New Balkan Jazz: Live Audio-visual Performance - The ARC

New Balkan Jazz: Live Audio-visual Performance

Come join us for a live performance on July 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind show where Balkan sounds meet the energy of American jazz. Enjoy live music, striking visuals, and a relaxed atmosphere at the ARC that celebrates creativity, culture, and connection.

09

July

Thursday

ARC

Ložionica

Program duration: July 09, 2026

Lecturers: Pavle Mihailović, Kosta Paunović, Nikola Radojičić, Petar Pitarević, Nikola Marković

Who can participate: Music and art lovers

Number of participants: 60

About the event:

Freedom 250 is not just a performance, it’s a cultural ignition. This electrifying live audio‑visual experience celebrates American creativity while weaving together global traditions in a way that feels fresh, daring, and unforgettable. At its core is New Balkan Jazz, a genre‑bending fusion where centuries‑old Balkan melodies collide with the improvisational fire of American jazz, pulsing hip‑hop rhythms, and the raw edge of contemporary urban sound.

The show unfolds as a multi‑sensory journey: live music surges through the space while visual storytelling immerses the audience in a kaleidoscope of culture, history, and innovation. Professionally captured in audio and video, the event is designed to echo far beyond the stage — leaving behind a lasting cultural and educational imprint.

Hosted at the ARC, Freedom 250 transforms the venue into a vibrant crossroads where tradition meets experimentation, and international exchange sparks new artistic revolutions.

At the helm is Belgrade‑based trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Pavle Mihailović (Pavle MH), whose vision for The New Balkan Jazz pushes boundaries and redefines what global music can be. He is joined by a powerhouse ensemble: Kosta Paunović (guitar), Petar Pitarević (piano), Nikola Marković (bass), and Nikola Radojičić (drums) each adding their own voice to a layered, intoxicating soundscape.

Together, they deliver a performance that is bold, soulful, and irresistibly alive.

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