XXVII Goleniów Theatre Meetings BRAMAT 2026

Dear Audience, Guests, Artists, Organisers and Patrons of BRAMAT,

Dear Friends who helped shape our previous festival editions, giving a part of yourselves along the way,

Brama has turned thirty. Behind us, countless stories that are hard to describe. Through theatre workshops, travels and festivals, we have met tens of thousands of people and performed thousands of shows across six continents. We have made mistakes, walked new paths, laughed and cried. We have had moments of regret, celebration, silence and great joy. And every year, we open our doors to you.

We have invited friends from Goleniów and around the world. Together, we created a ritual woven from performances, concerts, shared songs and sleepless nights. For three decades, Brama and Goleniów Theatre Meetings BRAMAT have nurtured, educated and inspired audiences and artists from Goleniów, many of whom are achieving remarkable success today. The city has become part of a wider European cultural community, and each passing year, its artistic events have become bolder and more significant. Goleniów has earned a strong reputation in this area, and we can all be proud of it. As we mark our 30th anniversary, we would like to share that pride with you.

This year, we look back with gratitude on our journey so far. As we put together the programme, we let theatre and music tell Brama’s story in ways words cannot. Join us as we reconnect with old friends, celebrate the art that has shaped us, and look towards what comes next.

Our research continues. Another decade of transformation lies ahead. What matters most has remained unchanged from the very beginning: at the heart of everything is the community that, year after year, joyfully creates the gift of BRAMAT for you.

Thank you, Residents, for caring about BRAMAT.
Thank you, Audiences, for joining us in such great numbers and opening your hearts.
Thank you, Artists, for giving us what is most beautiful.
Thank you, Organisers, for your faith and for the extraordinary effort you devote to making this gathering possible.
Thank you, Patrons, because thanks to your support, we are here.

We warmly invite you to the 27th Goleniów Theatre Encounters BRAMAT 2026 -a festival of connection, shared memories, gratitude and stepping into new chapters.