Events in Poland 2026

Events in Poland 2026 — full calendar

Things to do in Poland — highlights by type

Music festivals: Open'er (Gdynia, July) is Poland's flagship multi-genre festival, while Kraków hosts both the big pop-and-hip-hop Kraków Live (August) and the experimental electronic Unsound (October). Warsaw's PGE Narodowy stadium lands the largest international tours — The Weeknd and Bad Bunny both play in 2026.

Culture and film: Wrocław's New Horizons (late July) and Gdynia's Polish Film Festival (September) are the country's leading film events, while the Warsaw International Film Festival (October) draws an international slate. Classical and contemporary music lovers have Wratislavia Cantans (Wrocław, September), Warsaw Autumn (September) and Sacrum Profanum (Kraków, November).

Markets and food: Gdańsk's St. Dominic's Fair (late July to August) is one of Europe's oldest trade fairs, the Kraków Pierogi Festival (August) celebrates Poland's most famous dish on the Mały Rynek, and the winter Christmas markets in Kraków, Wrocław, Warsaw and Gdańsk are among the most atmospheric on the continent.

FAQ

What events are happening in Poland in 2026?

Major 2026 events include Open'er Festival (Gdynia, Jul), The Weeknd and Bad Bunny at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy (Aug and Jul), Kraków Live Festival (Aug), Unsound (Kraków, Oct), Wratislavia Cantans (Wrocław, Sep), St. Dominic's Fair (Gdańsk, Jul–Aug) and the Christmas markets (Nov–Jan). See the full calendar above.

What is the best time to visit Poland for events?

July and August are the peak months, with Open'er, the big Warsaw stadium concerts, Kraków Live and St. Dominic's Fair. September and October bring prestige film and classical events, and late November into January is Christmas-market season.

Which city has the most events in Poland?

All four major cities are busy: Warsaw hosts the biggest stadium concerts and contemporary culture, Kraków packs in Unsound, Kraków Live, Sacrum Profanum and the Pierogi Festival, the Tricity (Gdańsk-Gdynia) has Open'er, St. Dominic's Fair and the Polish Film Festival, and Wrocław leads on film (New Horizons) and classical (Wratislavia Cantans).

Are Poland's Christmas markets worth visiting?

Yes — Kraków's market on the vast Rynek Główny and Wrocław's on the Rynek are among the best in Europe, with Warsaw's Plac Defilad and Gdańsk's Targ Węglowy markets also outstanding. They run from late November into early January.