Sarajevo Winter Festival
The Sarajevo Winter Festival is an annual international cultural festival held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since 1984. It encompasses a wide range of artistic disciplines, including music, theatre, visual arts, literature, and film. The festival serves as a platform for artists from around the world to showcase their work and engage with the local community.
History
Over the years, the festival has attracted thousands of artists and visitors. By its 40th edition in 2025, the festival had hosted over 45,700 artists and cultural workers, presenting nearly 5,000 events.The festival is a member of the European Festivals Association.
In 2019, the festival opened with the performance Buka i bijes by artist Braco Dimitrijević, where artists marched through Sarajevo's streets carrying messages of peace and coexistence.
In 2017, the 33rd edition of the festival awarded the "Silver Snowflake" to Mila Melank and Collegium Artisticum for their exceptional contributions to the arts.
The festival has also featured international collaborations, such as the Silk Road of Art program held at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2015, the festival included a Japanese Film Week.
By its 40th edition in 2025, the festival had hosted over 45,700 artists and cultural workers, presenting nearly 5,000 events.