All you need to know!<\/p>\n
For the audience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w is a festival dedicated to contemporary circus arts that has been held in Lublin since 2009. During the festival, the city welcomes street performers and world-class circus artists from across the globe, who captivate audiences with breathtaking performances and spectacular shows. The streets come alive with jugglers, acrobats, and clowns who leave audiences in fits of laughter. The performances take place in close proximity to the public, which is often invited to become an active part of the shows.<\/p>\n A key element of the festival is its curated programme, showcasing some of the most compelling contemporary circus productions. These include indoor and outdoor performances, site-specific works, and productions presented in a traditional circus tent. The invited productions reflect the most significant and innovative trends shaping contemporary circus arts around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Carnaval has been held at roughly the same time each year for many years, typically during the last weekend of July. In 2026, the festival will take place from 23 to 26 July<\/strong> (Thursday to Sunday).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Stage productions are presented in a circus tent, theatre venues, and open-air stages.<\/p>\n Street performances and busking acts can be found in Lublin\u2019s main squares (such as Litewski Square, \u0141okietka Square, and Po Farze Square), as well as along the streets and in the hidden corners of the Old Town and the city centre.<\/p>\n Festival map 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> You can find the full Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w programme on the festival website under the Programme<\/strong><\/a> section.<\/p>\n Of course the programme is also available as a PDF file<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n During the festival, visitors are welcome to stop by the Information Point located in \u0141okietka Square, where our friendly volunteers will be happy to answer any questions and provide information about Carnaval.<\/p>\n Any updates and changes in the programme will be announced on the Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and Instagram<\/strong><\/a> profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> You can enjoy Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w free of charge. A large part of the festival programme takes place in public spaces, where no admission fee is required. However, you are encouraged to support the performers by contributing to their hat after the show. For many street artists, these donations are their only source of income.<\/p>\n Tickets are required for the festival\u2019s stage performances. You can purchase them via Stage24<\/strong><\/a> or through the Centrum Spotkania Kultur<\/strong><\/a> website. You can also purchase them in person at the festival shop at Grodzka 7 and at the venue one hour before the performance.<\/p>\n Tickets for the comedy stage<\/strong><\/a> performances are available for purchase at the festival shop at Grodzka 7 and at the venue one hour before the performance. The ticket price is 20 z\u0142 per person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Looking for your ticket?<\/p>\n Search your email inbox using keywords such as \u201cticket\u201d, \u201cStage24\u201d, or the name of your event.<\/p>\n Click the link included in the email to open your ticket. Please note that each link corresponds to a separate ticket. The system does not send tickets as PDF files.<\/p>\n That\u2019s your ticket! Keep it handy for entry. You can take a screenshot or, if you\u2019re using mobile internet, simply open the ticket link when entering the performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Please note that, by decision of the Lublin City Hall, Kr\u00f3lewska Street, which borders the Old Town, remains closed to traffic throughout all summer weekends, including the Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w. This traffic organisation is in effect from Friday at 18:00 until the end of Sunday.<\/p>\n Due to the Tour de Pologne Women finale taking place in Lublin on Sunday, July 26, temporary traffic restrictions will also be introduced. From 4:00 to 23:00, Dolna 3 Maja Street, 3 Maja Street, and Krakowskie Przedmie\u015bcie will be closed to vehicle traffic. More information is available on the ZDTM Lublin website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n There are several convenient ways to get to the city centre:<\/p>\n By public transport \u2013 use the Jakdojade app to find the most convenient bus connections.<\/p>\n By bicycle or city bike \u2013 Lublin has an extensive network of cycling paths leading to the city centre.<\/p>\n By electric scooter \u2013 shared e-scooters are available throughout the city.<\/p>\n By car \u2013 both public and private car parks are available in and around the city centre.<\/p>\n By taxi or ride-hailing app \u2013 Bolt, Uber, and local taxi companies offer convenient transport across the city.<\/p>\n Whichever mode of transport you choose, head towards Lublin City Centre and the Old Town, where most of the festival events take place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Rain or shine?<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let a little rain stop the fun! Our street performers usually carry on through light rain. However, the artists make the final call on whether it is safe to perform. If the weather gets heavy, a show might be delayed or cancelled for safety reasons. We suggest keeping an umbrella handy so you can enjoy the magic, rain or shine.<\/p>\n Any updates and changes in the programme will be announced on the Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and Instagram<\/strong><\/a> profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> We strive to make Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w as accessible as possible for everyone. Here’s a PDF guide<\/strong><\/a> on this topis (Polish language only).<\/p>\n Ticketed performances take place in the fully accessible Opera Hall of the Centre for the Meeting of Cultures (Centrum Spotkania Kultur). Visitors with reduced mobility will be offered the most comfortable seating available.<\/p>\n Visitors with disabilities and their personal assistants are entitled to a 30% discount on tickets for paid performances (please complete the form<\/strong><\/a>). Tickets can be purchased via Stage24<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The Sunday performance of \u201cCeramic Circus\u201d<\/strong><\/a> will include live audio description. Most performances in the festival programme are either non-verbal or rely primarily on movement and physical expression.<\/p>\n If you require volunteer assistance to help you reach a performance, please get in touch. Contact us at least three days before the event by email at wolontariat@warsztatykultury.pl<\/a><\/strong> or by phone at +48 81 533 08 18.<\/p>\n You can also let us know about your accessibility needs by completing our accessibility request form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about accessibility at Workshops of Culture, please visit our website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> For four days, buskers who entered this year\u2019s busker contest will face off against one another, bringing out the best gags, tricks and personal charm. Vote for them in the online form!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Outdoor performances<\/strong><\/p>\n Indoor performances<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep an eye on your belongings. Large crowds make it easy to lose \u2013 or have someone else \u201cfind\u201d \u2013 valuable items.<\/p>\n Look after your children, and if you notice a child nearby who appears to need help, please stay alert and inform a member of the festival staff if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes and no. At the vast majority of street performances, taking photos is allowed. The exception is circus performances held in enclosed spaces (for example, inside the circus tent). Information about photography restrictions will be provided on information signs and announced by the presenter from the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> At the festival information point, you can collect a special wristband for the youngest festival visitors. Please write a parent or guardian\u2019s contact number on the wristband. This will help us reunite you with your child as quickly as possible if they get separated from you in the crowd.<\/p>\n In the festival programme on our website, each performance includes a recommended audience age range.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When is Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where does Carnaval take place?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where can I find the programme and the Information Point? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the event free?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>I've bought a ticket online. What now? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How to get to the festival?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What happens when the performance is outside and it's raining? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Accessibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can I vote in the busker contest?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Carnaval savoir-vivre<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I take photos during the shows? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>I'm coming to the festival with my children. Is there anything I should know?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>