In Gdańsk, preparations are underway for the XXVIII International Festival of Street and Open Theatres FETA. From July 9 to 12, the city center and Reagana Park will transform into a vibrant stage: 30 creative groups from Poland and other countries will present their performances. This year's theme is "Wędrówki w czasie" ("Journeys Through Time")
The festival will kick off on July 9 with the performance "Stracony sen" by Teatr Ósmego Dnia
The program includes intimate, chamber stories and large-scale productions that combine movement theatre, new circus, and performance art. Some performances focus on themes of aging and memory, the fragility of human experience, and the inevitability of the passage of time. Other works address socially significant issues: migration, identity, and tensions in contemporary society.
This year, a separate block will be «Mała FETA» — a program for children and families, which will take place in Reagana Park. Young audiences can look forward to performances by Polish and foreign groups, including artists from Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Between shows, children will have the opportunity to participate in circus workshops.
Traditionally, the festival will host the FOTO FETA photo contest. The results will be announced on the opening day, July 9, and the exhibition opening will begin at 21:30 in the square by Forum Gdańsk. The works of the winners will be on display throughout the festival.
When: July 9 — 12
Where: Gdańsk — Park im. Ronalda Reagana (Przymorze Wielkie), square by Forum Gdańsk (City Center), DOKI / Montownia (Młode Miasto)
Full FETA Program
Legend
- A1 — performance locations
- CF — Centrum Festiwalowe (Festival Center)
- ❯❯ — mobile performance, starting location indicated in the program
- PJM — performance translated into Polish Sign Language (PJM)
- AD — audio description
- ☺ — Mała FETA (children’s program)
- $ — paid performance
THURSDAY, July 9
FORUM Gdańsk
| Time | Event | Country | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 | Festival opening — announcement of FOTO FETA contest results | PJM + simultaneous translation (PL/ENG) | — | — |
| 22:00 | Teatr Ósmego Dnia «Stracony sen» (festival opening) | Poland | 50 min · $ AD |
FRIDAY, July 10
Młode Miasto — FETA x DOKI (Euro Styl x Montownia)
| Time | Performance | Country | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 | Teatr Akt «Podróżnicy» | Poland | 60 min | ECS — ul. Droga do Wolności |
Park im. Ronalda Reagana and surroundings
| Time | Performance | Country | Duration | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Emiliano Alessi «Tei Tei» | Spain | 40 min | CF |
| 16:00 | Teatr Formalina «Kapi i Ara» | Poland | 50 min | B1 ☺ |
| 16:30 | Company Les Malles «VICTORIA» | Switzerland | 25 min | C2 |
| 17:00 | Teatr Małe Mi «Kalosze szczęścia» | Poland | 55 min | B2 ☺ |
| 17:30 | Duo flexoncirc «Rock ‘n’ Roses» | Germany | 30 min | CF |
| 18:00 | StreetFools Company «Banaba Flup» | Catalonia, Italy | 45 min | C4 ☺ |
| 18:30 | Emiliano Alessi «Tei Tei» | Spain | 40 min | CF |
| 19:00 | Company Les Malles «VICTORIA» | Switzerland | 25 min | C2 |
| 19:00 | Teatr Migro «DROM – ścieżkami Romów» | Poland | 60 min | D3 |
| 19:30 | Teatr Małe Mi «Kalosze szczęścia» | Poland | 55 min | B2 ☺ |
| 20:00 | Duo flexoncirc «Rock ‘n’ Roses» | Germany | 30 min | CF |
| 20:00 | Bratři v tricku «Skiing Odyssey» | Czech Republic | 45 min | C3 ☺ |
| 21:00 | Concert: Anastasia Rydlevskaya | Belarus, Poland | 60 min | C1 |
| 21:00 | Teatr Snów «Klasa» | Poland | 45 min | D1 |
| 22:00 | Manipura Teatr Ognia «Ogień pustyni» | Poland | 20 min | B3 |
| 22:00 | Teatr KTO «ARCADIA» | Poland | 60 min | D2 |
SATURDAY, July 11
FORUM Gdańsk
| Time | Performance | Country | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Panorama Kino Theatre «Kismet» | Switzerland | 3×30 min |
| 16:00 | Emiliano Alessi «Tei Tei» | Spain | 40 min |
| 18:00 | Panorama Kino Theatre «Kismet» | Switzerland | 3×30 min |
