In Tatarstan, the Karavon holiday 2026 will take place on May 23.

      The folk festival "Karavon" will take place on May 23 in the Laishevsky District of Tatarstan. Guests can expect 12 themed areas, performances by over 200 groups, folk crafts, traditional games, and a large round dance.

      When will Karavon 2026 take place in Tatarstan

      Tatarstan is preparing for the Russian folk festival "Karavon 2026". This year it will be held on May 23 in the Laishevsky District. Organizers expect the festival to attract around 20,000 guests. The program is planned for the whole day: the areas will operate from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. "Karavon" is considered one of the most famous folk festivals in Tatarstan. Its history spans over three centuries, with the traditional round dance remaining its main symbol.

      What areas will open at Karavon 2026

      Guests will have 12 themed areas prepared for them. Here, they can get acquainted with Russian folk traditions, crafts, cuisine, games, and rituals. One of the central zones will be the "City of Craftsmen". Here, master classes will be held on wickerwork, weaving, pottery, leatherwork, and wood carving. A blacksmith's yard will operate separately. Visitors will be able to see the work of the masters and try to make a forged item.

      What will be shown to the festival guests

      At "Karavon", there will also be a zone for Russian national cuisine, a street theater, a wood carving festival, and an exhibition of hand embroidery "Towel in the History of the Russian Family". For lovers of folk games, areas with ancient board and active games will be prepared. Among them are biryulki, tavlei, lapta, and kila. Another part of the program will be a military-historical reconstruction, recreating a field camp of 17th century Russia.

      How many groups will perform at Karavon

      The festival will feature five stages: the main stage, the fair stage, the children's stage, "Zavalenka", and "Green Glade". From 12:00 PM to 4:40 PM, over 200 folk groups from Tatarstan and other regions of Russia will perform on them. The special guest of the program will be folk singer Vlada Miravi.

      The main tradition of Karavon

      A special place in the program will be occupied by the traditional round dance. It is considered the main symbol of the festival. The ritual part begins the day before the main date — May 22, on the day of Nikolai the Wonderworker. Traditionally, participants connect their pinky fingers and move in a "duck step", gradually narrowing and widening the circle.

      How to get to Karavon 2026

      Free buses will be organized for festival guests. Routes are planned from the "Prospekt Pobedy" stop and from the Central Department Store. For those who cannot attend in person, a live broadcast from the Round Dance Glade will be available.

      Why Karavon is important for Tatarstan

      The "Karavon" festival has been held at the republican level since 2003. It brings together folk groups, craftsmen, residents, and guests of Tatarstan. Every year, the festival helps preserve folk traditions, showcase crafts, and pass cultural heritage to new generations.

      According to materials from IA Tatar-Inform, photo: © Vladimir Vasilyev / "Tatar-Inform"

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