Bijeljina is an educational, cultural, health and tourist centre of the north-eastern part of Republika Srpska and BaH, and the attractiveness of life in Bijeljina and Semberija is best explained by the fact that the population of the city grows by a thousand people every year.

Several multi-day cultural and entertainment events are organised in Bijeljina during a year. They attract great attention of domestic public and visitors of Bijeljina – Saint Panteleimon Days, Višnjić Days, Comedy Days, May Music Festivities and Beer Fest. There are also numerous individual cultural events organised by the Cultural Centre, the City Library, theatre groups, artists' associations and local folklore societies.

Recently built Cultural Centre provides excellent conditions for all types of cultural events, and significant attention is given to the development of cultural creativity and in rural areas, primarily through supporting the work of cultural artistic associations and preservation of tradition.

There are several picnic areas near the urban area of Bijeljina which are popular among people from Semberija and their guests.