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

Destination
Kraków, Poland
Dates
19–21 Dec 2026
Length
3 days · 2 nights
Apply by
15 Nov 2026 · 32 days left

Overview

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.

Program

Day by day

Saturday 19 December

Arrival & Walking Tour

  1. —

    Arrival in Kraków.

  2. —

    Accommodation according to the selected hotel / hostel option.

  3. —

    Walking tour of Kraków.

  4. —

    Dinner.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Accommodation for a 3-day / 2-night stay.
  • Breakfast and dinner.
  • One complimentary group leader place for groups of 20 paying participants or more.
  • Krakow City Tour: a sightseeing programme in Kraków.

Not included

  • Competition / festival participation fees, charged separately from accommodation: groups of 11 or more participants, €15 per participant; groups of 4–10 participants, €20 per participant; duets / trios, €25 per participant; soloists, €30 per participant.
  • Additional category application fees, per participant for each additional application: groups of 11 or more, €5; groups of 4–10, €10; solo / duo / trio, €15.
  • Transportation.
  • Optional excursions.
  • Museum entrance tickets.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Local transportation.

Accommodation is available in hostels with 3-, 4- or 5-person rooms, 2-star hotels with 3-, 4- or 5-person rooms, and 3-star hotels with 2-, 3- or 4-person rooms.

All packages are on a Half Board (HB) basis. Meals begin with dinner on arrival day and end with breakfast on departure day.

Accommodation arrangements are made in agreement with participating groups.

Booking & Payment Terms

  • Package prices per person: hostel €115; 2-star hotel €135; 3-star hotel €150.
  • Approved groups pay a 10% guarantee fee in advance, deducted from the final payment.
  • Additional nights are available upon request, with the price to be confirmed according to accommodation type.
  • Tourist tax is not specified.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

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 & Stage

  • 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.

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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19–21 Dec 2026Applications open
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