The beginning of the year is when cultural calendars get a much-needed refresh. We're already highlighting a handful of dates that are well worth pencilling in if you're planning your cultural fix. Although far from exhaustive, the list is highly dependable. And the festival programme is still taking shape.
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is active all year, but its presence is loudest and most felt across Poland at the start of the year during the "Grand Finale." This January marks its 34th edition, taking place on the 25th of January. Poznań too will be abuzz, mainly on the Poznań International Fair (MTP) grounds, but also beyond.
As the new year begins and the carnival season kicks off, music lovers in Poznań have every reason to rejoice with a rich variety of sounds - from opera and philharmonic performances to musicals, jazz, and folk. Poznań welcomes the year ahead with the enchanting melodies of waltzes, csárdás, and carols!
It had long been a dream. After the Björk Digital exhibition, a display of David LaChapelle's photographs, and an exhibition on the history of trainers held in collaboration with the Design Museum London, the Pop Culture Gallery now turns to Andy Warhol.
A star-studded concert, followed by a dramatic reenactment of Paderewski's historic arrival and, post-Christmas, a series of official ceremonies and activities catering to all ages are all part of Poznań's plan to commemorate the anniversary of the victorious Wielkopolska Uprising this year.
You can either stay curled up at home under a blanket or head out to wander the stalls of Poznań's Bethlehem, set up in three locations: Plac Wolności, the Old Market Square, and the Poznań International Fair grounds.
The countdown to Christmas is overflowing with cultural events, such as gifts spilling out of Poznań's Santa's sack. The list is long, well worth a look to choose a few artistic treats for yourself and your loved ones.
Plac Wolności (Freedom Square, known as Wilhelmsplatz until 1919) is one of those urban spaces that reflect the evolution of Poznań's architecture. Positioned at the heart of Poznań's multi-layered historic district, it is flanked by the medieval Old Market Square and the 20th-century Imperial District.
The National Museum of Poznań encourages visitors to take a good look... within. The exhibition Hidden Meanings does not focus on a single artist, like the recent Chełmoński showcase, nor a particular period in art history. This time, what draws viewers is a unifying theme that runs through all of the works on display: Interior.
Mid-November will mark the kick-off of the second edition of the British Film Festival, Poland's first such event (and one of a handful in Europe) dedicated fully to British cinema. This year's edition brings not just a bigger lineup but also more venues with audiences set to experience British culture across two Poznań cinemas.
