Fresh Wave Festival 2026

Sarah Pagel · 16 March 2026

6 Aug 2026 – 8 Aug 2026 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina 18+

The largest electronic music festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hosted within the ancient stone walls of the Kastel Fortress in Banja Luka. It features a diverse program of global techno and house icons alongside regional hip-hop and trap legends across multiple stages.

What Fresh Wave Festival offers

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Where you'll be

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Kastel Fortress

Trg Srpskih vladara 1, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Local Currency: BAM

Consider paying in BAM locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.

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An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

16 March 2026