The UIAA will host two member federation online meetings in 2026. These meetings are designed to provide members with an informal update about UIAA activities and provide an opportunity to members to raise topics and questions. The first meeting will be held on Friday 22 May, 13:00-15:00 CEST. One of the specific objectives of this...
The Hvar Climbing Festival is a growing international climbing gathering that highlights the limestone sport climbing of Croatia’s Adriatic islands. 4–7 June 2026 Hvar Island, Croatia (festival base around Jelsa) Overview A relatively new festival on stunning sea cliffs such as Vela Stiniva and Lučišća. Ideal for enjoying a relaxed festival atmosphere. Climbing has been...
The Petzl Frankenjura Climbing Festival is one of the largest climbing gatherings in the German-speaking world. Hosted in the village of Königstein, the festival celebrates the historic pocketed limestone climbing of the Frankenjura with several days of climbing, lectures and community events. Location: Königstein, Bavaria, in the Frankenjura climbing region, Germany Registration: The festival fee...
Oh My Bloc is a bouldering festival, held in Milly-la-Forêt (France), aiming to inform and educate climbers who are as passionate as we are about climbing in an environmentally-friendly way. We’re delighted that the passion for bouldering is contagious, and in a magical forest, we have to adapt our gym routines to a shared and...
The BMC have announced that its next International Summer Meet will take place on: 13-21 June 2026 Llanberis, North Wales, UK This meet will once again bring together climbers from federations around the world for a week of shared adventure, cultural exchange, and community building. Federations will be invited to nominate participants, with places available...
The Black Diamond Tradathon is back, and this year it’s heading to Guano Caves, Montagu, South Africa on 20 June 2026. "Africa’s only roaming trad climbing festival brings climbers of all levels together for a weekend of adventure, skill-sharing, and good company around the fire. Whether you’re a seasoned gear slinger or just trad-curious, there’s...
The fifth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 23 June. The meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. For further details please contact the UIAA Office.
The sixth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 14 July. The meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. For further details please contact the UIAA Office.
The 3rd edition of the Climb Angola Festival will be held from 24 July - 3 August 2026. The event features an amazing 10 days of climbing, highlining, route development and camping in Serra da Leba, Angola. The festival will feature a bolting workshop, film screenings, live music, cultural events, and more. A dedicated guidebook...
The seventh UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 18 August. The meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. For further details please contact the UIAA Office.
The UIAA Management Board will host its second online meeting of 2026 on Friday 28 August. The meeting will be held online from 13:00 - 16:00 CET. For further details please contact the UIAA Office.
A dedicated meeting of the UIAA Commission Presidents & Management Board will be held on Wednesday 2 September. The meeting will be held online from 13:00 - 15:00 CET. For further details please contact the UIAA Office.