Travel info
Festivals and events
The year in Bosnia and Herzegovina: film, music, bridge diving, commemorations and the ski season.
Dates change from year to year. Check the organiser’s website before you book.
| When | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| December–March | Ski season on Jahorina, Bjelašnica and Igman | Mountains around Sarajevo |
| February | Sarajevo Winter festival of theatre, music and art | Sarajevo |
| Ramadan (dates follow the lunar calendar) | Evening iftars, lit mosques and busy streets after sunset; Bajram at the end | Sarajevo and across the country |
| July | Baščaršijske noći, a month of open-air concerts and theatre | Sarajevo |
| 11 July | Commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide | Potočari |
| Late July | Traditional bridge diving competition from Stari Most | Mostar |
| Mid-August | Sarajevo Film Festival, the region’s largest film festival | Sarajevo |
| Summer | Rafting and kayaking season, river regattas | Una, Neretva, Vrbas, Drina |
| Autumn | Grape harvest and wine events | Herzegovina |
| December | Holiday markets and New Year concerts | Sarajevo and other cities |
During the Sarajevo Film Festival and in July and August, hotels in Sarajevo and Mostar fill up early. Book ahead.
Last checked: 2026-10-17