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30.07.2010 - Zdravko Colic's Concert

Zdravko Colic performs at Kosevo-Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium on Saturday, July 31, at 9 p.m.


30.07.2010 - 7th Sevdalinka Festival

The 7th Sevdalinka Festival - Traditional Parlour Song Festival takes place at Vjecnica Main Stage (Town Hall) on Saturday, July 31, at 9 p.m. The festival is organized in the frame of the Nights of Bascarsija 2010 Festival by the Omer Pobric’s Sevdah Institute (Institut sevdaha Omera Pobrica).


28.07.2010 - Morgan Freeman in Sarajevo

Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, guest of honor at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival, arrived to Sarajevo this morning. 'Invictus,' directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Freeman as Nelson Mandela, will be shown at the festival's closing gala at Ljetno kino! Hej (Hej Summer Cinema). Freeman will also meet with young film professionals of Sarajevo and the region (Sarajevo Talent Campus).


26.07.2010 - Evening of Sarajevo Museum

Evening of the Sarajevo Museum, part of the Night of Bascarsija Festival 2010, takes place at Svrzina kuca (Svrzo House, Museum) on 26th July at 9 p.m. The theme expressed through poetry and music is focused on Sarajevo’s courtyards and gardens.


23.07.2010 - Heineken Music Stage

Heineken Music Stage held during the Sarajevo Film Festival (23 – 31 July) takes place at Skenderija Youth Centre. Heineken Music Stage features Zoster, Dvadesetorica, Frenkie, Kiril Dzajkovski & Live Band, Zabranjeno pusenje, Severina,Van Gogh, BaBa ZuLa, Fun-Da-Mental, Dubioza kolektiv, Neno Belan & Fiumensi, Laka and Lollobrigide. All concerts start at 1 a.m.


22.07.2010 - Sarajevo: Second on Top 10 Eastern European Getaways

Sarajevo is ranked 2nd on the Lonely Planet's Top 10 Eastern European Getaways. According to Lonely Planet, Sarajevo with its „wonderful cafe-scene, attractive contours and East-meets-West ambience“ and friendly locals is one of the favourite traveller destinations.


21.07.2010 - 4th Summer Book Fest

The 4th Summer Book Fest takes place from 23 July to 1 August at the Trg oslobodjenja – Alija Izetbegovic Square. The Festival is organized by JU Biblioteke Sarajeva (Library of the City of Sarajevo) and Publishing and Literary Society “University Press”.


19.07.2010 - 16^th Sarajevo Film Festival

16^th Sarajevo Film Festival takes place from 23 to 31 July 2010 featuring 20 films screened on 9 locations in Sarajevo. The Festival opens with the premiere of Danis Tanovic’s Cirkus Columbia and closes with Clint Eastwood’s Invictus starring Morgan Freemen, who is also one of the guests of this year’s Festival.


14.07.2010 - 9th Summer Book Fair

The 9th Summer Book Fair under the motto “Great Book to Take on Vacation” takes place from 14 to 22 July 2010 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Trg Alije Izetbegovica Square. The fair is organized by Sejtarija Publishing House and feature books at 20 – 80% off.


12.07.2010 - BIMF 2010

International Music Festival BIMF 2010 takes place at the Dom oruzanih snaga from 16 – 18 July 2010. This year's festival hosts Zagrebacki solisti (Solisti di Zagreb). Their performance will be dedicated to The Beatles.


30.06.2010 - Exhibition of Marian Wenzel's Works

Exhibition of Marian Wenzel's Works will be at display at the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 30 June to the end of August. Marian Wenzel, American art historian and artist, who died of cancer at the age of 69, was the one of the greatest authorities on the art and artefacts of medieval Bosnia and Herzegovina. By testament, Marian Wenzel left her library, artistic works, photographs and documents to the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


28.06.2010 - Bosnian Kingdom Week

The Bosnian Kingdom Week Festival and the premier screening of the film „Bosnian Kingdom Trail“ takes place on 29th of June at Dom oruzanih snaga BiH (Army Hall). The project „Bosnian Kingdom Trail“ covers 10 municipalities across the country aiming at connecting the medieval fortresses and famous medieval legends and stories into a single tourism product.


25.06.2010 - Humanimal Festival

1st Humanimal Festivala of Vegetarian Diet, Ecology and Animal Protection takes place on June 26th at Vrelo Bosne (River Bosna Spring).




25.06.2010 - 3rd Ecology Festival

The 3rd Festival of Ecology, Medicinal Plants, Organic Food and Tourism takes place on June 26th on the Bjelasnica Mountain – Babin Dol. The festival is organized by ZOI ‘ 84 Organization. This year’s festival aims at raising public awarness of the importance of environmental protection and will feature a mountain clean-up day.


24.06.2010 - Race Against Drugs 2010

The 8th Race Against Drugs 2010 takes place on June 26th. The race starts at At mejdan Park. The race is open to both professional and amateur athletes.


23.06.2010 - Bascarsija Nights 2010

Bascarsija Nights 2010 Festival takes place from 1 to 31 July 2010 at the Main Stage near Vijecnica (Town Hall). This year’s festival will feature over 200 performers from Russia, Croatia, Austria, Slovenia, Moldova, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania, Turkey, Egypt, Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina.


17.06.2010 - Vaya Con Dios

The Vaya Con Dios concert takes place in Sarajevo at the Mirza Delibasic Hall, Skenderija on June 18th, 2010.






15.06.2010 - Eco and Tourist Film Festival

The 3rd International Eco and Tourist Film Festival “ITEF 2010” starts on June 15th, 2010. This three-month festival is a project of Centrotrans Eurolines Company which provides international bus transportation. This year’s festival features 12 films from 10 European countries to be screened on 31 international bus lines. What is expected to be around 300.000 passengers will then vote the best film.


11.06.2010 - Zeljko Joksimovic's Concert at Kosevo

Zeljko Joksimovic's concert will be held on Saturday, June 12th at the Kosevo Stadium.








09.06.2010 - Kid's Festival

The 7th Kid’s Festival, featuring cartoons, workshops and playground programs, takes place from 11 – 16 June at the Zetra Olympic Hall.



08.06.2010 - Local Economy Fair

Association „Kupujmo i koristimo domace - kvalitetno proizvedeno u BiH“ (Use Local High-Quality Products – Made in Bosnia and Herzegovina) organizes the Local Economy Fair from 10 – 13 June 2010 at BBI Centre's Plateau.




08.06.2010 - Night of the Ad Eaters

The Night of the Ad Eaters takes place on June 11th, at Dom mladih Skenderija (Skenderija Youth Centre). The event is hosted by Metromedia Agency. The event is a three-hour program featuring best commercials from around the world.


07.06.2010 - Health Days

Skenderija Centre hosts the Health Days Fair (Health Days of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) from 8 to 10 June, 2010. The Fair is organized by the Federal Ministry of Health with the aim to promote the improvement of the health-care industry, as well as to present its most recent achievements.


07.06.2010 - Outdoor Swimming Pools are Open

The Ilidza Thermal Centre opens its outdoor swimming pools season. In addition to swimming, the Centre will provide the Aqua Aerobic Program and swimming lessons for kids.



04.06.2010 - Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch

The Sarajevo’s Olympic Hall “Zetra” has been renamed “Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch” in honour of one of the most influential presidents of the International Olympic Committee in accordance to the decision passed by the Assembly of Canton Sarajevo. Juan Antonio Samaranch, who died on April 21, 2010 at the age of 89, contributed a lot to the renovation of the Sarajevo’s Olympic facilities destroyed during the 1992 – 1995 war.


04.06.2010 - World Environment Day

On the occasion of the World Environment Day celebrated annually on June 5th, the NGO “Marathon” hosts the 2nd Run to the Hills Race. The race is enlisted as one of the United Nations Environment Programme Events. It features runners from around Europe to the forested paths of the Olympic Mountains.




01.06.2010 - Tea Fest 2010

The 8th International Tea and Medicinal Plants Festival “Tea-fest” takes place from 23 – 27 June at Trg oslobodjenja – Alija Izetbegovic Square. Over 60 exhibitors from regional countries will compete for the traditional award “Bosanski ljekoviti cvijet” (Bosnian Medicinal Flower) as well as the award for the best medicinal plant.


31.05.2010 - Olympic Artists in the Olympic City of Sarajevo

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the exhibition „Olympic Artists in the Olympic City of Sarajevo“ from 1 to 4 June 2010. The exhibition features artists who had their works shown at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia.






24.05.2010 - Museum of Alija Izetbegovic

The Museum of Alija Izetbegovic organizes a multimedia presentation of the museum at Dom Oruzanih snaga BiH on May 24, 2010 (www.muzejalijaizetbegovic.ba).




21.05.2010 - The Manhattan String Quartet

Dom oruzanih snaga BiH (Army Hall) hosts the concert of one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles, the Manhattan String Quartet on May 21 at 7.30 p.m. The event is organized by the US Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The concert will feature the world premiere of a work by American composer Craig Walsh. In addition to Sarajevo, the concert will take place in Banja Luka and Mostar.


20.05.2010 - Retrospective Exhibition of Vojo Dimitrijevic

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vojo Dimitrijevic’s birth, a retrospective exhibition of his works takes place at the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A month-long exhibition displays over a hundred works of Vojo Dimitrijevic.


17.05.2010 - Construction and Reconstruction 2010

The International Fair “Construction and Reconstruction 2010” takes place at KSC Skenderija (Cultural and Sports Centre “Skenderija”) from 18 – 21 May 2010. The program includes: 35th International Plastic and Rubber Fair “Plagram”, 32nd International Construction and Related Industries Fair, 20th International Crafts, Tools and Machinery Fair, 14th International Heating, Cooling, Air-conditioning and Sanitary Fair “Interklima”, 9th International Installations, Illumination, Electrical Engineering and Industrial Electrical Engineering “Instal”, 5th International Utilities and Environmental Protection Equipment Fair, 3rd International Vehicles, Traffic, Logistics and Related Industry Fair and the Real-Estate, Investments and Development Fair.


17.05.2010 - Days of Sarajevo in Belgrade 2010

Days of Sarajevo in Belgrade 2010 Festival hosted by the Youth Initiative for the Human Rights and the Belgrade's Agency for Collaboration with NGOs and European Harmonization takes place from 19 – 23 May 2010. Program includes jazz and rock concerts, sevdalinka (traditional Bosnian song) concerts, theatre plays, photography exhibitions and film screenings (films awarded at regional and international festivals) as well as round table discussions.


17.05.2010 - Sarajevo Sightseeing Bus

Centrotrans Eurolines provides Sarajevo Sightseeing Bus at 12 and 2 p.m. (depending on weather conditions). This bus introduces some of the most popular cultural and historical sites of Sarajevo. The bus leaves at the Dom armije bus station.


14.05.2010 - Museum Evening on 15 May

On 15 May, Sarajevo Museum hosts the Museum Evening on the occasion of the International Museum Day (celebrated annually on or about18 May). Entrance to all museums annexed to the Sarajevo Museum (Brusa-bezistan, Svrzo House, Despic House, Sarajevo 1879-1918 and the Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina) will be free of charge from 19:00 to 24:00.


14.05.2010 - 13th Theatre Festival - Teatarfest

The 13th Teatarfest takes place from 21 – 29 May at the Sloga Theatre, Sarajevo. Entrance to all plays is free of charge.




13.05.2010 - Street Dance Challenge Who's No1?

Street Dance Challenge “Who’s No1?“ takes place on Sunday, May 16th at Trg djece Sarajeva Square. The event features MC, break, street style and hip hop dancers, as well as dance groups „Zaplesimo“ and the finalist of the Croatia’s Super Talent Show „UNIT X“.


12.05.2010 - High School Short Film Festival

The High School Short Film Festival takes place on May 15, at Dom mladih (Youth House). This year's theme is „Nedostaje nam smijeha“ (A Lack of Laughter). The festival features 16 representatives from the high schools in the Canton Sarajevo, Dubrovnik High School and Lucijan Vrenjanin High School from Zagreb.


10.05.2010 - European Film Week

EUNIC Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the 2nd European Film Week from 9 to 16 May at Kinoteka BiH, Sarajevo. Screening will take place every day from 7.30 p.m. featuring Spanish, Hungarian, Austrian, Greek, Italian, Swiss and Portuguese films. The event takes place on the occasion of Europe Day celebrated annually on 9 May.


07.05.2010 - 49th Sarajevo Poetry Days

The 49th Sarajevo Poetry Days takes place from 11 – 16 May 2010. The opening ceremony will be held at Depoa Ars Aevi. With over 140 participants from 25 countries, this year's event, in addition to Sarajevo, will be held in Tesanj, Mostar, Brcko, Fojnica, Gorazde, Sanski Most, Prijedor and Konjic.


06.05.2010 - Chess Tournament „Bosna 2010“

The 40th International Chess Tournament “Bosna 2010” hosted by the Bosna Chess Club takes place from 5 – 14 May 2010 at the Youth House in Sarajevo (Dom mladih). The tournament will feature over 150 competitors from 30 countries. This is one of the world’s three major tournaments in the category “Open”.


14.04.2010 - Slims Sarajevo Fashion Week

Skenderija Youth House hosts the Slims Sarajevo Fashion Week from 15 – 18 April 2010. Slims Fashion Week features young and eminent fashion designers, and models from Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as from the regional countries.


14.04.2010 - Swedish Film Week

The Swedish Embassy in Sarajevo in collaboration with the Obala Art Centre and Swedish Institute hosts the Swedish Film Week under the title “Identities and Prejudice” from 14 – 20 April 20010 at the Meeting Point Cinema. Entrance is free of charge.


14.04.2010 - 22nd International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair

The 22nd International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair takes place from 21 – 26 April 2010 at the Skenderija Centre. In addition to book, author and publishing house promotion, the fair will host round table discussions, music productions, awards, and presentation of modern teaching appliances and office equipment.


12.04.2010 - Carl Cox in Sarajevo

Carl Cox, one of the world's most famous techno and house DJs, performs on April 16th, at the Skenderija Centre, Sarajevo. The event is hosted by Prodavnica zvuka, Sarajevo.





09.04.2010 - Vivicitta 2010

The Sport Association of Sarajevo Canton hosts the 16th International Marathon “Vivicitta 2010”, starting at Veliki Park (BBI Centre) at 10.30 a.m. on April 11th (Sunday). Unione Italiana Sport per Tutti-UISP is the general host of the event which takes place in cities all over the world. Sarajevo Marathon is divided into two categories: competition (12 km) and recreation (4 km).


06.04.2010 - Sarajevo Business Forum 2010

The 1st International Investment Conference “Sarajevo Business Forum” takes place on 6 – 7 April at Holiday Inn Hotel, Sarajevo. Forum features presentation of 157 projects related to four industries: communication & infrastructure, energy, agriculture and tourism.


