Over the years, the festival has attracted thousands of artists and visitors. By its 40th edition in 2025, the festival had hosted over 45,700 artists and cultural workers, presenting nearly 5,000 events. The festival is a member of the
European Festivals Association (EFA). In 2019, the festival opened with the performance
Buka i bijes ("Noise and Fury") by artist
Braco Dimitrijević, where artists marched through Sarajevo's streets carrying messages of peace and coexistence. In 2017, the 33rd edition of the festival awarded the "Silver Snowflake" to Mila Melank and Collegium Artisticum for their exceptional contributions to the arts. The festival has also featured international collaborations, such as the
Silk Road of Art program held at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2015, the festival included a Japanese Film Week. By its 40th edition in 2025, the festival had hosted over 45,700 artists and cultural workers, presenting nearly 5,000 events. == Notable Editions ==