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...
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...
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...
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...
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 date in 1791. However, the constitution was to last for just...
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...
Themes:
History
, Spectacle
, Culture
, Entertainment
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...
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....
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...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Music
, Spectacle
, 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
An ancient festival that dates back to Pagan times, Wianki literally means 'wreaths' and it is a traditional midsummer celebration that remembers St John....
Themes:
Religion
, History
, Music
, Culture
, Kids' Stuff
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...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Culture
, Religion
, Kids' Stuff
, Music
, Art & Literature
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, History
Promoting an eclectic programme of jazz music, this festival welcomes musicians from all over the world to perform in various venues throughout Warsaw...
Held every Saturday evening throughout July and August in Warsaw's magnificent Old Town Square, this festival features a series of free, open-air jazz...
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,...
Approximately 60 concerts take place during this popular event which attracts music fans from across Europe. Boasting an international line-up, the majority...
Performances of Krakow's International Street Theatre Festival take place over four days in summer on the old town market square. The Rynek Glowny, the...
Themes:
Culture
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
Nearly 200,000 people lost their lives in the fight against Nazi occupation during the Warsaw Uprising of 1 August 1944, which is one of the most important...
Gdansk has always been a city embracing multiculturalism, a trait stemming back to the Renaissance, when the port city quickly became a place where citizens...
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary celebrates the Virgin Mary's assent to heaven and is marked by religious services at churches throughout Warsaw.All...
In the Old Town of this former capital city, visitors have been savouring this musical treat, an important international festival, since 1976. Over 17...
The renowned 'Warsaw Autumn' (Warszawska Jesien), a festival of contemporary classical music from around the world, was for many years the only event...
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...
Themes:
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,...
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....
