Category: 2026

Dogadjaji 2026

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2026 en kultura

Klapa Evening

📍 Church of St. Anthony, TIVAT | May 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM

The square in front of the Parish Church of St. Anthony in Tivat will once again become one of the most beautiful stages of WindFest this spring. Following last year’s unforgettable evening, the Klapa Evening returns in an even richer edition, bringing together klapa ensembles from several Montenegrin cities in a setting overlooking Tivat and its waters, giving each note a special charm.

Klapa singing is an essential part of Boka’s local identity and intangible cultural heritage — a blend of Mediterranean spirit, harmony, and emotion passed down through generations. For this reason, the evening holds a special place in the WindFest program and is eagerly anticipated by audiences.

The program is organized by the Bokelian Association of A Cappella Musicians and Sailing Club Delfin. Although relatively young, the association has gained strong recognition across Montenegro and the region for its dedication and quality.

This year’s edition gathers ten klapa ensembles from Tivat, Kotor, Budva, Nikšić, and Podgorica, presenting a diverse program of female, mixed, and youth groups performing both traditional and contemporary arrangements.

Participating ensembles include:

• Female Klapa Aanderba Satis – Nikšić
• Mixed Klapa Anderba Kantores – Nikšić
• Female Klapa Fiori – Tivat
• Female Klapa Fiorellini – Tivat
• Female Klapa Incanto – Kotor
• Female Klapa Belezza – Tivat
• Mixed Klapa Camerton – Podgorica
• Female Klapa Bisernice Boke – Kotor
• Mixed Klapa Jadran – Tivat
• Female Klapa Harmonija – Budva

The evening is conceived as a meeting of generations and towns, celebrating togetherness and harmony under the open sky. Guests will also enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments in the spirit of Mediterranean hospitality.

Within the setting of the Church of St. Anthony — one of Tivat’s recognizable landmarks — klapa singing once again confirms its power to connect people, preserve tradition, and celebrate the identity of Boka.

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2026 edukacija en

Conference Boka Bay as a Sustainable Nautical Destination I

Panel I: Integration of Politics, Science and Community in Coastal Management
📍 Municipality of Tivat | May 7, 2026 | 09:00 AM

Following the successful realization of previous editions, the international scientific and professional conference “Boka Bay as a Sustainable Nautical Destination” expands in 2026 into a two-day program held in both Tivat and Kotor. The conference is jointly organized by Sailing Club Delfin, the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor of the University of Montenegro, and the Institute of Marine Biology UCG, with the support of the municipalities of Tivat and Kotor.

Through dialogue between policy, science, and the community, the conference aims to open key discussions on coastal management, protection of the marine environment, and preservation of the cultural landscape of Boka Bay.

The importance of this initiative has also been recognized internationally, with The Ocean Race Europe highlighting the conference on its official website as part of its mission to protect the world’s oceans.

The conference is chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zorica Đurović, Vice Dean for Development and Communications at the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, while the organization of the Tivat session is led by Dr. Slavi Petović, Scientific Advisor at the Institute of Marine Biology.

The first day focuses on integrated coastal zone management models, particularly marine environmental protection and preservation of the coastal cultural landscape.

The international gathering will bring together representatives of relevant national institutions, scientific organizations, and regional experts. The opening lecture will present examples of best practices from Croatia, particularly coastal management in protected areas and balancing development and environmental interests, followed by an open discussion. This segment aims to strengthen cooperation between decision-makers, the scientific community, and local residents, with the goal of creating sustainable, knowledge-based solutions and responsible spatial management.

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2026 edukacija en

Conference Boka Bay as a Sustainable Nautical Destination II

Panel II: UNESCO and the Future of Cruising in the Bay
📍 Slavjanska Reading Room, Dobrota, KOTOR | May 8, 2026 | 09:00 AM

Following the successful realization of previous editions, the international scientific and professional conference “Boka Bay as a Sustainable Nautical Destination” expands in 2026 into a two-day program held in both Tivat and Kotor. The conference is jointly organized by Sailing Club Delfin, the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor of the University of Montenegro, and the Institute of Marine Biology UCG, with the support of the municipalities of Tivat and Kotor.

Through dialogue between policy, science, and the community, the conference aims to open key discussions on coastal management, protection of the marine environment, and preservation of the cultural landscape of Boka Bay.

