Christmas Mystery Festival and Competition (Kolomyia)
5–18 yrs · 10 December 2026 — 6 January 2027 · КоломияFestival and competition of creative works on Christmas themes with categories: vocal, theatre, traditional rituals, instrumental music, and visual arts. Online stage (December 10–20, 2026), final offline in Kolomyia (January 3–6, 2027). Students, creative groups, and Ukrainians abroad of any age and experience level are welcome to participate.
- Age
- 5–18 yrs
- Apply by
- 10 December 2026
- When
- 10 December 2026 — 6 January 2027
- Format
- Online and in person
- Where
- Коломия
- Organiser
- docs.google.com
Categories
- Vocal (solo, duets, ensembles) — carols, traditional songs, and other works with Christmas themes
- Theatre — performances with winter and Christmas themes
- Traditional ritual performances — Malankas, nativity plays
- Instrumental — musical works with Christmas themes
- Visual and decorative arts, design — didukhs (wheat sheaves), Christmas spiders, New Year decorations, cards, and other creative works
Age Groups
- First: 5–12 years
- Second: 12–21 years
- Third: 21 and over
- Fourth: mixed (various ages)
Stages
First stage (online, December 10–20, 2026): selection of competition entries and creative works. Performances and works will be judged by jury members. Top participants will receive invitations to the final and gala concert.
Final stage (offline, January 3–6, 2027): held in Kolomyia at the Palace of Culture and Arts "Narodnyi Dym" (People's House), Kolomyia City Council.
How to Apply
- Application period: November 2 through December 10, 2026, inclusive
- Complete the registration form
- Submit a link to your competition work (video or photo)
- Works must be published no earlier than November 2026
- Works from previous competitions are not accepted
- For visual arts category: submit photos with your application; send the original works to the Palace of Culture for exhibition (exhibition dates: December 10, 2026 — January 6, 2027)