On 16 July 2026, a press conference announcing the 5th Irena Santor "Vistula Sounds" International Festival was held at Qubus Hotel Bydgoszcz, the Official Festival Hotel. The anniversary edition of the Festival will take place on 11–15 August 2026 in Bydgoszcz and Solec Kujawski, Poland.

The conference was attended by Irena Santor, Patron of the Festival; Zbigniew Ostrowski, Vice-Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship; Łukasz Krupa, Deputy Mayor of the City of Bydgoszcz; Kinga Ewa Rubaszewska, Deputy Mayor of Solec Kujawski; and the Festival Directors – Saribek Sargsyan and Mariusz Kisielewski.

The event was hosted by Jacek Borowiec, who is responsible for the Festival's media relations and communications.

During the conference, the main highlights of this year's Festival were presented, including the artistic programme, international vocal competitions, and accompanying events. Special emphasis was placed on the unique character of this anniversary edition, as well as on the Festival's international dimension, which brings together artists from many countries around the world each year.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all media representatives, partners, and invited guests for their presence and interest in our Festival. Our special thanks go to Qubus Hotel Bydgoszcz for its hospitality and for providing excellent conditions for hosting the press conference.

A photo gallery and video coverage of the conference are available on the Festival's official social media channels.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bydgoszcz and Solec Kujawski, Poland, on 11–15 August 2026!