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X INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL ''KRAKOW ART INSPIRATION'' 2026

Date:
19–21 Dec 2026 · 3 days / 2 nights
Location:
Kraków, Poland
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
A.A. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

The X International Competition and Festival “Krakow Art Inspiration” takes place from 19 to 21 December 2026 in Kraków, Poland.

The event promotes artistic development and interaction between performers and audiences, offering professional evaluation, awards and opportunities to perform alongside artists from different countries.

Organized by A.A. in cooperation with WOFA – World Festival Association.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Apply

  • Dance groups
  • Theatrical groups
  • Folklore ensembles
  • Fashion theatres
  • Vocal groups
  • Choral groups
  • Instrumental ensembles
  • Soloists

Genres

  • Folk and stylized dance
  • Classical dance
  • Contemporary / Modern
  • Jazz
  • Artistic dance
  • Street dance
  • Ballroom
  • Show / Bellydance
  • Vocal
  • Instrumental
  • Vocal-instrumental
  • Choir
  • Folklore
  • Ritual theatre
  • Folk art
  • Theatre / Acting
  • Fashion theatre / Fashion shows
  • Other approved artistic genres

Age Categories

  • Mini Kids: 4–6 years
  • Kids: 7–9 years
  • Children: 10–13 years
  • Junior: 14–17 years
  • Adults: 18+
  • Senior: 50+
  • Mixed Groups

Application & Participation

  • Participants must submit an application.
  • Entry in several genre categories is permitted, with a separate application for each.
  • There is no stated limit on the number of artists or accompanying persons in a delegation.
  • Participation in official events to which a group is invited may be mandatory.

Visa & Invitations

Official invitation letters and confirmation documents are included in the accommodation package.

Performance and stage requirements

  • The competition programme allows 1–2 performances.
  • Solo / Duo / Trio: maximum 4 minutes.
  • Small groups of 4–10 participants: maximum 6 minutes.
  • Ensembles / groups of 11 or more participants: maximum 9 minutes.
  • Participants must submit high-quality musical accompaniment.
  • Competition time limits must be respected. The organizer may stop a performance that exceeds the registered time.

Accommodation & prices

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Accommodation arrangements are made in agreement with participating groups.

Booking and payment terms

  • Approved groups pay a 10% guarantee fee in advance, deducted from the final payment.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Saturday 19 December

    Arrival & Walking Tour

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      Arrival in Kraków.

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      Accommodation according to the selected hotel / hostel option.

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      Walking tour of Kraków.

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      Dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Sunday 20 December

    Festival Day

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      Breakfast.

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      Stage rehearsals.

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      Sound check.

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      Opening Ceremony.

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      Competition performances.

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      Festive Closing Ceremony.

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      Award ceremony.

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      Return to hotel / hostel.

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      Dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Monday 21 December

    Check-out & Departure

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      Breakfast.

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      Check-out.

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      Departure.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

The organizer can arrange a cultural programme and additional excursions in agreement with participating groups. Exact destinations and prices for optional excursions are not specified.

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X INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL ''KRAKOW ART INSPIRATION'' 2026

19–21 Dec 2026 · Kraków, Poland · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €115 / person

19–21 Dec 2026

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