Since 1995, HAPS (“Hercegnovske aprilske pozorisne svecanosti” – “Herceg Novi April Theater Festival”) has been held every year from April 1 to April 15. Ensembles of young and amateur theater players from Montenegro and Serbia participate in the HAPS. HAPS does not have a competition character, but represents an opportunity to present a part of theatrical accomplishments of young and new tendencies in that field. Assembly of Herceg Novi Municipality, Herceg fest and Herceg Novi theatre, are the organizers of the festival.