Launched to brand Tivat as Montenegro’s “Port of Music,” the Tivat Music Festival presents a wide range of high-quality programs with a special emphasis on opera art. Nestled in Tivat, the youngest and most cosmopolitan city of the Kotor Bay, renowned for its luxury marinas, mega-yachts, and posh waterfront lifestyle, TMF aims to amplify Tivat’s artistic identity and enrich its cultural offering. By merging world-class performances with the city’s elite atmosphere and Mediterranean charm, the festival celebrates Tivat as a premier cultural and luxury destination on the Adriatic.

• Scale & Reach: 200+ programs across two editions, bringing together artists and ensembles from Montenegro, the region, and abroad.

• Audience: Thousands of international visitors attend each summer season, from mid-June to mid-August, with concerts often free and designed to engage broad audiences.

• Partners & Support: The Festival is realized with the strong support of the Cultural Center of Tivat, two bigest luxury resorts in Montenegro – Porto Montenegro and Luštica Bay, alongside a balance of public funding and private sponsorship. Major sponsors include Coca-Cola Hellenic, Henley & Partners, Regent Hotel, Siro Hotel, Uniqa Insurance, Sotheby’s, EPCG, and many others, ensuring that the Festival is firmly rooted in collaboration between institutions, businesses, and the local community. 

Festival Segments

• Opera & Vocal Arts – complete and adapted opera performances, vocal recitals, and the Opera Stories series bringing the art form closer to new audiences. 

• Classical & Chamber Music – symphonic concerts, chamber recitals, and programs highlighting lesser-known composers and works alongside great masters.

• Jazz & Pop Programs – concerts across genres, designed to broaden reach and engage diverse audiences.

• Youth & Community – educational workshops and participatory programs for children and young people, with the Festival also initiating the re-establishment of the city choir and supporting the development of new ensembles.

Key Features

Tivat Music Festival is distinguished by its commitment to both artistic excellence and community development. Its programing combines opera productions with chamber concerts, crossover formats, and public-space performances, making music accessible to diverse audiences. A defining feature of TMF is its creative use of both traditional cultural venues and alternative public spaces across Tivat and the Bay of Kotor. From the city’s Cultural Centre, to monasteries on small islands and open squares, the festival revitalizes heritage sites and reimagines everyday urban areas as spaces for music and community gathering. By balancing public and private funding, and through a growing network of regional and international partners, the festival is building its profile as a vibrant new cultural hub on the Adriatic, and enriching Tivat’s cultural identity and tourism offer.