Carnival of Theatre for Children and Youth “The Whole City is a Stage” The “The Whole City is a Stage” carnival successfully took place in Belgrade, featuring a festive parade and diverse theatrical programs for children. Multiple stages offered interactive experiences, workshops, and puppet shows, engaging young audiences with the art of theatre. The event, organized by various city secretariats and the Stari grad municipality, highlighted the importance of early exposure to arts and culture.

• The “The Whole City is a Stage” carnival was held in Belgrade on March 20th, celebrating spring and World Day of Theatre for Children and Youth.
• The event included a parade from SANU to Republic Square, accompanied by the Serbian Police Orchestra, with participation from preschoolers and first-graders.
• Performances on the main stage included the Children’s Cultural Centre Belgrade choir, Branko Kockica, Peđolino, and a kamishibai play by the “Duško Radović” Little Theatre.
• Interactive theatre programs and workshops were hosted by various theatres, including “Boško Buha”, “Duško Radović”, “Pinocchio”, “Puž”, and the Children’s Cultural Centre Belgrade.
• Children actively participated in workshops and activities, fostering creativity and a love for theatre.
• The event was organized by the Secretariat for Culture, Secretariat for Education and Child Protection, Secretariat for Defense, Emergency Situations and Coordination, and the Stari grad Municipality.