Kragujevac is once again becoming the center of the regional music scene this summer - the 13th VIBE Festival from July 23 to 25 in the unique setting of Knežev's Arsenal brings together some of the most exciting names in domestic alternative music, including Buč Kesidi i Vizelj.
The combination of strong concert energy, industrial space and contemporary festival production turns VIBE into one of the most important summer gatherings of the new generation of audiences.
Today, Buč Kesidi is considered one of the most popular and concertally powerful bands in the region. The duo from Pancevo, consisting of Luka Racić and Zoran Zarubica, is recognizable for its combination of alternative rock, contemporary pop and electronic music, as well as for energetic performances and generational anthems that gather thousands of people throughout the region.
The album "Euforija" marked a new era of the regional alternative scene, while songs like "Nema ljubavi u klubu", "Djuskanje ne pomaže", "TIHO", "Nedelja ujutro" and "Trebaš mi" became an indispensable part of festival and concert set lists. The band has sold out concerts in Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Novi Sad, as well as performances at the biggest regional festivals.
Vizelj, one of the most authentic bands of the domestic alternative scene, is also coming to the VIBE Festival. Since its founding in 2013, the band has been building a distinctive sound through a fusion of garage rock, punk, psychedelia and experimental music, with intense and unpredictable live performances.
Songs like "Nosorog", "Ritam mašina", "Pustinja" and "Kadilak" cemented their cult status among the audience of the new regional scene, while their energy and raw expression set them apart as one of the most exciting live bands today.
During the three VIBE festival days, the audience can expect concerts on multiple stages, visual installations, special scenography and a large pop-up festival zone that connects music, creativity and contemporary urban culture. During the previous editions, the festival hosted numerous domestic and international names and positioned itself as one of the most important festivals for young people in central Serbia.
Among this year's performers is Nipplepeople, a regional electropop group known for anonymity, striking masks and atmospheric performances. The audience recognizes them by the hits "Sutra" and "Frka", which have become an indispensable part of the regional club and festival scene. The festival will also feature producer and audio engineer Estray, who for years has been building a distinctive musical expression at the crossroads of different genres, bringing a sound journey through different cultures and atmospheres - from gentle melodies to deep bass lines that lead straight to the dance floor. It is precisely this ability to combine multiple musical worlds into a single entity that has singled him out as one of the most interesting names in the contemporary electronic scene.
Tickets for VIBE Festival 2026 are available through the festival's official website and through the Gigstix sales network.
