Event Details
Welcome to NGOM Fest in Prizren
NGOM Fest is one of Kosovo's most celebrated annual music and arts festivals, held within the historic walls of Prizren Fortress. The name "Ngom" comes from the Gheg Albanian dialect and means "Listen to me" — a fitting motto for a festival dedicated to amplifying the voices of young and emerging artists from Kosovo and across the Balkans.
Since its founding in 2011, NGOM Fest has grown into a key fixture of the Southeast European cultural calendar. The festival brings together performers from multiple countries across several stages, with a clear mission: to connect different ethnic communities in Kosovo through the shared language of music. The 15th edition of the festival took place from 11 to 14 July 2026 at its iconic venue, the medieval Prizren Fortress, overlooking the picturesque old town below.
Highlights
- Multiple stages set within the atmospheric walls of Prizren Fortress
- Artists from Kosovo, the wider Balkans, and international guests
- Genres spanning Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, Reggae, House, Techno, Drum & Bass
- Late-night sets continuing until sunrise on the Sunrise Stage
- Focus on emerging and independent artists from the region
- A festival built on cultural inclusion and inter-ethnic connection
- Camping available on the festival grounds
- Panoramic views over Prizren from the medieval fortress walls
Program and Stages
NGOM Fest runs across four festival nights with a varied lineup spread across multiple stages. The Main Stage hosts the headline acts each evening, while the Sunrise Stage keeps the music going until the early hours of the morning. Each night brings a different musical focus, ranging from Hip-Hop and Rap to Reggae and Jazz and on through to Electronic, House and Techno. Gates typically open in the evening and music continues well into the night.
A distinctive feature of NGOM Fest is its social commitment: alongside the concerts, the festival regularly hosts events addressing cultural and social issues relevant to Kosovo's youth, making activism and art an integral part of the experience.
Tickets
Tickets for NGOM Fest are traditionally available at the Ngom Shop, set up at Shadërvan Square in the centre of Prizren. Up-to-date ticket information and announcements for the next festival edition are published on the festival's official social media channels.
Visitor Tips
- Prizren Fortress is easily reached on foot from the old town; wear sturdy footwear for the uphill path.
- The festival is an 18+ event.
- The local currency in Kosovo is the Euro (EUR); carrying cash is advisable.
- Prizren is around 80 km south of Pristina and well served by bus connections.
- Book accommodation early, as Prizren fills up quickly during festival season.
- Ear protection is recommended; sound levels at the stages can be intense.
- Watching the sunrise from the fortress walls is an unforgettable experience.
About Prizren
Prizren is one of Kosovo's most beautiful and historically rich cities. Its well-preserved Ottoman old town, with mosques, Orthodox churches, and the towering medieval fortress, makes it an ideal festival destination. Set along the Lumbardhi River at the foot of the Šar Mountains, Prizren draws thousands of visitors from across the Balkans each year and serves as a living symbol of Kosovo's multicultural heritage.