The importance of this initiative has also been recognized internationally, with The Ocean Race Europe highlighting the conference on its official website as part of its mission to protect the world’s oceans.

The conference is chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zorica Đurović, Vice Dean for Development and Communications at the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, while the organization of the Tivat session is led by Dr. Slavi Petović, Scientific Advisor at the Institute of Marine Biology.

The Kotor segment of the conference focuses on sustainable regulation of cruise tourism within the context of UNESCO protection of Kotor and Boka Bay. The panel discussion will gather representatives of port authorities, government institutions, experts in maritime safety and protected area management, as well as international guests with experience in regulating navigation in protected zones.

The goal of the conference is to contribute, through open and well-argued dialogue, to defining future guidelines that simultaneously protect the outstanding universal value of the area while enabling responsible use of its development potential.

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2026 en sport

Tivat Regatta UNA Montenegro Cup

📍 Sailing Club Delfin, TIVAT | April 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM

As part of WindFest, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, the 21st Tivat Cruiser Regatta UNA Montenegro CUP will take place — one of the longest-running and most recognizable cruiser regattas in Boka Bay.

For more than two decades, the Tivat Cruiser Regatta has gathered sailors from Montenegro and the wider region, maintaining its traditional format and distinctive course that has made it unique within the waters of Boka Bay.

The regatta starts off Ponta Seljanovo, after which the fleet sails around the island of Our Lady of Mercy and the island of Sveti Marko, continues through the Ralo strait, and then heads toward and around the islands near Perast. The finish line is once again set at Ponta Seljanovo, completing an attractive and demanding course that connects nearly all the key maritime points of the inner bay. This route gives the regatta its distinctive character while testing the tactical skill, endurance, and seamanship of each crew.

As in previous years, a strong turnout of cruisers across various classes is expected. The UNA Montenegro CUP once again remains more than a sporting competition — it is a gathering of sea and sailing enthusiasts and a central part of WindFest, dedicated to preserving the culture of life by the sea and promoting Boka Bay as an exceptional sailing destination.

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2026 en zabava

Bajaga & Instruktori Concert

📍 Pine Waterfront, TIVAT | April 25, 2026 | 9:00 PM

When the sea calms toward evening and the spring wind brings that familiar feeling that it is time to set off, WindFest opens its fifth edition in the most fitting way — with a concert by Bajaga and Instruktori on the Pine waterfront.

In the setting of the sea, boats, and glowing marina lights, songs that have connected generations for decades take on a special meaning. Bajaga’s music has always belonged to open spaces — streets, squares, and shorelines — places where we recognize ourselves in verses about freedom, journeys, love, and life’s small but meaningful choices.

Opening WindFest with this concert symbolically brings together the essence of the festival — the sea as inspiration, the culture of coastal living, and the idea that sport, education, culture, and entertainment complement one another. While sails wait for favourable winds and festival programs begin, music reminds us that joy, togetherness, and emotion are part of the same landscape we strive to preserve.

That evening, Pine will have space for everyone — those who grew up with these songs and those discovering them for the first time. WindFest begins with a concert that promises a night to remember.

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2026 en sport

Small Tivat Regatta Gadbois CUP 2026

📍 Sailing Club Delfin, TIVAT | April 24 & 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM

As part of WindFest 2026, on April 24 and 25, the waters of Tivat Bay will host the Small Tivat Regatta Gadbois CUP, a traditional competition dedicated to young sailors.

For years, the Small Tivat Regatta has held a special place in the spring regatta calendar, bringing together children from sailing clubs across Montenegro. The regatta is recognized as an event that places learning, friendship, and the development of a love for the sea and sailing at its heart, alongside sporting results.

Competitions will take place in the Optimist and ILCA classes, while the regatta field in Tivat Bay once again confirms its reputation as an ideal venue for small-boat racing — clear, sheltered, and sufficiently challenging for gaining new sailing knowledge.

The Small Tivat Regatta Gadbois CUP carries strong symbolism in supporting the development of young athletes and sailing as part of local identity, while its place within WindFest further highlights the connection between sport, education, and the culture of life by the sea.

The regatta is organized by Sailing Club Delfin, with the support of the Richard and Frances Gadbois Foundation, partners of WindFest and the Montenegrin sailing community. The Small Tivat Regatta remains a reminder that the future of sailing is built right here, along these starting lines — patiently, with dedication, and with eyes set toward the open sea.