06.04.2010 - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Sarajevo

Celebrity couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, visited Sarajevo yesterday. During their stay, Angelina Jolie, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, and Brad Pitt met with the representatives of UNHCR and the American Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.


05.04.2010 - Xenophonia 2010

International Music Festival “Xenophonia 2010” takes place from 8 – 11 April 2010 in Sarajevo. Xenophonia is a part of the Jazz Festival aiming at promotion and development of music production in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Concerts and other events within the festival program will take place at BKC (Bosnian Cultural Centre) and Pozoriste mladih (Youth Theatre).


05.04.2010 - Modul Memorije

International Theatre Festival “MESS”, to be held from 04 – 24 April 2010, hosts the project “Modul memorije”. The project includes photo exhibition, film and theatre programme, book promotions and a two-day conference “Umjetnost i sjecanje” (Art and Memories). The event takes place at several venues: Bosnjacki institute (Bosniak Institute), Muzej knjizevnosti i savremene umjetnosti BiH (Museum of Literature and Contemporary Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina), Meeting Point Cinema, Narodno pozoriste (National Theatre), Kursumli medresa (Kursumli Madrasah) and Akademija scenskih umjetnosti (Academy of Performing Arts).


05.04.2010 - Day of the City of Sarajevo

Day of the City of Sarajevo celebrated on April 6th hosts several events across the city: sports and cultural events, “Days of Prague Culture in Sarajevo”, Traditional Exhibition “Konya-Sarajevo” and the Ceremonial Sarajevo City Council Assembly which includes a prize-awarding ceremony.


02.04.2010 - 5th Sarajevo Open 2010

Evropean Judo Seniors Cup „Sarajevo open 2010“ takes place on 3rd and 4th April at the Zetra Olympic Centre, Sarajevo. Tournament is enlisted in the European calendar and will gather 250 participants from 23 countries (including European, world and Olympic champions).


31.03.2010 - Comedy Days in Sarajevo

The 12th Comedy Days „Laughter is the Best Medicine“ takes place at the Cultural Centre „Sarajevo“ from 01 – 06 April 2010. Theatre plays are the main part of the program, whereas the April’s Fools Day Festival “Laugh Your Head Off” takes place on April 1st.





31.03.2010 - Traditional Exhibition at Collegium Artisticum Gallery

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the traditional exhibition of the Association of Fine and Applied Arts, Association of Painters in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Association of Architects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition opens on April 6 on the occasion of the Day of Liberation of Sarajevo and the 35th anniversary of the Gallery. The exhibition displays over 500 art works.


30.03.2010 - Karambolage

OFAJ – French-German Youth Office in collaboration with the French and German embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Goethe Institute and Andre Malraux Centre hosts the intercultural evening “Karambolage” in Sarajevo on March 31st, at 7 p.m. (Bosnia Hotel). Karambolage is a television show with elements of French and German daily life broadcast on the France-German television station Arte. The program was first introduced to the Balkans 10 years ago.


30.03.2010 - European Student Chamber Orchestra

European Student Chamber Orchestra performs at the Dom oruzanih snaga BiH (Army Hall) in Sarajevo. The event takes place on March 30th at 7.30 p.m. The event is a part of a project implemented by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).


26.03.2010 - Virtual Museum of Sarajevo 1878 – 1918

Virtual Museum “Sarajevo 1878 – 1918” is a new project of the Museum in collaboration with the School of Electro-technical Technology in Sarajevo and the Sarajevo Graphics Group. Virtual tour features a digital display of the Austro-Hungarian Rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


25.03.2010 - Sarajevo Haggadah at Novi hram Gallery

On the occasion of the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach), La Benevolencija Cultural and Educational Association in collaboration with the Rabic Publishing House hosts the exhibition „The Sarajevo Haggadah“. Eli Tauber, journalist and researcher, will open the exhibition on March 25th at 7 p.m. at the Novi hram Gallery.




25.03.2010 - Antique Art Bazaar

Numismatic Society of Canton Sarajevo in collaboration with PromoKultura Foundation hosts the exhibition of numismatic, stamp and map collections at Art kuca sevdaha, Bascarsija on March 27, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Entrance is free of charge.


19.03.2010 - Rooms of Lucia Pianto

Contemporary art of Bosnia and Herzegovina promoted through the project „Subdokument“ hosts the exhibition „Rooms of Lucia Pianto“. Private collection of a famous Italian collector and gallery owner, Lucia Pianto, contains works of famous world artists. This sensational exhibition takes place on March 19th, at the Carlama Depot Gallery, Skenderija Centre.


18.03.2010 - INTERIO'10

The 28th International Fair of Forestry, Wood Industry, Furniture and Interior Design “INTERIO ‘10” takes place from 18 – 22 March at the Skenderija Centre. The fair will gather over a hundred exhibitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, regional countries, Turkey, Austria, Italy, Germany, Hungary and Poland.


18.03.2010 - French Film Week

French Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sarajevo Open Centre host the French Film Week from 22 – 26 March 2010 at Kinoteka. The event is organized in frame of the Week of Francophonie.


11.03.2010 - Days of Organic Production

Association of the Organic Food Producers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina „Savez Organsko FBiH“ hosts the event „Days of Organic Production Ilidza 2010“ („Dani organske proizvodnje Ilidza 2010“). This three-day event features display and tasting of organic food products and promotion of eco tourism.


09.03.2010 - Exhibition of Medieval Bosnian Manuscripts

Exhibition of the copies of medieval Bosnian manuscripts takes place from 10 – 20 March 2010 at the Brusa-bezistan Museum.





08.03.2010 - Darwin Now

National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Zemaljski muzej) hosts the exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Charles Darwin. The exhibition „Darwin Now“ is a program of the British Council celebrating 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth and 150 years since the publication of his work “On the Origin of Species”. The exhibition will remain open until the beginning of April.


08.03.2010 - German Film Week

Goethe Institut in Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the German Film Week to be held in ten cities across B&H. The event features 6 film projections to be screened from 8 – 13 March in Goethe Institut. Entrance to all screenings is free of charge (subtitles: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian).


03.03.2010 - Eco Film Festival

The 3rd International Eco Film Festival “Eko Oko“ (theme: What now?), proceeding after the Sarajevo Winter Festival, takes place from 3 – 7 March 2010. The festival features 20 documentary and feature films from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Egypt, Great Britain, France, USA, Spain, Iran and Switzerland. Majority of the films will compete for gold, silver or bronze flakes.


26.02.2010 - Kulin ban in Ilijas

The Exhibition of the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina „I Kulin, Ban of Bosnia“ takes place at the Cultural & Sports Centre in Ilijas in the frame of the project „Museum in Schools“. The exhibition remains open until 12th of March.


12.02.2010 - Bosnalijek Cup

In the frame of the event “Sarajevo – the City of Tennis”, two ATP tournaments will be held in Sarajevo. The first tournament “Bosnalijek Cup”, with prize money of 15.000 USD and 58 participants, takes place from 14 – 21 February 2010 at the Mirza Delibasic Sports Hall (Skenderija).


12.02.2010 - 7th Managers’ Competition

Bjelasnica Mountain hosts the 7th International Managers’ Competition “Audi Race 2010” on 13th of February. The competition features skiing, tennis and golf categories for professional and amateur company managers. Previous editions of the event, in addition to the locals, had participants from the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, England, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.


10.02.2010 - Silver Fox Cup

The International Junior Skiing Competition “BH Telecom Silver Fox Cup” (Kup Srebrna lisica) takes place from 12 – 14 February on Bjelasnica Mountain (Disciplines: Super G, Slalom and Giant Slalom).





05.02.2010 - Snowboard Europa Cup

Skiing Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ZOI ’84 Organization and Snowboard Club "Free Style" host Snowboard Europa Cup on Bjelasnica Mountain on 6th and 7th February. The competition features two disciplines: Big Air and Slope Style and will have participants from Slovenia, Serbia, Sweden, Republic of South Africa, Macedonia and Croatia.


05.02.2010 - Old Toys

Sarajevo Winter Festival hosts the exhibition “In the World of Toys” featuring 242 display items, i.e. toys originating mostly from the period between the Second World War and the 1980-ties. Some toys date back to prehistoric Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition will be held on 7th of February at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


02.02.2010 - Paco de Lucia in Sarajevo

One of the most eminent flamenco guitarists of all times, Paco de Lucia performs in Sarajevo on 6th of February at BKC – Bosnian Cultural Centre. Paco de Lucia will start his Paco de Lucia and Band Live on Tour 2010 Europe in Sarajevo.


02.02.2010 - Together, Fighting for Life

On 6th of February, Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the concert “Zajedno za zivot” (Together, Fighting for Life). The concert features some of the leading pop rock musicians and bands – Dino Merlin Bombaj stampa, Plavi orkestar and Letu stuke. The concert is dedicated to Edo Mulahalilovic, songwriter and a producer who got ill with rare cancer and will serve to collect funds to support to his treatment.


01.02.2010 - 26th Sarajevo Winter

Sarajevo Winter Festival 2010 under the motto „What now?“ opens on February 7th at the square in front of the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year's festival gathers over 1500 artists from 45 countries. The festival program includes 129 cultural and entertainment events.


29.01.2010 - Ski Competitions

FIS Cup Istocno Sarajevo, slalom for men and women, takes place on Bjelasnica Mt. on 29th of January. During the weekend, Ski Club “Ilidza” hosts the FIS Slalom and Giant Slalom Competition for men and women on Bjelasnica (around 150 competitors is expected).


06.01.2010 - Old Holliday Cards Exhibition

On the occasion of Orthodox Christmas, the Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the exhibition „Old Christmas and Easter Cards“, private collection of Senad J. Hodovic. The collection has around 450 cards from the period of the 19th c. to WWII.


05.01.2010 - 26th Sarajevo Winter

Sarajevo Winter 2010 Festival with a theme “World Art Tendency” will be held from 7 to 28 February 2010 under the motto "What now?". The festival hosts artists from Korea, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Germany, Macedonia, Turkey, Iran, USA and Russia. Special guest country is the Kingdom of Spain.


29.12.2009 - New Year's Celebration 2010

Sarajevo City New Year's Celebration 2010 will be staged at the Eternal Fire Square (Vjecna vatra). Kid's entertainment program is to be held at the multimedia hall at the Novi Grad Municipality building.








28.12.2009 - Skating at Zetra

Zetra Olympic Centre opens for the ice skating season on Saturday, December 26th. Morning skating times are free of charge (sponsored by the City of Sarajevo).




28.12.2009 - Despic’s House Monograph

Monograph “Despic’s House”, published by Museum of Sarajevo on the occasion of the 60th anniversary, will be presented on Tuesday, December 29th. The book provides insight into orthodox family history throughout the 19th and early 20th century.


22.12.2009 - The Shapeshifters in Sarajevo

Skenderija Youth Centre hosts The Shapeshifters on December 25th. The Shapeshifters is a house music duo highly ranked at the world’s house music map.






17.12.2009 - Agrofood – Organic Food Show 2009

Skenderija Centre (Sarajevo Fair) hosts the Agrofood – Organic Food Show 2009 from 17 – 20 December 2009. The opening takes place on 17th December at the Mirza Delibasic Sports Hall. With over 30 exhibitors the fair will promote organic food, traditional products and medicinal herbs and bee products.


17.12.2009 - Skiing Season 2009/2010 Opens

Skiing season 2009/2010 starts on Mt. Bjelasnica. Skiing conditions are good. Snowboard Park opening will be announced at the press conference to be held on Friday, December 18th. Skiing Season 2009/2010 official opening takes place on Saturday, December 19th on Mt. Bjelasnica. On the occasion, discount will be given on ski passes.


17.12.2009 - Dutch Film Week

Meeting Point Cinema hosts Dutch Film Week under the title “Highlights from the Lowlands” from 17 – 22 December 2009. The event is organized by Kriterion Foundation. Program includes 6 featured and 6 short films. All films will be screened at 7 p.m. free of charge.


14.12.2009 - Sarajevo – Belgrade Train

Rail line from Sarajevo to Belgrade has been re-launched. Train leaves Sarajevo at 11:35 (8:15 from Belgrade) and a single ticket costs 33 KM.





11.12.2009 - Bazaar 2009

Skenderija Youth House hosts the Holiday Spirit Bazaar 2009 on December 13th, 2009 from 12 to 6 p.m. Bazaar features hand made gifts, cakes, clothes, bags and other interesting items.


11.12.2009 - Winter Season Opening 2009/2010

The Winter Season 2009/2010 Opening Party with the performance of Mostar Reunion Sevdah Band takes place at the Skenderija Youth House on Saturday, December 12, 2009. The Ceremony is hosted by the Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo and the Tourism Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


10.12.2009 - 5th Winter Book Festival

Collegium Artisticum, Skenderija Centre, hosts the 5th Winter Book Festival from 14 – 25 December 2009. The festival features 62 stands and over a hundred exhibitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia. Special guest is Enki Bilal, a comic book author and film director, famous for his Nikopol Trilogy.


10.12.2009 - Merry Christmas

Croatian Cultural Society “Napredak” hosts Napredak’s Christmas in Sarajevo. On the occasion, Christmas Concert will be held at the National Theatre, on December 18th, 2009 at 8 p.m. The Concert is organized in collaboration with the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, National Theatre and the German Embassy in Sarajevo.


02.12.2009 - 3D Cathedral of Jesus' Heart

The Bishops’ Conference of Bosnia and Herzegovina in collaboration with Creative 24/7 Studio have created a virtual presentation of the Cathedral of Jesus' Heart. In addition to Orthodox Church, this is another high-quality multimedia presentation of the interior of Sarajevo’s sacral monuments.


02.12.2009 - Concert - Crvena jabuka

On the occasion of their 25th anniversary, Crvena jabuka, a Sarajevo-based pop band stationed in Zagreb, will perform a concert at Zetra on December 5, 2009.





30.11.2009 - Photo Exhibition on Croatian Tradition

Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the exhibition of photos „Life, customs and religion of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ from 1 - 10 December, 2009 under the patronage of Media Centre of Archdiocese of Vrhbosna.


24.11.2009 - Exhibition at Collegium Artisticum

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts an exhibition featuring works of over a hundred artists – painters, graphic artists and sculptors. The exhibition is organized by the Association of Visual Artists. Works presented have been selected by artists themselves, each of them having selected two works, and are various in terms of themes and the technique. The exhibition will remain open until 12 December 2009.


23.11.2009 - Don Pasquale Opera in Sarajevo

It has been 32 years since the comic opera “Don Pasquale”, in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti, was last presented at the National Theatre in Sarajevo. Now, the opera which is considered to be the best Donizetti’s work, conducted by Dario Vucic, and directed by Ognian Draganoff will be held at the Theatre on 24 November.


23.11.2009 - All Inclusive Sarajevo Design Show

The Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the All Inclusive Sarajevo Show featuring works created in the frame of a five-day workshop held at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo. Works were created in collaboration with people with disabilities and other special needs, design professional and Craftsmen Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina. All Inclusive Sarajevo is a project initiated by the Kulturanti Association. The exhibition remains open until 28 November 2009.


