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Starting tomorrow, Lublin will once again become a stage for contemporary circus performances. This year’s edition of the Carnaval Sztukmistrzów (July 23-26) will feature numerous stage productions, busking performances and unforgettable circus acts. But that’s not all – the festival also has a musical side. The festival club, located in the green area of the Perła Brewery at Bernardyńska 15, will become the heart of the evening programme, where, after days filled with artistic experiences, audiences can enjoy concerts and energetic DJ sets.
Concerts
The festival concert series will open on Thursday, July 23 with a performance by Chair. The band blends post-punk energy with absurdist humour. Their songs move seamlessly from dance rhythms through melancholic reflection to explosive catharsis. The performance will feature a distinctive visual setting that blurs the line between a concert and an artistic performance.
On Friday, July 24, festival audiences will hear La Bande à Tyrex. The French group combines music, stage energy and a distinctive visual identity. They will present a lively concert based on well-known soul and pop hits, giving them their own original arrangements. Their performance will stand out for its spontaneous atmosphere, generous dose of humour and close interaction with the audience.
Saturday evening, July 25, will belong to Turfu, a joint project by Raphaël Decoster and Matthieu Suchet. Raphaël is a respected musician associated with the traditional and folk music scene, while also exploring electronic music. Matthieu, meanwhile, comes from the electronic music world (as well as jazz). The artists describe passion, ecstasy and exhilaration as the central themes of their music, which they happily call “cosmic.” Everything, however, serves one purpose: getting people to dance.
DJ sets
Each concert will be followed by a party featuring music selected by DJs. On Thursday, sto koni zwierząt – a member of the gnojki collective, responsible for the micro-nano-mega Gnojki Samba festival – will keep the crowd movi