EXPO 2027: Open Call Launched for Culture and Arts Projects as Part of Expo 2027 Belgrade
Following today’s announcement of the Ministry of Culture’s public call for the financing and co-financing of culture and arts projects within the programme of Expo 2027 Belgrade, EXPO 2027 d.o.o. Belgrade invites cultural institutions, artists, cultural associations and creative professionals from across Serbia to participate and submit their ideas and projects, becoming part of a programme that will be experienced by audiences from around the world.
As stated in the call documentation published by the Ministry of Culture, available at the following link: https://www.kultura.gov.rs/konkurs/30/6a193edf38916, applications will be accepted from 29 May until 10 July 2026.
The objective of the call is to integrate Serbia’s cultural sector into the Expo 2027 programme and showcase the country’s contemporary cultural and artistic creativity through the“Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All” theme.
Project proposals may cover a broad range of cultural and artistic disciplines, including music programmes, film and audiovisual production, theatre, literature, dance, street art, visual arts, digital creativity, architecture, performance art, and the cultural heritage of Serbia.
Funding ranging from RSD 500,000 to RSD 8,000,000 per project has been allocated. According to the published call, eligible applicants include cultural institutions, artistic and other associations registered to carry out cultural activities, artists, associates, and cultural professionals (provided that the applicant is a legal entity), as well as other entities operating in the cultural sector, with the exception of cultural institutions founded by the Republic of Serbia. Furthermore, each cultural entity applying under one or more categories may submit a maximum of two applications, either independently or together with national or international partners.
“This call effectively represents the first major official invitation to Serbia’s cultural and creative community to participate in shaping the content of Expo 2027 through projects that connect art, science, technology, music and social dialogue,” said Bojana Karajović, theatre producer and member of the Culture Council of EXPO 2027 Ltd. Belgrade.
She emphasised that Expo 2027 positions culture as one of the central pillars of the Specialised Exhibition.
“The focus is not only on presenting artistic expression, but also on demonstrating the broader societal impact of culture. The call promotes international and local collaboration, innovation, and inclusion through cultural programmes, while its ultimate goal is to identify and showcase the most representative cultural practices emerging from local communities as part of the main programme of the Specialised Exhibition,” Karajović noted.
She also announced that consultation sessions for all interested applicants would be organised at the offices of EXPO 2027 Ltd. Belgrade from 15 to 17 June, between 10:00 and 13:00. In addition to the members of the EXPO 2027 Culture Council, representatives of all organisations involved in administering the call will be available to provide guidance and support.
“We want this call to serve as an open platform for the entire cultural and artistic community of Serbia, where all applicants have an equal opportunity to become part of the Expo 2027 Belgrade programme through the strength of their ideas,” Karajović concluded.
The complete call documentation, including all application requirements and conditions, is available on the official website of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia.