F.A.Q.
All you need to know!
Carnaval Sztukmistrzów is a festival of new circus, acrobatics, and clowning, held in Lublin since 2008. Street performers and masters of circus arts from all over Europe come to Lublin to present breathtaking shows and performances. Visitors can meet sword swallowers, acrobats, and street performers who are bound to move them to tears of laughter. These performances are open to the public, often inviting them to participate actively. Some events have a fee and can be attended only in the Big Top.
Carnaval has consistently taken place around the last weekend of July for many years. The upcoming edition is scheduled for July 24–27, 2025.
Stage shows are held under the Big Top in Błonia, theatres and outdoor stages. Street and busker acts are held in Lublin’s main squares (Litewski, Łokietka, po Farze square) and streets and alleys of the Old Town and the city centre, as well as in Błonia near the Castle.
Stage performances at Carnaval Sztukmistrzów are paid. Tickets are available for specific events.
However, you may participate in the event without paying a penny and still have a great time. There are no admission costs and a significant portion of the event is held outside. However, you can help the performers by putting money into their hats. Some free activities, including workshops, require registration because there is a limited number of places available.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Drop by one of our Info Points during Carnaval Sztukmistrzów and chat with our smiling volunteers! They’re here to help with anything you need—whether you’re looking for show tips, directions, or a paper copy of the festival program.
Where to Find Us:
Łokietka Square – open Thursday (24.07) to Sunday (27.07), from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Błonia near the Castle – open Thursday (24.07) to Sunday (27.07), from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Prefer digital? You’ll find the full mobile-friendly program on our website under the PROGRAMME tab.
Swing by, say hi, and let the magic begin!
Outdoors
Sit down – don’t block the view.
Let shorter folks, kids, or anyone with mobility issues get a better spot. Respect the space the artist sets up.
Be loud, be proud!
If you liked the show, let the artist know – applause, kind words, a handshake, or a coin in the hat (for most street performers, that hat is their paycheck!).
Have fun – you’re part of the show.
As a member of the audience, you’re not just watching – you’re part of the energy. Laugh at others, sure – but learn to laugh loudest at yourself.
Follow instructions
Please listen to the artist and festival staff – they’re here to keep things safe and smooth.
Indoors
Buy your tickets online
Use only the official links we provide, or buy on-site up to one hour before the show starts at the Błonia area (until sold out).
Arrive early
Seating takes time – and while you wait in line, why not strike up a conversation with someone next to you?
Don’t be late
Once the show starts, the magic shouldn’t be interrupted.
Know what you’re getting into
Not all shows are for kids. Indoor performances often follow the “new circus” style – they can be bold, experimental, or even challenging in content or form.
No flash, no filming, no phones
Respect the artists and your fellow audience members by keeping devices off during indoor shows.
Stay aware
Crowds are fun, but easy to get lost in—keep an eye on your valuables… and your kids.
And speaking of kids…
Watch your little ones—and if you notice a stray child nearby, lend a caring eye.
Heads up: Finding a parking spot during the festival can be tricky, so we recommend using public transport, a city bike, or simply walking. Lublin also has rentable e-scooters!
Getting to Błonia by Bus
Use this planner to find the best route: jakdojade.pl/lublin/trasa
Set your destination to something like Plac Zamkowy, VIVO! shopping centre, or Krakowska Gate.
Tickets are available at ticket machines at bus stops, most buses, or via mobile apps.
Current fares: lubika.ztm.lublin.eu/cennik
Getting to Błonia by City Bike
Check out the Lublin bike path map here: mirl.info.pl/mapa
We’ve got a bike parking area near the festival grounds (it’s not guarded, so bring a lock!).
Remember: riding a bike within the festival area is not allowed.
Need a bike? Use the Lublin City Bike app to find a station near you:
lubelskirower.pl
Getting to Błonia by E-Scooter
Lublin’s got Bolt e-scooters. You’ll find nearby parking zones at Plac Zamkowy and VIVO!.
You can bring your own scooter into the area, but no riding inside the festival zone!
There’s no charging or parking station for scooters, but you can use the bike parking area.
Coming by Car?
If you really want to drive, set your GPS to Plac Zamkowy — the largest parking area near Błonia.
Another good option is Targ pod Zamkiem at al. Unii Lubelskiej.
More parking options near the Old Town:
Google Map of paid parking zones
Lublin has a Paid Parking Zone (Mon–Fri, 8:00–18:00).
Evenings, weekends, and public holidays = free parking!
Pay at machines or use the CityParkApp:
cityparkapp.pl/lublin
Only cars with a special permit can enter the Old Town.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Globus Lublin, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 8
Aqua Lublin, al. Zygmuntowskie 4
MOSiR Łabędzia, ul. Łabędzia 4
IKEA / SKENDE Shopping, al. Spółdzielczości Pracy 86
Galeria Vivo!, ul. Unii Lubelskiej 2
Galeria Felicity, al. Wincentego Witosa 32
Coming from Out of Town?
By Car
Use navigation and set your hotel as the destination. It’s really hard to find parking close to the Old Town during the festival, so we suggest leaving your car and walking, biking, or hopping on a bus.
Still want to drive closer? Use Plac Zamkowy or Targ pod Zamkiem as your parking targets.
From the Main Train Station (PKP)
Walking / Biking / Scootering
It’s about 2.5 km to Błonia near the Castle – around a 30-minute walk. Not the most scenic, but super easy:
→ Exit the station
→ Go straight down ul. 1 Maja
→ Pass the roundabout (Lubelskiego Lipca ’80)
→ Continue straight on al. Unii Lubelskiej
When you spot our festival tent on the left and the shopping centre on the right — you’ve arrived!
There’s no scooter parking at the station, but Bolt operates in the city.
Grab a city bike via the Lublin City Bike app:
Google Play | App Store
By Bus (from PKP Station):
Buses take about 15 minutes. From the Dworzec Lublin 52 stop, hop on:
1 → Pancerniaków Felicity
5 → Lublin Airport (Departures)
22 → Pliszczyn
24 → Nasutów – Kościół
52 → Świdnik Duży-Leśniczówka
From Dworzec Główny PKP – Kunickiego 02, take:
6 → Niepodległości
29 → Choiny
Tickets from ticket machines, or on most buses.
More info: lubika.ztm.lublin.eu/cennik
Journey planner: jakdojade.pl/lublin/trasa
By Taxi / Rideshare
You can use Bolt, Uber, or traditional taxis in Lublin.
There’s a taxi stand at the station.
More numbers here: lublininfo.com/jak-poruszac-sie-po-miescie
Bring an umbrella. Usually, in the case of light rainfall, street performances proceed as planned. The decision to interrupt or cancel the show is made by the street artists themselves, who independently assess the safety and feasibility of their performance.
Keeping Kids Safe
Pick up a free wristband for your child at the Festival Info Point. If your child gets lost, we can quickly contact you using the phone number you write on the band.
Check our website for suggested minimum ages for each performance. Plus, find all kid-focused events easily with the filter in the PROGRAMME tab.
We love pets and that’s why for the comfort, well-being and safety of your pets, we encourage you to leave them at home. Hundreds of people attend the festival, and there are many loud noises, intense lights, and an accumulation of stimuli that will stress and frighten your pet, even if they are familiar with such situations. We’re leaving our four-legged friends at home.
Come to the venue and give us your full name. If it’s in the system, you will enter without any problems.
Come to the venue and show the QR code.
You may take photos at most events, except the big top shows. Signs will be put up warning of the photography restrictions, and the MC will remind everyone from the stage.
There’s so much to see and do, we can’t possibly fit it all here! To discover more, check out lublininfo.com or visit the Tourist Inspiration Centre at Jezuicka 1/3. You can also call them at +48 533 391 569.
