About
The Sunday evening concert of the Re:tradition – Jagiellonian Fair festival (August 21–23, 2026, Lublin) will feature traditional Serbian songs surrounded by the distinctive, densely layered sounds of percussion, bass guitar, and electronic effects. They will be brought to life by Gordan, a band that combines Balkan folklore with the experimental sound of contemporary music.
This unusual setting for tradition is created by Austrian drummer Andi Stecher and German multi-instrumentalist Guido Möbius. Their contemporary interpretations intertwine with the rich and powerful voice of Svetlana Spajić, a Serbian artist who has spent more than 30 years exploring the intricacies of traditional singing.
She performs songs from many regions of Serbia, as well as from places such as the Croatian region of Dalmatia, home to a Serbian minority. The repertoire passed down to her by master singers is presented not only in its traditional form, but also through a variety of new artistic projects – including her work with Gordan.
Here, folklore meets contemporary music, while ancient vocal forms merge with experimental musical techniques. The result is a richly textured and, at times, unsettling whole that leaves ample room for improvisation – both vocal and instrumental.
Those wishing to explore traditional Serbian songs can also take part in singing workshops led by Svetlana Spajić. Registration for the workshops will open in August via the retradycja.eu website.
Details
When: August 23 (Sunday), 20:00–21:20
Where: Main Stage, Plac Dominikański
Admission free
About the Re:tradition – Jagiellonian Fair festival
Re:tradition is an extraordinary festival of traditional music and craftsmanship. During three August days and nights, Lublin transforms into the capital of living traditional culture.
The festival program offers a wide range of attractions for both children and adults. It provides a unique opportunity to meet master artisans who, each year, showcase their exceptional handmade creations. Traditional music is also a key element of the Re:tradition festival, presented both in its authentic form and through the interpretations of contemporary artists.
The festival also features evening dance parties with live music, workshops, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and meetings. Younger visitors can enjoy the Re:tradition Playground, where traditional games and pastimes are brought back to life.
The festival allows visitors to hear, see, touch, and experience folk culture, which during this time completely fills the streets of Lublin’s Old Town.
Details
Re:tradition – the Jagiellonian Fair
August 21-23, 2026
Lublin, the Old Town
Admission to the event is free.
Organizers: Warsztaty Kultury w Lublinie, Instytucja Kultury Miasta Lublin, Lublin Miasto Inspiracji
Honorary Patronage: President of the City of Lublin – Krzysztof Żuk, National Heritage Institute
Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland from the Culture Promotion Fund.
