IV edition July 2-6, 2026
57-550 Stara Morawa
The fourth edition of the Sounds of Veritas Festival took place on 2-6 July 2026 in Stara Morawa. For five days we met among the mountains and nature to listen to music together, dance, take part in workshops and talks, talk and rest. Everyone could live through this time in their own way.
An important place of this edition was the Heart of the Festival - a space for meeting people and the Veritas Foundation. There we could get to know each other better, share experiences and see that the festival does not end with the last concert, but is part of a larger story about relationships, community and responsibility for the world around us.
Sounds of Veritas Festival was created on the initiative of the Veritas Foundation. We built it to bring people together and invite them to discover new things, but also other people and themselves.
The originator of the festival is Przemysław Topornicki - founder and benefactor of the Veritas Foundation, a promoter of creative concepts in the fields of culture and business. It is from his vision and heart that the idea was born of creating an event that connects people and inspires self-discovery. He opened this year's edition with his own project The Luminous Lion Sound Journey - an opening concert building a space for stillness and mindfulness.
We can create future editions thanks to the commitment of participants, volunteers and donors - this is how the festival stays open to everyone, regardless of resources or experience. It is free of charge and we want it to stay that way. If its idea is close to you, you can support the Foundation with a donation of any amount - every contribution helps us organise future editions and carry out other initiatives.
On the festival stage very different sounds came together - from calm, acoustic concerts to electronica and sets that made it hard to stand still. There were moments of emotion, of singing together, of stillness and of dancing late into the night.
They let everyone try different practices first-hand. There was movement, dance, yoga, breath, voice work, singing together and moments of quiet contact with the body.
During the talks we spoke about emotions, relationships, health, loneliness, creativity and mindfulness, among other things. The speakers shared their knowledge, but also left plenty of room for questions and conversation.
The Children’s Zone, prepared by the Kreuj Uśmiech team, was buzzing with life throughout the festival. There were plenty of colours, music, movement and creative mess.
In the Rhythms Zone, led by Wiktor Golc, drums resounded for several days. You could learn the basics of playing, see traditional instruments and join a shared jam.
The Wellness Zone was a place to come to when the body needed rest after dancing, after workshops or after a whole day spent at the festival.
In the exhibitors' zone you could meet craft makers, artists and small brands. The stalls offered clothing, jewellery, natural cosmetics, art and many one-of-a-kind objects.
There was no shortage of food either. The food zone was a place to try different dishes, have a drink and simply sit down together at a table.
The authors of the photos of this edition of the Festival are: Natalia Gmyrek, Anna Gościaniak, Dominika Gajowska-Kopij, Łukasz Kocot, Monika Damasiewicz
A free festival of this size could not happen without the support of partners. The main sponsor and co-organiser of the 2026 edition was 4 Żywioły, the strategic partner Holimo Hotel & SPA, and the partner Resort Morawa.
Thank you for your trust, your help and for looking for solutions together. Thanks to that we could once again invite everyone to take part in the festival free of charge.
Thank you to the artists, the facilitators, the partners, the exhibitors, the technical crew, the volunteers and every participant. It was you who filled the festival with music, dance, conversations and your own stories. Thank you for being with us!
The festival is free, but organising it involves considerable costs. If you would like to help us create future editions and grow the work of the Veritas Foundation, you can donate any amount. Every contribution really does matter.
