From 6 to 12 July 2026, WARM Festival brings photographers, filmmakers, journalists, writers and researchers to Sarajevo to examine contemporary conflicts, their memory and the stories produced in the field.
Documenting conflict and passing stories on
WARM grew out of an international network of reporters, artists and researchers committed to documenting wars and their consequences. In Sarajevo, whose recent history gives these questions particular resonance, the festival creates a space for transmission, debate and critical attention.
Images, films, books and testimony
The programme combines photography exhibitions, screenings, book presentations, conferences, testimonies and professional encounters. The WARM Academy extends the festival through training and exchange for a new generation of journalists and creators.
2026 dates
The 2026 edition takes place from 6 to 12 July. Several activities are open to the public free of charge, although capacity and registration arrangements may vary by venue.
Why this festival matters
- A demanding cultural perspective on contemporary conflict.
- A distinctive meeting point for image, narrative and research.
- A public programme extended by a training academy.