. The programme features a selection of domestic and international […]

Parallel Reality Exhibition
The art exhibition "Parallel Reality" by author Ranko Vukeljić will be hosted at the Museum of Vojvodina. Below are the words of the author: "The world as we once knew […]

Exhibition: “Bolivia, the Silence of Vastness”
The photography series "Bolivia, the Silence of Vastness" was created in 2024 as a quiet dialogue between the camera and space – between the light of the Andes, the silence […]

Antić Days
Every March, Novi Sad falls in love all over again with the verses of its favourite poet, Miroslav Mika Antić. The “Antić Days” manifestation represents much more than a mere […]

„Blisko!“
Chamber Music Festival in Novi Sad In early April, the City Concert Hall will play host to the chamber music festival “Blisko!”. Under the artistic direction of Stefan Milenković, this […]

Novi Sad Theatre Games
In the second week of May, Novi Sad plays host to the Novi Sad Theatre Games, an international festival of professional theatres for children and young people. This competitive festival […]

Photo Exhibition Dragan Kurucić: “Bolivia, the Silence of Vastness”
The Tourism Organisation of the City of Novi Sad (TONS) continues to implement its initiative of presenting local creators within the Tourist Info Centre premises in Trg Slobode (Liberty Square). […]

Open Studios Weekend and the “22 Steps through Petrovaradin Fortress” Exhibition
The "Likovni Krug" Art Association from Petrovaradin Fortress is organising an event titled Open Studios Weekend and the "22 Steps through Petrovaradin Fortress" Exhibition. This event offers a unique opportunity […]

International Museum Day and European Night of Museums at the Museum of Vojvodina
This year, the Museum of Vojvodina in Novi Sad is once again set to become the central hub for cultural events celebrating International Museum Day and the European Night of […]

International Museum Day at the Gallery of Matica Srpska
The Gallery of Matica Srpska will mark International Museum Day on 18 May, a global event which this year features the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World”. This date, which […]

“Yunus Emre Calligraphy and Typography” Exhibition
Svilara Cultural Station is set to become a space where words transform into visual art, and languages build bridges between different cultures. The "Yunus Emre Calligraphy and Typography" exhibition will […]

Carnival of Joy – Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Alena Gojak
The Cultural Centre of Novi Sad is set to become a meeting place of art, emotion, and the celebration of life. The grand opening of the solo exhibition of paintings […]

European Night of Museums at the Gallery of Matica Srpska
This year, the European Night of Museums at the Gallery of Matica Srpska event once again brings an exceptionally rich and diverse cultural and artistic programme. On Saturday, 23 May, […]

Sterijino Pozorje
The Hub of National Dramatic Arts Sterijino Pozorje is the most prestigious national drama and theatre festival, which has been nurturing and promoting Serbian dramatic creativity for decades. Founded in […]

Zmaj Children’s Games
Tradition and Creativity for the Youngest The Zmaj Children’s Games stand as the most significant festival of children's creativity in South-East Europe and the oldest event of its kind on […]

Exhibition “Art in the Service of Faith: Splendour and Glory of the Metropolitanate of Karlovci”
The Gallery of Matica Srpska is organising the exhibition "Art in the Service of Faith: Splendour and Glory of the Metropolitanate of Karlovci", marking three centuries since the establishment of […]

“Living Our Heritage” Concert
The Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad will host a gala concert entitled "Living Our Heritage", marking the pinnacle of decades of successful work by the "Sonja Marinković" Academic Cultural […]

INFANT
A Tradition Spanning Over Half a Century Novi Sad is once again set to become the centre of avant-garde theatre during the International Festival of Alternative and New Theatre – […]

RTV Picnic – Bring a Blanket
Radio Television of Vojvodina is organising a two-day music event, "RTV Picnic – Bring a Blanket", which will be held in front of the RTV building. The event features a […]

