Run or cheer at the Belgrade Marathon in April

Vračar is a residential district around the Church of Saint Sava, in the hills just outside the old town, with fewer tourists than the center. Guides describe it as calm, a good base for families and for anyone who wants to sleep well, while Savamala, with its bars and clubs, stays busy into the early hours. Choose…

Hotel Moskva opened in 1908 and has been protected as a cultural monument since 1968, still operating on Terazije today. Even if you sleep elsewhere, its Café and Pastry Shop is the home of the Moskva šnit, a cake created in 1974, and guests can have it in the afternoon with live piano. Ask at the desk about the…

The Belgrade Jazz Festival is the city's oldest jazz event, organized by the Belgrade Youth Center, and its 2026 edition is the 42nd. It is held in October, with concerts at several venues in the center, and it mixes tradition with newer experimental sounds. Check the official program for exact days and venues, since…

The National Theatre on Republic Square has housed opera, ballet and drama under one roof since 1869, with a main stage and a smaller one. The autumn 2026 repertoire lists Traviata, Tosca, Carmen and Swan Lake, with The Nutcracker in December. Check the repertoire for the nights you are in town, and book through the…

The Belgrade Philharmonic, founded in 1923, plays most of its concerts in the Kolarac Foundation hall, and its 2025/26 subscription season ran on Friday evenings. Each season is announced months ahead, with subscribers booking first and single tickets released later, so buy early for a guest soloist or gala night…

The Belgrade 360 Deck on the 41st floor of Kula Beograd opened in April 2026 and gives a full 360 degree view of the rivers and the old center. It is fully enclosed, so it stays open in rain, though severe weather can change visit times. Enter through the Galerija mall on the second floor and allow about an hour…

Avala Tower stands on a protected, forested mountain south of the city, and on a sunny day the view reaches about 100 km over the city, rivers and the Pannonian plain. The tower was rebuilt to its original design after being destroyed in 1999 and reopened in 2010. Go on a clear day, check the seasonal opening hours…

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Ušće park is a modernist building by Ivan Antić and Ivanka Raspopović, reopened in 2017 after a long renovation. Its collection focuses on art from Serbia and Yugoslavia since 1900. Plan around the closing day, because the museum is closed on Tuesdays and keeps later hours on…