October in Novi Sad brings a rich lineup of events that suits everyone’s taste. From cultural events and gastronomic festivals to exciting theatre premieres, this month is filled with opportunities for enjoyment and unforgettable experiences. Discover the events you shouldn’t miss below, follow our calendar on the website, and plan your time according to the best that Novi Sad has to offer this month.

Kaleidoscope of Culture Finale

The seventh Kaleidoscope of Culture enters its final week, focusing on visual arts with a rich ‘Darkest Wave’ programme. For more information, visit the official website, and we invite you to see the current exhibitions ‘The Use of Man’ and ‘Production In(finite)’, which are part of this year’s event that has showcased five different types of art over five weeks.

• Visual Arts / District / 4 and 5 October PROGRAMME

Current Exhibitions

Let the paths of culture lead you to current exhibitions that will complete this October in Novi Sad:

• The Use of Man / Proizvodnja, District / open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Production  (In)finite / Radionica, District / permanent exhibition, open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Spirit of Place – A Century of the District / Fabrika 2, District / permanent exhibition, open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mileva: We Are One Rock / City Museum of Novi Sad, Petrovaradin Fortress / open daily except Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Versatile Artist Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov: Watercolors and Drawings / Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection / open until 27 October
• The Books of Pavle Beljanski: From Belgrade Salon to Museum Collection / Pavle Beljanski Memorial Collection / open until 27 October
• Prayer as Mercy / Gallery of Matica Srpska / open until 17 November
• The World is a Stage, the Stage is a World / Galerija na Štrafti / open until 10 October
• Confessions of Yugoslav Modernism / Gallery of Fine Arts – Rajko Mamuzić Gift Collection / open until 15 October
• Amazon Heart / Svilara Cultural Station / open until 8 October

Music Programme

• DIVLJE JAGODE / 4 October  / 9 p.m. / Hall 2, Novi Sad Fair / TICKETS
• COLOUR HAZE AND SMOKEMASTER / 4 October / 9 p.m. / SCCNS Fabrika / TICKETS
• KENI NIJE MRTAV / 5 October / 9 p.m. / Hall 2, Novi Sad Fair / TICKETS
• SILENTE / 10 October / 9 p.m. / SCCNS Fabrika / TICKETS
• BRKOVI /12 October / 9 p.m. / Master Hall, Novi Sad Fair / TICKETS
• HIGHWAYSTAR 80’s PARTY / 12 October / 8 p.m. / Gerila Bar / TICKETS
• FRANO LASIĆ / 12 October / 8 p.m. / Spens, Amphitheatre / TICKETS
• VLATKO STEFANOVSKI / 12 October / 8 p.m. / SCCNS (Vladimira Perića Valtera 5) / TICKETS
• QUEEN SYMPHONIC / 13 October / 8 p.m. / Serbian National Theatre / Tickets available at the theatre box office
• SOEN / 15 October / 8 p.m. / SCCNS Fabrika / TICKETS
• KENDI I STEREO BANANA / 18 October / 9 p.m. / Hall 2, Novi Sad Fair / TICKETS
• ŽELJKO LUČIĆ & VOJVODINA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA / NOMUS / 18 October / 8 p.m. / Synagogue / TICKETS
• MARIA POMIANOWSKA & VOCAL OCTET SIMULTANEO / NOMUS / 19 October / 8 p.m. / Synagogue / TICKETS
• ROMAN AND FRIENDS I / NOMUS /20  October  / 8 p.m. / Synagogue / TICKETS
• IN HONOR OF FOREU / NOMUS / 21 October / 8 p.m. / Synagogue / TICKETS
• ROMAN AND FRIENDS II / NOMUS / 22 October / 8 p.m. / Synagogue / TICKETS
• KSENIJA SIDOROVA AND BELGRADE PHILHARMONIC / NOMUS / 24 October / 8 p.m. / Synagogue / TICKETS

• SADHUS ‘THE SMOKING COMMUNITY’ AND HALF GRAMME OF SOMA / 25 October / 9 p.m. / SCCNS Fabrika / TICKETS
• VENDEX / 25 October / 10 p.m. / Hall 2, Novi Sad Fair / TICKETS

In the Theatre

October in Novi Sad brings an exciting continuation of the new theatre season, filled with premieres and a diverse array of performances on the stages of Serbia’s oldest theatre—the Serbian National Theatre, as well as at the Youth Theatre and Novi Sad Theatre (Újvidéki Színház). Follow our calendar on the official website and don’t miss the chance to enjoy the rich repertoire of city theatres.

• SERBIAN NATIONAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE
• YOUTH THEATRE REPERTOIRE
• NOVI SAD THEATRE REPERTOIRE

Here are a few more stand-up performances and plays at other locations during October:

• Novi Sad Oktoberfest / 4 and 5 October / in front of SC Promenada / TICKETS
• The Nutcracker Ballet / 6 October / 5 p.m. / SPENS / TICKETS
• Stand-up Superišić / 9 October / 8:30 p.m. / Gerila Bar / TICKETS
• Stand-up Male-Female Relationships / 16 October / 8:30 p.m. / Gerila Bar / TICKETS
• Play Drž Ne Daj / 19 October / 8 p.m. / Laza Kostić Grammar School / TICKETS

Month of Festivals in Novi Sad

• INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK COSTUMES, JEWELRY, AND HEADGEAR / 5 October  / Serbian National Theatre / 7 p.m.
• NOVI SAD JAZZ FESTIVAL / 10-12 October / Serbian National Theatre / TICKETS
• FESTIVAL OF SERBIAN UNDERGROUND / 18 and 19 October / SCCNS Fabrika, District / TICKETS
• NOMUS / 18-26 October / Synagogue / 8 p.m.
• STANDUPFEST / 16-19 October (programme in Novi Sad) / Radnički Dom / TICKETS
• VIDEOMEDEJA / 10-12 October / Svilara Cultural Station / PROGRAMME
• ’SEIZE THE DAY’  FILM FESTIVAL / SEIZE THE FILM / 9-13 October / CCNS / Free admission

Gastro Delights This Month!

This October, don’t miss the Night Bazaar at Fish Market, held on the first Friday of the month from 6 p.m. This event gathers small producers from Novi Sad and surrounding areas, offering authentic local flavors and creative crafts. Novi Sad residents will also enjoy Fenseraj Ukusa at Detelinara Market, taking place on 12 October from 6 p.m., providing another opportunity for culinary delights and fun. This month also brings the Start Up Novi Sad Night Bazaar, which will be held at Fish Market on 18 October from 6 p.m. Don’t miss these three opportunities to indulge in exquisite treats and buy unique handmade items from local producers.

October in the Spirit of Running!

October in Novi Sad brings challenges for running and nature lovers, with the Novi Sad Marathon taking place on 13 October. The 42.195-kilometre race route runs through the urban parts of Novi Sad and along the Danube, with participants also able to try the half marathon (21 kilometres), as well as shorter races of 10 and 5 kilometres. Registrations are open, and more information can be found on the organizer’s website: www.marathon.org.rs.

For those who prefer mountain trails, Saturday, 19 October is reserved for an event combining sports and recreation in the untouched nature of Fruška Gora. Starting and ending at Popovica, the Fruška Gora Marathon offers three different routes: the Maximum route of 25 kilometres the Hobi route of 10 kilometres, and the Mini route of 4 kilometres, which is ideal for children. You can find more information about the programme on the organizer’s website: www.fruskogorski-maraton.com.

Author: Marina Marić

Photos: Vladimir Veličković, Jelena Ivanović