EXIT Festival is set to arrive in Montenegro this summer as one of the highlights of its World Tour 2026, bringing two major music events to the country. The EXIT to Montenegro project aims to further advance tourism and accelerate the growth of creative industries, positioning Montenegro among Europe’s leading destinations for music tourism.
EXIT to Montenegro
“Montenegro is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. With its stunning nature and vibrant Adriatic coastline, it has everything it takes to become a landmark destination for a new generation of travelers who live for combining world-class holidays with unforgettable live music experiences. EXIT was built on the belief that music and freedom go hand in hand, and we are delighted to bring this spirit to this beautiful country, building a lasting legacy together,” said Dušan Kovačević, CEO and Founder of EXIT Festival group.
Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro, was delighted to welcome EXIT to his country: “The EXIT to Montenegro project will bring two major festivals to our country, making Montenegro an epicentre of the global music scene this summer and delivering exceptional international promotion for our coastline. The festivals will welcome visitors from more than 100 countries, generating at least 210,000 overnight stays and over €40 million in tourism revenue in 2026.”
The first event will take place in early July, during the traditional EXIT festival weekend, on the stunning Long Beach in Ulcinj. Stretching over 13 kilometres of wide sandy shoreline, Long Beach is one of Europe’s most unique beach destinations and Montenegro’s southernmost landmark, offering a spectacular natural setting for a one-of-a-kind music experience.
The announcement also signals the highly anticipated return of Sea Dance Festival to Budva. This edition will stand out as one of the first events of this scale to be entirely free for attendees. Over the years, Sea Dance has hosted some of the world’s biggest acts, including The Prodigy, Jamiroquai, David Guetta, Skrillex, Underworld, Fatboy Slim, Tale of Us, Boris Brejcha, Nina Kraviz and Amelie Lens, among many others. The festival has also received the prestigious European Festival Award for Best Medium-Sized Festival.
EXIT continues to expand its global presence, uniting audiences through music and the shared values at the core of its identity. With a growing international footprint that includes the first multi-day, multi-stage festival at the Great Pyramids of Giza, as well as events such as Sea Star Festival in Croatia and Spiral Festival in Malta, EXIT further strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading music festival brands.
The World Tour was launched following unprecedented government pressure on EXIT in Serbia, after the festival publicly supported students and the broader movement for freedom and justice, ultimately forcing EXIT to leave its home country. In response, EXIT is taking its energy, values and community beyond borders, turning this challenging moment into an exciting new global chapter, which has already brought the festival the Promoter of the Year award at this January’s European Festival Awards in Groningen. Previously, EXIT won three Best Major Festival titles at the European Festival Awards and UK Festival Awards, along with numerous other prestigious international awards. Since its inception, EXIT has generated more than €300 million in tourism revenue for Serbia, while its contribution to the country’s international image has been widely regarded as invaluable.
