HIGHLIGHTS
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
26th BASCARSIJA NIGHTS FESTIVAL 2022. 30 June - 31 July
30 June- 8 p.m. - National Theatre Sarajevo
Festive Opening Ceremony
Concert: Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra
Program: S. Prokofiev: Symphony No.1, Op. 25, in D major “Classical Symphony”, S. Prokofiev: Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra op. 125, in E minor.
Soloist: Isak Haracic, cello
Conductor: Samra Gulamovic.
2 July - from 11:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Plateau above Trebevic Cable Car
3 July - from 11:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Plateau above Trebevic Cable Car
4 to 10 July - Opening of the exhibition on 6 July at 7 p.m.
Gallery of JU BKC KS
Photo exhibition “Kiana Hayeri: Afghanistan”
Curators of the exhibition: Lejla Hodzic and Damir Sagolj
The exhibition is organized by the WARM Foundation.
4 to 16 July – Opening of the exhibition at 7 p.m.
Gazi Husrev-bey's Hanikah
5 July – 9 p.m.
Gallery of JU BKC KS
Concert: Straso Temkov, flute and Sara Projkovska, piano (N. Macedonia).
Program: H. Beeftink, B. Bartok, M. Miyagi, А. Кarastojanov, G. Schocker, P. Martin, F. Amirov.
7 July – 9 p.m.
Great Hall of JU BKC KS
Theatre Play Premiere: “Chronicle of the King Tvrtko“
directed by Dino Mustafic. Production: JU “Bosanski kulturni centar KS” (Bosnian Cultural Center of the Sarajevo Canton) and the “Scena” Association.
8 July – 9 p.m.
Great Hall of JU BKC KS
First rerun of the play: “Chronicle of the King Tvrtko“
directed by Dino Mustafic. Production: JU “Bosanski kulturni centar KS” (Bosnian Cultural Center of the Sarajevo Canton) and the “Scena” Association.
10 July – 8 p.m.
Gallery of JU BKC KS
Poem: “Srebrenica is a Falling Star”
Interpreted by Emina-Minka Muftic, dramatic artist and Lejla Bajramovic, ballerina.
12 to 31 July – Opening of the exhibition at 7 p.m.
Gallery of JU BKC KS
Solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Izet Aleckovic
The exhibition is available for visits every day from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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13 July – 9 p.m.
Old Town of Srebrenik (Gradina)
Theatre Play: “Chronicle of the King Tvrtko“
Performance in the ambient space of the Old Town of Srebrenik, in one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in BiH, the home of Bosnian Ban Stjepan Kotromanić, until his death.
15 July – 9 p.m.
Pannonian Lakes Complex - Tuzla
Theatre Play: “Chronicle of the King Tvrtko“
Theatre project directed by Dino Mustafic, about the great historical figure, Bosnian King Tvrko I Kotromanic.
16 July – 9 p.m.
Atrium of JU BKC KS
CANCELED
Concert: “Bus festival project”- Kolektif Istanbul Band”
The city of Istanbul is organizing an art project called “Bus Festival Project” in which a bus with musicians will leave Istanbul, and on its way to Sarajevo will stop in the cities that are the partners of the project, to be joined by local musicians. In each city where they stop on their way, the artists involved in the “Bus Festival Project” will give a concert that night.
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17 July – 9 p.m.
Atrium of JU BKC KS
Sephardic Night: Hagada Associationa
Screenwriter and host Eli Tauber, the most beautiful Sephardic romances to be performed by Vladimir Mickovic, vocal soloist and Gabriel Prusina, piano.
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18 July – 9 p.m.
Susan Sontag Theatre Square
Concert: Helem Nejse
19 July – 9 p.m.
City Hall Central Stage
20 July – 8 p.m.
City Hall Central Stage
Literary Evening: Midhat Ajanovic
Midhat Ajanovic – Ajan is a professor, writer, cartoonist, film author and theorist born in Sarajevo in 1959. He graduated in journalism in Sarajevo and studied animation at the Zagreb Film Cartoon Studio.
22 July – 9 p.m.
Ilidza Summer Stage
Concert: Evening of Sevdah – Sevdah Foundation
Evening of the most beautiful songs from our traditional treasury, performed by the most authentic sevdalinka performers of all generations. Orchestra and arrangements: Damir Galijasevic. Special guest – Dragan Stojkovic – Bosanac. Hosts: Enisa Hajdarević-Šojko and Enver Sadinlija.
23 July – 9 p.m.
Svrzo's House Courtyard
Sarajevo Museum Evening: Not to be forgotten “Odškrinimo kapidžike mahalskih kuća” (Let’s open the gates of neighbourhood houses)
Text and script: Amra Madzarevic, moderator and co-screenwriter: Emina Muftic, dramatic artist.
24 July – 9 p.m.
Great Hall of JU BKC KS
25 July – 8 p.m.
Gallery of JU BKC KS
Evening with Sidran
The famous Bosnian writer, poet and screenwriter, Abdulah Sidran, will talk about his works and life. Selections from his poetry, translated into German, French, Italian, have been published in Austria, France, Italy.
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27 July -9 p.m.
Vraca Memorial Park
Theatre Play: “Chronicle of the King Tvrtko“
Directed by Dino Mustafic. Production: JU “Bosanski kulturni centar KS” (Bosnian Cultural Center of the Sarajevo Canton) and the “Scena” Association.
28 July – 9 p.m.
Gallery of JU BKC KS
Concert: Sanel Redzic, classical guitar & Andrea Nikolic, violin.
29 July – parade at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.
Parade through the streets of Sarajevo, Great Hall of JU BKC KS
“CIOFF BiH Folklore Evening – For Living Tradition 2022”
30 July, - 9 p.m.
Mak Gallery
Exhibition: “Score of Life”
Branko Grković, composer and pianist, the author of the exhibition is Amina Abdičević. The exhibition is organized by the SPKD “Prosvjeta” and Museum of Literature and Theatre Arts of BiH.
30 July, - 8 p.m.
Kozluk
Bascarsija Nights in Kozluk: theatre play “Prah“ (Dust)
Cast: Gordana Boban and Mirsad Tuka, directed by Miralem Zubcevic.
31 July, - 9 p.m.
City Hall Central Stage
Festive Closing Ceremony
Concert: Mostar Symphony Orchestra (34 musicians) performing hits of the Indexi band. Conductor, pianist and arranger: Damir Bunoza, vocal soloists: Antonija Batinic, Selma Droce, Oliver Bevanda, Josip Drinovac and Nenad Tomicic.
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FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Download the festival program PDF (in Bosnian).
PHOTO AND VIDEO GALLERIES
Moments from previous festivals
TICKETS
Tickets for all programs, except for the play ``Chronicle of King Tvrtko`` and the concert of Maja Milinković will be free.
Tickets for the play ``Chronicle of King Tvrtko``, performed in Sarajevo, are on sale from July 1st online via KupiKartu.ba, as well as at all KupiKartu.ba points of sale, including the ticket office in JU BKC KS.
Tickets for the play ``Chronicle of King Tvrtko``, performed in Sarajevo, are on sale from July 1st online via KupiKartu.ba, as well as at all KupiKartu.ba points of sale, including the ticket office in JU BKC KS.
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Festival partners
MEDIA COVERAGE
FESTIVAL LOCATIONS
Susan Sontag Theatre Square