Beskid Culture Week in Wisła — music, dance and living tradition

Wisła to the rhythm of folklore

Music carries from the stage, colourful costumes swirl and each performance reveals another side of tradition. Beskid Culture Week offers a chance to discover the region’s culture during your stay in Wisła through direct encounters with its performers.

This international folklore festival began in Wisła in 1964. From a local gathering of ensembles, it grew into an event connecting several towns and the traditions of different countries.

You do not need to know the dances or recognise regional melodies to enjoy a concert’s atmosphere. Simply take a seat, listen and observe how much can be expressed through movement, song and costume.

Tradition you can see and hear

In Wisła, the main festival concerts take place at the Stanisław Hadyna Amphitheatre. Processions of ensembles and a folk art and handicraft fair are also characteristic features. The detailed programme varies from one edition to the next.

During performances, notice the details: decorations on the costumes, the sound of the instruments and the way performers communicate on stage. It is an opportunity to see folklore as a tradition nurtured and passed on by people.

The Beskids meet the world

One of the festival’s strengths is the chance to compare local culture with that of its guests. Performances by Polish and international ensembles reveal similarities as well as differences in rhythm, singing and the character of dance.

The Wisła programme also includes additional events whose scope changes with each edition, from smaller-stage presentations to workshops and concerts in mountain surroundings.

Choose what interests you most and leave yourself time simply to be part of the festival audience.

A summer evening of culture

Beskid Culture Week can become a memorable part of a summer stay in Wisła. End a day on the trails with a concert or combine a walk around town with discovering handicrafts.

Find more inspiration in our Guide to Wisła. If you are planning to attend the festival, discover VISLA Apartments in Wisła and check availability after confirming the dates of your chosen edition.

• Wisła
• Beskid Culture Week
• folklore
• live music
• handicrafts
• summer events

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