Please refer to: nocowanie.pl, booking.com, lubelskietravel.pl. They will help you find suitable accommodation. Plenty of rooms are available in student residence halls. It’s worthwhile to take this option into account if you’re planning a low-budget trip. Check Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, for instance.
A paid public restroom is located on Zamkowa Street (between Błonia and Zamkowy Square, entrance from the Błonia side) – open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. During the Carnival of Buskers, we also provide temporary toilets.
If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility and would like to attend this year’s ticketed shows, let us know in advance! We’ll make sure you have a comfortable and accessible spot. And if you need it, we can also provide professional assistance—just let us know what you need.
We want everyone to enjoy the magic of this year’s Carnaval Sztukmistrzów together!
Please get in touch at least 3 days before the event by emailing us at info@carnavallublin.eu or calling +48 81 533 08 18.
🎟️ Tickets for paid shows are available at Stage24.
Map – opens in a popup
You can also let us know your accessibility needs using this form:
Ask about accessibility
For more info about accessibility at Workshops of Culture, visit:
https://warsztatykultury.pl/pl/dostepnosc/
F.A.Q.
Carnaval Sztukmistrzów is a festival of new circus, acrobatics, and clowning, held in Lublin since 2008. Street performers and masters of circus arts from all over Europe come to Lublin to present breathtaking shows and performances. Visitors can meet sword swallowers, acrobats, and street performers who are bound to move them to tears of laughter. These performances are open to the public, often inviting them to participate actively. Some events have a fee and can be attended only in the Big Top.
Carnaval has been lighting up Lublin every year around the same time — the last weekend of July.
This year, we’ll be celebrating from 24 to 27 July 2025 — mark your calendars!
Stage shows are presented under the Big Top, in theatre venues, and on open-air stages. Street and busker performances take place in Lublin’s main squares (such as Litewski, Łokietka, and po Farze), as well as in the streets and alleys of the Old Town and city centre, and in the greenfield in Błonia near the Castle
Stage shows at Carnaval Sztukmistrzów require a ticket. We invite you to purchase tickets for specific performances.
However, you can also enjoy Carnaval Sztukmistrzów completely free of charge—and have just as much fun! A large part of the programme takes place in the streets, and watching highliners walk the slacklines is free for everyone.
Outdoors
Sit down – don’t block the view.
Let shorter folks, kids, or anyone with mobility issues get a better spot. Respect the space the artist sets up.
Be loud, be proud!
If you liked the show, let the artist know – applause, kind words, a handshake, or a coin in the hat (for most street performers, that hat is their paycheck!).
Have fun – you’re part of the show.
As a member of the audience, you’re not just watching – you’re part of the energy. Laugh at others, sure – but learn to laugh loudest at yourself.
Follow instructions
Please listen to the artist and festival staff – they’re here to keep things safe and smooth.
Indoors
Buy your tickets online
Use only the official links we provide, or buy on-site up to one hour before the show starts at the Błonia area (until sold out).
Arrive early
Seating takes time – and while you wait in line, why not strike up a conversation with someone next to you?
Don’t be late
Once the show starts, the magic shouldn’t be interrupted.
Know what you’re getting into
Not all shows are for kids. Indoor performances often follow the “new circus” style – they can be bold, experimental, or even challenging in content or form.
No flash, no filming, no phones
Respect the artists and your fellow audience members by keeping devices off during indoor shows.
Stay aware
Crowds are fun, but easy to get lost in—keep an eye on your valuables… and your kids.
And speaking of kids…
Watch your little ones—and if you notice a stray child nearby, lend a caring eye.
Heads up: Finding a parking spot during the festival can be tricky, so we recommend using public transport, a city bike, or simply walking. Lublin also has rentable e-scooters!
Getting to Błonia by Bus
Use this planner to find the best route: jakdojade.pl/lublin/trasa
Set your destination to something like Plac Zamkowy, VIVO! shopping centre, or Krakowska Gate.
