TROTOART READY TO TAKE OVER BANJA LUKA WITH SPECTACULAR STREET PERFORMANCES

BANJA LUKA – Everything is set for another edition of the TrotoArt Street Performers Festival, one of the most recognizable cultural events in the Republic of Srpska.

PHOTO: Montes Morales

From June 15 to 21, the city on the Vrbas River will transform into a vibrant open-air stage, welcoming more than 500 local and international artists in what organizers describe as the festival’s most ambitious program yet.

According to Banja Luka Project Manager Milada Šukalo, TrotoArt has quickly become a highly respected and distinctive event, attracting an increasing number of visitors every year thanks to its originality and unique atmosphere.

“This year’s festival will last an entire week, with performances and activities taking place at more than eight locations across the city. The official opening is scheduled for June 15 at 6 p.m. in front of the Milanović House,” Šukalo said.

The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular concert, followed by a colorful parade visiting all festival venues throughout the city. The evening will conclude with a special artistic installation and animation program at Krajina Square before moving to Petar Kočić Park, where visitors will enjoy a performance by a renowned band arriving directly from the United Kingdom.

As in previous years, concerts, workshops and creative activities for children will be organized throughout the city during the morning and late afternoon hours.

The growing popularity of TrotoArt is reflected in this year’s participation figures, with around 500 performers expected to take part in the festival.

“I invite citizens and tourists not to attend only the opening or closing ceremonies, but to visit our streets and sidewalks every day throughout the festival. We have prepared entertainment and performances unlike anything regularly seen in Banja Luka,” Šukalo said.

This year’s edition will also feature artists from Switzerland as well as the Brazilian-Spanish contemporary circus troupe Familia Montes Morales.

One of the highlights will be “Signora Gomez,” a breathtaking tightrope performance by Swiss artist Eva Čermak. Through precise movements and extraordinary balancing skills, the visually striking act explores the boundaries of movement, balance and space, offering audiences a unique artistic experience.

The performance will be staged in Parkić on June 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Festival visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy “Circus Dreams,” a contemporary circus production by Familia Montes Morales. Combining acrobatics, movement and theatrical storytelling, the performance takes audiences into a world of imagination and dreams, delivering a dynamic and emotional experience for spectators of all ages.

“Circus Dreams” will be performed in Parkić on June 20 at 8:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., and on June 21 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

With an impressive lineup of international artists, live music, creative workshops and innovative street performances, TrotoArt is once again set to turn Banja Luka into one of the region’s most exciting centers of street art and entertainment.