MONTENEGRO: Herceg Fest, Herceg Novi
MONTENEGRO: Herceg Fest, Herceg Novi
Herceg Fest is the main cultural institution in Herceg Novi. Through its diverse programming, it offers citizens a wide array of high-quality programmes across all areas of the arts.
Organisation of exhibitions – Fine arts activities of Herceg Fest include exhibitions of sculpture, graphics and photographs, in addition to works of renowned Montenegrin artists. Park Hall foyer is used for visual presentations and children’s and youth exhibitions.
Theatrical performances – Herceg Fest is a host to numerous theatre artists and ensembles from Montenegro, the region and the world. Plays take place in the grand hall of Park Hall, and open-air stages at the fortresses and squares.
Summer & Winter festivals – Most festivals that render Herceg Novi recognisable are organized or produced by our institution. A wide array of festivals, including classical arts, popular and urban culture, take place all year round.
Herceg Fest is the executive producer of Herceg Novi Film Festival – Montenegro Film Festival. The idea of a film festival happening on Kanli kula fortress has been forming since 1987, when the First Yugoslav Festival of Film Directing took place in the most beautiful summer open-air cinema. The festival has a status of an event of special significance for culture of Montenegro.