Blace: Culture, Festivals and Blačko Lake

• Blace lies on the Blatašnica, about 12 km upstream from its confluence with the Rasina.
• The town is a transport hub on roads leading towards Kosovo and Metohija, Kopaonik, Kruševac and Prokuplje.
• Blačko Lake lies immediately at the southeastern edge of the settlement, in a marshy area with reeds, cattails and other marsh vegetation.
• The “Drainac” Cultural Centre has a multifunctional cinema and theatre hall with around 500 seats.

An important part of the cultural profile is the “Duga” Visual Arts Workshop. It provides people of different age groups with training in visual art. The offering is therefore not aimed at a single specialist audience, but encompasses different age groups and approaches to art.

The “Blace” Art Colony was first held in 2005 and has the status of a permanent cultural event at the level of the municipality of Blace. Each edition brings together academic painters, amateur painters and guests. For travellers who want to combine cultural events with the regional creative scene, the art colony is therefore a distinct factor in choosing the destination. The hall of the “Drainac” Cultural Centre complements this setting with a capacity of around 500 seats.

The Easter Folklore Festival has been held since 2010 on the occasion of Orthodox Easter. It presents folklore ensembles from Serbia and occasionally also includes guests from abroad. The festival is therefore particularly interesting for visitors who want to include traditional stage culture and regional events in their travel plans.

In summer, the Cultural Summer takes place outdoors in front of the “Drainac” Cultural Centre. Various cultural and artistic activities are offered there free of charge on several days each week. The events therefore differ both from the stage-focused character of the folklore festival and from the longer-term orientation of the art colony.

Another recurring event is the “Dani šljive” Plum Festival, which takes place in Blace at the end of August. The 2026 programme included an international handball tournament for younger age groups in the “Čika Duško Jovanović” Sports Hall. The programme also included a traditional-dish preparation competition, in which local communities took part. Those interested in regional cuisine and the atmosphere of events will find a specific seasonal reference point here, but should take the respective programme into account when making their own plans.

Blačko Lake lies directly at the southeastern edge of the settlement. Its marshy area with reeds, cattails and other marsh vegetation gives Blace a clearly recognisable connection with nature. The description of the lake complements the cultural perspective: it also makes the town interesting for travellers who do not want to attend events exclusively during their trip.

The transport situation is also relevant for further travel planning. Blace lies on roads leading towards Kosovo and Metohija, Kopaonik, Kruševac and Prokuplje. Specific accommodation features, prices or availability should be checked directly when making the respective booking.

If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also take a look at Lukovo, Barbatovac, Kursumlijska Banja, Kuršumlija, Merdare, Prokuplje, Prolom Banja and Lukovska Banja as well.

What is Blace known for culturally?

Key offerings include the “Duga” Visual Arts Workshop, the “Blace” Art Colony, the Easter Folklore Festival and the summer Cultural Summer at the “Drainac” Cultural Centre.

When does the “Dani šljive” Plum Festival take place?

The recurring plum festival takes place in Blace at the end of August. The 2026 programme included, among other things, an international handball tournament and a traditional-dish preparation competition.

What characterises Blačko Lake?

Blačko Lake lies immediately at the southeastern edge of the settlement, in a marshy area. Reeds, cattails and other marsh vegetation grow there.

In which directions do the roads from Blace lead?

Blace is a transport hub on roads leading towards Kosovo and Metohija, Kopaonik, Kruševac and Prokuplje.

For the higher-level travel overview: Toplica District.