Must-see entertainment in Serbia

  • KC Ummus

    Serbia

    Reminiscent of Belgrade's ultra-cool KC Grad, this NGO-run, basement cafe-club organises all manner of alternative events from concerts, exhibitions and…

  • KC Grad

    Belgrade

    A Savamala stalwart (it's been running since 2009), this wonderful warehouse space promotes local creativity with workshops, exhibitions, a restaurant…

  • Hala Pionir

    Belgrade

    Part of the Tašmajdan Sports Centre, Belgrade’s favourite basketball court is formally named after the legendary Yugoslav national team's coach Aleksandar…

  • Muha Bar

    Belgrade

    Somewhat shielded from the crowds of nearby Knez Mihailova by its more ostentatious neighbours, at first glance this is just a bar inspired by Alphonse…

  • Yugoslav Cinematheque

    Belgrade

    The Yugoslav Cinematheque's impressive and recently renovated building across from the Ethnographic Museum screens everything from the classics of world…

  • Marakana Stadium

    Belgrade

    Serbia’s largest stadium and home to Red Star football club is officially named after its legendary player Rajko Mitić, but is better known as Marakana…

  • Kvaka 22

    Belgrade

    A collective of young and restless artists scouted, cleaned up and created a three-storey art space in an abandoned building next to the New Cemetery…

  • Mikser House

    Belgrade

    Mikser House is a creative nucleus that once transformed Savamala with its focus on design, sustainable development, art, music and culture. It has since…

  • Yugoslav Drama Theatre

    Belgrade

    Founded in 1947, the highly regarded and much awarded JDP has three stages. The repertoire ranges from innovative interpretations of the classics of world…

  • National Theatre

    Belgrade

    This glorious 1869 building hosts operas, dramas and ballets during autumn, winter and spring.

  • Bitef Art Cafe

    Belgrade

    There's something for everyone at this delightful hotchpotch of a cafe-club. Funk, soul and jazz get a good airing, as do rock, world and classical music…

  • Vox Blues Club

    Belgrade

    If the blues make your heart twang, it's worth going the extra mile to make it out to Vox. There are regular gigs by both local and international acts,…

  • Madlenianum Opera & Theatre

    Belgrade

    The first private opera house in southeastern Europe hosts regular musicals, plays, ballets and – of course – operas. Be sure to book ahead, as this…

  • Serbian National Theatre

    Novi Sad

    Established in Novi Sad in 1861, this was Serbia's first professional theatre. It moved to this unmissable monolith in 1981. The focus is on drama, opera…

  • Cultural Centre of Belgrade

    Belgrade

    The KCB hosts a miscellany of alternative events, including arthouse film screenings, exhibitions, classical music concerts and various hip happenings, in…

  • Čorba Kafe

    Belgrade

    This rockin' little joint has live music – from rock and metal to pop and '70s hits – almost every night of the week; it's smoky, sweaty, crowded and loud…

  • Kolarac University Concert Hall

    Belgrade

    The hall is home to the Belgrade Philharmonica; other classical music performances are also held here. A gallery, bookshop and cinema are also on site.

  • Dom Omladine

    Belgrade

    Hosts a range of cultural events including alternative film festivals, underground concerts, offbeat art exhibitions and pop culture panels.

  • Bilet Servis

    Belgrade

    For concert and theatre tickets; inside Knjižare Vulkan bookshop.

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