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Rally in Belgrade in support of striking Šabac theatre staff

Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia · Nov 9, 2026

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose the misuse of arts and culture institutions and stand in solidarity with striking Šabac theatre workers.
What they want
Demands include resignations of theatre directors and board members, and addressing the crisis in cultural institutions.
What changed
Nov 9: A support rally is scheduled at the Center for Cultural Decontamination in Belgrade.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Resignation of the director and dismissal of board members of the Youth Theatre in Novi Sad
  • Removal of the management of the Šabac Theatre
  • End to the alleged misuse of arts and culture institutions
  • Protection of dignity, integrity, and solidarity for cultural workers

Organised by: Šabačko pozorište o koncu, Centar za kulturnu dekontaminaciju

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

Cultural workers and citizens have scheduled a gathering at the Center for Cultural Decontamination (CZKD) in Belgrade to express solidarity with striking employees of the Šabac Theatre and colleagues from other Serbian theatres. According to the organizers, the action addresses the perceived abuse and dysfunction of art and culture institutions. Staff at the Šabac Theatre previously initiated daily warning strikes and submitted demands to the mayor and municipal assembly of Šabac calling for the removal of the institution's management. Similar demands for accountability and leadership changes have emerged across multiple cultural institutions, including the Youth Theatre in Novi Sad, the National Theatre, and Atelje 212. The event in Belgrade is designed as a space for discussion and unified support regarding the working conditions and rights of cultural workers.

Timeline

  1. Organizers invited cultural workers and citizens to join the event at the CZKD venue.3

  2. Reports highlighted that the Belgrade rally will unite theatre colleagues against the abuse of culture.2

  3. The Center for Cultural Decontamination announced a support gathering scheduled for November 9.1

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