Karleusa: 'See you July 17 in Banja Luka', concert at Kastel
Jelena Karleusa announced a major concert at Banja Luka's Kastel fortress on July 17, 2026, where she will premiere new songs alongside a large audiovisual show.
- Jelena Karleusa has announced a concert at the Kastel fortress in Banja Luka on July 17, 2026.
- The night is billed as a premiere of new songs with a large audiovisual show.
- The announcement landed on May 25 in a brief, personal note to fans.
- On the same day, Karleusa also addressed the attacks she has weathered over the years.
Jelena Karleusa is coming to Banja Luka. On May 25, 2026, the singer announced on social media that she will play Kastel, the city’s best-known open-air venue, on July 17.
The announcement came as a short message addressed to the audience and signed off personally. The concert will be the first time the public hears songs she has recorded over the past few months.
Premiere of new material
The Kastel show is designed as a premiere night. In the same address, the singer confirmed that fans at this venue will get a surprise: songs that will not be released publicly before that date.
The production has announced a large audiovisual show. It will include special effects and staging consistent with Karleusa’s earlier regional tours.
My dear friends, see you on July 17 in Banja Luka, Kastel fortress.
The date she has chosen falls in the middle of the summer season, when Banja Luka hosts a higher number of open-air concerts.
The singer addresses past attacks
On the same day she posted the announcement, Karleusa also reflected on attacks she has faced over the years. The singer said she has decided not to answer with revenge.
You know how I will get back at the people who did me so much harm? I will not. I will not seek revenge. I will forget them. I already have. And I will be happy.
The post appeared on Karleusa’s Instagram profile and was carried by several Serbian outlets. Fan reactions followed the same day.
What to expect at Banja Luka
The Kastel show will draw on the singer’s biggest hits across a twenty-year career. The expected setlist includes:
- songs from the JK and JK Revolution albums
- ballads from the previous decade
- premiere songs from her new production
- club remixes announced during 2025
Tickets for the Kastel show have not yet been officially put on sale. Details on the organizer and price list will be released during June 2026.
For 2026, the singer has planned shows in Sarajevo and Teslic ahead of the Banja Luka date. After Kastel comes a break to prepare an autumn rollout of new material.
Banja Luka as a key stop
Over the past few years, Kastel fortress has hosted a string of concerts by regional performers. The site at the confluence of the Vrbas offers space for tens of thousands of visitors and has become a traditional venue for big summer shows.
According to her own remarks, the Banja Luka audience is one of the most emotional she has encountered in the region. Karleusa has played the city several times over her career, but this is the first show that will feature premiere material.
The local tourism board has previously announced extra hotel and hospitality capacity around major summer concert dates at Kastel. The same logistics are expected around this concert.
What are you hoping for from Karleusa’s Banja Luka premiere, the big hits or an experiment with the new sound?
