September in Serbia is shaping up to be a feast for music lovers, film enthusiasts, and art aficionados. From world-renowned DJs to local wine festivals and groundbreaking exhibitions, here are five events you won’t want to miss.
1. SUB FOCUS – Premier Drum & Bass Night in Belgrade
When: 12 September 2025
Where: Luka Beograd, open-air corner
The legendary British drum & bass DJ and producer Sub Focus is making his Belgrade debut this September. A key figure in the DnB scene for over 20 years, Sub Focus first caught attention through the iconic Ram Records, releasing his self-titled debut album in 2009. Known for futuristic basslines, infectious melodies, and powerful vocals, his hits like Tidal Wave, Desire, Turn Back Time, and Solar System have defined generations of ravers worldwide. Expect an electrifying night that brings the global drum & bass energy straight to Belgrade.
2. Black Coffee – A Global House Icon
When: 19 September 2025 from 19h
Where: Luka Beograd, open-air corner
This South African house legend’s upcoming performance. Known for creating immersive sets blending soulful rhythms and hypnotic beats, Black Coffee continues to captivate dancefloors across the globe. This is a night for lovers of deep, emotive house music.
More info here.
3. PAFF – Pančevo Film Festival
When: 24–28 September 2025
Where: Various locations, Pančevo
The international Pančevo Film Festival (PAFF) returns with its five-day format, showcasing around 40 short and feature-length films. This festival thrives on exploring what contemporary cinema can be and do, providing a platform for young, talented filmmakers.
Opening night (24 September, 20:00) screens “Nestašne devojke” (Kaj ti je deklica) by Slovenian director Urška Đukić, a 2025 Slovene-Italian-Croatian-Serbian co-production that premiered at Berlinale. The film explores adolescence, friendship, and self-discovery in the intimate setting of a girls’ choir retreat.
PAFF features multiple competitive sections:
- Svetionici – main competition judged by film professionals.
- Rani radovi – short films by emerging directors, with awards decided by high school jurors.
- PAFForama – highlights festival hits for a broader audience.
- Svetla budućnost – focuses on debut directors, featuring works by young Serbian filmmaker Nikola Stojanović.
All screenings are free, and the festival aims to foster a new generation of film enthusiasts by offering films that challenge conventional storytelling while addressing contemporary social issues.
4. Ana Viđen – Sculpture Exhibition
Where: USCE Museum of Contemporary Art, Belgrade
For art lovers, the sculptural work of Ana Viđen remains a meditation on natural processes, change, and renewal. With a career spanning over six decades, Viđen captures organic energy in clay, stone, and metal, producing pieces that pulse with life. Her work, influenced by Adriatic landscapes, explores rhythm, erosion, and the subtle interplay of light and form—always in dialogue with the space they inhabit, making her public installations and sculptural forms unforgettable.
5. Belgrade Wine Week 2025 – A Toast to the City
When: 23–28 September 2025
Where: Across Belgrade, Dorcol Platz main location
Raise your glass for the 7th edition of Belgrade Wine Week, turning the city into a festival of taste. Over six days, discover boutique Serbian wineries, exclusive wine & dine workshops, and lively wine parties. This year’s edition also celebrates Spanish gastronomy through the Eat Spain Drink Spain initiative.
The grand finale, Wine Platz Fest (27 September), transforms Dorćol Platz into an open-air celebration of wines, flavors, and festivity. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, this festival perfectly blends sophistication with fun.
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