Events and Festivals in Stari Bar

Bar and Stari Bar host many festivals throughout the year, but most are small local gatherings.

The Olive Festivity

Held in Stari Bar, this festival brings local products to a popular market. Visitors will find olive oil, fruit, olives, etc. There are also cultural programs and performances.

Summer with Stars

During the summer months of July and August the municipality organizes local Balkan talent to give performances in Bar, mostly at King Nicola Palace.

The Chronicle of Bar

This July and August event is a festival that organizes cultural expositions such as plays, concerts, art exhibits and book talks. Bar holds an important place among the Balkan literary world, and attracts many of the biggest names to this festival.

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Virpazar

This is a small village that visitors will have to access by road through the Sozina tunnel. It boasts picturesque surrounds away from the “big city” of Bar, situated along the Skadar Lake. Visitors get the most out of the town by staying at the famous Virapazar Hotel. With a population of 340 people, tranquillity is guaranteed.