Pristina presents a unique location from which to look at the past and think about the present challenges Europe is facing from an unexpected and heterogeneous perspective. This fast-changing urban centre at the crossroads between Southern and Eastern Europe will allow Manifesta 14 to investigate how contemporary culture and social practices can address the identity of a country that is as composite as it is polymorphic.

Pristina was selected by Manifesta to host the 14th edition of the biennial based on the strong bid submitted by the City of Pristina. The Board received bids from various European cities and subsequently undertook in-depth research into each candidate, including research travels, as part of the selection procedure. The selection of the host city three years in advance of the biennial is part of a strategy that enables a greater engagement with the host region and build links between host cities.

At an official press conference in Pristina on 3 May 2019, the Director of Manifesta, Hedwig Fijen; the Mayor of Pristina, Shpend Ahmeti; the Director of Culture City of Pristina, Blerta Bosholli; and the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport of the Republic of Kosovo*, Kujtim Gashi; officially announced Pristina as the host city of Manifesta 14. Read the full article here...

Manifesta 14 is for everyone! Hoping to welcome visitors from Prishtina, the region and all over the world, all exhibitions and events are free. You will not need to book tickets to visit any Manifesta 14 intervention or exhibition in Prishtina.

The full list of participants will be announced in April 2022 and the full programme of events in June 2022. In the meantime, follow the social media and sign up to the newsletter to keep up to date with all our latest announcements.

If you are planning to visit Prishtina from abroad, then please head to our Plan Your Trip page for our recommendations.

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