18.11.2009 - Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Portugal

There will be several gathering locations (BBI Shopping Mall Square and similar) across Sarajevo for all fans to the Bosnia and Herzegovina - Portugal football match to be played tonight in Zenica. We wish our team good luck.


17.11.2009 - Czech Film Week

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the 5th Week of Czech Film on 19 November 2009 at the Unitic Cinema. The festival features 6 best Czech films. The festival will also take place in Banja Luka and Mostar.


11.11.2009 - SnowShow Sarajevo 2009

Urban Ski Sarajevo, association which promotes skiing and snowboarding, hosts SnowShow Sarajevo 2009 in Sarajevo from 11 – 13 November 2009. The Show will be held in the frame of the 35th International Sports, Hunting, Fishing and Tourism Fair. All visitors who buy tickets to the fair will be able to buy, sell or trade their winter sports equipment.





10.11.2009 - Human Rights Film Festival

The 4th Human Rights Film Festival “So Human” will be held from 12 – 16 November 2009 at the Meeting Point Cinema, Sarajevo. The Festival features 32 films. Festival films are all free of charge.


09.11.2009 - 35th International Sports, Hunting, Fishing and Tourism Fair

Skenderija Centre hosts the 35th International Sports, Hunting, Fishing and Tourism Fair from 11 – 13th November. This year’s Sports Fair features basketball, handball, football, volleyball, martial arts and open squash tournament competitions, as well as fashion shows, extreme BMX/MTB bicycle jumps, wall climbing and martial arts demonstrations.


05.11.2009 - Monument to Pope John Paul II

St. Anthony Gallery, Bistrik hosts the exhibition of sculptures requested for the call for proposals of the monument to Pope John Paul II. Out of 20 works, Hrvoje Urumovic’s work was awarded as best sculpture/monument, and Zvonimir Krznaric was awarded for the best square design solution. The Call was requested by Archbishop Ordinariate of Vrhbosna and Croatian Association of Culture “Napredak”.


04.11.2009 - Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010 Recommends Sarajevo

Lonely Planet's 5th edition of Best in Travel 2010 recommends Sarajevo among 10 top cities. According to the list, cities which should not be missed are: Abu Dhabi (UAE), Charleston (USA), Cork (Ireland), Cuenca (Ecuador), Istanbul (Turkey), Kyoto (Japan), Lecce (Italy), Sarajevo (B&H), Singapore, Vancouver (Canada).


04.11.2009 - Kriterion Cinema Club

Meeting Point Cinema hosts the film competition „Kriterion Cinema Club 2009“ featuring 28 films. The event takes place from 5 – 7 November 2009.






04.11.2009 - Laughter is the Best Medicine

Days of Comedy under the title "Laughter is the Best Medicine“, hosted by Sarajevo Cultural Centre takes place from 5 – 11 November at the stage in Jeliceva St. The event features six theatre plays from performed by theatrical groups from Tuzla, Banja Luka and Sarajevo.


03.11.2009 - Mutual Cultural Heritage

Delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia meet in Sarajevo to sign the Letter of Intent and join their forces in order to apply medieval tomb stones scattered across mentioned countries to the UNESCO list as cultural heritage of universal value.


03.11.2009 - Turkish Trade Fair

The Istanbul Trade Chamber hosts the 4th Turkish Trade Fair in Bosnia and Herzegovina featuring exhibition of products of food, textile, construction, wood, electrical and metal production companies from Turkey. The fair will be held from 4 – 7 November 2009 at the Skenderija Centre.


02.11.2009 - The World March for Peace and Nonviolence

The World March for Peace and Nonviolence arrives to Sarajevo on November 3rd on a two-day tour and then continues to Zagreb.



02.11.2009 - Oriflame Fashion Week

Oriflame Fashion Week Sarajevo, hosted by Association of Models and Designers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be held from 3 – 7 November 2009. Opening ceremony takes place at the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Remaining shows will take place at Army Hall of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After Sarajevo, Fashion Week will be held in Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar.


30.10.2009 - 13th Jazz Fest Sarajevo

Sarajevo hosts the 13th Jazz Fest Sarajevo from 3 – 8 November 2009. The Festival opens with the performance of a famous jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling. Program will be staged at three different venues and features music workshops, photo exhibition and other entertainment events.





22.10.2009 - 5th Vine Festival Sarajevo

The 5th Sarajevo Vine Festival to be held from 23 – 24 October at Dom Armije (Army Hall) will gather over 60 exhibitors from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Italy, Austria and France. Official partner country is Portugal. Local exhibitors will also exhibit the matching food products.


16.10.2009 - Mimar Sinan – The Architect

On October 19th, the Bosniak Institute hosts the photo exhibition and documentary “Mimar Sinan, the Architect” directed by Musafa Aksay. Sinan was one of the most influential architects during the ottoman period throughout the entire Ottoman Empire.


14.10.2009 - Public Bus from Airport

Public bus route Airport – Ghazi Husrev-bey Domed Market Place (bezistan) is now available and is co-ordinated with the flight schedule. The fare per ride is 6 KM.


12.10.2009 - MESS 2009

The 49th International Theatre Festival “MESS 2009” will be held from 16 – 26 October 2009. The 2009 edition features workshops, round table discussions, 26 plays performed by theatre groups from 14 countries (Germany, Spain, Macedonia, Croatia, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, Serbia, Belgium, Slovenia, France, Russia, Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina).


08.10.2009 - 3D Orthodox Church

Sarajevo School of Science and Technology promotes the project „Multimedia 3D Presentation and Publication of the Orthodox Church in Sarajevo“ in the frame of the project of preservation and digitizing of cultural heritage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Church was built in 1874 and is one of major orthodox sacral monuments in the country. This activity aims at creating HQ multimedia presentations of the interior and exterior of the Church, as well as website, DVD, photographs and 3D model which will also serve of a souvenir prototype.


08.10.2009 - Eco Gallery Sarajevo

Neolit Eco Association hosts the Eco Gallery Sarajevo Exhibition from 9th to 10th October at the Mojmilo Eco-House. The exhibition features 20 oil paintings, as well as photos and posters of the Bosna River Spring, Vilson’s Promenade, Bendbasa Outdoor Resort, Igman, Bjelasnica and other natural sites.


06.10.2009 - Sarajevo Poster

Promotion of the poster catalogue created in the frame of the Call for Proposals for the Sarajevo Poster will be held on October 9th at the Duplex Gallery (Stakleni grad). Vive Le Talent created a catalogue of all 122 posters submitted by applicants. The posters feature culture, art, architecture, tradition and other symbols and aspects of Sarajevo.


05.10.2009 - Sarajevo – Host of European Championship Qualifications 19&U

Olympic Stadium "Asim Ferhatovic Hase" and Grbavica Stadium host the European Championship Qualification 19&U matches from 7th to 15th October 2009. Participants are teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Ireland, Island and Bulgaria.


02.10.2009 - 2nd October Book Fest

The Bosnian Cultural Centre (BKC) hosts the 2nd October Book Fest dedicated to a novelist, Camil Sijaric. Featuring literature encounters, book promotions and great discounts, the event takes place from 2 – 11 October 2009.


02.10.2009 - Race for the Cure

The 2nd Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Vilsonovo setaliste (promenade). The event is held in 130 cities across the world. The main objective of the Sarajevo Race is to raise money for Herceptin used for breast cancer treatment.





02.10.2009 - 5th International Music Festival “Bosna”

The 5th International Music Festival “Bosna” (BIMF) will be held from 2 – 8 October 2009 at the Army Hall in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Festival featuring 7 concerts hosts performers from the US, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and workshops for students of the Music Academy. The closing concert will be held at the Pavarotti Centre in Mostar.


24.09.2009 - Rhythmic Gymnastics at Zetra Olympic Centre

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship held in Sarajevo in 1989, the Rhythmic Gymnastics Club “Bosna ZOI’84” hosts the 1st International Rhythmic Gymnastics GRAND CUP – SARAJEVO 89. The event gathering over 200 participants from 50 countries will be held 25 – 26 September 2009 at the Zetra Olympic Centre. Neshka Robeva, famous rhythmic gymnastics coach from Bulgaria will lead the Neshka Art Dancers on 26th of September at 20 p.m.


24.09.2009 - 1st International Water polo Tournament

The 1st International Water polo Tournament “Sarajevo Champion Challenge” will be held from 25 – 27 September 2009 at the Olympic Swimming Pool in Sarajevo. Teams who will participate are: Primorac Kotor – currently European champion, Mladost Zagreb, Jug Dubrovnik, Jadran Split, Jadran Herceg, Cattaro Kotor.


24.09.2009 - La traviata at National Theatre

Verdi’s La traviata opens the 88th season of the National Theatre tonight (composer: Andrija Pavlic, director: Ognian Draganoff). The 2009/2010 program includes: Ballade on Omer and Merima, Midnight Game and Cinderella (Ballet performance.


23.09.2009 - European Heritage Days

The Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports hosts the 13th European Heritage Days in Sarajevo on 25 and 26 September 2009. This year’s theme “Nonmaterial Cultural Heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina” strives at raising public awareness of the importance of such heritage for the society of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


22.09.2009 - Spanish Cinematography

The 8th Spanish Film Cinematography Festival takes place from 23 – 27 September at the Meeting point Cinema, Sarajevo. The event is organized by the Spanish Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina and includes 4 featured films and a short film screened on the 5th night of the event. This years’ program will also be presented at the Spanish Film Week in Bihac, Gorazde, Mostar, Banja Luka, Livno, Zenica, Tuzla and Gracanica. Admission to all films is free of charge.


18.09.2009 - B&H Horse Race at Butmir

The Equestrian Club „Butmir“ hosts the International Horse Race at Sarajevo Hippodrome on Monday, September 21, 2009. The program features five trotting races with participants from Zagreb, Sinj, Varazdin, Bihac, Velika Kladusa, Sanski Most, Bijeljina, Gradacac and Surcin.


14.09.2009 - Modern Dance Festival

2nd International Modern Dance Festival “Zvrk” takes place from 15 – 24 September 2009 in Sarajevo and Banja Luka. The festival program includes seminar, workshops and performances of artists from eight countries - Austria, France, the Netherlands, Italy, USA, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival aims at contributing to the development of dance in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region.




11.09.2009 - 35th International Sports, Hunting, Fishing & Tourism Fair

Skenderija Centre hosts the 35th International Sports, Hunting, Fishing & Tourism Fair from 11 – 13 November 2009. The program also includes sports competitions - basketball, handball, football, martial arts and open squash tournament, fashion show, BMX/MTB extreme bicycle jump and wall climbing.


04.09.2009 - European Day of Jewish Culture 2009

The Jewish Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Humanitarian Organization „La Benevolencija“ celebrate the European Day of Jewish Culture 2009 on September 6, 2009. On the occasion, the exhibition of Oskar Tauber will be held at the New Temple Gallery (Novi hram). After Sarajevo, the Exhibition will be displayed in Mostar, Tuzla and Banja Luka.


03.09.2009 - Green Design

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the Sarajevo Design Week 2009 from 4 – 12 September. Theme of the show is Green Design as the main objective is to promote high quality eco sustainable design and gather numerous designers and artists who support the idea. The show is organized by the Bosnian Academy of Science, Art and Culture from the Netherlands and the Association of Fine Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


03.09.2009 - Bosna River Spring

A new coach station has recently been built at the popular Sarajevo outdoor spot - Bosna River Spring. This has contributed to the aesthetics as well as the ecological aspect of the natural monument by preventing pollution of the river.


01.09.2009 - Bee-Fest 2009

The 7th International Bee Fest 2009 will be held at the Trg oslobodjenja – Alija Izetbegovic Square from 2 – 6 September 2009. Participants come from the region mainly and will have the opportunity to compete for gold, silver or bronze medal or the title “Med medova” (The best among honeys). Educational seminar “Current State of the Bee Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina” will be held during the fair.


01.09.2009 - Exhibition dedicated to Kulin ban

The Exhibition „Ja, ban bosanski Kulin“ (I, Vice Roy of Bosnia, called Kulin) takes place at the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition is dedicated to the 820th anniversary of Kulin ban’s Charter. The Charter is the oldest legal document of the Bosnian State and defines medieval period including Bosnian rulers, and political and economic relations at the time. The exhibition will remain open until the end of September.


14.08.2009 - Sarajevo Open Air

The 1st Paragliding Championship “Sarajevo Open Air” will be held from 15 – 16 August 2009, at Babin Do, Bjelasnica. The event features 150 participants and over a thousand visitors. In addition to the competition program, the event includes tandem paragliding and paragliding lessons for visitors, as well as membership in the paragliding clubs and the Civil Aviation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In case of bad weather the event will be postponed.


13.08.2009 - Bicycle Race

The 1st International Bicycle Race “Downtown Sarajevo - Das ist Valter 2009”, hosted by Horizont, will be held on 16 August 2009. This prize winning downhill race will start at Zmajevac (Vratnik, Kovaci) and end at the Town Hall. Participants should note that most of the race road is cobbled.


11.08.2009 - United Moves Festival

The Sarajevo Electronic Music Festival “United Moves Festival” will be held from 13 – 14 August 2009 at the National Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival will be accompanied by exhibition of works of the Academy of Fine Arts’ final-year students and screenings of long-forgotten films about Sarajevo hosted by Kriterion Foundation Sarajevo.


10.08.2009 - Heineken Music Stage

Heineken Music Stage, held in the frame of the Sarajevo Film Festival, will be held at the Skenderija Youth House from 12 – 20 August. The event will host Cubismo, Aleksandra Radovic, Dubioza kolektiv, Dvadesetorica, Prljavo kazaliste, Rigorozni, Bombaj stampa, Darko Rundek & Cargo Orchestra, TBF, Ljiljana Buttler and Sarr e Roma. Entrance by invitation or Sarajevo Film Festival accreditation.


07.08.2009 - Sarajevo Rock Fest 2009

The traditional event “Summer at Skenderija” hosts the Sarajevo Rock Fest 2009 at the Skenderija Plateau from 7 – 8 August 2009. The event gathers 12 local rock bands. Admission is free of charge.


07.08.2009 - Summer Book Festival

University Press ltd and the Sarajevo City Library host the 3rd Summer Book Festival and Summer Literature Stage at the Trg oslobodjenja – Alija Izetbegovic Square from 11 – 22 August 2009. Major events of will take place between 6 and 10 p.m.


07.08.2009 - 15th Sarajevo Film Festival: Final Preparations

Final preparations for the 15th Sarajevo Film Festival to be held from 12 – 20 August are taking place. The festival program includes 232 films from 53 countries which will be screened at ten different locations in Sarajevo. This year’s festival will feature over 1500 accredited visitors and 700 media representatives.


