Events Calendar

Culture, wine, tradition, and contemporary festivals

Dates are indicative. Most events are planned annually and may vary slightly from year to year.

JANUARY

St. Sava Celebrations

Trebinje | January 26–27
Cultural and educational programs dedicated to St. Sava, the patron saint of literacy and education, featuring concerts, school performances, and cultural gatherings.

FEBRUARY

Aleksa Šantić Days / “With Aleksa…”

Mostar | Around February 2
Poetry readings, exhibitions, and cultural programs honoring Aleksa Šantić, one of Mostar’s most important poets.

Carnival Celebrations

Ljubuški, Široki Brijeg | February
Traditional carnival parades, costumes, music, and public celebrations.

MARCH

International Judo Tournament

Trebinje | Mid-March
A regional sporting event with international competitors.

Spring Wine Gatherings

Trebinje & Eastern Herzegovina | March
Winemakers’ meet-ups and presentations of new vintages (format varies).

APRIL

Mostar International Trade Fair

Mostar | April
The largest trade and business fair in Herzegovina, with international exhibitors.

Mediterranean Days

Trebinje | April
A tourism and cultural event celebrating the region’s Mediterranean heritage.

MAY

Days of Mevlud and Zikr

Blagaj | Early May
A religious and cultural gathering at the Blagaj Tekke, featuring prayers and lectures.

Battle of the Neretva Commemoration

Jablanica | Early May
A memorial and cultural program held near the Jablanica Museum.

Cherry Days

Potoci (Mostar area) | Late May
An agricultural and tourism fair celebrating local produce.

JUNE

Underwater Film Festival

Neum | June
A festival dedicated to underwater film and photography, with a focus on the sea and environmental awareness.

HWR FEST – Herzegovina Wine Route Festival

Mostar / Čitluk / Herzegovina | June
The flagship festival of the Herzegovina Wine Route, combining wine, gastronomy, music, and social gathering.

International Peace March

Humac – Međugorje | June 24
A pilgrimage walk accompanied by prayers for world peace.

Apparition Anniversary

Međugorje | June 25
One of the largest annual pilgrimage events in the region.

JULY

West Herzegovina Fest

Široki Brijeg | Early July
A major contemporary cultural festival dedicated to film, music, and literature.

Mostar Blues & Summer Music Festivals

Mostar | July
A series of summer concerts and music events.

Old Bridge Diving Competition

Mostar | Late July
The iconic international diving event from the Old Bridge into the Neretva River.

Kupres Grass-Cutting Days (Kosidba na Kupresu)

Kupres | Late June / Early July
One of the oldest traditional events in Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring hand-mowing competitions, folklore, and rural celebrations.

AUGUST

International Youth Festival

Međugorje | Early August
A major international spiritual gathering for young people.

Počitelj Cultural Summer

Počitelj | August
Theatre, exhibitions, and concerts set in a historic setting.

Čapljina Carnival

Čapljina | Early August
A large international carnival with parades, costumes, and live music.

Moba Food Fest

Mostar | August
A food festival inspired by the traditional concept of moba—collective work and shared meals—presented in a modern street-food format.

Street Food Fest

Široki Brijeg | August
An urban food and music festival.

Nevesinje Traditional Olympics

Nevesinje | Late August
Traditional sporting disciplines, horse races, and folk customs.

Ethno Fest

Neum | Late August
A festival celebrating traditional music and customs.

SEPTEMBER

Mediterranean Film Festival

Široki Brijeg | Early September
The oldest documentary film festival in the region.

Žilavka Salon

Mostar / Čitluk | September
A professional tasting event dedicated to the indigenous Žilavka grape variety.

Trnjak Fest

Ljubuški / Čitluk | September
A festival celebrating Trnjak, the rising signature red variety of Herzegovina.

Mostar Film Days

Mostar | September
Regional film screenings and cultural programs.

Exaltation of the Cross

Međugorje | Mid-September
A major pilgrimage gathering.

OCTOBER

Dučić Poetry Evenings

Trebinje | Late October
A literary event dedicated to poet Jovan Dučić.

NOVEMBER

Andrinje (St. Andrew’s Day)

Široki Brijeg & Western Herzegovina | Around November 30
A religious feast with local customs, traditionally marking the end of the agricultural year and the transition into winter.

DECEMBER

Advent in Mostar

Mostar | December
Advent stalls, concerts, DJ evenings, and festive city programs in a mild Mediterranean climate.

Advent in Čapljina

Čapljina | December
A smaller, family-oriented Advent event featuring local food, drinks, and music.

Christmas & New Year Programs

Međugorje | December 25–31
International masses and spiritual programs.