3rd International Trumpet Festival "Trumpet Mania" 2026

TRUMPET MANIA 2026 – Szczecin Once Again the Trumpet Capital! 3rd International Trumpet Festival | November 2–8, 2026 For seven days in November, Szczecin will become a gathering place for outstanding artists, young talents, and music lovers. The 3rd International Trumpet Festival, Trumpet Mania 2026, will feature symphonic, jazz, and chamber concerts, master classes, and a nationwide competition for young instrumentalists. World-class trumpeters—Esteban Batallán and Louis Dowdeswell—will take the festival stages. Young musicians will also play a special role, as they will have the opportunity to develop their skills under the guidance of renowned teachers and perform alongside professional artists. Festival Program November 2 | 7:00 p.m. – Grand Opening Ceremony Minor Basilica in Szczecin The opening concert of this year’s festival, featuring young trumpeters and guest musicians. Free admission! November 3 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – masterclasses First-Level General Music School in Szczecin Workshops with Jakub Waszczeniuk. November 4 | 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – masterclass Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin Masterclass with Esteban Batallán. November 4–5 | 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – 3rd National Trumpet Competition Youth Palace in Szczecin Young instrumentalists will showcase their skills before a jury consisting of Jakub Waszczeniuk, Tomasz Gluska, and Marcin Olkowski. November 5 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – master classes First-Level General Music School in Szczecin Workshops with Tomasz Gluska. November 6 | 7:00 p.m. – symphony concert Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin Esteban Batallán will perform with the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Christian Schumann. November 8 | 5:00 p.m. – GRAND FINALE “The Power of Sound” The Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin Louis Dowdeswell, the Trumpet Mania Big Band, the OSM Big Band, and young trumpeters will take the stage. Nearly 50 students will help create a unique festival finale, combining the energy of big-band sound with the passion of the younger generation. Tickets for the concerts on November 6 and 8 are available at the Philharmonic. Honorary Patronage * Olgierd Geblewicz – Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship * Adam Rudawski – Governor of West Pomerania * Piotr Krzystek – Mayor of Szczecin