EXIT Festival 2026
EXIT is one of Europe’s most awarded music festivals, staged inside the historic Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube in Novi Sad, Serbia.
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EXIT is one of Europe’s most awarded music festivals, staged inside the historic Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Born in 2000 as a student movement, it now spans multiple stages and genres across several nights each summer. Confirmed 2026 dates and lineup are on the official channels and our event page below.
What is EXIT Festival?
EXIT began as a student protest movement in 2000 and grew into an internationally renowned festival celebrated for its dramatic fortress setting and diverse lineup, from electronic and rock to hip-hop and metal across its many stages.
- Where: Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia.
- When: each summer, typically in July — see the event page for the confirmed 2026 dates.
- Format: multi-night, multi-stage festival inside a historic riverside fortress.
Planning a trip to Novi Sad for EXIT
Novi Sad is about an hour from Belgrade, which has the nearest major airport, and the fortress sits right across the Danube from the city centre. The festival is famous for its late-night sets that run until sunrise.
Confirm the exact dates, ticket tiers and lineup on the official site before booking travel.
- Where is EXIT Festival held?
- Inside the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia, overlooking the Danube.
- When is EXIT 2026?
- EXIT takes place in summer, usually in July. See our linked event page and the official site for the confirmed 2026 dates.
