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February 11, 2026

First Hard Rock Cafe Arrives in Serbia: Exclusive Exhibits from Metallica, Michael Jackson, and Madonna in the Heart of Belgrade

Belgrade is today richer by a unique cultural institution. With the opening of the first Hard Rock Cafe in Serbia, at Trg Republike 5, the capital has gained not only a prestigious restaurant, but also the most valuable private collection of music history in this part of Europe. From guitars that defined heavy metal to costumes that shaped pop culture, the Belgrade collection is a carefully selected chronicle of world music spanning decades of creativity from the greatest legends.

First Hard Rock Cafe Arrives in Serbia: Exclusive Exhibits from Metallica, Michael Jackson, and Madonna in the Heart of Belgrade

TL;DR

  • The first Hard Rock Cafe has opened in Belgrade, Serbia, at Trg Republike 5.
  • The location features a private collection of music history, described as the most valuable in the region.
  • Exhibits include guitars from Metallica and Iron Maiden, costumes from Michael Jackson and Madonna, and memorabilia from The Rolling Stones, U2, Elton John, and Amy Winehouse.
  • The collection started in London in 1979 when Eric Clapton donated his guitar.
  • The Belgrade collection consists of seventeen carefully selected exhibits, with the global collection totaling over 88,000 items.
  • Each item undergoes forensic authentication and is kept in controlled microclimatic conditions.
  • The cafe offers an authentic Hard Rock menu and a Rock Shop selling merchandise.
  • Memorabilia displays are free to view, though live music nights may have an entrance fee.
  • The Belgrade collection will rotate every seven years.

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