Festival of Borderlands Heritage 2025

One of the largest festivals dedicated to the heritage of the Borderlands will kick off this July, attracting history and culture enthusiasts from all over Poland. From July 18 to August 3, the Eastern Roztocze region will host a series of fascinating events.

The festival is not only about exceptional concerts, but also features interesting meetings, workshops, and outdoor events, all set in the picturesque towns of the Podkarpacie region of Roztocze. The program includes events in Basznia Dolna, Lubaczów, Cieszanów, Horyniec-Zdrój, and Radruż – offering a unique mix of culture, tradition, and unforgettable emotions.

History and culture lovers will have the opportunity to participate in events that will immerse them in the world of ancient traditions and customs. Numerous attractions accompanying the festival will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the rich heritage of the Borderlands and its modern-day interpretations.

PROGRAM:

July 18, 5:00 PM – Church Ensemble in Radruż
Opening of the Exhibition about Jaworów

July 18, 7:00 PM – Church Ensemble in Radruż
Inaugural Concert of FDK 2025

July 19 – Miejski Dom Kultury in Lubaczów
Ceremonial Session of the Lubaczów Municipality Council

July 20, 4:00 PM – Main Square in Lubaczów
Folk-Border Market – Performances by Folk Groups

July 25-27
National Meeting of Borderlands Communities

July 25, 7:30 PM – Gminny Ośrodek Kultury in Horyniec-Zdrój
Borderland Theatre – Fredreum Theatre from Przemyśl with the play "State of Mind"

July 26, 7:30 PM – Gminny Ośrodek Kultury in Horyniec-Zdrój
Borderland Theatre – Polish Folk Theatre from Lviv with the play "Widows" by Sławomir Mrożek

July 27, 1:00 PM – Konkatedra in Lubaczów
Borderland Mass

July 27, 4:00 PM – Castle-Park Ensemble in Lubaczów
"Creative Lives of Jarosław Furgala" – Exhibition Opening

July 27, 5:00 PM – Castle-Park Ensemble in Lubaczów
Borderland Sunday with a Family Market

July 27, 7:30 PM – Gminny Ośrodek Kultury in Horyniec-Zdrój
Borderland Theatre – Polish Theatre 'Studio: in Vilnius with the play "Unknown"

July 28, 11:00 AM – Kresowa Osada
"Strudels, Bagels, Pishingers" – Culinary Workshops for Children

July 29-31 – Miejski Dom Kultury in Lubaczów
"Let’s Sing Borderland Poets" – Borderland Songs, Music Workshops led by Justyna Król, featuring Jan Młynarski

July 31 – Church in Lubaczów
Concert of Church Music – Ensemble Quattrovoce

August 1 – Cieszanów
"History of Borderland Towns" – Lectures, Outdoor Exhibition

August 2 – Kresowa Osada
Active Saturday – Bicycle Treasure Hunt "On the Trail of Culture and Regional Heritage"

August 3 – Kresowa Osada
Grand Finale of the Festival