Regional cultural festivals and artistic events sweep across the Balkans

Various cultural, artistic, and community events are taking place across Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In Croatia, Zagreb Design Week is set to host its 13th edition with the theme ‘Friction,’ featuring 339 finalists in the ZGDW AWARD. The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb has also entered a multi-year partnership with the Perelada Festival to exchange programs and artists. Other regional highlights include the Zadar Organ Festival’s creative workshops for youth, the JazzEra festival in Fužine, and puppet-making workshops in Dubrovnik.

In Serbia, the Krčedín international art camp is hosting 58 artists from eight countries for workshops and exhibitions. In Slovenia, the municipality of Sežana is celebrating its municipal holiday with over 40 events, including concerts and local fairs. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Zovik municipality is hosting the ‘Summer of Zovik’ featuring hiking and cultural activities.