29th Comedy Festival „Smijeh je lijek“

From 26 to 30 October 2026, the Sarajevo Youth Theatre hosts the 29th Comedy Festival „Smijeh je lijek“, organised by the Centre for Culture and Youth of Centar Municipality Sarajevo. All performances begin at 8 p.m.

For almost three decades the festival has gathered audiences around comedy as a genre that entertains, recognises everyday life and opens space for serious subjects. This year's edition brings five plays and five distinct theatrical voices.

Monday, 26 Oct – Ćiro, a project by Tarik Filipović
Tuesday, 27 Oct – Ko je lud?, written and directed by Mirza Begović
Wednesday, 28 Oct – Luda kuća, Rajvosa Alternative Comedy Theatre
Thursday, 29 Oct – Art by Yasmina Reza, Zenica National Theatre
Friday, 30 Oct – Bajka o pozorištu, Mostar National Theatre

Tickets cost 20 BAM and are sold at the box office of the Centre for Culture and Youth of Centar Municipality Sarajevo, Jelića 1, on weekdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. On performance days they are also available at the Sarajevo Youth Theatre box office, two hours before the show.