foto: Stefan Krečmar
LAVINA delivered a spectacular concert in every sense of the word at the Port of Belgrade on 19 September 2026. The event was organised by the Belgrade Festivals Centre (CEBEF). Fans from Serbia, the surrounding region and across Europe began forming long queues outside the venue as early as four hours before the gates officially opened.
Belgrade-based band NIT, winners of the 2024 Zaječar Guitar Festival, warmed up the crowd. At the time of their victory, they performed under the name Ascend, but have since changed their name to NIT. Their energetic performance and original songs immediately brought the atmosphere to fever pitch.
They were followed by Romanian singer Alexandra Căpitănescu, who finished third at Pesma za Evroviziju 2026, performing alongside her band. During her hour-long set, Alexandra showed why she is regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young performers, maintaining an excellent connection with the audience from the opening song to the very last. She thanked everyone for coming and said she was delighted to be performing in Belgrade, on the banks of the Danube—a river that connects Serbia with her native Romania. She closed her set with the hit “Choke Me”, which the delighted audience sang along with her.
LAVINA took to the stage to screams and cheers from the large crowd. Following an impressive intro, the band opened the concert with “Dynasty”, followed by “IYA”, “Coronation”, “Myopic”, “Id” and many more. The energy remained at its peak throughout the show, while spectacular fire and smoke effects added to the unforgettable atmosphere. Another highlight was “Lotus”, performed on stage by LAVINA and Alexandra Căpitănescu. A particularly special moment came with the performance of the hit “Kraj mene”, which the audience sang in unison with the band.
The band’s frontman, Luka Aranđelović, changed costumes several times, each new look greeted with excitement from the fans. He first appeared in a light-coloured outfit and ended the performance dressed in black, wearing the famous cape that characterised the band’s appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest.
One group of LAVINA fans brought banners reading “WELCOME TO BELGRADE”. With outstanding production and sound, the concert brought the Port of Belgrade’s open-air concert season to a fitting close.