“A STRING FEST” TO BE HELD FROM SEPTEMBER 5 TO 7 IN THE LARGEST CITY OF REPUBLIKA SRPSKA

From September 5 to 7, 2025, Banja Luka will host “A String Fest”, a unique festival dedicated to string music and music education.

Over the course of three days, the festival will offer a rich program of concerts, workshops, and masterclasses led by renowned artists from across the region and Europe.

“A String Fest” is more than just a festival – it’s a place of encounter, learning, and artistic exchange, say the organizers.

Founded by musicians Milica and Đorđe Milovanović, the festival brings together classical tradition and contemporary musical expression, creating an event that opens the door to the world of music for everyone – from babies to professional musicians.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

Friday, September 5 | 20:00, Concert Hall of Banski Dvor

Opening Concert: “Festival Quartet”

Miloš Petrović, Ivan Knežević, Đorđe Milovanović, Caroline Busser

Repertoire: Haydn, Slavenski, Shostakovich

Saturday, September 6 | 10:00, Banski Dvor

Concert for Babies – Students of the Academy of Arts Banja Luka

Partner: Bambi Company

Saturday, September 6 | 09:00–15:00, Milanović House

Workshop: “Thomastik-Infeld” – Sound Optimization

Lecturer: Stojan Jovanović

Saturday, September 6 | 18:00, Milanović House

Lecture: The Art of Making and Restoring String Instruments

Lecturer: Nikola Brinel (France)

Saturday, September 6 | 20:00, Banski Dvor

Concert “IC Strings” – Ivan Knežević and Caroline Busser

Program: Mozart, Schubert, Bartók, Kodály, and more

Sunday, September 7 | 20:00, Banski Dvor

Eastern European Bass Ensemble

Double bassists from Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina present a program inspired by Mokranjac and traditional Eastern European music.

The festival is open to all music lovers, and admission to most events is free.

In addition to the concert program, the festival offers educational content for students and young musicians.

Tickets for concerts and workshop registrations are available via the official website: www.a-string-fest.com.