Lublin region invites you for the events - there is always something going on here. The festivals that take place periodically emphasise the atmosphere of openness, respect for culture and the need to share a modern approach to tradition. Night of Culture, Different Sounds, Carnaval Sztukmistrzów, Re:tradition, and the European Festival of Taste in Lublin, as well as Hetman's Fair in Zamość, Festival of Three Cultures in Włodawa, "Two Riversides" Film and Art Festival in Kazimierz Dolny and Janowiec, and the Summer Film Academy in Zwierzyniec are just some of the events worth recommending.
JANOWIEC WINE FESTIVAL | MAY
Janowiec
Wine... white, red, rosé, dry, sweet. Get to know the wine traditions and offer of the winemakers of the Lesser Poland Vistula Gorge in the unique scenery of the Janowiec Castle. This is a unique opportunity to spend an unforgettable weekend.
Learn more at: winnicempw.pl
NIGHT OF CULTURE IN LUBLIN | JUNE
Lublin
Every year on the first weekend in June, Lublin hosts a unique event. Night of Culture is a festival that constantly surprises. Extraordinary things happen on that night. This annual project surprises with its momentum and dynamism and reveals the enormous cultural potential of the city.
Learn more at: nockultury.pl
HETMAN'S FAIR IN ZAMOŚĆ | JUNE
Zamość
The event commemorates the anniversary of the granting of the foundation charter for the town of Zamość. The fair is accompanied by a regional cuisine competition, a folk art fair featuring artists from all over Poland and folk bands' performances.
Learn more at: zdk.zamosc.pl
ST JOHN'S EVE | JUNE
Lublin
The night when light wins over darkness, magic mixes with faith, and the fern flower bestows prosperity on those lucky enough to find it. Everyone curious about ancient beliefs and customs of Midsummer Night should come to the Lublin Open-Air Village Museum and let themselves be enchanted by the magic of fire, water, and summer.
Learn more at: skansen.lublin.pl
NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK BANDS AND SINGERS IN KAZIMIERZ DOLNY | JUNE
Kazimierz Dolny
The event boasts with over 50 years long tradition. Every year, thanks to the festival, the picturesque town on the banks of the Vistula river becomes the capital of folk music.
Learn more at: facebook.com/festiwalkazimierz
EAST OF CULTURE - DIFFERENT SOUNDS ART'N'MUSIC FESTIVAL | JUNE / JULY
Lublin
The festival enables encounters with the most interesting musical phenomena on the borderline of various genres, traditions and cultural influences. It offers ambitious, unconventional music, searching for new solutions. It is one of the most inspiring and revealing music events in Poland, which allows to hear world stars and musical discoveries in the very heart of Lublin.
Learn more at: innebrzmienia.eu
NATIONAL FAIR OF BLACKSMITH ART | JUNE / JULY
Wojciechów
Blacksmithing is not only a craft, it is an art. The craftsmanship of the blacksmith-artists can be admired during the National Fair of Blacksmith Art in Wojciechów in July. This is the place where the heart of Polish blacksmithing beats. The programme of the event includes artistic blacksmithing competitions, demonstrations of horse shoeing, a folk art fair, and artistic performances.
Learn more at: kowale.com.pl
"BORDER OF CULTURE" ETHNO FESTIVAL | JULY
Chełm
Amphitheatre. Meadow. Forest. The roots of music. The middle of summer, the east of Poland. It's here! The "Border of Culture" festival stands for all the colours of music and dance. There will be something to dance to, to listen to, to watch, to eat, and to drink! Concerts, workshops, dances, competitions and much more!
Learn more at: chdk.chelm.pl
INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE MEETINGS IN LUBLIN | JULY
Lublin
Folklore at its best. Ensembles from all over the world will come to the Lubelskie Voivodeship to present their native folk traditions.
Learn more at: zpit.lublin.pl
"EUROFOLK" INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL | JULY
Zamość
The Eurofolk Festival presents the beauty of traditional culture from all over the world! Colourful bands from many continents present themselves on the stage of the Grand Market Square. The event is accompanied by a folk art fair.
Learn more at: zdk.zamosc.pl
KAZIMIERNIKEJSZYN | JULY
Kazimiernikejszyn is a music festival with an unmistakable atmosphere created by the magic of music and Kazimierz Dolny. Unique concerts and author meetings offer everything from chill to frenzy.
Learn more at: kazimiernikejszyn.pl
CARNAVAL SZTUKMISTRZÓW | JULY
Lublin
Carnaval Sztukmistrzów is the time of great performances bordering theatre and contemporary circus, the stage of which is the city space. In various places of Lublin one can meet the buskers – street performers, musicians, jugglers, equilibrists and conjurers from all over the world.
