Baščaršija Nights
July
One of Bosnia and Herzegovina's biggest events, Bascarsija Nights is a month-long celebration of culture. Artistic expressions ranging from street theater to classical symphony make up this festival held in the country's capital, Sarajevo. Over the course of July, about 150,000 people attend between 40 to 50 free events, held in open-air stages throughout Sarajevo and on the city's central stage opposite the Town Hall. Both local and guest artists from other European countries are invited.
Film director Sejfudin Tanovic and other arts enthusiasts began setting up the festival in 1988. Initially, the festival program was extensive but was limited to a single night. Over the years more dates were added until the entire month was booked. The festival gathered more momentum particularly after peace was reached following the Bosnian War (1992–1995).
One well-established tradition of the festival is the opening night performance by the Sarajevo Symphony Orchestra. This prestigious event typically draws a large audience including local and foreign officials. The remaining days are marked by more events offering sophisticated entertainment—theatre, book readings, opera, ballet, art exhibits—as well as popular fare like rock concerts, movie screenings, and folklore presentations.
CONTACTS
Sarajevo Arts Agency
Dalmatinska St. 2/1
Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina
www.sarajevoarts.ba/index_eng.html
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Baščaršija Nights
Baščaršija Nights is the biggest festival in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Occurring annually from July 1 to July 31, the festival exhibits various aspects of the nation's culture. This includes performances of classical music, rock and roll, folk music, theatre, various exhibits, folklore, books, film, children programming, opera, ballet, and much more.
Labeled a "Cultural Manifestation", it is the largest and most popular such event in the country. The performances take place outside, in Sarajevo's Old Town district (Specifically the famous Baščaršija neighborhood), and entrance is completely free. It is estimated that some 150,000 people come to see the performances, of which there are usually between 40 and 50 in number.
The first day is always a performance by the Sarajevo philharmonic orchestra, which is attended by numerous city and Canton politicians.
The festival has resulted in a number of memorable moments and events in its history. A concert by popular Bosnian singer Dino Merlin concluded the festival in 2000. It was held in Stadium Koševo and sold out the venue. The first Bosnian opera in history was part of the festival in 2003. A performance by local rockers Zabranjeno pušenje was also part of that year's festivities.
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