06.08.2009 - Multiplex Cinema in Sarajevo

The first multiplex cinema in Sarajevo “Cinema City” opens with the screening of the world’s mega hit film “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” on August 7, 2009 at 8 p.m. The cinema has 5 auditoriums, each equipped with 730 seats, Dolby Digital Surround and wall to wall screens.


06.08.2009 - Hari Mata Hari’s Concert

The Sarajevo Band “Hari Mata Hari” will perform a concert at the Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium on August 10, 2009. Guest performers at the concert are Nina Badric, Dino Merlin and Halid Beslic. Entrance is free of charge (50.000 tickets were issued).


03.08.2009 - 15th Sarajevo Film Festival

15th Sarajevo Film Festival will be held from 12 – 20 August. The festival will have two worlds, four international and four regional film premiers. SFF will host Andrea Arnold, Stellan Skarsgard, Gillian Anderson and Mickey Rourke.


28.07.2009 - Traditional Song Festivals

Bascarsija Nights Festival hosts the 6th Sevdalinka (Traditional Song) Festival and the 2nd Youth International Traditional Song Festival on 31st of July at the main stage “Town Hall” at 9 p.m. Fashion show “Traditional and Modern” will also be a part of the event.



28.07.2009 - “The Gathering”- Psychedelic Trance Open Air Festival

The Psychedelic Trance Open Air Festival „The Gathering“ will be held at the outdoor resort “Barice” on July 31, 2009. The festival will host 10 local DJs.







23.07.2009 - Sarajevo Museum Evening

Sarajevo Museum Evening „Don't Forget“ will be held at the Svrzo House Museum on July 23, at 9 p.m. This year's event „Sarajevo – Another Point of View“ tells a story about Sarajevo through songs, anecdotes and legends.


22.07.2009 - 2009 FIBA Europe Youth Event in Sarajevo

This summer, Sarajevo will be one of the host countries of the 2009 FIBA Europe Youth Competitions. The U18 European Championship Competition for Men, Division B will be held from 22 July to 2 August 2009. The event will feature 21 national teams who will compete to win promotion to Division A.


21.07.2009 - Giovanni Seneca Quintet Concert

Kolobara Han hosts the concert of the Giovanni Seneca Quintet on July 21, 2009 at 9 p.m. The Quintet will perform Giovanni Seneco’s compositions as well as traditional songs from the Balkans, North Africa, Spain and Italy which represent the mixture of rhythms inspired by the Mediterranean area.


20.07.2009 - Vlatko Stefanovski's Concert

Bascarsija Nights 2009 Festival hosts the Vlatko Stefanovski’s Concert on July 20, 2009 at the main stage “Town Hall” at 9 p.m.




17.07.2009 - 12th International Folklore Festival “Sarajevo 2009”

The ceremonial opening of the 12th International Folklore Festival “Sarajevo 2009” will be held at the Main Stage “Town Hall” on Saturday, July 18, at 9 p.m. On this occasion, folklore dance ensembles from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Malaysia and Serbia will march through the city (National Theatre – Eternal Flame – Cathedral – Sebilj, Bascarsija Square – Town Hall).


15.07.2009 - Giro di Sarajevo 2

Bicycle race “Giro di Sarajevo 2”, organized by the Giro di Sarajevo Association, takes place on Sunday, July 19, at 5 p.m. Participation is free of charge and open to candidates age 12+. The race will start at the parking lot of the Terme Hotel, Ilidza. The finishing line is at the Ars Aevi Bridge, Vilsonovo setaliste. All participants should arrive at 16:30 at the latest and take their number. Emergency and police service will be available during the event.


14.07.2009 - Edin Karamazov at the Town Hall

On July 14, the Bascarsija Nights Festival 2009 hosts one of the world’s best lute players, Edin Karamazov. Karamazov’s concert will be held at the Town Hall at 9 p.m.






08.07.2009 - Paths of Friendship: Sarajevo to Sarajevo

On the Ravenna Festival's 20th Anniversary, the Paths of Friendship: Sarajevo to Sarajevo 1997 – 2009 Project, launched by Ravenna Festival in 1997 (at Skenderija Centre) takes place at the Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, on July 13, 2009. Ahead of the concert, the Italian maestro and one of the greatest classical music conductors - Riccardo Muti will lead the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra and Chorus, accompanied by Daniela Barcellona solo performance, as well as the local choirs “Iskra”, “Mostarske kise”, “Pontanima”, Chamber Choir of the East Sarajevo Music Academy, “Amadeus”, Chamber Choir and Orchestra „Arion“ from Banja Luka, Youth Choir, Choir of the High School of Music from Zenica and the Children Choir from Srebrenica.


30.06.2009 - 14th Bascarsija Nights

The Vienna Concert performed by the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra on July 1 at the main stage (Town Hall – Vijecnica) opens the 14th Bascarsija Nights Festival. This year’s event will take place from 1 – 31 July 2009 and will gather over 1300 artists from all over the world. The event features rock concerts, classic music concerts, ethno music and folklore performances, fine-arts and literature events, the 12th International Folklore Festival Sarajevo 2009, the 6th Sevdalinka (Traditional Song) Festival and the 2nd Youth International Traditional Song Festival. Admission to all events is free of charge.


26.06.2009 - Giro Bambino

Giro Bambino – a 12&U amateur bicycle race organized by the Association for the Promotion of Urban Cycling „Giro di Sarajevo“ will be held on Sunday, June 28, at Vilsonovo setaliste. Participation is free of charge and does not require entry applications. All participants will be offered snacks, beverages and sweets, whereas some will be awarded valuable prizes.


24.06.2009 - Craftsmen – Tradition Keepers from Bascarsija

The Exhibition "Craftsmen – Keepers of the Bascarsija's Tradition“ will be held at the ASA Art Gallery from 25 June to 25 July and from there it will be moved to Brusa-bezistan. The exhibition displays handiworks which had been kept at museums or craftsman's families.


24.06.2009 - Stagecoach Ride from Bentbasa to Kozija cuprija

The Association of Disabled Veterans of the Stari Grad Municipality in collaboration with the Centar Municipality offers stagecoach rides from Bentbasa to Kozija cuprija (Goat's Bridge). The service is available on workdays from 12 to 8 p.m. and during the weekend from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.


23.06.2009 - Archaeological Site Skelani

National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the exhibition „Archaeological Site Skelani, Srebrenica Municipality“. The exhibition is a result of the archaeology research of this region which took place in September and October 2008. The findings are exhibited at the National Museum: a part of a mosaic, a part of an inscription, Roman coins dating back to the 4th century, fibula and jewellery. Other findings and stages of archaeological research are shown in photos. The exhibition remains open until 9th July.


19.06.2009 - Race against Drugs 2009

On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse, Sarajevo hosts the 7th International Race against Drugs 2009. This year’s event which in addition to the race features a walk against drugs gathers over 500 participants. Start and finishing line is At mejdan Square. The event is enlisted in the official event calendar of the Athletic Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


19.06.2009 - European Athletics Team Championship Sarajevo 2009

Sarajevo hosts the European Athletics Team Championship Sarajevo 2009 on 20 and 21 June 2009. The event gathers 13 teams and over 600 members from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Montenegro, Denmark, Georgia, Island, Israel, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Moldavia, Lichtenstein, Malta, Monaco and San Marino. The event takes place at the Asim Ferhatovic Stadium and the AK Sarajevo Athletic Stadium.


12.06.2009 - Opening of the Summer Tourist Season

The Tourism Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo host the Opening of the Summer Tourist Season in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday, June 13 at the Cathedral Plateau. The event starts at noon and features great music, coffee served from the world's largest coffee pot, traditional crafts and souvenirs, dance...


11.06.2009 - Beach Volleyball Open








S.ketch – the 2nd Amateur Beach Volleyball Open will be held from 13 – 15 June 2009 at Bendbasa. Prize Money is 5.000 KM. S.ketch - Beach Volleyball Open is a combination of amateur sport, pop music and interesting entertainment program which also includes a VIP match, prize games, dance performances and many other events.


10.06.2009 - 6th Kid's Festival

Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the 6th Kid’s Festival from 12 – 17 June 2009. The festival starts with a “colourful” parade through the city (Bascarsija, Old Town – B&H Presidency - Zetra Olympic Hall). The opening is scheduled for 2 p.m. and includes lots of fun, clowns, video corner, educational workshops… This is the most popular and largest independent festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South East Europe. The Festival attracts over 40.000 children from Bosnia and Herzegovina.


08.06.2009 - Days of Croatian Culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Days of Croatian Culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is scheduled until June 19, opens today with the exhibition „Croatian Academy of Science and Art through Photography“ by Damir Fabijanic at the Collegium Aritisticum Gallery.


05.06.2009 - World Environment Day

World Environment Day, commemorated yearly on June 5th was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972. This year’s WED will be held under the theme “Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change”. On this occasion, a prize-awarding ceremony takes place at the Trg djece Sarajeva (Sarajevo’s Children Square) for the awarded primary school pupils from 13 schools in Canton Sarajevo. Works discuss issues of environment protection, recycling and selective waste management.


05.06.2009 - Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament

The Olimpik Club hosts the 4th International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament “Cultural and Sports Collaboration against Cultural and Sports Isolation” on June 6, at the Sports Hall “Ramiz Salcin” (Mojmilo). The event will gather over 200 participants from 27 clubs from Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina.


04.06.2009 - Festival of Ecology, Herbal Plants, Organic Food and Tourism

The 2nd Festival of Ecology, Herbal Plants, Organic Food and Tourism will be held on Bjelasnica Mountain (Babin do) from 6 – 7 June 2009. The Festival is hosted by ZOI ’84 Organization (Winter Olympic Games Organization). In addition to exhibition of herbal plants, organic food and traditional outfit, visitors will be offered information about environment protection and invited to take part in the clean-up activities on Bjelasnica and Igman mountains.


02.06.2009 - World Press Photo 09 in Sarajevo

World Press Photo 2009 featuring exhibition of 200 most prestigious journalist photos takes place in Sarajevo from 3 – 17 June 2009. The exhibition will be held at the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina. WPP is an independent non-profit organization established in 1955. Each year the organization travels around the world and exhibits awarded journalist photos to all photo lovers.


01.06.2009 - 7th Tea Fest

Trg oslobodjenja – Alija Izetbegovic hosts the 7th International Tea Fest from 3 to 7 June 2009. This trade, tourist and cultural event aims at raising public awareness about the importance of environment protection and promotes the use of herbal and bee products. The event will gather over 50 exhibitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia and Malaysia.


01.06.2009 - 5th Sarajevo Ladies Open

The tennis club “Tennis Head Akademija” hosts the 5th Sarajevo Ladies Open. This is a 25.000 USD prize-money tournament and the largest ITF women circuit tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 64 draw - qualifications start today. Main draw will include 32 players. Player list includes participants from Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia.


29.05.2009 - Goethe Institute Library

Goethe Institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina has established a library which contains literature on language, economy, politics, films, as well as bestsellers and an archive of German weekly magazines.


21.05.2009 - In Honour of Joseph Haydn

Opera of the National Theatre and Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the Joseph Haydn's Creation on May 22 at the National Theatre. The event is dedicated to the 200 anniversary of death of one of the greatest classic music composers ever. Joseph Haydn composed 104 symphonies and 64 string quartets. His late work was dedicated to creating large musical compositions such as oratorio. The Creation is an oratorio written between 1796 and 1798 and considered by many to be his masterpiece. The last performance of this oratorio in Sarajevo took place at the National Theatre some 30 years ago.


20.05.2009 - 1st BIH Horeca Fest

Ilidza hosts the 1st International Tourism Trade Fair from 21 – 25 May 2009. BiH Horeca fest is organizad by the Association of Hotel and Catering Industry of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event’s program includes seminars on tourism, hotels, catering, round-table discussions on tourist products, branding, Gastro, Wine and Beer Horeca Fest and many other events.


19.05.2009 - Building and Reconstruction 2009

Skenderija Centre hosts the International Fair “Building and Reconstruction 2009” from 19 – 22 May 2009. The fair also includes: 34th International Plastics and Rubber Fair “Plagram”, 31st International Construction and Related Industry Fair, 19th International Craft, Tool and Machine Fair, 13th International Heating, Cooling, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Installations Fair “Interklima”, 8th International Installations, Lights, Electronics and Industrial Electronics Fair “Instal”, 4th International Utility Equipment and Environment Protection Fair, 2nd International Agricultural Vehicles, Traffic, Logistics and Related Industry Fair. The 1st Sarajevo Real-Estate, Investment and Development Fair takes time at the same period (19 – 22 May).


15.05.2009 - DJ Tiesto in Sarajevo

One of the world’s most popular trance DJ’s and record publishers, Dutch born Tijs Michiel Verwest, alias DJ Tiësto performs on 15 May 2009 at the Mirza Delibasic Hall in Skenderija Centre. He received many awards and was the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympics Games when he performed live at the opening ceremony in Greece in 2004.


11.05.2009 - 12th Teatarfest

The 12th Teatarfest takes place from 15 to 23 May 2009 at the Sloga Theatre, Sarajevo. The festival will host 9 international theatre groups who will perform plays (creative and alternative plays) and participate in round-table discussions, workshops and seminars.


11.05.2009 - Lino Fest 2009

Libertas Association hosts the 7th Kid’s Music Festival “Lino Fest 2009” at the Bosnian Cultural Centre on May 16, 2009 at 6 p.m. The festival, titled “Love Has No End” features 12 songs (selected by the jury) performed by kids from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the regional countries. The event also includes theatre and ballet performances.


11.05.2009 - Days of Sarajevo in Belgrade

Days of Sarajevo in Belgrade organized by the Youth Initiative for Human Rights in collaboration with City of Belgrade and City of Sarajevo take place from 14 – 17 May 2009. The event features music (jazz and rock concerts), theatre plays, awarded film screenings interactive panel discussions.


08.05.2009 - 4th International Taekwondo Tournament

The 4th International Taekwondo Tournament “Olympic Open”, hosted by Taekwondo Club “Zlatni Ljiljani” takes place on May 9, at the Sports Centre “Ilidza”. The event will gather over 500 participants from 12 countries in different categories. Qualifications start at 9 a.m. Opening ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. The event is held in the frame of the “Days of Canton Sarajevo”.


08.05.2009 - Kickboxing Super World Cup Sarajevo 2009

The Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the Kickboxing Super World Cup Sarajevo 2009 “WAKO” from 8 – 10 May 2009. According to the host reports (Martial Arts Club “Neretva” from Konjic and Kickboxing Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) the event will gather over 300 participants from 12 countries. They will compete in low-kick and K-1 categories (juniors and seniors). Finals will take place on Sunday.


07.05.2009 - European Design Festival

Bosnian Cultural Centre, Sarajevo hosts the opening of the 10th European Design Festival on May 7th at 8 p.m. with the modern, traditional and experimental costumes display. The Festival takes place from 7 – 11 May and will present young designers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and other European countries.


