International Folklore, Dance and Music Competition and Festival “Wawelskie Skarby”

19.12–21.12.2026

Competition Day: 20.12.2026

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International Folklore, Dance and Music Competition and Festival “Wawelskie Skarby”

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Program

18/19.12.2026

Arrival in Kraków. Check-in.

Guided sightseeing tour of Kraków – the city of kings, where participants will discover, step by step, the city that served as the capital of Poland for more than 500 years. Return to the hostel/hotel. Dinner.

20.12.2026 – COMPETITION DAY

Breakfast. Festival day – stage rehearsals, sound checks and preparations for performances. Official Opening Ceremony of the Festival. Competition performances. In the evening – Grand Final Gala, Awards Ceremony and Official Closing of the Festival. Return to the hotel or hostel. Dinner.

21.12.2026

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

Muzeum Nauki i Techniki Japońskiej „Manggha” — а modern venue with a professional stage and acoustics in the center of Kraków

A distinguished jury comprising university lecturers, directors, choreographers from international festivals, and experienced performing arts professionals

Awards, prizes, gifts, and distinctions for competition participants

A practical workshop on securing funding, grants, and international programs. Not just a competition, but also practical tools for the development of your ensemble

A well-structured program featuring multiple performance blocks and separate award ceremonies.я

Benefits

PROFESSIONAL STAGES WITH FULL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
A MODERN EDUCATIONAL APPROACH THAT SETS THE FESTIVAL APART FROM TRADITIONAL COMPETITIONS.
MASTERCLASSES AND WORKSHOPS – EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS HELD ALONGSIDE THE COMPETITION
CONVENIENT LOGISTICS FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM UKRAINE AND ACROSS EUROPE
THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCES AND RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK
PARTICIPATION OF ENSEMBLES FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES – AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE, NOT JUST A “LOCAL CONCERT”