# Balkan rock bands concert series and projects

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> Updated: 2026-10-10T10:59:28.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

Legendary rock bands from the former Yugoslavia are conducting major musical projects and concert series. The Serbian band Smak announced a large-scale concert at the Belgrade Arena for December 2026, with guitarist Radomir Mihajlović Točak expressing a desire to connect with new generations of fans.

Simultaneously, the band Zabranjeno pušenje has been performing its ‘Neuštekani’ acoustic project, led by Sejo Sexon, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album ‘Das Ist Walter’. The unplugged tour features acoustic versions of hits and rare tracks such as ‘Pismo Elvisu’, ‘Arizona dream’, and ‘Laku noć, stari’. Following successful sold-out performances in cities including Osijek, Split, Zadar, Ljubljana, and Zagreb, the band released a live album, ‘Uživo u Lisinskom’, to document the tour.

The project continued with a sold-out performance at the Croatian Cultural Center (HKD) on Sušak in Rijeka on October 9, 2026. This three-hour concert utilized stripped-back arrangements of vocals and acoustic guitars, featuring hits like ‘Fikrete’, ‘Zenica bluesa’, and ‘Djevojčica kojima miriše koža’, as well as an Arsen Dedić classic. A notable highlight included a performance of ‘Pismo Elvisu’ with vocals by Anđela Zebec.

Upcoming dates for the ‘Neuštekani’ tour include performances in Tuzla (BIH), Maribor (SLO), Makarska (HR), Zagreb (HR), and a scheduled homecoming concert in Sarajevo (BiH) in late 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Zabranjeno pušenje performs acoustic set in Rijeka

Zabranjeno pušenje performed their acoustic ‘Neuštekani’ project at a sold-out concert in Rijeka, featuring stripped-back arrangements of their classic hits and rare tracks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zabranjeno-puenje-performs-acoustic-set-in-rijeka

### 2026-09-29: Zabranjeno pušenje announces acoustic tour dates in Makarska and Rijeka

Zabranjeno pušenje continues its ‘Neuštekani’ acoustic tour with upcoming performances in Makarska and Rijeka, featuring rare songs and unplugged arrangements to celebrate their 40-year legacy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zabranjeno-puenje-announces-acoustic-tour-dates-in-makarska-and-rijeka

### 2026-09-24: Zabranjeno pušenje to conclude Neuštekani project in Sarajevo

Zabranjeno pušenje will conclude its acoustic ‘Neuštekani’ project with a concert at Sarajevo's BKC on December 4, featuring a string quartet.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zabranjeno-puenje-to-conclude-neutekani-project-in-sarajevo

### 2026-09-17: Rock legends Smak and Zabranjeno pušenje announce major concert series

Legendary rock groups Smak and Zabranjeno pušenje announce major upcoming performances, including a 2026 arena concert for Smak and an acoustic tour for Zabranjeno pušenje.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rock-legends-smak-and-zabranjeno-puenje-announce-major-concert-series

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