| 19:30 | Emiliano Alessi «Tei Tei» | Spain | 40 min |
Park im. Ronalda Reagana and surroundings
Installations and ongoing events:
- 14:30–18:30 — Teatr Wagabunda "Stara zagroda" (installation) · Poland · 240 min · A1 ☺
- 16:30–20:30 — Circus jam session · 240 min · A2
- 16:30–22:00 — DJ set: DiV4 · Poland · 330 min · A2
| Time | Performance | Country | Duration | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Cyrk Krzywański «Żonglerka nie tylko dla klauna, czyli warsztaty sztuki cyrkowej!» (open circus workshops) | Poland | 120 min | A2 ☺ · PJM |
| 14:30 | Company Les Malles «VICTORIA» | Switzerland | 25 min | C2 |
| 15:00 | Teatr Formalina «Kapi i Ara» | Poland | 50 min | B1 ☺ · PJM |
| 15:00 | Teatr Migro «Ikary» | Poland | 45 min | D2 |
| 15:30 | StreetFools Company «Banaba Flup» | Catalonia, Italy | 45 min | C4 ☺ |
| 16:00 | Adhok «Emergency Exit» | France | 40 min | D1 ❯❯ |
| 16:00 | Jashgawronsky Brothers «ToyBoys» | Armenia, Italy | 45 min | C1 ☺ |
| 16:30 | Teatr Małe Mi «Kalosze szczęścia» | Poland | 55 min | B2 ☺ · PJM |
| 17:30 | Bratři v tricku «Skiing Odyssey» | Czech Republic | 45 min | C3 ☺ |
| 18:00 | ART CIRCUS Alexandr Makagon «Cyrk to ja» | Poland | 30 min | A1 ☺ |
| 18:00 | BoCirk Company «Summer Heat» | Czech Republic | 50 min | A3 |
| 18:30 | Jashgawronsky Brothers «ToyBoys» | Armenia, Italy | 45 min | C1 ☺ |
| 19:00 | Adhok «Emergency Exit» | France | 40 min | D1 ❯❯ |
| 19:15 | Company Les Malles «VICTORIA» | Switzerland | 25 min | C2 |
| 19:30 | Companyia Nacho Flores «DOMTE» | Catalonia, Spain | 50 min | B3 ☺ |
| 20:30 | Big Wolf Company «Three Sisters» | Estonia | 45 min | B4 |
| 21:00 | Teatr 3.5 «Can’t Escape» | Poland | 50 min | D3 |
| 21:30 | Concert: LASY + Hertz Haus | Poland | 60 min | C1 |
| 22:00 | antagon theaterAKTion «Among Trees» | Germany | 70 min | D2 |
| 22:30 | Grupa WoRaZu «Technosis. To Infinity and Beyond» | Poland | 45 min | C2 |
| 23:00 | Collectif La Méandre «Fantôme» | France | 60 min | E |
SUNDAY, July 12
FORUM Gdańsk
| Time | Performance | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Panorama Kino Theatre «Kismet» | Switzerland |
| 18:00 | Panorama Kino Theatre «Kismet» | Switzerland |
Park im. Ronalda Reagana and surroundings
Installations and ongoing events:
- 14:00–18:00 — Teatr Wagabunda "Stara zagroda" (installation) · Poland · 240 min · A1 ☺
- 17:30–20:30 — Circus jam session · 180 min · A2
- 17:30–22:00 — DJ set: DiV4 · Poland · 270 min · A2
| Time | Performance | Country | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Adhok «Emergency Exit» | France | D1 ❯❯ |
| 14:30 | Teatr Formalina «Kapi i Ara» | Poland | B1 ☺ |
| 14:30 | Company Les Malles «VICTORIA» | Switzerland | C2 |
| 15:00 | Cyrk Krzywański «Żonglerka nie tylko dla klauna, czyli warsztaty sztuki cyrkowej!» (open circus workshops) | Poland | A2 ☺ · PJM |
| 15:30 | Jashgawronsky Brothers «ToyBoys» | Armenia, Italy | C1 ☺ |
| 16:00 | Emiliano Alessi «Tei Tei» | Spain | D+ |
| 16:00 | BoCirk Company «Summer Heat» | Czech Republic | A3 |
| 16:30 | Markas Liberman «PLAY(ces)» | Lithuania | C+ ☺ |
| 16:30 | StreetFools Company «Banaba Flup» | Catalonia, Italy | C4 ☺ |
| 17:00 | Teatr Małe Mi «Kalosze szczęścia» | Poland | B2 ☺ |
| 17:00 | Adhok «Emergency Exit» | France | D1 ❯❯ |
| 17:30 | ART CIRCUS Alexandr Makagon «Cyrk to ja» | Poland | A1 ☺ |
| 17:30 | Company Les Malles «VICTORIA» | Switzerland | C2 |
| 18:00 | Big Wolf Company «Three Sisters» | Estonia | B4 |
| 19:00 | Companyia Nacho Flores «DOMTE» | Catalonia, Spain | B3 ☺ |
| 19:30 | Emiliano Alessi «Tei Tei» | Spain | CF |
| 19:30 | Bratři v tricku «Skiing Odyssey» | Czech Republic | C3 ☺ |
| 20:00 | Circumstances «BEYOND» | Belgium | D3 |
| 20:30 | Jashgawronsky Brothers «ToyBoys» | Armenia, Italy | C1 ☺ |
| 21:30 | Teatr Snów «Sztukmistrz» | Poland | D2 |
| 22:00 | Manipura Teatr Ognia «Ogień pustyni» | Poland | C1 |
| 22:30 | Grupa WoRaZu «Technosis. To Infinity and Beyond» | Poland | C2 |
| 23:00 | Collectif La Méandre «Fantôme» | France | E |