06.05.2009 - Europe Days Celebration

The European Commission Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, B&H Directorate for European Integration and the NGO “Marathon” host the 4-km race titled “Run to Europe” on the occasion of Europe Day. The event takes place on May 9, 2009 and the race starts (11 a.m.) and finishes at Trg BiH 1. A short race route passes through Vilsonovo setaliste and is designed to allow participants of all age to run the race (so far, sing-in reports over 200 participants, whereas, the event is expected to attract over 500 participants).


06.05.2009 - Chess Tournament – Bosna 2009

The Grandmaster Chess Tournament „Bosna 2009“ will be held at the Dom oruzanih snaga (Army Hall) from 7 – 18 May 2009. Tournament is hosted by the Chess Club „Bosna“. Participants include: Borki Predojevic and Ivan Sokolov (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Harikrishna Pentala (India), Pavel Eljanov (Ukraine), Wang Hao (China), and Sergei Movsesian (Slovakia). The Grand Prix Balkan (B tournament) – the 6th International Chess Tournament “BH Telecom 2009” will be held from 12 – 18 May 2009.


06.05.2009 - 48th Sarajevo Poetry Days

Youth House hosts the opening ceremony of the 48th Sarajevo Poetry Days which will take place from 6 – 13th May 2009. The event features over a hundred participants from Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, Gorazde, Tesanj… This year’s prize “Bosnian Tombstone” will be awarded to a committed local or international poet.


28.04.2009 - International Dance Day

The International Dance Day has been celebrated on April 29 since 1982 within UNESCO organization in order to increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public in all aspects of life. On the occasion, the National Theatre will host Coppelia ballet, whereas the dance event takes place at the square in front of the National Theatre. The event will take place at several locations (Sarajevo, Ljubljana, Sofia, Belgrade, Zagreb and Skopje) at the same time.


27.04.2009 - Cankar’s Days

The Slovenian Cultural Society “Cankar” hosts the Cankar’s Days from 25 April to 29 May. The event is dedicated to a famous Slovenian writer, Ivan Cankar. The event includes several accompanying events: a tennis tournament - the 17th “Jan Dorsner Memorijal”, chess tournament, screening of Miho Mazzini’s films, and other cultural and sports events. Entry to all events is free of charge.


23.04.2009 - Turkish Film Week

Meeting Point Cinema hosts the Turkish Film Week from 23 to 28 April. The program includes 6 recently released Turkish films.






23.04.2009 - Exhibition of B&H Comic-Strip Artists

Stripopeka Inicijativa hosts the 3rd Exhibition of B&H Comic-Strip Artists which takes place at from 24 – 30 April at the Collegium Artisticum Gallery. This year's exhibition, based upon a theme „The City“, will gather thirteen artists who will present over 50 works.“.









22.04.2009 - Earth Day

Earth Day 2009, April 22, will mark the beginning of the Green Generation Campaign, with the focus of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and ever since has been celebrated in many countries as a day which strives to raise awareness for the Earth's environment. On that occasion, Sarajevo will host several eco activities and workshops. Eco Drop activity will engage a group of students who volunteered to renovate a city park in Sarajevo at Cengic Vila (Park mladenaca – the Newlyweds' Park).


21.04.2009 - Missa Bosniensis

On 23rd April, the National Theatre in Sarajevo hosts the Missa Bosniensis concert performed by the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Franciscan Order in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Liturgical performance of the Mass will also take place on 28th June at the St. Peter and St. Paul’s Franciscan Church in Mostar.


20.04.2009 - Gastro Eco Festival Sarajevo

The 2nd Gastro Eco Festival Sarajevo will be held at the Trg Oslobodjenja – Alija Izetbegovic from 23 – 26 April 2009. The Festival is hosted by the NGO “Dio Srca”. The Festival aims at presenting a rich cultural and ethnic diversity: traditional dish (organic food), beverages, delicacies, music, dance, crafts and traditional national attires.


20.04.2009 - Youth Tourism

The Youth Information Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in collaboration with the South East European Youth Network hosts the B&H Dialogue: Mobility, Travel and Youth Tourism at the Skenderija Centre on April 20, 2009 from 12 – 14,30. The event gathers tourism associations, ministries, youth and student associations and travel agencies specialized in youth tourism.


17.04.2009 - XXI International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair

The 21st International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair and the 10th Book Biennale take place from 22 – 27 April at the Mirza Delibasic Hall, Skenderija Centre. This year’s theme is “A reader in a magical world of a book”. The Fair program features over 80 promotions, a music production and the “Encounter of Slavic Librarians” under the working title: Let’s bring users back to libraries.


16.04.2009 - Vivicitta 2009

The Sports Association of Canton Sarajevo hosts the 5th International Street Athletic Race „Vivicitta 2009“ on Sunday, April 19, starting line at BBI Centre at 10.30 a.m. The Race was first held in 1995. The main sponsor is the Italian organization „Sport for everyone“ - Unione Itallana Sport per tutti - UISP. The Race is held in 90 cities across the world. The event will feature two categories: competition (12 km) and recreational race (4 km).


08.04.2009 - 22nd Oriflame Fashion Week

Kid’s and Teenagers Fashion Show was the opening event of the 22nd Oriflame Fashion Week. The event will present 20 local fashion designers and several famous fashion companies. Special guest of the event is a famous Pakistani designer, Rizwan Beyg. His high profile clients include late Princess Diana. Oriflame Fashion Week will be held in Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar as well.


06.04.2009 - Liberation Day Exhibition

On the occasion of 6th March – Sarajevo Liberation Day, Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the Traditional Annual Exhibition "Collegium Artisticum 2009" at 8 pm. The exhibition features works of the Association of Architects Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Association of Fine Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Association of Arts and Design of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


03.04.2009 - Family Day

BBI Centre hosts the „Family Day“ on Sunday, April 5, at the Trg djece Sarajevo (Sarajevo Kids' Square). Event will feature kids workshops, concerts, dance, and prize competitions.





01.04.2009 - Theatre Square – Susan Sontag

According to the decision of the Assembly of Canton Sarajevo, Theatre Square was renamed in honour of Susan Sontag - “Theatre Square – Susan Sontag”. Susan Sontag was one of the leading intellectuals of the 20th century who lived in Sarajevo for months during the siege and in 1993 directed a production of Waiting for Godot. She advocated a ceasefire in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


27.03.2009 - Wedding Fair 2009

Skenderija Centre and the New Age Agency host the 2nd Wedding Fair from 28 – 29 March 2009 at the Skenderija Centre and the Youth House. The Wedding Fair is a trade show with exhibitors from Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.


24.03.2009 - American Cultural Festival in Sarajevo

American Cultural Festival will be held from 26 – 28 March 2009 in Sarajevo. The Festival features photography exhibition, showing of four American films and performance of a Broadway musical by students of the Academy of Performance Arts led by Edie Cowan from New York. Venues: Bosniak Institute and Academy of Performance Arts.


23.03.2009 - German Film Week in Sarajevo

Goethe Institute hosts the German Film Week in Sarajevo from 23 – 27 March 2009. This year’s program features several films: Four Minutes, Emma’s Bliss, Vacation, The Educators and Grave Decisions. All films will be screened at Goethe Institute at 7 pm.


19.03.2009 - Xenophonia in Sarajevo

The International Music Festival “Xenophonia” takes place at the Bosnian Cultural Centre and Youth Theatre from 9 – 12 April 2009. The Festival is a new project o Jazz Fest and aims at presenting new projects of local artists in order to contribute to the development of music production in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region. Event’s program includes six concerts and two music workshops.


19.03.2009 - ATP Challenger - BH Telecom Indoor 2009

Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the 7th ATP Challenger “BH Telecom Indoor 2009” from 21 – 29 March 2009. Tournament is hosted by the Sporting Tennis Club. Finals are scheduled for March 29. The prize money is 30.000 Euros.


13.03.2009 - Mozart’s Symphony in Sarajevo

The Symphony Orchestra of Southeast Europe will hold a concert at the National Theatre in Sarajevo on March 15, at 8 pm. This year’s season will be open with well-known pieces by Mozart – three concerts and a symphony.


12.03.2009 - Online Gallery Exhibition -See Visions

The twenty art works awarded at the exhibition “Online Gallery - See Visions” (selected by the jury and website visitors) will be displayed at the Novi Hram Gallery from 13 to 15 March 2009. In addition to local and regional artists, the exhibition will be attended by the representatives of EU embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The three best works will be awarded.


11.03.2009 - La Francophonie in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Seven member states of the International Organization of the Francophonie will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina from 14 – 28 March. The embassies of Canada, Egypt, France, Greece, Romania, Switzerland and Belgium in collaboration with the Andre Malraux Centre will present over 20 cultural events (theatre plays, films, concerts, exhibitions, etc) which will take place in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Mostar, Tuzla, Trebinje and Ugljevik. 20th March is commemorated as the International Day of the Francophonie.


10.03.2009 - 5th Interground Sarajevo Festival

Interground Sarajevo Festival is a regional punk and hardcore festival held since 2004. The 5th Interground Sarajevo Festival, organized by the Association for Promotion of Urban Music “NO FUN”, takes place at the Access Centre from 13 to 28 March. The 15-day program features local and regional alternative musicians. All concerts start at 8 pm.


09.03.2009 - Interio 2009

The Skenderija Centre hosts the 27th International Fair of Forestry, Wood Industry, Furniture, Interior Design and Supporting Industry “Interio ‘09” from 12 to 16 March 2009. Regional and local exhibitors will promote latest industry trends and products.


25.02.2009 - Rare and Endangered Plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exhibition

National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the exhibition “Rare and Endangered Plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition features 18 species, each labelled as specific category of imperilment. The exhibition remains open until the end of May.


25.02.2009 - Slumdog Millionaire in Sarajevo

The Sarajevo premiere of “Slumdog Millionaire” which was awarded 8 Oscars at the 81st Academy Award Ceremony takes place on Thursday, February 26 at Meeting Point in Sarajevo at 7.30 pm. The film will be screening until March 18 (6.00; 8.00 and 10.00 pm).


24.02.2009 - Ilidza Open 2009

Kick-boxing Academy, Ilidza hosts the 1st International Kick-boxing Cup "Ilidza Open 2009" on February 28, 2009. Acceptance list includes kick-boxers from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina, i.e. over 400 participants in different categories – U16, juniors and seniors.


24.02.2009 - Sarajevo Museum

Sarajevo Museum celebrates the 60th anniversary from its establishment. In addition to a rich entertainment program, the event includes a new edition of "Contributions to the study of the history of Sarajevo". The last edition of this magazine was published in 1974.


20.02.2009 - Hamlet in the Zetra Olympic Hall

Famous German Theatre Company Schaubühne will perform Hamlet at the Zetra Olympic Hall on 21 and 22nd February 2009 at 8 pm.
Prior to arrival to Sarajevo, Schaubühne had performed Hamlet twelve times in Paris.


19.02.2009 - xhibition – Venice via MKC

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the exhibition „Venecija via MKC“ of the Macedonian Youth Cultural Centre. The exhibition displays 12 Macedonian artists, half a dozen of them already exhibiting at the Venetian Biennale. Most of the works are contemporary art. The exhibition remains open until 28 February 2009.


18.02.2009 - International Cultural Festival "Magical India"

International Cultural Festival "Magical India", hosted by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, takes place at the Bosnian Cultural centre on 21 February 2009 at 6 pm. Program includes short films portraying India attractions, Mantra Fusion Band performance (mixture of oriental, Indian ethno music and western classical music), famous Belgrade dancer Violeta Purhmajer-Venurati who will perform Indian national dance – Bharatanatyam. Festival's special guest is Sacinandana Swami, an eminent spiritual teacher.


13.02.2009 - Berlin in Sarajevo

Manifestation "Berlin in Sarajevo" will be held from 12 – 22 February 2009. Famous German Theatrical Company “Schaubühne” will perform three plays: Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Death of Salesman, by Arthur Miller and Under Ice by Falk Richter. Venue: Zetra Olympic Centre and National theatre Organizer: East West Centre


13.02.2009 - Handcrafts from Bjelasnica

The Sarajevo Museum’s 60th Anniversary is celebrated with the official opening of the “Handcrafts from Bjelasnica” Exhibition at the Brusa Bezistan. Authentic items displayed at the exhibition are traditional handmade clothes from the Bjelasnica region. The clothes (gloves, scarves, socks, bags, traditional attire) are ornamented with bright colours and made of wool and flax. The exhibition remains open until 24 February.


04.02.2009 - 6th International Managers Competition on Bjelasnica Mount

The 6th International Managers Competition takes place on Saturday, Feb 14, on the Bjelasnica Mountain at 11 am. The competition is open to amateur skiers, i.e. company managers in three categories: women and men 50&U and men + 50. The competition (in three sections: skiing, golf and tennis) gathered over 400 participants from USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy, England, Austria, Holland, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the previous years. The competition organizer is Agencija B40.


04.02.2009 - Napalm Death Tonight at Cinemas Club

A popular English heavy metal band, Napalm Death, performs at the Cinemas Club – Sloga, Sarajevo tonight in the frame of their European tour. The band is noted for being the first band to play grindcore. Organizers anticipate great number of visitors.


03.02.2009 - National Museum Guidebook

First guidebook of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina was published in 1888 (year of foundation), then in 1914, 1915..., with two last editions published in 1984 and 1989. Now, after 20 years, a new guidebook has been presented at the yesterday’s Guidebook Promotion Ceremony held at the National Museum. The guidebook is bilingual (English and Bosnian).


30.01.2009 - 2nd Italian Film Festival in Sarajevo

Italian Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Italian Association of Cinematography Clubs host the 2nd Italian Film Festival from 3 to 5 February 2009 at the Unitic Cinema, Sarajevo. Program includes five featured films and two short films of young Italian directors only recently shown at Festivals in Zagreb and Belgrade.


16.01.2009 - 25th Sarajevo Winter

On behalf of the European Parliament, the President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, is one the sponsors of the 25th Jubilee of the international festival “Sarajevo Winter” - "Organic Art Life". The event will introduce selected artists from all over the world.







14.01.2009 - Sarajevo Wine Fest 2009

2nd International Sarajevo Wine Fest 2009 will be held from 19 – 20 February 2009 at the Holiday Inn Hotel. The Festival attracting over a 120 exhibitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region will be organized in the frame of the 25th Sarajevo Winter Festival. In addition to the promotion of the wine industry, the festival extends its offer to the local gastronomic delights.


09.01.2009 - New Exhibition Season at Collegium Artisticum Gallery

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the new exhibition season from January 10th. The first exhibition “Earth-Book-Maps” features works of over a hundred artists from ten Balkan and European countries. Many argue this exhibition is likely to become the Balkan Biennale of Contemporary Art.


