At the press conference held in Svrzo’s House in Sarajevo, the “Sarajevo Navigator” Foundation and the “Muzej Sarajeva” Public Enterprise proudly announced the second edition of the concert series “Sevdah Damir Imamović in Svrzo’s House”.
This year, too, exclusive concerts, which combine top art and historical heritage, will be held every Wednesday during July and August from 9 p.m., with the participation of very interesting guests who will join Damir Imamović on stage in the women’s yard (haremluk) of Svrzo’s House.
In 2026, the project is realized in the light of two significant jubilees: 300 years of the existence of the Svrzo House and 75 years since the Museum of Sarajevo purchased this building, began its systematic renovation, and activated it as one of its branches.
Svrzo’s house is the “natural habitat” of the sevdalinka. It was in such courtyards and under the ašik-penđer that the most beautiful longing love songs were created, which since the end of 2024 have proudly carried the status of an officially inscribed heritage on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
A word from the actors at the press conference:
Nedim Lipa, representative of the Sarajevo Navigator Foundation: “The connection of Svrzo’s House, which celebrates three centuries of existence, and sevdalinka is a combination of tangible and intangible heritage at the highest artistic level. We are happy that in partnership with the Museum of Sarajevo we can offer an event that reflects the very core of the cultural identity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
Indira Kučuk Sorguć, Director of the Sarajevo Museum: “For the Sarajevo Museum, this is much more than a concert program. It is a space in which intangible cultural heritage is not presented as a museum exhibit, but as a living and creative force that still inspires new generations of artists and audiences today. Sevdah, saz, voice and word find their original context here again – the house, the courtyard, the Sarajevo night and the community of people gathered around beauty”.
Damir Imamović, artist: “We are heading towards a wonderful Sarajevo summer, full of concerts, socializing and fun. I am happy that my concerts at Svrza’s House are part of that atmosphere. We have dear guests and guests from the region and Europe who will perform with me in an authentic setting. In addition to old friends, there will be some new names and I am infinitely looking forward to them all.”
The realization of this top cultural event was recognized and supported by numerous partners. The project is realized with the selfless support of the general sponsor BH Telecom – My Story, and the official payment partner, Mastercard.
Institutional support and patronage of the project was provided by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton, the City of Sarajevo, the Municipality of Stari Grad Sarajevo, as well as the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In order to preserve the authentic ambience and protect this sensitive cultural monument, the number of seats per concert is strictly limited.
- Online sales: Tickets are available at a price of 40 BAM through the Karter platform. Buying tickets.
- Convenience for Mastercard card users: By purchasing tickets using Mastercard cards issued in Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad, visitors receive an exclusive discount of 25% through the Karter platform or two hours before the start of each concert at the box office of Svrzo’s House.
- Sales for tourists: In order to support cultural tourism, a certain contingent of tickets will be reserved for foreign guests visiting Sarajevo during the summer season, and can be purchased exclusively at the box office of the Svrza House two hours before the start of each concert.
- We invite the citizens and guests of Sarajevo to secure their tickets in time and be part of the summer in which we celebrate 300 years of history, the UNESCO status of Sevdalinka and superb musical skills.
- The Sarajevo Navigator Foundation has been actively contributing to the promotion of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina through culture, tourism and modern communication tools for 15 years. The foundation has implemented numerous projects aimed at valorizing cultural heritage, strengthening the local art scene and creating innovative cultural and tourist products.
