All-Ukraine Festival of Children and Youth Creativity "Clean Dews" — Stage III, 2026
Stage III (final) of a prestigious arts festival for Ukraine's best young performers and creative groups. Participants compete in 12 categories: vocal and instrumental music, dance, circus, theatre, literature, photography, film, video and visual arts. A jury evaluates around 1,000 works across three age groups (6–10, 11–14, 15–18). Registration in September, remote judging in October, results announced in November.
- Age
- 6–18 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Applications closed
- Results
- 30 November 2026
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Kyiv
- Organiser
- Мала академія наук — новини (man.gov.ua)
Who can apply
- Age 6–18 yrs
- Gifted
Competition Categories (12 directions):
- "Vocal Performance" — singing (folk and contemporary songs)
- "Vocal Performance" — instrumental music (orchestras, ensembles, solos)
- "Dance" — folk choreography
- "Dance" — contemporary choreography
- "Circus Arts"
- "Theatre"
- "Literature"
- "Photography"
- "Film"
- "Video"
- "Visual Arts"
- "Decorative and Applied Arts and Crafts"
Timeline for Stage III:
- September: registration of winners from regional selection stages
- October: remote judging of works by the jury
- November: announcement of results and festival closing
About the Festival:
The arts festival brings together talented children and young people, giving them a chance to present their creative work in various genres and forms. It promotes the discovery and support of young talent, develops their creative abilities, involves them in the artistic life of the country and helps build national identity. The festival runs on a three-year cycle (Stage I — district/city, Stage II — regional/Kyiv, Stage III — all-Ukraine). In 2026, the jury will evaluate work from around 1,000 participants in Stage III.