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Reviews03.08.2026
Boris Pavlovich and OBERIU on August 6 in Novi Sad
A rare and valuable opportunity for Novi Sad to become part of a performance that asks the audience not only for attention, but for inner work.
by Natalia Spirydonava
Reviews02.08.2026
What Stays Off Camera: How Big Travel Projects Are Really Filmed
We spent a day with the film crew of the show hosted by Zhanna Badoeva as they shot an episode about Serbia and Novi Sad. Here's what stays off camera on big travel projects: a tiny team, a packed schedule, constant surprises, and the magic of editing.
by Polako Hedonist
Reviews31.07.2026
The Path to the Top of Ballet: How Sofia Matyushenskaya Conquered World Stages
As early as August 8, at the Evening of Russian Ballet in Tivat, you can see live Sofia Matyushenskaya - a prima ballerina who has conquered the stages of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres. We explain her journey and why this event should not be missed.
by Iryna
Reviews22.07.2026
6 Pizzas of Novi Sad
Let me tell you about six wonderfully different places in Novi Sad where we go for pizza. And you tell me what you've already tried and which one you like best. Deal?
by Александра Громова
Reviews05.07.2026
Where to go this week? Our digest for July 6–12 ☀️
Summer in Serbia is in full swing! We've put together a weekly guide to cultural life and nightlife for July 6–12: kids' events, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, stand-up and quizzes.
by Iryna
Reviews28.06.2026
Why it's more profitable to sell events in Serbia through Polako Hedonist rather than foreign aggregators
Transparent fees, payouts in dinars with an advance before the event, local payment methods, ready-made Serbian fiscalization, three languages, and promotion through our event guide, blogger reviews, and Polako Media photo reports.
by i i
Reviews13.06.2026
Sunday Digest from ZaceniCho
The past music week turned out fairly heavy, but without any sense of a single-genre monolith. In one place metalcore remembers its own user manual a little too well, in another prog keeps asking awkward questions about groove,
by Iryna
Reviews09.05.2026
"Ovo". My Evening with Cirque du Soleil
I wasn't planning to go. My first encounter with Cirque du Soleil happened many years ago — at one of their legendary shows.
by Iryna
Reviews08.05.2026
Belgrade 360 Deck — A Very Strange and Very Pleasant Place
Polako Hedonist visited Belgrade 360 Deck — the observation platform on top of a Belgrade tower. Entry 500 dinars, spa/lounge atmosphere, café and bar upstairs with views over the city. A great place, especially when it’s quiet.
by Iryna
Reviews08.05.2026
Kadebostany in Belgrade: The Outsider Tour as a Small Republic on the Hangar Stage
On May 4, Kadebostany performed at Hangar Luka Beograd with The Outsider Tour. The three-act concert brought together live vocals, theatrical visuals, and the aesthetics of the Republic of Kadebostany, turning the evening into a complete stage show.
by Polako Media Belgrade
