"EVENING WITH THE TAMBURITZA" AS AN INTRODUCTION TO BANJA LUKA CITY DAY CELEBRATIONS

The XXV European Festival of Plucked String Instruments “Evening with the Tamburitza 2026,” organized by the City Tamburitza Orchestra of Banja Luka, will take place from April 16 to 18 this year at the Cultural Center Banski Dvor.

The festival is being held to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Banja Luka City Tamburitza Orchestra and will serve as an introduction to the celebrations of Banja Luka City Day.

This multi-day event will offer audiences a rich program featuring performances by renowned tamburitza orchestras from across the region.

The festival officially opens on Friday, April 17, at 8:00 PM, with a performance by the Grand Tamburitza Orchestra of Radio Television of Vojvodina, conducted by Marko Parčetić.

On Saturday, April 18, starting at 8:00 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy additional performances by distinguished ensembles, continuing the celebration of traditional music.

Free tickets will be available starting April 14 at the box office of Banski Dvor Cultural Center.

The festival is supported by the City of Banja Luka, the Government of Republika Srpska, and other partners, continuing a long-standing tradition of promoting tamburitza music and fostering cultural cooperation in the region.

This event represents a unique opportunity for fans of tamburitza music to enjoy performances by some of the best orchestras from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and other European countries.