EXIT
EXIT was established in 2000 at Novi Sad’s University Park as a student movement championing democracy and freedom in Serbia and the Balkans. It was relocated to the Petrovaradin Fortress in 2001, where it has been held ever since. Today, EXIT is an internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning summer music festival that annually showcases over 1,000 artists across over 40 stages and festival zones.
Mesmerizing Location
The enchanting medieval Petrovaradin Fortress, often dubbed the “Gibraltar of the Danube,” is not only one of Europe’s prime attractions but also stands as one of the top festival venues globally.
Internationally acclaimed as best music festival
Some of the biggest international media outlets, such as CNN, The Guardian, The Sun, New York Times, BBC, Forbes, The Times, MTV, Billboard, NME, and many others, regularly present EXIT as one of the best festivals in the world.
Best of press clipping
Facts and stats
Explosive Growth
Since 2014, EXIT has rapidly expanded its festival portfolio, organizing 50 events across 12 countries in the last two years alone. EXIT is currently one of the fastest – growing festival organizations in Europe.
Growth 2012 – 2023 = 620%
EXIT Fact #1
EXIT Festival ranks among the most popular festivals globally.
EXIT Fact #2
Medieval Petrovaradin fortress stands as one of the best festival locations in the world.
EXIT Fact #3
Massive lineup gathers over 1,000 performers during 4 days of the festival.
EXIT Stats #1
The majority of the audience ranges between 18 and 27 years.
EXIT Stats #2
EXIT Festival fans are opinion makers and trendsetters.
EXIT Stats #3
Over the past 23 years, the festival has drawn nearly 4,5 million visitors.
Contribution to the Serbian Economy
According to USAID research, EXIT brings around 15 million euros to Novi Sad’s tourism revenue, every year. It has been estimated that, so far, EXIT has brought over 250 million euros into Serbia.
Petrovaradin Fortress
250 million € impact to Serbian economy
Our Festivals
- Novi Sad (SRB)
- Since 2000
- July
- 200 000 visitors
- Umag (CRO)
- Since 2017
- May
- 50 000 visitors
- Budva (MNE)
- Since 2014
- August
- 60 000 visitors
- Belgrade (SRB)
- Since 2018
- November
- 25 000 visitors
- Ada Bojana (MNE)
- Since 2021
- September
Performers over the years
See our line-up over past few years
Exit Soundscape
EXIT Activism
Youth Heroes
An award established five years ago, which is ceremonially awarded to the best achievers in the fields of education and science, entrepreneurship and creative industries, social activism, culture, and art, aiming to promote positive examples to the youth of Serbia.
First World Peace
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the peace treaty which officially ended World War, on June 28, 2019, a peace monument/artistic landmark named “One day…” was revealed and conceived by the legendary multimedia artist and peace activist, Yoko Ono. This was a symbolic act at the location where the conflict started
#Stayclean
– This inventive campaign strives to guide the youth towards educational content on the dangers of drug use in an engaging manner. Developed and executed in partnership with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia, the initiative seeks to make a lasting impact.