PROGRAM FOR THIS YEAR’S KOČIĆ GATHERING OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

The 60th edition of the Kočićev Zbor (Kočić’s Gathering) will begin on August 27, 2025, marking six decades of honoring the life, work, and legacy of the great Serbian writer and national tribune, Petar Kočić. The Government of the Republic of Srpska has adopted the official program, now available on the website of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska.

Below is the full program of events:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

BANJALUKA

11:00 – Wreath-laying ceremony at Petar Kočić Park

19:00 – Formal opening of the 60th Kočić Gathering (Banski Dvor City Hall)

19:30 – Evening of Young Writers (Banski Dvor City Hall)

21:00 – Film Night (Terrace of the National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

BELGRADE

11:00 – Wreath-laying ceremony at Petar Kočić’s grave (Alley of the Greats, Belgrade)

13:00 – Tribute at Kočić’s monument and literary hour (Čuburski Park, Belgrade)

19:00 – Kočić Evening in Belgrade (Serbian Writers' Association, Francuska 7)

JELIĆKA

14:00 – Traditional Great Assumption Gathering and Ojkača Folk Singing Festival (SPCO Jelićka, near Prijedor)

STRIČIĆI

18:00 – Concert: Dejan Petrović & Big Band with guests (School “Petar Kočić”, Zborište – Stričići)

Performers include:

Dejan Petrović & Big Band

Zavičajno Jato

Traditional Male Singing Groups

BANJALUKA

20:00 – Satire Night (Art Courtyard, Banski Dvor)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

BANJALUKA

11:00 – Promotion of the monograph "Letters from the Mountain and Below the Mountain" (Museum of the Republic of Srpska)

12:00 – Opening of the photo-documentary exhibition "Kočić's Zmijanje" (Museum of the Republic of Srpska)

19:00 – Promotion of the children’s book "The Story of Gomionica" (National and University Library of the Republic of Srpska)

20:30 – Kočić Evening (Art Courtyard, Banski Dvor)

KOČIĆEVO OGNJIŠTE – STRIČIĆI

20:00 – Fair of Local Authentic Food Products

21:00 – Theatre Performance "Through Fog and Blizzard" (Amphitheatre, Kočić’s Hearth)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

STRIČIĆI

11:00 – Off-road Vehicle Show (Stričići – Manjača)

14:30 – First part of the traditional Bullfighting Competition for the "Jablan" Award (Zborište – Stričići)

GOMIONICA MONASTERY

11:00 – Flower tribute to Father Gerasim (Monastery courtyard)

11:30 – Literary Hour in the monastery courtyard

BANJALUKA

17:30 – Orators' Evening (Art Courtyard, Banski Dvor)

20:00 – Gala Academy in honor of award recipients (Main Stage of the National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska)

21:30 – Literary Event "Writers Write for Kočić" (Terrace of the National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska)

This year’s Kočićev Zbor promises a rich cultural program that celebrates literature, tradition, satire, music, and the enduring spirit of Petar Kočić. The organizers invite all citizens and lovers of heritage to join in the celebration of this important cultural and historical event.