WINTER KORZO ARRIVES IN BIJELJINA

The streets of Bijeljina, the largest city in the Semberija region, are already signaling that the holiday season is just around the corner. The city is putting on its festive attire, following the example of major European destinations, with the City Administration building, the Patriarch Pavle Street promenade, City Square, and the Museum of Semberija beautifully decorated for the upcoming celebrations.

PHOTO: Grad Bijeljina

The countdown has begun for the ceremonial switch-on of the New Year’s lights on Tuesday, marking the official start of the holiday season and the Winter Korzo – a place of gathering, joy, and winter magic for families, children, and visitors of all generations.

“Bijeljina is ready to shine,” representatives of the Bijeljina Tourist Organization proudly announce.

From December 23, 2025, to January 14, 2026, the city will host the festive event Winter Korzo, featuring a rich and diverse program designed for all age groups. The official opening will take place on December 23 at 7:00 PM, when the New Year’s lights will be turned on, followed by a concert by the band Neon. Winter Korzo will be open daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

FULL PROGRAM OF EVENTS

December 23 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM – Official opening of Winter Korzo, lighting of the New Year’s decorations, and Neon band concert

December 24 (Wednesday)

12:00 PM – Decorating the Christmas tree and welcoming Santa Claus

7:00 PM – Concert by Stara Priča Orchestra

December 25 (Thursday)

7:00 PM – Concert by Exit band

December 26 (Friday)

7:00 PM – DJ party for high school students celebrating the end of the first semester

December 27 (Saturday)

12:00 PM – Mini New Year’s disco

7:00 PM – Concert by the Aleksa Šantić Accordion Orchestra

December 28 (Sunday)

12:00 PM – New Year’s play by Maslačak Children’s Theatre and gift collection for children in Kosovo and Metohija (“All for Kosmet”)

7:00 PM – Concert by Druga Dimenzija band

December 29 (Monday)

7:00 PM – Concert by Bambi band

December 30 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM – Concert by Anđela, Dino and David

December 31 (Wednesday)

12:00 PM – New Year’s celebration for children

9:00 PM – DJ warm-up party

10:00 PM – Concert by YU Grupa and New Year’s Eve celebration

January 2 (Friday)

7:00 PM – Concert by Infuzija band

January 3 (Saturday)

12:00 PM – Children’s animation program and circus clowns

6:00 PM – Oldtimer car show

7:00 PM – DJ party

January 4 (Sunday)

12:00 PM – New Year’s play by Maslačak Children’s Theatre

7:00 PM – Concert by Outrajders band

January 5 (Monday)

12:00 PM – Children’s play with Dučić and Maga

7:00 PM – Concert by Valentina Jović with her band

January 6 (Tuesday)

5:00 PM – Liturgy at St. George’s Church, religious procession through city streets, and traditional Christmas log lighting in front of the City Administration

January 7 (Wednesday)

12:00 PM – Breaking of the traditional Christmas bread (česnica) in front of the City Administration

January 8 (Thursday)

7:00 PM – Concert by Dušan Sekulić with his band

January 9 (Friday)

7:00 PM – Republic Day celebration with a concert by Beogradski Sindikat

January 10 (Saturday)

12:00 PM – New Year’s play by Maslačak Children’s Theatre

7:00 PM – Concert by gusle associations and city traditional and church choirs

January 11 (Sunday)

12:00 PM – Little Santa Claus race

7:00 PM – Concert by Štrajk band

January 12 (Monday)

7:00 PM – Concert by Miljan Vasić and Friends

January 13 (Tuesday)

9:00 PM – DJ warm-up party

10:30 PM – Serbian New Year celebration with a concert by Milan Vasić

January 14 (Wednesday)

5:00 PM – Farewell to Santa Claus with a festive animation program and official closing of Winter Korzo (Maslačak Theatre)

With a vibrant mix of concerts, children’s programs, traditional celebrations, and festive gatherings, Winter Korzo promises to transform Bijeljina into a true winter wonderland and a must-visit destination throughout the holiday season.