POLE EMOTION-2026 Pole Dance Festival
Riga, October 10, 2026.
Unique Nomination and Referee System
Unlike traditional competitions where winners are determined by the "1st-2nd-3rd place" principle, POLE EMOTION highlights the strengths of each performance in separate nominations.
Awards are given within each category and skill level (amateur, semi-professional, professional).
Additionally, there are general nominations covering all participants.
A special prize, Audience Choice, holds a unique place. This approach allows each artist to receive attention for what they excel in.
Stage Format
The festival takes place at one of Riga's best concert venues, Palladium Concert Hall. It offers all the facilities for a large-scale show:
• Professional concert-level lighting and sound;
• Video projections on a large screen, integrated into the direction of each performance;
• Technical base allowing complex staging solutions.
Spectators get an ideal view of the stage, and participants enjoy comfortable conditions for preparation and per