07.01.2009 - Night Skiing on Bjelasnica

Night skiing season on Bjelasnica starts. A 750-meters ski trail lighted and groomed for night skiing is available from 6.30 to 9 pm, Monday through Sunday during January. Night skiing fee is 18 KM.


30.12.2008 - Exhibition „Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy“

Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts thematic exhibition “Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy 1878 – 1918”. The exhibition remains open until the end of February 2009 and features original photographs, school books and documents from a period of reforms and the arrival of a modern educational system to Bosnia and Herzegovina.


29.12.2008 - 4th Sarajevo Youth Basketball Festival

International Basketball Events Association hosts the 4th Sarajevo Youth Basketball Festival from 2 – 5 January 2009 at three locations (KSC Ilidza, Hollywood Hotel and Nafija Sarajlic Primary School). Entry is free of charge. Tournaments feature 48 teams in 5 categories for men and women respectively, i.e. over 1000 participants from Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Swiss, Great Britain, Czech, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This years’ festival is also recognized and recommended by the International Basketball Federation, FIBA.


25.12.2008 - New Year’s Eve in Eternal Fire Square

City of Sarajevo hosts the New Year’s Eve in the Eternal Fire Square under the motto “Sarajevo, you and I”. The program includes kids program “Liloland” from 3 to 5 pm at the Bosnian Cultural Centre and the main program starting at 9 pm features Elvir Lakoviæ Laka, Letu Štuke Band, Irina feat Storm, Sarajevo Drum Orchestra and Bosnian Aquarel Band. Fireworks will start off at midnight in three locations.


25.12.2008 - New Year's Concert of Sarajevo Philharmonic

Traditional New Year’s Concert performed by the Sarajevo Philharmonic takes place on 31 December 2008 at 8.30 pm at the National Theatre in Sarajevo. In addition to famous composers and Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Slovenian, Uroš Lajovic, the event introduces a Philippine soprano Maria Rachelle Gerodias and an Austrian violinist Thomas Christian.


24.12.2008 - Ice Rink Opening

Ice Rink Season opens on 27 December 2008 at the Zetra Olympic Centre. The Ice Rink will be open Monday to Sunday.






22.12.2008 - Sarajevo Winter 2009

Multimedia Centre “Mak” hosts the exhibition of posters and documents from earlier Sarajevo Winter manifestations. Organic Art Life is a theme of the 25th Sarajevo Winter Event taking place from 7 – 28 February 2009. Honorary guest is Czech Republic, which will assume presidency to the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2009. The event, as in previous years, will include theatre and music performances, art and cultural heritage exhibitions, video, film and other presentations which are primarily focused at affirmation of young local artists.


19.12.2008 - Sculpture Exhibition

The 1st Sculpture Colony in Butmir takes place from 22 – 29 December at the Contemporary Initiatives Centre, Ilidza. The first colony introduces 22 sculptures and the new project “Sculptures from the Bosnian Mountain Peaks”.


18.12.2008 - City Hall Renovation in February

The City Hall, which was built in 1894 during the Austro-Hungarian period was severely damaged by grenades and destroyed in flames on the eve of 25th August 1992. Upon erection, the building served as a parliament facility, and after the Second World War was a home to the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina. City Hall ranks 10th on the 2008 World Monuments List of 100 Most Endangered Sites. 2.2 million euro has already been invested into the City Hall renovation. The new phase featuring facade renovation and basic interior work starts in February 2009.


17.12.2008 - Ski Legends on Bjelasnica

International sports event „Ski Legends Hit Challenge“ takes place on the Bjelasnica Mountain on 20th of December. The event is a part of the 25th Jubilee of the Winter Olympic Games ’84 and a preparation to apply Sarajevo for an Alpine Skiing World Cup Race host. Program includes skiing competitions introducing some of the most famous world cup and championships winners.


16.12.2008 - Feri Hostel on Igman

Hostel Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the Ceremonial Opening of the Feri Hostel on Igman Mountain, December 18, 2008. The hostel will be open to all mountain lovers, children and youth. It is located at Veliko polje, 20 km from Sarajevo, 1270 meters above sea level. It is built in accordance with the modern international standard and falls into the category of the „New generation youth hostels“. Hostel features sports and recreation amenities: fitness centre, two tennis courts, soccer, basketball and badminton grounds, as well as one playground.


12.12.2008 - Snow Session Snow at Zetra

Snow Session Show takes place on December 13, 4 pm at the Zetra Olympic Hall. Slope-style extreme event will introduce some of the best skiers and snowboarders from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia.











12.12.2008 - Europe Hotel Ceremonial Opening

After a two-year renovation, the opening ceremony of the Europe Hotel takes place on December 12 (on the occasion of the 126th anniversary of the hotel). The hotel was built in the Austro-Hungarian style in 1882 and for over a hundred years it has been the most popular hotel in Sarajevo. Today, it is one of the first “Next Generation Hotels” built in accordance with the international principles adopted in 2006. In addition to a high-quality service and accommodation amenities, the hotel features high standard multimedia equipment.


12.12.2008 - 4th Winter Book Fair

TKD „Šahinpašiæ“ hosts the 4th Winter Book Fair from 12 – 24 December at the Collegium Artisticum Gallery. The fair will present some new local and regional publishing projects and will allow visitors to buy books at 10 – 50% discount. Over a 100 publishers will be exhibiting at 57 stands.


11.12.2008 - Winter Season Opening 2009 on Bjelasnica Mountain

Winter Season Opening 2009 takes place on the Bjelasnica Mountain on December 13, 2008. The event is organized by the Tourism Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo. Program features paragliding show of the Extreme Club, „snow games“, Sarr-e-Roma Band, and free of charge hot meal for all visitors.


28.11.2008 - Skiing Season Opening

The winter season on the Olympic Mountains Bjelasnica and Igman starts tomorrow. The skiing area including ski tracks, ski lifts and cable cars will offer its skiers excellent snow quality. In addition to the 40-cm-high snow cover reported yesterday, the opening will also feature snowmaking system. Skiing is free of charge for today’s visitors.


19.11.2008 - Czech Film Week

Czech Republic Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina traditionally hosts the 4th Czech Film Week from 20 – 26 November 2008. The event takes place at the Unitic Cinema (7 p.m.) and shows 7 Jiøí Menzel’s films and 2 feature films.



18.11.2008 - Snow-Show Sarajevo '08







The 1st Winter Tourism and Winter Sports Festival – Snow-Show Sarajevo '08 – takes place at the Zetra Olympic Hall on 22 – 23 November 2008. Visitors will be introduced to the winter activities, attractions and destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, winter sport schools, clubs, equipment rental service providers, as well as the snow-park on the Zetra Plateau, rescue exercise of the Mountain Rescue Service and a climbing wall competition.


13.11.2008 - Balkan Cities in Sarajevo

The City of Sarajevo hosts the 9th International Conference – BALCINET . Balcinet is an international organization established in 2001 and having now 32 Balkan member cities from Greece, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria and Macedonia. The Association strives at promoting collaboration within cultural, economic and educational fields, EU integration through joint projects, as well as acknowledgment of local and mutual values.


07.11.2008 - Laugher is the Cure

Sarajevo Cultural Centre hosts the event „Laughter is the Cure“ from 10 – 15 November 2008. Sarajevans will enjoy comedy plays of theatrical groups from Mostar, Banja Luka, Tuzla and Sarajevo.





03.11.2008 - 12th Jazz Fest Sarajevo 2008

Jazz Fest Sarajevo held from 5 – 9 November 2008 presents some of the most eminent musicians who preserved high music standards. The Festival opens with the concert of Dianne Reeves, 4-time Grammy winner.










31.10.2008 - 60 godina Sarajevo arta

The Zagreb Quartet featuring a great pianist Ida Gamulin will perform a concert dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of Sarajevo Art. Sarajevo Art is the Canton Public Institution for Culture established in 1948 as a branch of the Republic Cultural Institution. The concert takes place at the building of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 3, 2008.


24.10.2008 - Fabulous Josipa Lisac at Zetra

Tonight, 24 October 2008, the Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the fabulous Josipa Lisac in the frame of the new event “Days of Music”.




14.10.2008 - 48th MESS

International Theatre Festival MESS to be held from 18 – 28 October in Sarajevo and Zenica theatres includes five programs featuring 27 plays (40 performances) from 17 countries. The festival is divided into 4 categories: World MESS, Mitteleurope MESS, Future MESS and Children MESS, whereas MESS OFF, as an additional program includes concerts, exhibitions, theatrical book promotion, workshops and round table discussions.


10.10.2008 - 85th Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra Jubilee

On October 11, the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 85 birthday at the Zetra Olympic Hall with a famous Carl Orff’s composition “Carmina Burana”. The Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1923 and has performed in the USA, Theatro Antico in Taormina, Musikverein in Vienna, Salzburg Festival, Ravena Festival.


09.10.2008 - 4th BIMF

4th Bosna International Music Festival held from 9 – 14 October 2008 takes place at the Military House of Bonsia and Herzegovina. The festival features three concerts performed by artists from the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Admission free of charge. Concerts start at 20 pm.


08.10.2008 - Electronic Music Festival “Terminal”

Terminal Electronic Music Festival will be held in Mostar and Sarajevo from 9 – 12 October 2008. Sarajevo Festival takes place at Access and Meeting Point and presents musicians from B&H, Croatia, Serbia and Germany. Festival also includes electronic music workshops and a German techno music documentary projection.


06.10.2008 - Sarajevo in the Heart of Paris

9th European Literary Encounters taking place from 7 – 12 October 2008 will be ceremonially open with the photo exhibition of Milomir Kovacevic Strasni – “Sarajevo dans le Coeur de Paris” (Sarajevo in the Hearth of Paris Exhibition” at the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition features photos selected by Sarajevo citizens to be brought to the world. Photos resemble images from the past and will be later displayed at the Safet Zec Gallery.


06.10.2008 - Canton Sarajevo in Brussels





Delegation of the Canton Sarajevo participates at the Open Days Brussels manifestation – European Week of Regions and Cities from 6 – 9 October 2008. Open Days host over 340 exhibitors, 6000 registered visitors and is one of the most eminent such events in Europe. Our delegation holds a thematic-promotional stand „Canton Sarajevo – a vibrant place to live and prosper“.


03.10.2008 - Zetra Drive-In Cinema from 3rd October

Winters Olympic Organization “ZOI ’84” decided to open the first drive-in cinema in Sarajevo. The cinema is open on Fridays and Sundays (evening hours) and shows latest film productions. Admission is free of charge for all the visitors on the night of the opening.


03.10.2008 - 9th European Literary Encounters

9th Edition of the European Literary Encounters, hosted by the André Malraux Centre, takes place from 7 – 12 October 2008. The festival has become one of the most significant cultural events in the city which attracts eminent European and international writers, interpreters, photographers, cineastes and other artists who will present their works at several venues: CDA – Sartr (main venue), Gallery of Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šahinpašiæ and Buybook bookshops and the National-University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


02.10.2008 - Moj sevdah Concert

On October 3, the Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the „Moj sevdah“ concert featuring Hari Varesanovic and popular pop music performers who will perform traditional parlor songs. Admission to the concert: free-of-charge invitations.


25.09.2008 - Iggy Pop at Zetra

Popular American singer and musician, Iggy Pop performs in Sarajevo on October 1st at the Zetra Olympic Hall. This concert promotes his most recent album – The Weirdness. Iggy Pop was the lead singer of The Stooges (6 albums). Later he made some recordings with James Williamson and then finally went solo (14 albums). This is his first performance in Sarajevo.


25.09.2008 - Mirza Delibašiæ Memorial Tournament

4th Mirza Delibašiæ Memorial Tournament, dedicated to the national basketball giant, takes place from 27 – 28 September in Sarajevo. Participating teams are Split, FMP, Pecs and Bosna (host). This event is organized in the memory of our great basketball player who scored many wins (to his team Bosna) and had many great games during his lifetime.


22.09.2008 - Support to Tourism Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Conference on the Support to Tourism Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 on the occasion of the World Tourism Day. The conference aims at identifying challenges and opportunities for the tourism sector and adopting decisions which will set out directions for development and promotion of tourism in accordance to European standards. The conference includes variety of topics concerning tourism development, legal frame and statistics in the tourism sector, preservation and valorisation of the cultural and historical heritage, tourism branding and marketing, and priorities in support to development of tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina identified by the EU.


19.09.2008 - Sarajevo Semi-Marathon Race 2008

Sarajevo semi-marathon race under the motto „Count me In“ takes place on Sunday, September 21. The race starts at 10 am in front the Tom Shopping Mall in Lukavica and ends at the Zetra Olympic Hall (finishing line). The 21-km long race features over 300 participants from 15 countries. The event also includes a walk from Skenderija to Zetra for those who prefer walking.


18.09.2008 - Paper Sings

The Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the exhibition of an eminent contemporary regional artist, Jagoda Buiæ. The exhibition „Carta Canta/Paper Signs“ remains open to the public untill October 1.


15.09.2008 - Bee-Fest

The 6th International Bee Festival is held from 17 – 21 September 2008 at the Trg osloboðenja – Alija Izetbegoviæ Square, Sarajevo. Festival gathers over 90 local and regional exhibitors. Exhibitors will present high-quality bee products: honey, beeswax, herbs, as well as thematic books.


15.09.2008 - Clean and Beautiful Sarajevo

Sarajevo high-school pupils and NGOs' members are the initiators of a public awareness raising campaign - Youth action: Let's make Sarajevo beautiful“. Phase 1 includes graphitti and other inappropriate signs removal from over 200 buildings in the Marindvor – Barcarsija area. The campaign aims at promoting the concept of human responsibility towards the environment. In addition to that, to support the concept, the City Government will design a new location for grafitti artists to express their creativity.


10.09.2008 - PitchWise 2008 - Women's Art Festival

CURE Foundation hosts Pitch Wise – Women's Art Festival from 11 to 14 September 2008. This year’s festival strives to promote young women artists, the importance of recycling and the 100th anniversary of the birth of a famous French author, Simone de Beauvoir through art exhibitions, workshops, concerts, etc. Festival gathers artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Germany and Australia and displays works of Austrian, American and Dutch artists.


05.09.2008 - European Day of Jewish Culture 2008

Jewish Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Jewish Cultural and Humanitarian Society "La Benevolencija" host the European Day of Jewish Culture 2008 on September 7, 2008. The event was first organized in 1996 in France and soon became an inevitable part of calendar of events in France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. In 2000, it also reached other European countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina. Novi hram Gallery (New Jewish Temple) hosts the Alfred Pal’s Art Exhibition accompanied by Sephardic songs performed by Ornela Djukic and Katarina Kikic.


29.08.2008 - Ecology-Herbal Plants – Healthy Food Festival

Ecology – Herbal plants – Healthy Food Festival takes place at the Bjelasnica Mountain on 30 – 31 August 2008. The festival gathers over 22 exhibitors and 12 companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Austria.


