September in Subotica carries a special energy. On the occasion of City Day, the streets, squares, and favorite meeting spots bring together locals and guests from Serbia and abroad, featuring a rich program that blends music, culture, sports, and entertainment. From the Subotica Half Marathon and free walking tours to concerts, exhibitions, and activities for all generations – the city lives at a full rhythm, and everyone can find a reason to visit.
This is the ideal moment to experience Subotica from a fresh perspective – to walk its lavish Art Nouveau streets, discover the stories preserved by its buildings, enjoy the atmosphere of the city center, or visit Palić. City Day is more than just a celebration – it is an invitation to experience Subotica, its people, and its unique atmosphere.
City Day Program:
Thursday, August 27 Park by the Subotica Synagogue 20:30 – Concert: “Movie Melodies in the Park” Free admission Program includes: film music by Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, and Hans Zimmer, music by the band Queen, as well as themes from the movies “Rocky”, “The Godfather”, “Forrest Gump”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”.
Friday, August 28 Ferenc Raichle Park 19:00 – Concert by the Subotica Wind Orchestra: summer and movie melodies National Theatre 19:00 – Promotion of the thematic proceedings “The March 2004 Program – Causes of Destruction and Consequences”, published by the Cultural Center Gračanica and the Archives of Kosovo and Metohija
Saturday, August 29, 2026 Palić Zoo * free admission for children under 12 09:30-18:00 – Children’s workshop: “Under the Light of the Microscope” 10:00-18:00 – Animal feeding and presentations Contemporary Gallery 17:00-22:00 – Exhibition: “The Return. Inner Pilgrimage” 19:00 – Guided thematic tour: “Subotica Through the Windows of Raichle Palace”
Sunday, August 30 Subotica Half Marathon 08:00 – Start of the adult races at Korzo Street 09:30 – Children’s race, parking area between the Music School and the Town Hall entrance Palić Zoo * free admission for children under 12 09:30-18:00 – Children’s workshop: “Under the Light of the Microscope” 10:00-18:00 – Animal feeding and presentations Subotica Children’s Theatre 18:00 – Non-verbal play: “Štrand Beach”
Monday, August 31 Palić Zoo * free admission for children under 12 09:30-18:00 – Children’s workshop: “Under the Light of the Microscope” 10:00-18:00 – Animal feeding and presentations “Danilo Kiš” Foundation for Youth Culture and Creativity 19:00 – Opening of the exhibition “Collage” by students of the foundation’s art workshop Freedom Square 21:00 – Subotica Symphony Orchestra + ABBA Real Tribute Band Greatest ABBA hits in symphonic arrangements Conductor: Mikica Jevtić Concertmaster: Miloš Nikolić
Tuesday, September 1 – CITY DAY Town Hall 09:00 – Performance by the Wind Orchestra 09:30 – Raising of the city flag 10:00 – Solemn session of the City Assembly Presentation of the “Honorary Citizen” and “Pro Urbe” awards Palić Zoo * free admission for children under 12 09:30-18:00 – Children’s workshop: “Under the Light of the Microscope” Subotica City Museum 10:00-18:00 – Exhibitions: “Modernism in Subotica” and “Jakobey 200” Contemporary Gallery 17:00-22:00 – Exhibition: “The Return. Inner Pilgrimage” “Dr. Vinko Perčić” Gallery 16:00 – Exhibition: Dr. Vinko Perčić Collection – selection from the legacy Subotica City Library (new reading room) 18:30 – Exhibition: “Advertising Time Machine” and musical program “Aleksandar Lifka” Art Cinema 19:00-21:00 – Documentary about Aleksandar Lifka and cinema pioneers: “People with Cameras”, directed by Zoltán Siflis Freedom Square 21:00 – Concert by Dragana Mirković
Wednesday, September 2 Contemporary Gallery 10:00-18:00 – Exhibition: “The Return. Inner Pilgrimage” Subotica City Museum 10:00-18:00 – Exhibitions: “Modernism in Subotica” and “Jakobey 200” 18:00 – Permanent displays of the Natural History, Archaeology, and Ethnology Departments: “Subotica Painting Commissions of Károly Jakobey (Jakobey Károly, 1826-1891)” – lecture by Dr. Zsuzsanna Korhecz Freedom Square 21:00 – Republic Band Hungarian pop-rock band closes the main music program
Throughout the Entire Period August 27 – September 2 Traditional food, drink, and handicraft fair Exhibitors from the region and other parts of Serbia
Thursday, September 3 Contemporary Gallery 10:00-18:00 – Exhibition: “The Return. Inner Pilgrimage” Subotica City Museum 10:00-18:00 – Exhibitions: “Modernism in Subotica” and “Jakobey 200” National Theatre 19:00 – Play with subtitles: “Chicken Ladder”, Zoltán Rókus
Friday, September 4, 2026 Contemporary Gallery 10:00-18:00 – Exhibition: “The Return. Inner Pilgrimage” National Theatre 19:00 – Play: “Greta, Page 89” – Lutz Hübner
Saturday, September 5, 2026 Contemporary Gallery 10:00-18:00 – Exhibition: “The Return. Inner Pilgrimage” ROMI: 147
Come celebrate together. Subotica awaits you!
