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2026 en zabava

Orthodox Celts Concert

📍 Ponta Seljanovo, TIVAT | May 23, 2026 | 10:00 PM

The main headliners of the evening are Orthodox Celts — the legendary Serbian folk-rock band founded in 1992 in Belgrade, known for its unique blend of traditional Irish melodies and energetic rock rhythms. Over the decades, the band has built a reputation as one of the most recognizable performers on the regional scene, bringing Celtic rock and traditional Irish music to audiences far beyond Ireland and creating concerts filled with energy, joy, and togetherness.

Their live shows often come with an explosion of sound, virtuoso playing, and strong interaction with the audience — making them the ideal choice for closing WindFest, a festival that celebrates life by the sea, the wind, and coastal culture.

Admission is free, and the setting of Ponta Seljanovo promises a unique musical evening — sunset on the water, guitars in the air, and rhythms that connect generations. Come and close WindFest 2026 together with music and good vibes.

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2026 en zabava

Wider Horizons Concert

📍 Ponta Seljanovo, TIVAT | May 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM

The evening opens with the Podgorica-based band Wider Horizons, a Pink Floyd tribute group that takes audiences through timeless hits from one of the most influential bands in rock history. Their performances are known for authentic interpretation, atmospheric guitar sound, striking vocals, and rich arrangements that faithfully capture the spirit of the original music.

In a place like Ponta Seljanovo — an open-air seaside stage where sound moves freely between sky and waves — Wider Horizons creates a special, almost cinematic atmosphere and the perfect introduction to the festival’s final night.

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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.

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2026 en sport

Urban Downhill Race

📍 Skaline, HERCEG NOVI | May 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM

Instead of previous editions held on the slopes of Vrmac, this year WindFest takes us to Herceg Novi for an Urban Downhill Race, organized in cooperation with Cycling Club Durmitor, with the support of the Cycling Federation of Montenegro and the Herceg Novi Triathlon Club — an exciting, adrenaline-filled competition raced down Novi’s iconic stone stairways, already widely talked about across Montenegro.

Blending sport, speed, and the dramatic urban setting of the Old Town, the race turns Herceg Novi’s historic steps into a dynamic track where skill, courage, and precision take centre stage. It is a true spectacle for both competitors and spectators, adding a fresh and energetic chapter to the WindFest program.

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2026 en kultura

Adriatic Artists Exhibition – “People of the Sea”

📍 Museum and Gallery, TIVAT | May 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Sailing Club Delfin, in cooperation with the Adriatic Artists Association of Visual Artists and the Public Institution Museum and Gallery Tivat, proudly announces the fourth international photography exhibition within WindFest 2026, titled “People of the Sea.”

Artists from the eastern Adriatic coast, brought together by Adriatic Artists, are looking forward to meeting again in Tivat and presenting their visual interpretations of life by and with the sea. The association currently gathers over 100 talented photographers and visual artists, while the association’s council will select 30 photographs through an internal competition to be presented to the public.

The exhibition will be displayed across two gallery levels, allowing visitors to enjoy carefully selected works over 15 days. The photographs explore the people, stories, and traditions of coastal life, blending art, heritage, and Mediterranean identity while strengthening the cultural dimension of WindFest. “People of the Sea” offers the audience a chance to experience a visual story of Adriatic life through the artistic lens of some of the region’s most creative photographers — and to connect, through photography, with the tradition, labour, and beauty of the coastal world.

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2026 edukacija en

Debate: Defending Vrmac and the Final Days

📍 Gornja Lastva, TIVAT | May 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM

A Conversation on a Landscape Between Protection and Pressure

Sailing Club Delfin, in cooperation with the Cultural and Heritage Association Napredak Gornja Lastva, is organizing a public discussion titled “Defending Vrmac and the Final Days,” to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7 PM, at the Josip Marković Cultural Centre in Gornja Lastva.

The discussion will be moderated by journalist and civic activist Brano Mandić. The panel will feature experts who have spent years researching and advocating for the protection of the Vrmac area:

• Željko Starčević, mountaineer, archaeologist, and speleologist (Agency for the Protection and Development of Orjen)
• Aleksandra Kapetanović, conservation architect (Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development Expeditio Kotor)
• Dr. Miloš Petričević, archaeologist (Public Institution “Museums” Kotor)

Vrmac is an area of exceptional natural and cultural value, administratively divided between the municipalities of Kotor and Tivat. A Protection Study has already been prepared as the basis for declaring a Nature Park, and a public consultation has been conducted. Yet formal protection is still pending — despite the fact that, as experts point out, what is missing most of all is political will.

In the meantime, pressures are growing stronger, particularly those related to construction. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the Kotor side of Vrmac lies within the UNESCO-protected area of Kotor, while the Tivat side falls within its buffer zone. The discussion will also address recent amendments to the Law on the Kotor Area, which more precisely define obligations related to spatial protection.

This is an opportunity to remind the public of Vrmac’s values — its rich natural heritage, archaeological sites, fortification legacy, and landscape integrity — while opening an honest conversation about the challenges and responsibilities of institutions and the community. Free shuttle van transport will be provided for all interested visitors, from Tivat town centre to Gornja Lastva. After the discussion, participants and guests will be welcomed to a special gastro experience “Heritage in the Pot,” along with a fitting music program in the spirit of Gornja Lastva’s atmosphere and tradition.

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2026 edukacija en

Maritime Crafts

📍 Pine Waterfront, TIVAT | May 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM

For the third year in a row, the Pine waterfront will spend a full day in the familiar bustle of maritime trades and seaside know-how. On Friday, May 15, 2026, from 4 PM to 8 PM, Pine becomes a meeting place for sailors, fishermen, divers, craftsmen, artists, and everyone whose work, inspiration, or everyday life is tied to the sea.

Maritime Crafts is imagined as an open fair and a living showcase of the sea community — from boat engines, nets, and ropes, to contemporary and traditional crafts that shape Tivat’s identity as a town turned toward the sea. Special attention is given to the development and strengthening of the local crafts offer, recognized as an important economic opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses within the community.

The fair is organized by Sailing Club Delfin, in cooperation with the Tivat Business Info Centre. Thanks to this partnership, Pine will host a representative group of exhibitors with sales, informational, and educational stands, alongside presentations of their products and services. Visitors will have the chance to speak directly with exhibitors, learn more about their work, and discover both modern and traditional “sea” professions and skills.

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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.