Winners of "Magical Arena 2026": Bronze, Silver, and Gold Laureates of the Festival Announced
During the Grand Finale of the second All-Ukrainian Circus Art Festival "Magical Arena 2026," which took place on June 21 at the "Pechersk Palace" Cultural Center, the main winners of the festival were determined. Following spectacular performances by the top 21 acts, the jury announced the laureates who claimed Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
The awards were presented by representatives of the preliminary round jury — leading experts in Ukrainian circus arts. You can read more about the jury panel and their selection process in a dedicated article on our website.
Bronze Prize Winners of the Festival
Third place at the festival was shared by three competitive acts:
- Zlatopil Circus Studio — Sofiia Arefieva with the act "I Have the Power."
- "Kraft" Exemplary Art Group Circus Studio — Alisa Svydlo with the act "So Quiet."
- "Edelweiss" National Art Group Circus Studio — Duo ElMaks (Maksym Herman and Yelyzaveta Hriazieva) with the act "Olympus. The Birth of a Legend."
Silver Prize Winners
Silver awards of the festival were presented to two remarkably strong routines:
- "Edelweiss" National Art Group Circus Studio — Anastasiia Horbatsevych for the act "Under the Rain."
- Arina Titenska — for the act "Blooming Sakura."
Gold Award of the Festival
The highest accolade of the festival — the Gold Award of "Magical Arena 2026" — was captured by:
- Irina Zherdieva School — Olesya Kucherenko with the act "Rosamunde."
Recognizing the Best
Winning at the festival is a well-deserved validation of the talent, years of hard work, and professional training put in by these young artists and their mentors. Beyond the competition itself, "Magical Arena" serves as a gateway to exploring new horizons, connecting with international partners, and taking the first step onto the grand circus stage.
We extend our most heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and wish them new creative achievements, endless inspiration, and stellar performances! May each award become the foundation for future victories and the fulfillment of your boldest dreams.
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