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35th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk

The 35th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk is a major international cultural event held annually in Vitebsk, Belarus. Scheduled from July 15 to July 20, 2026, this edition features a rich program of music concerts, dance performances, theatrical productions, vocal competitions, and diverse art exhibitions. While pre-opening events begin on July 15, the official opening ceremony takes place on July 16 at the Summer Amphitheater, drawing artists and audiences from the Slavic world and Eurasia with its motto "Through art to peace and mutual understanding."

Date
Jul 15-20, 2026
Location
Vitebsk
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35th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk

Event summary

Highlights

  • Official opening ceremony at Summer Amphitheater on July 16
  • International Children’s Music Contest Vitebsk
  • "Dance, Slavic Soul!" show with folk dance ensembles
  • 12th Street Art Fest "On Seven Winds" (July 16-19)
The 35th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk is set to unfold from July 15 to July 20, 2026, in Vitebsk, Belarus, serving as a significant international platform for cultural exchange. Pre-opening festivities, including the raising of the festival flag and the second round of the International Children’s Music Contest Vitebsk, commence on July 15. The grand official opening ceremony is slated for July 16 at the iconic Summer Amphitheater, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

The festival's extensive program boasts a variety of artistic expressions. Music enthusiasts can anticipate solo concerts by renowned pop artists like Taisia Povaliy and Oleg Gazmanov, as well as the International Children’s Music Contest where young talents perform with a live orchestra. Dance takes center stage with the show "Dance, Slavic Soul!" featuring esteemed folk ensembles such as the Igor Moiseyev State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble from Russia and Belarus's Khoroshki. The 12th Street Art Fest "On Seven Winds" also animates city venues with open-air musical, theatrical, and dance performances from July 16 to 19.

Beyond music and dance, the festival includes a robust theatrical agenda with productions from companies like the Yermolova Moscow Drama Theater and the Koleso Youth Theater. The "Puppet Quarter" offers dedicated performances, while the International Festival of Social Cinema "Common Life" screens documentary and feature films. Art lovers can explore a rich exhibition program, including "Marc Chagall. Above the Town" at the Vitebsk Art Museum, graphic art by Alexander Bogdanovsky, "The Magnificence of Omani Silver," and the "Color. Rhythm. Image" exhibition featuring artists from various countries.

Additional highlights encompass the 7th festival-competition of drum majorettes and baton twirlers on Victory Square, the unveiling of a star near the Summer Amphitheater in honor of a special award recipient, and the traditional Zadvinski Fair. This fair hosts nearly 480 artisans from Belarus and Russia showcasing handmade goods along the Western Dvina embankment. The festival is recognized as a major cultural event for Eurasia, promoting peace and mutual understanding through art.

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