UIAA Commission Presidents' Meeting
2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
A dedicated meeting of the UIAA Commission Presidents & Management Board will be held on Wednesday 25 March.
The meeting will be held online from 13:00 – 15:00 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-04-14 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The fourth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 14 April.
The meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Safety Commission Annual Meeting
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-06
The UIAA Safety Commission will host the first of its major meetings of 2026 in Kalymnos, Greece from 1-6 May.
The event will be organised in collaboration with UIAA member association, Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing.
The programme will include a plenary session with manufacturers & other stakeholders, internal meetings, working group meetings as well as workshops and bolting sessions.
Information specific to the Bolting Workshop on 2-3 May can be found here.
Further details will be confirmed in due course.

Melloblocco – International Bouldering Festival
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-09
Melloblocco is an international bouldering meeting which in Val Masino finds one of the most interesting and evocative places in the Alps for climbing on granite, from blocks to large walls
Location: Val Masino & Val di Mello, Lombardy, Italy
Website: https://www.melloblocco.it
Overview
Melloblocco is one of the world’s largest outdoor bouldering gatherings, attracting hundreds of climbers from across Europe and beyond to the granite valleys of Val Masino and Val di Mello. Climbers explore hundreds of problems across multiple sectors while sharing knowledge and experiences in a relaxed community atmosphere.
Everyone can participate, from young to old, from World Cup athletes to amateurs. It is a gathering, not a competition, which takes place on the many granite boulders scattered in the magnificent natural scenery of the Val di Mello and Val Masino, among woods and meadows, on the edge of streams and waterfalls.
A meeting where the participants try the boulders together with the best specialists in the world, sharing a healthy, vital passion in the open air. For environmental reasons the organisers decided not to add any new areas to the immense existing bouldering park, to support the recovery of a part of the area.
Workshop style / programme

Athlete talks and climbing presentations
Movement and technique sessions
Yoga and recovery sessions
Informal mentoring between elite climbers and amateurs
Outdoor community gatherings and evening events

Green travel / sustainability

Focus on low-impact climbing in protected alpine valleys
Environmental protection messaging and crag maintenance
Event philosophy emphasises protecting the natural environment and existing boulder areas rather than expanding infrastructure

Accommodation

Campsites in Val Masino
Local guesthouses and small hotels
Campervan areas and climber camping during the festival

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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-05-07
The first in-person UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held in Bergamo, Italy on Thursday 7 May.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Management Board Meeting
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09
The UIAA Management Board will host its second meeting of 2026 from 8-9 May in Bergamo, Italy.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

Flashy Foxy Mini Fest
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17
Flash Foxy originated to empower women climbers and offer a virtual space to connect over climbing, being outside together, and building community. The inaugural Women’s Climbing Festival in 2016 helped establish an alternate climbing space in real life that did not center cisgender men.
The climbing community is not static and Flash Foxy has adapted over the years to meet the needs of its membership as they grow, change and continue to self-actualize. Presently, Flash Foxy stands with women and genderqueer climbers – including trans and gender non-conforming folks – who need a space to pursue their love of the sport without having to deal with historic barriers to access.
Its Mini Fest takes place from 15-17 May in Red River Gorge, KY.
Website
Registration
Programme
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

UIAA Medical Commission Meetings & World Congress on Mountain Medicine
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-20
The UIAA Medical Commission will host its annual meeting as part of the programme of the International Society of Mountain Medicine World Congress from 17-20 May, 2026.
The event will take place in Hathersage, Peak District, UK.
Full details, including programme information, can be found here.

UIAA Member Federation Update
2026-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
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 session will be to provide UIAA members with updates ahead of the 2026 General Assembly.
The agenda can be found here.

Hvar Climbing Festival
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07
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 developed there by a strong team of invested locals, some of whom offer accommodation. There will be a climbing marathon held on Vela Stiniva. At Lučišća there are routes starting from 5c but the majority are in the Fr 7a-9a range. Participants registering by 30th May receive a 30% discount on the ferry from Split to Starigrad and 10% on the Mina Camp.

Accommodation

Festival base camp at Camp Mina (Jelsa)
Apartments and guesthouses in Jelsa

Website
https://www.hvarclimbing.com
https://visitjelsa.hr/en/dogadanja/4-hvar-climbing-festival/
Registration
https://forms.gle/PaZZRs9nRLRHyMfH6
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

Petzl Frankenjura Climbing Festival
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07
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 of €40 for the entire four-day event, or €15 per day, can be paid directly on site. Register for workshops in advance.
Workshop style / programme

Technique workshops for all climbing levels
Mental and physical training sessions
Trad climbing masterclasses
Athlete talks and evening presentations
Equipment testing with major outdoor brands

Green travel / sustainability

Free shuttle bus from Neuhaus an der Pegnitz train station
Environmental awareness and nature conservation workshops

Accommodation

Festival camping and meadow camping around Naturbad Königstein
Guesthouses and small hotels in Königstein

Website
Programme
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

Oh My Bloc 2026
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14
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 fragile natural environment.

There will be rock climbing in a natural environment, of course, with adult and children’s competitions and introductory courses. There will also be a magnificent final on our newly-covered bouldering wall. And there will be round tables (environment and climbing, training versus well-being, safety in the forest), documentary resources, a photo exhibition, an exhibitors’ village, hold carving, a nature tour, a forest reading… and above all plenty to eat, drink and party about.