Summer at Gallery Square
This year, the Summer at Gallery Square event once again brings free open-air cultural and artistic programmes. Throughout the summer months, on Thursday evenings, the Gallery of Matica Srpska, the […]

New Fortress Theatre
The New Fortress Theatre is a site-specific theatre festival that brings a unique open-air stage experience every August. Having originated at the Smederevo Fortress and subsequently staged in the setting […]

Summer Book Festival
Towards the end of summer, Novi Sad transforms into a true sanctuary for all lovers of the written word. The Summer Book Festival brings together publishers, booksellers, authors, and readers, […]

Multimedia Exhibition: “World of the Incas – Life Between Earth and Sky” 11–13 September 2026
Discover the Cultural Heritage of the Andes The multimedia exhibition "World of the Incas – Life Between Earth and Sky" will take place at the OPENS space in Novi Sad. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the rich history, mythology, and way of life of this extraordinary civilisation through a curated selection of photographs, […]

European Heritage Days at the Gallery of Matica Srpska
The European Heritage Days at the Gallery of Matica Srpska will take place from 15 to 20 September 2026, offering visitors a rich and inspiring cultural programme. Organised in cooperation […]

Street Musicians Festival – Gradić Fest
At the end of every summer, Novi Sad transforms into the centre of the alternative cultural scene. The widely renowned Street Musicians Festival – Gradić Fest, held at the foot […]

Exhibition “Bogorodičin vrt” (The Garden of the Virgin Mary)
The exhibition “Bogorodičin vrt” (The Garden of the Virgin Mary) by monk Teodosije presents a unique visual and spiritual journey through the sacred land of Hilandar. Having spent nearly two […]

“Mara Ognjanović Gift Collection” Exhibition
An Artistic Portrait of a Renowned Novi Sad Physician The Gallery of Matica Srpska opens the doors to the intimate world of Dr Marija Mara Ognjanović, a prominent Novi Sad […]

“Flag of Freedom” Exhibition
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Svetozar Miletić To mark the bicentenary of the birth of one of the most prominent figures in Serbian history, a major exhibition entitled “Flag […]

Days of Baroque Music in Novi Sad
Early Music in Novi Sad The Days of Baroque Music in Novi Sad festival is the first festival in Vojvodina dedicated to historically informed performances of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque […]

Prosefest
Prosefest is an international festival of prose writing traditionally held in Novi Sad. Founded in 2007, the festival’s clear mission is to return literature to its roots by fostering direct […]

International Festival of Innovation, Knowledge and Creativity – Tesla Fest
Every year on 12 October, marking Nikola Tesla Day and World Inventors' Day, the International Festival of Innovation, Knowledge and Creativity – Tesla Fest commences. This event pays tribute to […]

Catch the Film
The International Film Festival Catch the Film is a unique regional event dedicated to the themes of disability and breaking down social stereotypes. Every year, this manifestation has its traditional […]

Serbian Underground Festival
The Serbian Underground Festival is dedicated to promoting local and regional underground culture and is held at SKCNS Fabrika. The event brings together lovers of the independent spirit of alternative […]

Exhibition “Aksentije Marodić: In Search of Eternal Beauty”
In the year marking the bicentenary of the founding of Matica Srpska, the Gallery of Matica Srpska in Novi Sad presents the exhibition “Aksentije Marodić: In Search of Eternal Beauty”. […]

Videomedeja
Where Art Meets New Technologies The Videomedeja International Art and New Media Festival takes place in Novi Sad, bringing together creators from around the globe whose works push the boundaries […]

Novi Sad Music Festivities – NOMUS
An international festival of classical music, the Novi Sad Music Festivities – NOMUS transforms Novi Sad into a prestigious European musical capital every autumn. This long-standing event brings together top […]

Filmski Front International Short Film Festival
The Filmski Front International Short Film Festival is one of Novi Sad’s key cultural events, dedicated to promoting young filmmakers and nurturing auteur cinema. Since its establishment in 2003, the […]




























































