2026 Balkan and South Slavic Linguistics, Literature and Folklore
Welcome to the 24th Biennial Conference on Balkan and South Slavic Linguistics, Literature and Folklore.
University of Newcastle, Australia, 20-23 May 2026
The conference will be held outside of North America for the very first time hosted by the University of Newcastle in the vibrant city of Newcastle, New South Wales. Newcastle is home to sizeable communities with roots in the Balkans and is just over two hours from Sydney. It is situated on Australia’s east coast.
About the Conference
Our conference will take place May 20-23, 2026 and will feature a rich program of presentations, thematic panels, and social opportunities—all designed to highlight the complexities of the Balkan region’s past, present, and future.
Accommodation and Travel
Information is now available for those of you joining us in Newcastle. Accommodation discounts are available for delegates at a variety of venues in very close proximity to NUspace, the conference venue.
If you need some instructions on how to get to Newcastle those can be found in the travel section of the website.
We look forward to welcoming you to Newcastle!
The conference is sponsored by the College of Human and Social Futures at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Questions about the conference can be directed to CHSF-Enquiries@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.