Tickets are available at ticket machines at bus stops, most buses, or via mobile apps.
Current fares: lubika.ztm.lublin.eu/cennik
Getting to Błonia by City Bike
Check out the Lublin bike path map here: mirl.info.pl/mapa
We’ve got a bike parking area near the festival grounds (it’s not guarded, so bring a lock!).
Remember: riding a bike within the festival area is not allowed.
Need a bike? Use the Lublin City Bike app to find a station near you:
lubelskirower.pl
Getting to Błonia by E-Scooter
Lublin’s got Bolt e-scooters. You’ll find nearby parking zones at Plac Zamkowy and VIVO!.
You can bring your own scooter into the area, but no riding inside the festival zone!
There’s no charging or parking station for scooters, but you can use the bike parking area.
Coming by Car?
If you really want to drive, set your GPS to Plac Zamkowy — the largest parking area near Błonia.
Another good option is Targ pod Zamkiem at al. Unii Lubelskiej.
More parking options near the Old Town:
Google Map of paid parking zones
Lublin has a Paid Parking Zone (Mon–Fri, 8:00–18:00).
Evenings, weekends, and public holidays = free parking!
Pay at machines or use the CityParkApp:
cityparkapp.pl/lublin
Only cars with a special permit can enter the Old Town.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Globus Lublin, ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 8
Aqua Lublin, al. Zygmuntowskie 4
MOSiR Łabędzia, ul. Łabędzia 4
IKEA / SKENDE Shopping, al. Spółdzielczości Pracy 86
Galeria Vivo!, ul. Unii Lubelskiej 2
Galeria Felicity, al. Wincentego Witosa 32
Coming from Out of Town?
By Car
Use navigation and set your hotel as the destination. It’s really hard to find parking close to the Old Town during the festival, so we suggest leaving your car and walking, biking, or hopping on a bus.
Still want to drive closer? Use Plac Zamkowy or Targ pod Zamkiem as your parking targets.
From the Main Train Station (PKP)
Walking / Biking / Scootering
It’s about 2.5 km to Błonia near the Castle – around a 30-minute walk. Not the most scenic, but super easy:
→ Exit the station
→ Go straight down ul. 1 Maja
→ Pass the roundabout (Lubelskiego Lipca ’80)
→ Continue straight on al. Unii Lubelskiej
When you spot our festival tent on the left and the shopping centre on the right — you’ve arrived!
There’s no scooter parking at the station, but Bolt operates in the city.
Grab a city bike via the Lublin City Bike app:
Google Play | App Store
By Bus (from PKP Station):
Buses take about 15 minutes. From the Dworzec Lublin 52 stop, hop on:
1 → Pancerniaków Felicity
5 → Lublin Airport (Departures)
22 → Pliszczyn
24 → Nasutów – Kościół
52 → Świdnik Duży-Leśniczówka
From Dworzec Główny PKP – Kunickiego 02, take:
6 → Niepodległości
29 → Choiny
Tickets from ticket machines, or on most buses.
More info: lubika.ztm.lublin.eu/cennik
Journey planner: jakdojade.pl/lublin/trasa
By Taxi / Rideshare
You can use Bolt, Uber, or traditional taxis in Lublin.
There’s a taxi stand at the station.
More numbers here: lublininfo.com/jak-poruszac-sie-po-miescie
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Drop by one of our Info Points during Carnaval Sztukmistrzów and chat with our smiling volunteers! They’re here to help with anything you need—whether you’re looking for show tips, directions, or a paper copy of the festival program.
Where to Find Us:
Łokietka Square – open Thursday (24.07) to Sunday (27.07), from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Błonia near the Castle – open Thursday (24.07) to Sunday (27.07), from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Prefer digital? You’ll find the full mobile-friendly program on our website under the PROGRAMME tab.
Swing by, say hi, and let the magic begin!