The 2026 event will take place from 13-14 June.
Programme
Website
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

BMC International Summer Meet 2026
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-21
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 for both UK and international climbers.
Full details, including application information and programme highlights, will be shared soon.
Information for anyone interested in being a host can be found here.
Highlights included:

Perfect weather windows allowing for big days out on classic lines.
Evening talks from visiting climbers covering everything from local crags to expedition nutrition.
A behind-the-scenes DMM factory tour
An inspiring evening talk form Nick Bullock at Plas Y Brenin
And above all, the chance to climb, connect, and celebrate our shared passion for the mountains.

Website
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

Black Diamond Tradathon
2026-06-20
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 something in it for you. And with this year’s venue at Guano Caves, Montagu, it’s also a brilliant opportunity for sport climbers to get involved – so no excuses! Expect mentorship, community, wild places, and the kind of weekend that reminds you why you started climbing in the first place.”
Further Information
Please follow links on the dedicated Facebook and Instagram channels
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-06-23 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
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.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-07-14 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
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.

Climb Angola Festival
2026-07-24 - 2026-08-03
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 has also been produced offering an overview of Angola’s rock climbing routes.
The event takes place on the cliffs of Serra da Leba, a stunning location on the edge of the Huila plateau overlooking the Namib desert plains. With over 100+ routes of all grades, the festival is open to climbers of all levels, and we’re excited to welcome climbers from around the world.
Website
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-08-18 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
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.

UIAA Management Board Meeting
2026-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
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.

UIAA Commission Presidents' Meeting
2026-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
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.

Peja Rock Climbing Festival
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-13
The 4th edition of the Peja Rock Climbing Festival runs from 4 to 13 September, 2026.
In the city of Peja, Kosovo, at the main gate of the “Accursed Mountains” National Park in the Rogova Gorge, the organisers invite you to experience Rock Climbing / Bolted Climbing Routes / Climbing Experiences / Topo Development / Documentary / Bouldering Competitions / Environmental Activities / Music and DJ / Social Events / Via Ferrata / Zip Line / and lots of fun
All ages are welcome.
“This festival is more than just climbing. It unites climbers with one goal: To develop an unknown destination with a lot of potential for rock climbing. For 10 days together we will bolt 50 new routes and zones for climbing, we will classify the routes by diﬃculty, we will work on maps, and we will publish the website in a professional manner. Together we will help each other to raise and promote the values of the climbing community in the world, while we will also have a 3 day weekend with a lot of climbing and fun. In addition to the route bolting and climbing, the festival will also oﬀer many other recreational activities that will help your stay be full of great experiences. The promotion of participant’s destinations, exhibitions, organization of bouldering competitions, presentation of videos and climber success stories, socializing, via Ferrata, Zip Line and many other activities will be integrated into the festival program. Don’t forget, the nights will be ﬁlled with lots of fun as well. We will have music and a great gathering for the climbing community.”
Further Information
The full programme can be viewed here.
The event brochure can be viewed here.
The event website is here.
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This event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-09-15 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The eighth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 15 September.
The meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Member Federation Update
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
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 18 September, 13:00-15:00 CEST. One of the specific objectives of this session will be to provide UIAA members with updates ahead of the 2026 General Assembly.
The agenda can be found here.

UIAA Commission Presidents' Meeting
2026-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
A dedicated meeting of the UIAA Commission Presidents & Management Board will be held on Wednesday 21 October.
The meeting will be held online from 13:00 – 15:00 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Mountain Protection Award Ceremony
2026-10-24 - 2026-10-25
The two prize winners for the 2025-2026 UIAA Mountain Protection Award, overall winner Flagship Shelters for the Environment by UIAA member association Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne (FFCAM), and Walking the Tra Tra by Mountain Club of South Africa, Best New Initiative, will be crowned officially on 23-24 October at the Alpine Museum in Bern, Switzerland held and jointly to the ceremony of the King Albert I Foundation’s Mountain Awards.
Further details to follow

3rd UIAA Mountain Sports Symposium
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-28
The third UIAA Mountain Sports Symposium is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu, Nepal from 27-28 October 2026.
The draft programme can be found here.
The focus on this edition is on youth and young climbers.
The official website page for the event is here.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-10-28
The second in-person UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday 28 October.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Management Board Meeting
2026-10-29 - 2026-10-30
The UIAA Management Board will host its second meeting in-person meeting of 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday 29 October.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA General Assembly 2026
2026-10-30 - 2026-10-31
The 2026 UIAA General Assembly takes place from 30-31 October in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event will be hosted by the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
The annual UIAA General Assembly is the largest, and most important, gathering of UIAA member federations, commissions, representatives and partners. At the General Assembly, hosted by a national federation, key decisions are made concerning UIAA’s role, its activities and budget and elections are held.
Please visit the GA page for further details.
The agenda and programme for the GA are still under development and will be confirmed in due course.

2026 International Volunteer Day
2026-12-05
Celebrated on 5 annually, the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day will be observed by the UIAA.
The theme of the 2026 celebration is to be confirmed.
