Held each autumn in various venues around the city, the annual festival invites poets from all over the world to perform at this fun, four-day event....
Attracting young artists from all over Poland, the annual Student Song Festival is a national competition that aims to highlight the musical talents of...
During its 10-day run, the Warsaw International Film Festival (WIFF) screens over 100 premieres by filmmakers from all over the world. Films range from...
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Exhibitions
, Theatre & Film
, Art & Literature
Poland signed its historic constitution in 1791 but its independence was to be short-lived as invading forces partitioned the country between Russia,...
Poland signed its historic constitution in 1791 but its independence was to be short-lived as invading forces partitioned the country between Russia,...
Held in various locations throughout the city, the annual Christmas Fairs are a great place to shop for unusual gifts or just soak up the festive atmosphere....
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Exhibitions
, Food & Drink
, Religion
, Business
, Home & Fashion
Hosted by the Pod Baranami Cinema in the centre of Krakow, this popular annual event pays homage to silent movies. Showcasing many of the greats from...
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Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
, Music
, History
A prestigious competition for young jazz groups, the event attracts musicians (under the age of 25) from all over the world. The popular event takes place...
Cribs are big in Krakow - up to 1.8m (6ft) tall - and the tradition of building and decorating them goes back to the 19th century. Merchants and noblemen...
Christmas is a fantastic celebration throughout this predominantly Christian country. Unlike in most western countries, the main festivities take place...
A big day that is celebrated throughout this predominantly Christian country, Christmas Day is a national holiday when almost all businesses are closed....
Although New Year's Eve celebrations take place throughout the country, the ones in Krakow are amongst the best in Poland. The historical Old Town around...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Dance
, Food & Drink
, Music
Celebrated all over Poland and particularly in the bigger towns and cities, New Year's Eve is a great time to be in Warsaw. Many people throng into the...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Music
This pre-Lent festival is celebrated by Christians throughout Poland and, as a last chance for merriment before Lent, is traditionally a time of fun and...
Easter is a huge celebration in this predominantly catholic country and is celebrated all over Poland. In Warsaw, the day is marked by religious services...
On the Sunday before Easter Day, Poles throughout the country remember Palm Sunday. The day is marked by religious services and it is common to bless...
Celebrated on the last Thursday before Lent, Fat Thursday is a traditional festival with religious origins that is celebrated in Poland and Germany. On...
Known as 'Pryma Aprylis' in Polish, the day is popular with children in Poland and many schools allow their pupils to come to class in costumes and fancy...
One of the oldest theatre festivals in Poland, the annual Krakow Theatrical Reminiscences attracts theatre lovers from across Europe. The event has a...
Born in Poland on 1 March 1810, Chopin is one of Poland's most famous sons and each summer Warsaw hosts a series of concerts featuring some of his best-loved...
Screening a great mix of features, shorts, documentaries and animations, the Krakow Film Festival is one of the biggest events of its type in the country....
Labour Day is a public holiday throughout the country. Many people take the opportunity to spend some time with family and friends. It's also popular...
3 May is Constitution Day in Poland and marks the signing of the Polish Constitution on this day in 1791. However, the constitution was to last for just...
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History
, Spectacle
, Culture
, Entertainment
3 May is Constitution Day in Poland and marks the signing of the Polish Constitution on this date in 1791. However, the constitution was to last for just...
Always taking place on the first Sunday after 8 May, the St Stanislaw Procession is a gathering of Poland's cardinals and bishops who follow the relics...
Arguably Poland's best music event! In the past the likes of the Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, Fatboy Slim, the White Stripes, Snoop Doggy Dog, Placebo,...
The Kazimierz district of Krakow, largely destroyed in World War II, now flourishes anew as a haven of Jewish culture and as the main setting for an internationally-famous...
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Spectacle
, Culture
, Religion
, Kids' Stuff
, Music
, Art & Literature
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, History
Known as 'Slaska Noc Swietojanska' in Polish, Midsummer's Eve is a popular festival that celebrates the Summer Solstice, marking the longest day of the...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Music
, History
, Food & Drink
, Spectacle
, Religion
In 1991, to mark the 200th anniversary of Mozart's death, the Warsaw Chamber Opera performed all 26 of the great composer's stage works. The Mozart Festival...
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Entertainment
, Music
, Spectacle
, History
Promoting an eclectic programme of jazz music, this festival welcomes musicians from all over the world to perform in various venues throughout Warsaw...
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