LiTeritorija
Three free June evenings with writers from across the former Yugoslavia.
The timing is part of the pleasure. Early June in Podgorica, Montenegro's capital on the plain where rivers meet, brings long warm evenings before the full weight of summer heat settles in — exactly the weather for sitting outdoors with a book, a drink and a conversation. The city's easy cafe culture blends naturally into the festival's open-air programme, and the literary evenings feel like an extension of the way the capital already spends its June nights.
The festival brings together authors from five countries for three days of readings, conversations and panel discussions. The 2026 guest list featured some of the region's most distinctive voices: Zvonko Karanović, Damir Karakaš, Stefan Bošković, Šejla Šehabović and Damir Šodan, among others.
Events take place at KIC and on the plateau in front of the Gimnazija, moving literature out into the open June evenings. The atmosphere is conversational rather than ceremonial — writers and readers share the same space, and discussions spill over after the official programme ends. For visitors it is a rare chance to hear contemporary Balkan writing read and debated by its own authors, and no special preparation is needed: the open setting means you can drift in, stay for a reading and follow your curiosity from there.
Cultural festival
All events are free of charge, making LitteRitorija one of the most accessible ways to encounter contemporary Balkan writing first-hand. The festival is annual, held at KIC Budo Tomović and on the Gimnazija plateau in Podgorica, with the next edition running from 2 to 4 June.
What to expect
Ten editions of regional literature
KIC's literary festival marked its 10th edition in 2026, gathering authors from five countries.
"Beyond Borders"
The 2026 motto sums up the festival's mission: connecting the region's literatures.
Big names of Balkan writing
Guests have included Zvonko Karanović, Damir Karakaš, Stefan Bošković, Šejla Šehabović and Damir Šodan.
Free and open-air
All events are free, held at KIC and on the plateau in front of the Gimnazija.
Conversation over ceremony
Writers and readers share the same space, and discussions carry on well after the official programme ends.
Early-summer timing
Three June days of readings on warm evenings, before the full heat of a Podgorica summer arrives.
What happens when
June 2 – 4, 2027
- Author eveningsReadings and conversations with leading regional writers — the 2026 guests included Zvonko Karanović, Damir Karakaš, Stefan Bošković, Šejla Šehabović and Damir Šodan
- Panel discussionsRegional literary themes under the festival motto — "Beyond Borders" in 2026
- Open-air programmeEvents at KIC and on the Gimnazija plateau on June evenings
Where it takes place
Venue
Plateau in front of Gimnazija 'Slobodan Škerović' & KIC Budo Tomović, Podgorica
KIC Budo Tomović & Gimnazija plateau, Podgorica
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