28.08.2008 - Olympic Swimming Pool

Opening of the first Olympic swimming pool in Bosnia and Herzegovina took place at Otoka on 27 August 2008. Swimming complex is divided to five levels and in addition to the Olympic–size pool in accordance to FINA specifications (International Swimming Federation), contains a small swimming pool, gym, fitness, wellness, massage room, two snack bar cafes, 558 seats and eight media rooms. Olympic Swimming pool is open to visitors from October.


22.08.2008 - Orbico Family Day

3rd Orbico Family Day, organized by the Novo Sarajevo Municipality in collaboration with the Sarajevo Film Festival, takes place at Vilson’s Promenade (orig. Vilsonovo setaliste) on 23 August 2008. The event features over 50 organizations and individuals who perform educational-entertainment, music and sports shows.


21.08.2008 - Edo Murtic’s Exhibition

Last night’s art exhibition opening at the City Hall featured over 300 paintings, drawings and gouaches of a popular Croatian artist, Edo Murtic. Artist’s posthumous exhibition shows works dating back to the 90’s and was initiated by his wife Goranka under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Canton Sarajevo and the Zagreb City Government. The exhibition took place in the frame of the 14th Sarajevo Film Festival.


14.08.2008 - Fis Fest Sarajevo 2008

The 3rd Fis Fest Sarajevo takes place from 15 – 30 August at Fis Bock, Sarajevo. The event features a humanitarian party, Fiesta Humana as well as 11 music shows performed by popular musicians and a few young local performers.










14.08.2008 - Summer Book Fest

University Press and Sarajevo City Library host the 2nd Summer Book Fest from 18 – 28 August 2008 at the Trg osloboðenja – Trg Alije Izetbegoviæa, Sarajevo. The program features the 1st Summer Literary Stage and gathers local and regional publishers and libraries.


11.08.2008 - 14th Sarajevo Film Festival

14th Sarajevo Film Festival, held from 15 – 23 August 2008, features 12 programs screening174 films. The Festival will be open with Aida Begic’s film “Snow”. The Festival also hosts the two-time Oscar winner, Kevin Spacey whose film “The Usual Suspects” will close the Festival. Films will be screened at nine different locations. In 2007 the Festival had over 100.000 visitors.


31.07.2008 - 5th Sevdalinka Festival

The 5th Sevdalinka Festival, to be held on July 31, 2008 at 9 pm at the City Hall Main Stage, is the Bascarsija Nights 2008 closing ceremony. Traditional songs – sevdalinka – will be performed by 20 eminent singers.



30.07.2008 - 1st International Sevdah Youth Festival

Bascarsija Nights 2008 Festival introduces the 1st International Sevdah Youth Festival at the Main Stage – City Hall on July 30, 2008 at 9 pm. The event is organized by the “Institut sevdaha” and features the institute’s orchestra, as well as 19 young sevdah performers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Denmark, Slovenia and Croatia.


28.07.2008 - Sarajevo Sightseeing Tour

Centrotrans Eurolines provides City Bus Tour Service as the essential introduction to the cultural sights in Sarajevo. Sightseeing tour is available each day at 12 pm, 2 pm, 6 pm or 8 pm. A 1.5 hour tour starts in front of the Cathedral.




28.07.2008 - Folks Music Festival -ILIDZA 2008

International Folks Music Festival "Ilidza 2008" opens on July 31 at the Ilidza Summer Stage. The opening show, Evening of Legends, serves as the retrospective of the Ilidza Festival since 1964 to 1988. The event features numerous local folk-music legends.




28.07.2008 - Sarajevo in Art Works – Exhibition

Collegium Artisticum Gallery hosts the Sarajevo in Art Works Exhibition from 7 – 30 August 2008. The exhibition features 27 local eminent artists. Special guests are craftsmen who contribute to the preservation of traditional crafts in Bascarsija.


25.07.2008 - Visit Bjelasnica

ZOI 84 Organization (Winter Olympics Organization) offers daily transportation service to the Bjelasnica Mountain. The departure/return station is the Zetra Olympic Hall. Bus leaves at 7 am and returns at 4 pm. One round ticket costs 10 KM.


25.07.2008 - Sarajevo Museum

Brusa Bezistan hosts the “Sarajevo Museum Evening – To be remembered” on July 25, at 9 pm. The event is dedicated to the history of Sarajevo water fountains, pipes, wells, etc and features a rich cultural and entertainment program.


24.07.2008 - Art Exhibition at the Luka mira Centre

International Art Exhibition “Lukomir Colonization” takes place at the Luka mira International Educational Centre, Lukomir, Bjelasnica Mountain on July 26, 2008. Thematic focus is the Lukomir Village, which represents an important part of our cultural and historical heritage. This annual event gathers artist from all over the world whose works focus on certain projects of significance for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Works will be displayed together with the local crafts and products for 15 days, and will then remain at the Centre in the frame of a permanent exhibition.


21.07.2008 - Honored Citizens of Sarajevo

Award-winnining ceremonies – “City of Sarajevo Medallion” and “Honored Citizen of the City of Sarajevo” takes place on Monday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Awards will be presented at the City Hall by the mayoress.




18.07.2008 - Dino Merlin at Kosevo Stadium

The 3rd concert of Dino Merlin which also announces the three-year long world tour will be held on Sunday, July 19 at the Kosevo Stadium. Audience will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing stage, light and sound show, whereas the first 300 visitors will have the opportunity to see the concert from the heart-shaped VIP-zone.


18.07.2008 - 9th International Folklore Festival

Bascarsija Nights 2008 hosts the 9th International Folklore Festival “Sarajevo 2008” on 18 June 2008 at the main stage (City Hall). Festival features folklore dance groups from India, Spain, Slovakia, North Cyprus, Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Festival ends on July 21, 2008.


04.07.2008 - Jewish Film Festival

The 1st London-Zagreb-Sarajevo Jewish Film Festival featuring 10 film productions (Jewish director/topic) takes place from 4 – 6 July 2008. JFF is aimed at promoting the Jewish culture and life styles and to encourage multicultural dialogue, tolerance and understanding among the audience. It is an opportunity for Sarajevo audience to see innovative program on Jewish themes.


01.07.2008 - Chairlift Tour

The increased number of visitors to Igman and Bjelasnica mountains initiated the ZOI’84 Olympic Organization to put two chairlifts (Babin do and Stinji do) into service during weekends. For those who prefer long walks, walking trails marked with signs lead towards Babin do and Stinji do.


30.06.2008 - Nights of Bascarsija 2008

Sarajevo Art and the French Music Soiree open the Nights of Bascarsija 2008 with world premiere opera, Lyssi, by Eric Breton. This year’s festival features 38 programs which will take place from 1 – 31 July 2008, such as: Sevdalinka Festival (Festival of Traditional Bosnian Song) hosted by the Sevdah Institute of Omer Pobric, Fashion and Sevdah, Sephardic Cuisine Evening, Kid’s Summer, literary evenings, Joan Baez, Goran Karan feat. Sar e Roma, Zabranjeno pusenje Band, i.e., approximately 1.600 performers from over 20 countries (over 600 visitors are from Europe, Asia, America and Australia).


26.06.2008 - ArtFest 2008

Novo Sarajevo Culture Association hosts the 1st Youth ArtFest 2008 from 26 – 30 June 2008 at several locations across the city. Literature, fine arts and theatre works of young artists who are yet to gain popularity and recognition represents the focus of the event as well as the main topic of a round table discussion within the framework of the event.


20.06.2008 - Race Against Drugs

Stari Grad Municipality, Sarajevo and the PROI Association host the 6th Race Against Drugs on Saturday, June 21. Over 700 local and regional participants gather at the Atmejdan Square at 10 a.m.


19.06.2008 - Creative Ideas at the Cinema Club

The Cinema Club in Sarajevo hosts the 2nd Fair of Youth Creative Ideas. The event is organized by the Youth Information Agency in the frame of the project “Active Youth” featuring 4000 high school pupils from 12 cities across the country who presented over 70 projects in local fairs during May and June. Awarded projects will be presented at this year’s fair.


17.06.2008 - Podgorica Days in Sarajevo

Podgorica Days in Sarajevo held from 19 – 21 June 2008 feature photo exhibitions, theatre plays, literary evenings, concerts, films and trade meetings. A popular Montenegro singer, Sergej Cetkovic, will perform a free concert on June 29 at the Youth House as a gift to Sarajevo audience.


13.06.2008 - James Blunt in Sarajevo

Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the world famous British musician, James Blunt on June 15, 2008. This international pop singer is a great friend to Bosnia and Herzegovina who has dedicated some lyrics to Sarajevo. His album, All The Lost Souls, takes 1st place in Canada, Britain, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Australia.


11.06.2008 - Summer Tourist Season in Sarajevo

Tourism Association of the Sarajevo Canton, in collaboration with the Stari Grad Municipality and Traditional Crafts Association, hosts the Ceremonial Opening of the Summer Tourist Season 2008. The event takes place at Bascarsija (Old Town) on June 13, 2008. The organizers will present this year’s attractions in Sarajevo by distributing brochures, maps and providing information to all visitors of the event.


11.06.2008 - European Film Week 2008

Sarajevo Otvoreni Centar and the Goethe Institut, in collaboration with the cultural centers and embassies of the European Union member countries (Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy, France and Spain), host the European Film Week 2008 from 9 – 14 June 2008. The aim is to promote European cinematography and non-commercial films in Sarajevo, Trebinje, Gorazde, Bijeljina, Livno, Banja Luka, Mostar, Bihac and Tuzla.


06.06.2008 - 2nd International Kid’s Fair

The 2nd International Kid’s Fair is held at the Skenderija Centre until June 9, 2008. The Fair features performers from all over the country, kids’ equipment manufacturers and rich entertainment program including short film productions, creativity workshops, play-rooms, plays and mascots.


02.06.2008 - 5th Kid's Festival 2008

Kid’s Festival is one of the most popular independent kids’ events in SEE held during the first week of the summer school break. Each year, this event gathers over 35.000 kids from all over the country. This year’s festival takes place at the Zetra Olympic Hall from 6 – 10 June 2008. The program features daily workshops from 1 to 4 pm, film projections starting at 4.30 pm (opening with Go West, a Lucky Luke adventure). The event gathers numerous local and international artists and entertainment performers (clowns, fakirs, magicians), Dutch Kids’ Circus and a “Wake Up” Kid’s Manifestation for children with special needs which will take place on June 7, 2008 at “Trg oslobodjenja” Sarajevo (Faculty of Economy, Sarajevo).


30.05.2008 - Cultural Events in Sarajevo

The 12th Traditional Cultural and Sports Event „Novogradski dani 2008“ takes place from 30 May – 30 June 2008 on several locations throughout the Novi grad Sarajevo Municipality.


30.05.2008 - Red Bull Hot Run 2008

Trebevic bobsled run hosts the 2nd International “In-line” skaters Competition - „Red Bull Hot Run 2008“ which starts at noon on May 31, 2008. The competition features 22 participants from France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.


26.05.2008 - Building and Reconstruction 2008

Building and Reconstruction 2008 – a specialized international fair, will be held from 27 – 30 May 2008 at the Skenderija Centre, Sarajevo. The event features the 1st International Commercial Vehicle, Transportation, Logistics and Related Industry. In the past 12 years the fair hosted over 8.650 exhibitors.







21.05.2008 - Lord of the Dance

The world’s greatest dance show has finally arrived to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo audience has a unique opportunity to enjoy the spectacular music and dance event “Lord of the Dance” at the Zetra Olympic Hall on May 22, 2008. This fantastic Irish dance show is led by Michael Flatley, the highest paid dancer in the world who is also enlisted into the Guinness Book of World records for tap dancing speed. The show will also take place in Banja Luka and Tuzla.


16.05.2008 - Cycle Race

Horizont-NGO organizes the IDH Ofanziva Cycle Race on May 24 and 25 on the Igman Mountain. The project is designed to promote mountain biking and mountain tourism, as well as mountain regions in Sarajevo Canton during the summer.





13.05.2008 - Sarajevo – Film City at Berlinale

The Berlinale Talent Campus held in the frame of the Berlin International Film Festival hosted representatives of the Cinematographic Foundation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Sarajevo Film Festival who presented their project – Sarajevo - Film City. The project attracted great number of talented filmmakers from around the world who attend the Campus, as well as many media representatives. The Project aims at providing young talented filmmakers with the opportunity of presenting their knowledge and experience through short films about Sarajevo.


12.05.2008 - TRANSformation Models

The Association of Visual Artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the Youth Salon 2008 – TRANSformation Models. The event opens on May 13, 2008 at the Collegium Artisticum Gallery (Skenderija Centre, Sarajevo). The exhibition gathers young local artists who will present their work corresponding to three segments: - Space; - Transformation of social symbols and relations into art which defines our desires, acts and responsibilities; - Visual simulation of life and identity transformation.


12.05.2008 - Fashion without Limits

Bosnian Cultural Centre hosts the Sarajevo Fashion Week 2008 from 15 – 20 May 2008 – Fashion without Limits. The event gathers world's famous fashion designers and creates an opportunity for young local fashion designers to present their work.


12.05.2008 - 1st GEF - Food and Love Songs

1st Sarajevo Gastro Eco Fest takes place from 16 – 18 May 2008 at Trg oslobodenja - Alija Izetbegovic, Sarajevo. The event displays traditional food and beverage, dance, music, traditional attire and crafts from all parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event appears under the motto “Food and Love-Songs” and represents an initiative of the public campaign under the title “Beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina”. The festival also hosts the catering competition. 1st Gastro Eco Fest is organized by the Eko NVO – Dio Srca Organization.


12.05.2008 - 11th Theatre Fest

The 11th Theatre Fest - TeatarFest, which gathers theatre groups across the world, takes place from 16 to 24 May 2008 at the Sloga Theatre, Sarajevo. This year’s festival gathers six international theatre groups, who will present their creative and alternative projects, movements, musical and other elements of theatrical expression. The event also features theatre workshops, seminars, round table talks, performances which combine visual-art and theatre elements, as well as movies about theatre.


09.05.2008 - 1st Job Fair 2008 in Sarajevo

1st Job Fair 2008 is organized by the Skenderija Centre and Posao.ba website from 13 – 14 May 2008 at the Mirza Delibasic Hall, Skenderija Centre. The fair hosts over 70 high profile local and international employers and students and other visitors from all regions across the country with organized bus transportations (Tuzla, Banja Luka, Mostar, Brcko). The fair features different workshops, company presentations, seminars, concerts etc.


09.05.2008 - Career 2008 at Zetra

Zetra Hall hosts the “Career Fair 2008” from 15 – 16 May 2008. Career Fair will host over a 100 local and international employers. Visitors have the opportunity to find a good employment and attend workshops to help them find a job or built a better career free of charge.


09.05.2008 - Sevdah Art House

Ceremonial Opening of Sevdah Art House took place in the frame of the Canton Sarajevo Days. The House is located at Bascarsija (Old Town) and it displays museum-educational and historical artifacts dedicated to traditional love-song greats of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The house holds their personal items and awards, approximately 500 songs, great number of books (bilingual editions) and traditional attire.


06.05.2008 - Sarajevo Oldtimers

The 6th International Oldtimer Rally takes place from 10 – 11 May in Sarajevo. The event, appearing under the motto “Smile for Bosnia and Herzegovina” is organized by the Sarajevo Oldtimer Club. The race starts on May 10 at Oaza Camping Site from Ilidza - Bjelasnica Mountain – Sarajevo. On May 11, participants will drive through town, stopping at Bascarsija and finally arriving at National Theatre, where the Old Timer Exhibition will take place.


06.05.2008 - Exhibition: Sarajevo Crafts Through Time

The Association of the Old Traditional Crafts, in collaboration with the Canton Sarajevo Government, organizes the 4th Sarajevo Crafts Through Time Exhibition. This year’s exhibition displaying various traditional craft items, held in the frame of the Canton Sarajevo Days, will be open on May 10, 2008 at Brusa Bezistan.


06.05.2008 - 47th Sarajevo Poetry Days

47th International Literary Event – Sarajevo Poetry Days takes place from 7 – 14 May 2008. The 7-day event features literary evenings, exhibitions and round-table discussions, as well as a great number of local and regional authors. “Bosnian Tombstone” will be awarded to an eminent poet whose work preserves literary, esthetic and ethical principles and is recognized as valuable.


22.04.2008 - Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated in many countries each year on 22 April under the aegis of the United Nations. The 38th Earth Day: A Call for Climate focuses on global warming. On this occasion, numerous NGOs will gather at the International Franciscan Centre in Sarajevo and present a manifestation under the title “For the Sake of Earth”.


21.04.2008 - Sarajevo, World’s Book

The 20th International Book and Teaching Aids Fair, held from 23 – 28 April 2008 at the Skenderija Centre, features over 220 participants. This year’s fair under the title “Sarajevo, World’s Book” focuses on the theme “Three-Part Monotheism – From Conflict To Dialogue”. The fair includes numerous promotions and round table conferences taking place in the main part of the exhibition hall the so-called “Bosnian House”.


21.04.2008 - International Promotional – Investment Conference Canton Sarajevo 2008

International Promotional- Investment Conference “Canton Sarajevo 2008” takes place at the Radon Plaza Hotel, Sarajevo from 21 – 23 April 2008. Over 300 participants include representatives of international and local companies and local and regional decision-makers. Each participant will be given the “Canton Sarajevo Investment Guide” which provides comprehensive information to all potential investors about investment requirements and opportunities.


18.04.2008 - Sarajevo Days in Vienna

As the cooperation between Vienna and Sarajevo continues to grow, Sarajevo Days in Vienna are to be hosted from 22 April – 4 May 2008 as a part of the cultural exchange. Apart from rich cultural program, the event features presentation of city’s rich cultural and historical heritage, most popular natural sites, old crafts and Olympic Mountains which will be presented by the representatives of the Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton.


18.04.2008 - World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day is celebrated to raise public awareness about the richness and diversity of the world’s cultural heritage on April 18 since 1983, when it has been approved at the 22nd UNESCO General Conference. On this occasion, the Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments in Bosnia and Herzegovina has created a virtual exhibition of religious sites in our country - www.aneks8komisija.com.ba.




17.04.2008 - Sarajevo Haggadah Publication

On the occasion of the Jewish holiday Pesach (Passover) on 19 April, the National Theatre in Sarajevo hosts a promotion of the first edition of Sarajevo Haggadah, published by Rabic. Unlike the facsimile edition which closely resembles the original, this popular edition of Haggadah is translated into Bosnian and English with illustration reference. The original Haggadah, dating back to the 16th century, is still kept in the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


07.04.2008 - 1st International Sarajevo Wine Fest

1st International Sarajevo Wine Fest taking place from 8 – 10 April 2008 at the Holiday Inn Hotel gathers over 30 regional wine producers. The Festival also features gastro and hotel and catering industry. Visitors will have an opportunity to try some of the best wines and taste delicious traditional dish.






07.04.2008 - Preserve the Nature for Better Future

Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection of the Sarajevo Canton initiated a campaign under the title “Preserve the Nature for Better Future”. The one-month awareness-raising campaign aims at reminding the public of the importance of the environment and natural resources protection. Campaign features billboards with natural sites in Sarajevo: Bosna River Spring (Vrelo Bosne), the Roman Bridge area, Bjelasnica Mountain, Bijambara Cave and the Skakavac Waterfall. The Campaign also strives to create opportunities for similar organizations to collaborate contributing to the creation of an eco conscious society and help protect natural heritage of the city.


03.04.2008 - Cesaria Evora

During her first visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cesaria Evora holds a concert on April 6, 2008 at Bosnian Cultural Centre. Nicknamed the “Barefoot Diva”, Cesária Évora is a Cape Verdean folk singer who became an international star at the age of 47. The concert is given in support of the Sarajevo Red Cross Organization.


02.04.2008 - Collegium Artisticum Gallery – Exhibition 2008

Ceremonial Opening of the Collegium Artisticum 2008 Exhibition, traditionally held on April 6, the anniversary of the liberation of Sarajevo (WWII) takes place on April 5, 2008. The exhibition features selected paintings, sculptures, graphic design and fine art works. All works selected must have been completed in the period between two 6th April Exhibitions and have not been exhibited on earlier occasions.


24.03.2008 - Sarajevo Wine Rose

Sarajevo Wine Rose held in the frame of the Wine Fest will be held at the Youth House on March 27, 2008. The event hosts over 30 local wine producers, as well as several cheese and smoked ham manufacturers.








14.03.2008 - BH Telecom Indoors - Sarajevo 2008

Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the “BH Telecom Indoors – Sarajevo 2008” ATP Challenger from 15 – 23 March 2008. Prize money for the tournament is 30.000 euros, whereas the event gathers 64 tennis players from 30 countries. Qualification draw is scheduled for 15th of March, Main Draw for 17th of March, whereas the Finals will be held on 23rd of March 2008. Tournament organizer is the Sporting Sarajevo Tennis Club.


13.03.2008 - Interio 2008

26th International Furniture, Interior Design, Wood and Wood Working Industry Fair is held from 13 – 17 March 2008 at the Skenderija Centre. Gathering over 100 local and regional exhibitors and over 50.000 visitors during 5 days, this fair offers on-sale products, new trends in furniture production and innovative wood products.


07.03.2008 - Sarajevo Trophy 2008

The 1st City Sledge Race will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Veliki park (Grand Park) in Sarajevo. Sarajevo Trophy 2008 is organized by the City of Sarajevo and the Alfa Ice Sports Club in the frame of the “Sarajevo – Healthy City” Project. Event is open to everyone who wishes to enjoy this popular winter activity on a 200-m long track. Sledge rental service is also available.


07.03.2008 - Oliver Dragojevic on Women’s Day

Oliver Dragojevic, one of the most-popular music stars from Croatia will perform at the Skenderija Center on March 8, 2008. This concert will resemble his notable performance at Paris Olympia Hall 2006.







06.03.2008 - Halid Beslic at Zetra

Zetra Olympic Hall hosts one of the greatest folk music stars Halid Beslic on March 7, 2008. Majority of tickets for this spectacular show have already been sold out.


05.03.2008 - BH Telecom Silver Fox Cup

The International Junior Skiing Competition - BH Telecom Sliver Fox Cup - will be held on 8 and 9 March 2008 on the Bjelasnica Mountain. Over 250 U7 – U14 junior competitors will compete in alpine skiing, slalom and giant slalom disciplines. The event program includes the 1st Night Skiing Competition Show and other cultural manifestations such as the cottage industry exhibition, kids’ “Winter Sports” and “Silver Fox” art exhibitions, as well as snow sculptures exhibition.


03.03.2008 - 1st International Eco Film Festival

EKO OKO International Eco Film Festival will be held from 2 – 8 March in the frame of the Sarajevo Winter Festival. Film projections will be shown at the Army Hall (Dom armije). The Festival features the best of 2006 and 2007, i.e. 42 films awarded at the international environmental protection festivals held throughout the world.


28.02.2008 - FIS Cup Bjelasnica 2008

Between 1st and 2nd March 2008, Bjelasnica-Igman Ski Centre and Bjelasnica Ski Club supported by the Trnovo Municipality host the FIS Cup Bjelasnica 2008. This international event features over 70 participants and is expected to attract numerous visitors.









22.02.2008 - FIS Cup Sarajevo 2008

9th FIS Cup Sarajevo 2008 takes place on the Bjelasnica Mountain from 22 – 23 February 2008. Skiing Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Zeljeznicar Ski Club are hosts of this event, which will feature over 60 competitors from 14 countries.


20.02.2008 - Stephan Lupino’s Exhibition

Sarajevo Winter Festival hosted a known Croatian photographer, Stephan Lupino. His photographic exhibition was presented at the Collegium Articticum Gallery. The collection presented features black-and-white, as well as nude photos that made Lupino famous. His photographs are published in some of the world’s leading publications and presented during exhibitions throughout the world. The exhibition in Sarajevo will be open until 25th February 2008.


19.02.2008 - Exhibition of Turkish Artists

Sarajevo Winter Festival hosts two exhibitions: Exhibition of the Contemporary Turkish Photography and the Exhibition of the Contemporary Turkish Ceramics at the Turkish Cultural Centre. Ceramic works from Anatolia, portraying life and styles of the cultures from the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas were presented to the Sarajevan audience. These works of art resemble the bridge between the ancient cultures from that region. the Exhibition features amphorae, as well as sculptures of women in the frame of the “Priam’s Daughter”.


15.02.2008 - Hockey Tournaments

Official hockey team of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts the World Championship Division III Qualification. In addition to the home team, Greece and Armenia will also compete to be selected for the World Championship Division III in Luxembourg from 31 March to 6 April 2008.


15.02.2008 - Figure Skating at Zetra

Zetra Olympic Hall hosts the Figure Skating Open Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This international event gathers over 120 participants from 6 countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Sweden, Russia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event is organized by the Skating Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina and supported by the “Bosna” Skating Club.






07.02.2008 - Sarajevo Winter







Railway Station Assembly Hall hosts the Opening Ceremony of the 24th International Sarajevo Winter Festival. The Festival’s motto “Barricades without Borders ’68 – (Brave) New World” is designed to inspire artists with dance, costumes and music evoking this revolutionary period. Music for the Opening Ceremony has been composed by an eminent French composer, Eric Breton. Over a hundred artists will attend the Ceremony delivering a message of peace, love and friendships.


06.02.2008 - 1st International Pool Tournament

The 1st International Pool Tournament - “Sarajevo Open 2008″ is organized by Balabushka Pool Club and Hollywood Hotel. Qualifying and main tournaments will take place at the Hollywood Hotel, whereas finals will be held at the Radon Plaza Hotel. Participants include some of the greatest pool players from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Hungary.


06.02.2008 - Remembering 14th Winter Olympic Games

“Sarajevo Winter” - Sarajevo International Festival and the City of Sarajevo are the organizers of the 24th Anniversary of Winter Olympic Games. Olympic Flame will be lit on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony at the Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium on February 8, 2008. Sarajevo Winter Festival has managed to preserve the Olympic spirit in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 24 years and at the same time established itself on the world’s cultural map.


31.01.2008 - Snowsports on Bjelasnica

Regardless of thin snow cover on the slopes, the Winter Olympic Centre - ZOI’84 is still optimistic about the skiing season. New snowfalls forecast initiated the Centre to organize the Opening Ceremony on the occasion of presenting a new two-seater and a new “Bombardier” snowmobile on Saturday, February 2, 2008. The lift will run on Stinji Do – Crni Vrh route (1200 skiers/hour). Babin Do three-seat lift and the new two-seater are expected to provide better operating conditions.


25.01.2008 - Champions on Ice

“Champions on Ice” – Spectacular event on the occasion of the 24th Anniversary of the 14th Winter Olympic Games will take place at the Zetra Olympic Centre on 7th February 2008. Sarajevo audience will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best figure skating shows – a two-hour "Love Story" performed by Olympic champions from all over the world.


25.01.2008 - 5th International Managers Skiing Competition

The 5th International Managers Skiing Competition will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Bjelasnica Olympic Mountain. Managers from all over the world will compete in three sport events: golf, tennis and skiing competition. In previous years this event hosted over 350 managers from US, Canada, Japan, Germany, England, Italy, Austria, Holland, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.


24.01.2008 - Bjelasnica – Igman Master Plan

Bjelasnica – Igman Master Plan, presented to the public at the Press Conference held on Monday, January 21, 2008, aims at recreating our Olympic mountains into the leading winter sports and leisure resorts in SEE until 2017. Investment activities estimated at 207 million euros will continue until 2025 (with an income of 7.5 million euros up to 2014). Master Plan which covers the area of Babin Do, Veliko Polje and Malo Polje, includes expansion of the current skiing area, renovation of ski-lifts and development of new accommodation facilities.


17.01.2008 - Despic House Reopened

Despic House (annex to the Museum of Sarajevo) is renovated and reopened to the public after being closed for 26 years. The oldest part of the house dates back to the 17th century. The house was built in several phases over three different periods. Finally, two houses were connected by stairs, which make this house very unique. The house belonged to an old wealthy orthodox family, who after deciding to move to Belgium in 1969 gave the house to the city to serve as a museum. As the host of the first theatre plays in Sarajevo, the intimate theatre venue gathered close friends of the Despic family and members of the diplomats of Sarajevo then.


15.01.2008 - ZOI '84 now on www.zoi84.ba

ZOI '84 – Olympic Centre, Sarajevo is now available on www.zoi84.ba. From January 9, 2008, ZOI ’84 website provides information on the 14th Winter Olympic Games which took place in Sarajevo in 1984, road condition, airport, weather, snow and ski slopes overview, prices for accommodation and other services, and ZOI’84 projects. Visitors will also have an opportunity to give suggestions and comments about the service provided on Igman and Bjelasnica mountains, as well as at the Zetra Olympic Centre.


07.01.2008 - Orthodox Cathedral Decorations

One of the largest Orthodox religious monuments in the Balkans, Orthodox Cathedral of the Most Holy Theotokos has recently been illuminated adding to the evening glow of the city. The project was supported by the City of Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton and the Municipality of the Orthodox Cathedral. This Cathedral represents one of the symbols of the multi-religious image of Sarajevo.


04.01.2008 - Night Skiing for Kids

In addition to the Bjelasnica Mountain, night skiing will be available at the Igman Mountain (Malo Polje) as from Saturday, December 5. Ski tracks near the baby ski lifts will be available for night skiing from 6 to 8 p.m., on daily basis during the school break. Skiing conditions are excellent with a 60 cm snow cover reported and temperatures reaching approximately -9° C.

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