Usefull info about the travelling and venue

October 23-26, 2025
Bielsko – Biała, POLAND

The project will take place in Bielsko-Biała – a beautiful city surrounded by mountains with lots of Renaissance style buildings. You can get here with no problems from both airports: Katowice Pyrzowice or Kraków Balice. The distance is more or less the same.

Which airport should you choose?

There are a few airport options within reach of Bielsko-Biała:

Katowice Airport (KTW) – about 1 hour 15 min by car

  • Direct international flights from many European cities
  • Good connections and often budget-friendly

Kraków Airport (KRK) – about 1.5 hours by car

  • Very well-connected, especially for international travelers
  • Trains and buses from the airport to Bielsko-Biała available

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) – about 3.5–4 hours by train or car

  • Poland’s largest airport, with the most international options
  • Ideal for overseas flights

How to get from the airport to Bielsko-Biała?

From Katowice or Kraków:

    • By train: Go from the airport to the city center station and catch a direct train to Bielsko-Biała Główna

    • By bus: Flixbus and regional carriers operate between Kraków/Katowice and Bielsko-Biała

    • By car: Renting a car is easy and gives flexibility for scenic travel

From Warsaw:

    • Direct train from Warsaw Central Station to Bielsko-Biała (approx. 4 hours)

VENUES

MAHRAGAN Project 2025 will take place in two beautiful cultural spaces in Bielsko-Biała, each offering excellent conditions for both workshops and stage shows.

MAIN WORKSHOP & SHOW VENUE

BEST Spółdzielcze Centrum Kultury
ul. Jutrzenki 18, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała

This will be our home for:
• All workshops (October 23, 24 & 26)
• Thursday’s Opening Gala (October 23)
• Friday’s Open Stage & International Competition Part I (October 24)

A cozy cultural center with great energy — perfect for learning, sharing, and celebrating together.

MAIN STAGE FOR THE GRAND FINALE

Bielska Scena Reja
ul. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego 12, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała

This is where the magic culminates on Saturday, October 25:
• Daytime International Competition Part II
• MAHRAGAN Dance Theatre Spectacle “Pocahontas”

A spacious stage with professional lighting and atmosphere to match the powerful stories we’ll tell through dance.

STAGE PROJECT REHEARSALS

MASDAR Studio Rozwoju Kobiecości
ul. Wyzwolenia 45, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała

All rehearsals for the Stage Project will take place at this cozy and inspiring studio space — home to Tahira and her artistic vision. This is where movement, intention, and magic begin to merge before they hit the big stage.

ACCOMODATION

We’re happy to share that our official partner for MAHRAGAN 2025 is:

Hotel Ibis Styles
📍 ul. Żywiecka 93, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała
🗺️ Just a 13-minute walk from our venue for workshops and Thursday & Friday evening activities

✨ MAHRAGAN Festival Offer:
Every participant can book their stay with a 10% discount between October 22–27, 2025.
The discount applies to the price of the day, so the earlier you book, the better deal you’ll get!

📨 How to book:

Please send an email to: ibis.bielsko@accor.com
Make sure to include:

  • Your name and surname

  • Your dates of stay

  • The type of room you’d like (1-bed, 2-bed, or 3-bed)

  • The names of your roommates (if known), or let the hotel know if you’d like to be paired with another participant

  • Use the slogan “MAHRAGAN” in the subject or message to receive the discount

📞 Hotel phone number: +48 33 819 91 99 
🌐 Website: https://ibisstylesbielskobiala.pl/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly to the hotel team — they’ll be happy to help!

We can’t wait to welcome you in Bielsko-Biała!