Poland, a country in Central Europe, boasts a rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and a vibrant events scene. Throughout the year, Poland hosts diverse events that showcase its traditions, arts, music, and culinary delights.
Throughout the year, Poland’s towns and cities come alive with cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and historical reenactments that highlight the country’s rich heritage and creative spirit. From traditional folk festivals to contemporary art events, Poland’s events offer visitors a captivating glimpse into its history, culture, and vibrant community life.
Wianki is a traditional Midsummer Night celebration in many Polish cities, including Krakow and Warsaw. It features folk music, dance performances, floral wreath-making, and the floating of wreaths on rivers.
Time: June 21st.
Juwenalia is an annual student festival celebrated in many Polish cities, including Krakow, Warsaw, and Wroclaw. It features concerts, street parties, cultural events, and student parades.
Time: May, dates vary by city.
St. Dominic’s Fair is one of the largest trade and cultural events in Poland, held in the historic city of Gdańsk. It features craft stalls, food vendors, street performances, and cultural exhibitions.
Time: Late July to mid-August.
The Pierogi Festival celebrates Poland’s beloved dumplings, offering a variety of fillings and cooking styles. It features pierogi-making contests, food stalls, live music, and cultural performances.
Time: Various dates in different cities, typically in summer.
The Krakow Film Festival is one of Poland’s oldest and most prestigious film festivals, showcasing documentaries, short films, and animations from around the world.
Time: Late May to early June.
The Warsaw International Book Fair is a major event for book lovers, featuring book launches, author readings, panel discussions, and book signings. Publishers and authors from Poland and abroad participate.
Time: May.
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is an annual charity event niorgazed to raise funds for medical equipment in Polish hospitals. It includes concerts, auctions, and public collections.
Time: Second Sunday of January.
The Gdańsk Shakespeare Festival celebrates the works of William Shakespeare through theatre performances, workshops, lectures, and film screenings. It attracts theatre enthusiasts and Shakespeare fans from around the world.
Time: Late July to early August.
Formerly known as Woodstock Festival Poland, the Pol’and’Rock Festival is one of the largest open-air music festivals in Europe. It features a diverse lineup of rock, metal, and alternative music acts, as well as cultural and charity activities.
Time: Late July.
The International Street Art Festival in Łódź celebrates urban art, including graffiti, murals, and performances. Artists from around the world transform the cityscape, and the festival includes workshops, exhibitions, and guided tours.
Time: June to August, dates vary.
Warsaw Beer Festival
The festival organized at Warsaw’s Legia Stadium is a must-see for beer lovers. It offers a wide selection of beers from both Polish and international breweries, as well as culinary offers to complement the beers and nibbles.
Time: 21.–23. March 2024
Wrocław Good Beer Festival
This is another popular beer festival in Poland, organized in central Poland, Wroclaw, celebrated for its wide range of craft beers and family-friendly atmosphere, with activities for all ages, as well as tasting good Polish food.
Time: October