Learn more at: carnavallublin.eu
"TWO RIVERSIDES" FILM AND ART FESTIVAL | JULY-AUGUST
Kazimierz Dolny / Janowiec nad Wisłą
A grand celebration of cinema in a picturesque setting of the Vistula River. The festival aims to broaden the audience's knowledge of the art of film, drawing attention to those areas of creation that make up a film work: literature, visual arts, music, photography.
Learn more at: dwabrzegi.pl
INTERNATIONAL BALLOON COMPETITION | AUGUST
Nałęczów
The sky above Nałęczów will be filled with various colours thanks to the international balloon competition. Participants from various corners of the world will compete for the place at the podium. Unforgettable experiences guaranteed!
Learn more at: uzdrowisko-naleczow.pl/miedzynarodowe-zawody-balonowe
"GRYCZAKI" GROATS FESTIVAL | AUGUST
Janów Lubelski
The popular "Gryczaki" in Janów Lubelski is not only a celebration of groats, but also an hommage to tradition and folk art.
Learn more at: powiatjanowski.pl
LUBLINER FESTIVAL | AUGUST
Lublin
Although there is no longer a Jewish quarter in Lublin, historic tenement houses remember the times when the city lived a multicultural life and Polish language intermingled with Yiddish on the streets. Thanks to the Lubliner Festival, you will learn more about the tradition, culture and history of Lublin's Jews.
Learn more at: www.lublinerfestival.pl
SUMMER FILM ACADEMY IN ZWIERZYNIEC | AUGUST
Zwierzyniec
Summer Film Academy means films from different parts of the world gathered by the gates of the enchanting Roztocze National Park. Something for the fans of good movie and nature.
Learn more at: www.laffest.pl
RE:TRADITION - JAGIELLONIAN FAIR | AUGUST
Lublin
Kolorowe stragany kuszące rękodzielniczymi cudeńkami, regionalne smaki, koncerty i wieczorne potańcówki – to tylko niektóre z atrakcji Festiwalu Re:tradycja w Lublinie.
Learn more at: retradycja.eu
NATIONAL BREWER'S FESTIVAL "CHMIELAKI KRASNOSTAWSKIE" | AUGUST
Krasnystaw
Krasnystaw will traditionally host Poland's oldest event dedicated to hop growers, brewers and and beer fans. The event is accompanied by a rich cultural programme.
Learn more at: chmielaki.pl
HARVEST FESTIVAL IN THE OPEN-AIR VILLAGE MUSEUM | AUGUST
Lublin
Harvest festivals are a time for rest after the whole season of hard work and to give thanks for the gifts of nature. What did the celebrations look like in the past? You can find out by visiting the Lublin Open-Air Village Museum.
Learn more at: skansen.lublin.pl
FESTIVAL OF BOGUSŁAW KACZYŃSKI IN BIAŁA PODLASKA | AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
Biała Podlaska
A festival popularizing opera, operetta and musical arts. The event bears the name of Bogusław Kaczyński, born in Biała Podlaska, an Honorary Citizen of the City of Biała Podlaska.
Learn more at: festiwal.bck24.pl
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL OF TASTE IN LUBLIN | SEPTEMBER
Lublin
A festival thanks to which, without the need of travelling houndreds of kilometers, one can discover various flavours of Europe. The event is accompanied by concert, exhibitions, and other cultural events.
Learn more at: europejskifestiwalsmaku.pl
FESTIVAL OF THREE CULTURES IN WŁODAWA | SEPTEMBER
Włodawa
Participation in the event is the best way to learn about the beautiful history of multiculturalism and experience the unique atmosphere of Włodawa - a city where three cultures and religions intertwine.
Learn more at: muzeumwlodawa.eu
ST. MICHAEL'S FAIR | SEPTEMBER
Biała Podlaska
An event accompanying the Days of the City's Patron - Saint Michael the Archangel - refers to the old fair traditions in Biała Podlaska. It is a fair of folk art, handicrafts, artistic craftsmanship. The fair is accompanied by concerts, animations and an evening dance party
Learn more at: bck24.pl
THEATRE CONFRONTATIONS | OCTOBER
Lublin
During the festival the great theatre personalities will share their most interesting achievements presenting the new ways of understanding the theatre. Theatre Confrontations is also a cycle of accompanying events, such as movie screenings, concerts, exhibitions, and meetings with the creators.
*the date of the event may change - up to date information should be found directly on the organizers' websites.
Learn more at: konfrontacje.pl
BRODACZE OF SŁAWATYCZE | DECEMBER
Sławatycze
The beautiful and old tradition of the "Bearded Men of Sławatycze - the custom of bidding farewell to the old year", by the decision of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, has been included on the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. For the last three days of the year, the colourful characters known as Brodacze - the Bearded Men - walk the streets of Sławatycze. It is believed that meeting them brings good luck.
Learn more at: slawatycze.pl