International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "Winter Inspiration"

December 10/11–13, 2026

December 12, 2026 – Competition Day

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International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "Winter Inspiration"

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Program

December 10/11, 2026

Accommodation at Willa Kurant Hotel – 4 days / 3 nights or 3 days / 2 nights Dinner.

December 12, 2026 – COMPETITION DAY

Breakfast. Festival day. Transfer by coach to the Rabcio Puppet Theatre in Rabka-Zdrój. Stage rehearsals, sound check and preparations for the performances.

Official Opening Ceremony. Competition performances.

In the evening – Official Festival Closing Ceremony and Awards Gala.

Return to Zakopane. Dinner.

December 13, 2026

Breakfast. Check-out in accordance with the hotel regulations. Free time. Departure of participants and return home.

Winter Inspiration - it is a state-of-the-art stage featuring professional sound and lighting

A journey combining competition with the magic of a winter wonderland in the heart of the Polish Tatra Mountains

Receive personalized guidance from an international jury

A festive finale with professional organization and an unforgettable event atmosphere.

A dedicated team supporting you from application to the awards ceremony—and even after you return home

Valuable prizes and gifts, along with a warm festival atmosphere

Benefits

Central scenes of European cities with developed infrastructure.
A clearly structured program with several blocks of performances and separate award ceremonies.
Formats of large gala concerts in iconic locations.
Convenient logistics for Ukrainian and European participants.
The strong jury consists of university professors, directors, choreographers of international festivals, and stage practitioners.
A modern educational vector that distinguishes the festival from classic competitions