Bring an umbrella. Usually, in the case of light rainfall, street performances proceed as planned. The decision to interrupt or cancel the show is made by the street artists themselves, who independently assess the safety and feasibility of their performance.
Keeping Kids Safe
Pick up a free wristband for your child at the Festival Info Point. If your child gets lost, we can quickly contact you using the phone number you write on the band.
Check our website for suggested minimum ages for each performance. Plus, find all kid-focused events easily with the filter in the PROGRAMME tab.
We love pets and that’s why for the comfort, well-being and safety of your pets, we encourage you to leave them at home. Hundreds of people attend the festival, and there are many loud noises, intense lights, and an accumulation of stimuli that will stress and frighten your pet, even if they are familiar with such situations. We’re leaving our four-legged friends at home.
Come to the venue and give us your full name. If it’s in the system, you will enter without any problems.
Come to the venue and show the QR code.
You may take photos at most events, except the big top shows. Signs will be put up warning of the photography restrictions, and the MC will remind everyone from the stage.
There’s so much to see and do, we can’t possibly fit it all here! To discover more, check out lublininfo.com or visit the Tourist Inspiration Centre at Jezuicka 1/3. You can also call them at +48 533 391 569.
Please refer to: nocowanie.pl, booking.com, lubelskietravel.pl. They will help you find suitable accommodation. Plenty of rooms are available in student residence halls. It’s worthwhile to take this option into account if you’re planning a low-budget trip. Check Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, for instance.
A paid public restroom is located on Zamkowa Street (between Błonia and Zamkowy Square, entrance from the Błonia side) – open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. During the Carnival of Buskers, we also provide temporary toilets.
Terms and Conditions 2025
If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility and would like to attend this year’s ticketed shows, let us know in advance! We’ll make sure you have a comfortable and accessible spot. And if you need it, we can also provide professional assistance—just let us know what you need.
We want everyone to enjoy the magic of this year’s Carnaval Sztukmistrzów together!
Please get in touch at least 3 days before the event by emailing us at info@carnavallublin.eu or calling +48 81 533 08 18.
🎟️ Tickets for paid shows are available at Stage24.
Map – opens in a popup
You can also let us know your accessibility needs using this form:
Ask about accessibility
For more info about accessibility at Workshops of Culture, visit:
https://warsztatykultury.pl/pl/dostepnosc/
F.A.Q.
For artists
Carnaval Sztukmistrzów is a festival of new circus, acrobatics, and clowning, held in Lublin since 2008. We entertain our audiences with stage performances (under the big top or on theatre stages), outdoor and street performances, eye-popping spectacles, busker acts, and street band performances. We curate our programme, contact the artists, and choose the shows we are interested in, including in response to submissions that we receive.
Carnaval has been held around the same time for years—during the last weekend of July (a 4-day celebration from Thursday to Sunday). The next edition will take place on 24–27 July 2025!
You will find us in the streets, squares and alleys of the Old Town and Błonia near the Castle.
info@carnavallublin.eu
Announced as needed, based on the demand and the objectives of the programme in any given year.
F.A.Q.
For Artists
Carnaval Sztukmistrzów is a festival of new circus, acrobatics, and clowning, held in Lublin since 2008. We entertain our audiences with stage performances (under the big top or on theatre stages), outdoor and street performances, eye-popping spectacles, busker acts, and street band performances. We curate our programme, contact the artists, and choose the shows we are interested in, including in response to submissions that we receive.
Carnaval has been held around the same time for years—during the last weekend of July (a 4-day celebration from Thursday to Sunday). The next edition will take place on 24–27 July 2025!
You will find us in the streets, squares and alleys of the Old Town and Błonia near the Castle.
What to include in your application:
A link to a video of your performance, your country of origin, your mode of transport, and optionally, an estimated cost for the show.
info@carnavallublin.eu
Announced as needed, based on the demand and the objectives of the programme in any given year.
