Lublin is a city of art and inspiration. It is the city with deep cultural traditions, which are rich in their multicultural events, including theater ones. Proponents of modern theatrical art are able to enjoy new performances here.
Fans of Performing Art will definitely like international festival “Theatre Confrontations”, which demonstrates modern theatrical performances from different continents. The aim of the festival lies in the integration of artistic environment of Lublin. Another aim of “Confrontation” is the artistic cooperation with the Eastern countries. The guests are coming from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia for the festival that is a great contribution into deeper integration of Slavic people. The festival is held in October every year. If you are interested in modern theater, do not miss this event.
The “International Dance Theater Festival” is held in Lublin every June. This is one of the largest festivals of Dance Theater in Poland. Various forms of contemporary theater and dance may be found in the festival program. This is one of the most important cultural events in Lublin and one of the most important festivals of dance in Poland and Europe. The idea of the festival is the exchange of experiences and mutual knowledge between Poland and the world. The purpose of this festival is to show the most interesting artistic proposals from professional dance theaters around the world.
June in Lublin is extraordinarily rich in theatrical events. Another festival “Bitter-sweet Festival” takes place just in June. This unusual name of the festival comes from the very theme of the event. This is the combination of realities of our life, sad and happy ones that are implemented in art. Organizers of the event perform a kind of mixture of theater with circus, music and dancing. The films are shown there. And there are musical evenings as part of the festival. The entrance to the festival is free.
Fans of theatre may have fun in July too. “The Small Theatres Festival” would be interesting for those who like Monodramas and alternative theater. Henryk Kowalczyk is the founder of the alternative theater “Scene 6” and instructor of Provincial Cultural Centre, and he is the author of the idea of the “Festival of small theaters.” This festival has a competitive nature and it is based on the representation and evaluation of Monodramas that appeared in Poland. The festival awards prizes for professional and non-professional actors. Performances for competition are accompanied by performances of experienced and professional monodrama actors. The aim of the “Festival of small theaters” is to improve and expand cultural competence of the society in contemporary theater and the development of creative activity of young people.
December is traditionally rich in cultural events, including theatrical ones. Fans of theater art are able to enjoy theatrical action in December too. Polish Students’ theatres festival “Contestations” presents off-theater. It combines theaters that are operating in the Polish universities’ environment. “Contestations” are more like friendly meetings of old friends whose purpose is to get wider audience into theater interest. The idea of this festival is to teach people to think more deeply and broadly, not to put yourselves into imaginary frame. “Contestations” are for independent people, people who go beyond the standard and format. It should be noted that the festival from year to year is becoming increasingly important event in theatrical circles.
“Mikołajki Folkowe” International Folk Festival which takes place every year in December, helps to create Christmas mood. Festival highlights all the mystery of pre-Christmas season, giving us fabulous impressions. Folk music is a special feature of the festival. Music, which is combined with modern musical trends, becomes a living part of modern world culture. If you wish to feel in the winter folk tale, this festival is exactly what you are looking for.
One more December Festival is the International Festival “Lublin’s Bethlehem.” It is held in odd years in the Andersen Theater. Christmas plays and scenes from the nativity Scene are performed as part of this Christmas event. “Lublin’s Bethlehem” gives Christmas warmth and feeling of happy childhood.