Niš, 24th march 2026– Nišville Jazz Festival, one of the most important music events in Southeast Europe, invites young and emerging designers, illustrators, and visual artists to take part in a competition for the new official festival design for 2026!


We are looking for original concepts that celebrate the spirit of jazz, the Niš Fortress, and the energy of the festival—designs that will be featured on our official merchandise - T-shirts, hoodies, bags, and backpacks.

This is your chance for your work to be seen by tens of thousands of visitors from around the world!

What are we looking for?
A creative concept that is modern, striking, and adaptable to various materials. The design should combine the universal theme of jazz with recognizable elements of Nišville and the specific year—2026.

A professional jury will select the three best entries: 

First Prize: 
Komplet karata za Nišville 2026, obezbeđen smeštaj tokom festivala i novčana nagrada od 12.000 dinara.

Second Prize:
A full festival pass and a cash prize of 6,000 RSD.

Third Prize:
A full pass to Nišville 2026.

Competition Rules and Conditions
1. Eligibility: Young and emerging artists.
2. Period: The competition is open from March 26 to April 24, 2026.
3. Copyright: By submitting their work, all participants agree that the Nišville Jazz Festival may use their designs for promotional and marketing purposes (social media, website, promotional materials).

Note: Entries should be submitted in high resolution (PDF or vector format) via email to
konkurs@nisville.com sa naznakom „Za dizajn konkurs 2026“.