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22.06.2026 / 11:59

In Warsaw on June 27, Belarusians are organizing Kupalle's "Varushniak". Among the performers is Ivan Dorn's project

On June 27, the Belarusian culture music festival "Varušniak. Kupalle" will gather Belarusians in Warsaw at the REJS club to celebrate the magical night of Kupalle, writes Reform.news.

The festival last year. Photo: ztinavl.

The main feature of the fourth "Varushniak" will be a change of format: this year, the organizers are slowing down the pace, focusing on coziness, calm ambient, live acoustic sets, and a lecture hall. And the central intrigue of the 15-hour marathon promises to be the performance of a secret guest from Paris.

Who, when, and where?

The event, which will unfold across two musical spaces — VIANOK and SKALA — will begin at 3:00 PM and continue until 6:00 AM the next day. Visitors can expect 15 hours of music, lectures, master classes, and complete unity. The lineup for the musical part features more than 20 artists, from folk to experimental electronics.

So who will we see and hear here?

SCENA VIANOK — features Alex Chumak (music and voice of the band SOYUZ), Applepicker, Emil Zenko, Koloah, Kovvalsky, op1van, Sakrum, Snake Two, Startsev, Yunis, Zal.

SCENA SKALA — features the renowned Šuma, the legendary project I/DEX, Ilya Semashkevich, Raketka, Elvira, Feel&Flow, Mufer, Plastik, Pridi, Samogulov.

One of the main surprises of the festival will be the performance by the Parisian sound producer with the project op1van. The organizers are keeping the intrigue, but attentive music lovers and journalists can easily find online that this name hides none other than the Ukrainian singer and musician Ivan Dorn.

Procession to the bonfire, lecture hall, and Kupalle quiz

In addition to the extensive musical program, "Varushniak" is preparing a rich program that will help to feel the spirit of the ancient holiday in a modern context.

"Varushniak. Kupalle" last year. Photo: ztinavl.

Thus, the event is expected to feature:

Workshops on weaving wreaths, a beautiful singing procession of women, and, of course, a real Kupalle bonfire.
A cozy market with products from Belarusian artisans, a food court with excellent food, and art zones.
An intellectual lecture hall — delving into juicy Belarusian phraseology with Palina PAKRYSIE. A story about the love of Marc Chagall and his muse Bella by Tatsiana Makarevich.
And also a Kupalle individual quiz by Pavel Svyardlou.

The organizers invite you to experience this Kupalle as a big family holiday that creates strength, unites with roots and loved ones, and allows you to be filled with support and love.

Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

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