Where Ukrainian youth play, learn, grow and belong 🇦🇹🇺🇦
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The U-PLAYS Festival 2026 marks the final celebration of our Ukrainian youth programme, bringing together young people, families, partners, employers, and the local community for a full day of sport, learning, culture, and connection.
- 📅 When: Saturday 4th July | 10:00 – 17:00
- 📍Where: Posthalle Wien, Schumanngasse, 1170
- 🔗 Click here to register
Visitors will have the opportunity to network with employers, explore job opportunities, enhance their CVs, and practice German in language cafés. Sports enthusiasts can join tournaments, relays, and games, including basketball, badminton, yoga, pilates, and more. There will also be interactive activities, performances, and workshops for all ages, making it a fun and engaging day for the whole community. The festival will offer activities for different age groups, including friendly sport tournaments, games, creative workshops, cultural activities, partner stands, and opportunities to meet local organisations and employers.
While the festival is especially connected to our work with Ukrainian youth in Austria, it is open to everyone who would like to join, take part, meet new people, and celebrate community, inclusion, and active participation – you do not need to be part of the U-PLAYS programme to join.
Festival Agenda
10:00 – 10:15 | Opening Ceremony
10:15 – 13:30 | Sports, Games & Cultural Activities
14:00 – 14:15 | Afternoon Programme Introduction
14:15 – 16:30 | Job Fair, Language Café & Career Workshops
16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Ceremony & Awards
Food & Drinks
Feeling hungry? A food truck will be available at the festival, offering tasty food and drinks throughout the day.
Morning programme (10.00-13.30)
Start the day with sport, movement, creative activities and also family-friendly stations. Some activities have fixed times, while others can be joined freely throughout the morning!
Open Sport Stations
10:30–13:15
Join freely and rotate between different activity stations, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, blind obstacle course and other fun sport activities!
Kids & Family Corner
10:30–13:15, by Kids in Motion & Feel Good Store
Creative and playful activities for children and families, including painting, DIY activities, dancing, hockey and acrobatics.
First Aid Practice
10:30–13:15, by Österreichisches Jugendrotkreuz
Learn and try simple first aid skills in a practical and accessible way.
Pilates for Beginners
11:00–11:30 and 12:00–12:30, facilitated by Iuliia Chui
A beginner-friendly Pilates session focused on gentle strengthening, posture and body awareness.
Nordic Walking
11:45–12:00
A short Nordic walking introduction for anyone who wants to try light outdoor movement in a friendly atmosphere.
Running workshop
13:00–13:30, by PlayTogetherNow
A fun and accessible running activity for participants who want to get active and enjoy movement together.
Afternoon programme (14.00-16.30)
In the afternoon, participants can meet local organisations, explore job and career opportunities, refine their CVs, practise German, and join creative and practical workshops. Most activities are open throughout the afternoon, while others will take place during fixed time slots.
Job Fair & Partner stands
14:10–16:30
Meet local employers, organisations and community partners. Ask questions, explore opportunities and learn more about support available in Vienna.
Career Support Corner
14:10–16:15, by Nataliya Sherimbetova
Get practical support for your job search, including career advice and guidance on next steps.
Check your CV!
14:10–16:15, by Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF)
Bring your CV and learn from the best: receive individual feedback on how to improve its structure, wording and presentation for job applications in Austria!
Creative Writing Workshop
14:10–16:15, by Anton
Join an interactive creative writing session focused on self-expression, storytelling and communication.
Language Café & Fun Quiz
14:10–16:15, by Deutschothek Sprachschule & Iuliia Langmann
Practise German in a relaxed setting and take part in a fun language quiz. Suitable for different levels!
Art Therapy Workshop
15:00–16:15, by Oksana
A calm and creative workshop using art as a way to relax, reflect and connect with others.
Registration
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required so that we can plan the activities, food, and space.
- 👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/xtZXf8eenaZuHacz5
We invite everyone interested to join the Festival, enjoy the activities, eat tasty food, and most importantly, have fun! 🎉
Want to get involved as a volunteer?
We are also looking for volunteers who would like to support the U-PLAYS Festival on the day of the event. Volunteers can help with different tasks, such as welcoming participants, supporting activities, helping at stands, assisting with food and logistics, or supporting the sport and games programme.
No special experience is needed — just motivation, reliability, and a friendly attitude.
👉 Register as a volunteer: https://forms.gle/ZGVLL78LyWSEwmYm6
Come be part of the team and help us create a welcoming, fun, and active day for the community.
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