Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 is an international media contest which aims at documenting tangible and intangible culture and heritage of different parts of the world.

The basic aim of the competition is to collect photos of cultural heritage to illustrate articles in the worldwide free encyclopedia Wikipedia and other Wikimedia Foundation projects.

Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 will recognize 149 outstanding contributors to the contest. Awards include global and regional prizes for photography, video, and audio.

This media contest celebrates the rich tapestry of folk culture from around the world, featuring categories that include (but are not limited to) folk festivals, dances, music, activities, games, cuisine, clothing, and a wide variety of traditional expressions. These may encompass ballads, folktales, fairy tales, legends, seasonal celebrations, calendar customs, folk arts, folk religion, and mythology.