Red Bull Cliff Diving opens in Mostar with record 500‑drone show and documentary premiere
The 10th edition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicked off in Mostar on 29 July 2026, with athletes jumping from the UNESCO‑protected Old Bridge (Stari Most) into the Neretva River. Men leapt from 27 m and women from 21 m. The opening ceremony featured the world‑premiere of Lejla Zvizdić’s documentary “The Deepest Jump”, followed by a concert by Mostar Sevdah Reunion and a performance by the group Divanhana.
A spectacular drone display illuminated the night sky: 500 drones formed Red Bull logos and the thank‑you message “Hvala Mostar”. Founder and CEO Muyasar Abulkhair of Skyvertise said, “Red Bull was the first who gave us trust three years ago, and now we are the first in Europe… the audience surely enjoyed it.”
The competition ran from 30 July to 1 August 2026, with warm‑up at 15:00, the first round at 15:45, the second round at 15:15 and the final at 16:30. All rounds were streamed live on YouTube, Red Bull TV and Hayat TV. A special Sarajevo‑Mostar train was offered for 30 KM round‑trip, facilitating spectators from across Bosnia‑Herzegovina.
Entities: Constantin Popovici · Gary Hunt · Lejla Zvizdić · Mostar · Mostar Sevdah Reunion · Red Bull · Rhiannan Iffland · Skyvertise · Stari Most (Old Bridge)
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Men's dives were performed from a height of 27 meters and women's dives from 21 meters. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Live music performances by Mostar Sevdah Reunion and the group Divanhana were scheduled during the event. (multiple sources)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The 10th edition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series began in Mostar on 29 July 2026. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The competition ran from 30 July to 1 August 2026, with warm‑up at 15:00, the first round at 15:45, the second round at 15:15, and the final at 16:30. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lejla Zvizdić’s documentary “The Deepest Jump” premiered at the opening ceremony. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] A drone show featuring 500 drones was held over Mostar on the night of 29 July 2026, displaying Red Bull logos and the message “Hvala Mostar”. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The event was broadcast live on YouTube, Red Bull TV and Hayat TV. (multiple sources)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A special train service between Sarajevo and Mostar was organized for spectators, costing 30 KM for a round‑trip ticket. (multiple sources)