Poznań Ice Festival
Spectators can watch international artists carve ice creations during live competitive events, including the Small Sculpture Competition and fast-paced Speed Ice Carving. The festival culminates in the main sculpture competition, where artists craft elaborate ice pieces. Children can also join in dedicated hands-on workshops.
What to Expect
International sculptors transform giant blocks of ice into intricate works of art.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Stary Rynek
Organizer
Urząd Miasta Poznania
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and ice-art enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and wintry
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: December 11: 16:00–18:30, Small Sculpture Competition; December 12: 11:00–18:30/19:00, Speed Ice Carving; December 13: 9:00–17:00, Main Competition. Children’s workshop on December 13: 12:00–15:00.
Tips & Advice
- Come on more than one day if you can, since each day has a different contest: small sculptures Friday, speed carving Saturday and the main competition Sunday.
- Bring the kids on Sunday, when children's workshops run in the middle of the day while the Main Competition carvers work nearby.
- Choose Saturday if you want to watch carvers race the clock, because Speed Ice Carving runs from late morning into the evening.
- Dress warmly, because you'll be standing outdoors on Stary Rynek in mid-December to watch the sculptors work with ice.
Special Events & Promotions
- 20th edition of POZnań Ice Festival in 2026.
- Small Sculpture Competition on Friday, December 11.
- Speed Ice Carving on Saturday, December 12.
- Main Competition on Sunday, December 13.
- Children's workshops on Sunday, December 13, during the middle of the day.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What competitions can I watch?
Each day has its own contest. The Small Sculpture Competition opens the festival on Friday, Speed Ice Carving fills Saturday, and the Main Competition takes over on Sunday.
Is there anything for children?
Yes. Workshops for children run in the middle of the day on Sunday, December 13, alongside the Main Competition.
Who are the carvers?
The invited sculptors include top names who have won awards and reached the podium many times, both at POZnań Ice Festival and at major events around the world.
Is this year's festival special?
Yes. 2026 is the 20th edition of POZnań Ice Festival, and the organizers say the jubilee will get a special setting.
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