KASTEL ROCK FEST TO BRING THREE SPECTACULAR NIGHTS OF MUSIC TO BANJA LUKA’S KASTEL FORTRESS

The Kastel Rock Fest is returning to Banja Luka’s historic Kastel Fortress with three spectacular nights of live music, bringing together major domestic, regional, European and international artists, a high artistic standard and top-level production.

This year’s edition of the festival will take place from September 17 to 19, once again transforming the historic fortress into an open-air stage for some of the biggest names in rock and alternative music.

The festival will offer an impressive three-day programme combining international stars with acclaimed regional performers. The gates will open at 6 p.m. each evening, while the programme begins at 7 p.m.

THREE NIGHTS, THREE DIFFERENT MUSICAL EXPERIENCES

The opening night, Thursday, September 17, will feature domestic and regional Eurovision representatives known for their distinctive rock energy. The line-up includes Lavina from Serbia, Alexandra Căpitănescu from Romania and Baby Lasagna from Croatia.

The second night, Friday, September 18, will be dedicated to alternative sounds and cult acts. The audience will be able to see Sopot, The Amy Winehouse Band and legendary Slovenian industrial and alternative group Laibach.

The festival will conclude in spectacular fashion on Saturday, September 19, with progressive rock legends Jethro Tull headlining the closing night. They will be joined by the domestic acts Rock Simfonija and Flutete.

ROCK UNDER THE OPEN SKY

As Banja Luka’s longest-running music festival, Kastel Rock Fest continues its tradition of bringing a major rock spectacle to the city and creating a unique atmosphere at one of its most recognisable landmarks.

Visitors to Kastel Fortress during the three festival nights can expect a combination of high-quality music, powerful live performances, great energy and a distinctive open-air festival experience.

Over the years, Kastel Rock Fest has established itself as an important part of Banja Luka’s cultural and music scene, bringing numerous major international and regional names to the city.

A FESTIVAL THAT HAS HOSTED MUSIC LEGENDS

The festival’s impressive history includes performances by some of the biggest names in rock and alternative music.

Among the artists who have performed at Kastel are Lenny Kravitz, Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand, Apocalyptica, Damir Urban & 4, LET 3, Bajaga i Instruktori, Van Gogh, Vlatko Stefanovski Trio, Parni Valjak, Disciplina Kičme, Laibach, Vatra, Kiki & Piloti, Josipa Lisac, Neverne Bebe, Psihomodo Pop, Leb i Sol, Partibrejkers, Rambo Amadeus, Tito & Tarantula, Električni Orgazam, Vlada Divljan & Idoli, Jinx, Majke, Letu Štuke, King George, Kerber, Massimo, Cubismo and Hladno Pivo, among many others.

With this year’s programme once again combining internationally recognised acts, regional stars and local performers, Kastel Rock Fest 2026 promises three nights of music beneath the open sky at one of Banja Luka’s most atmospheric historic venues.