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.

Picture turning a globe to position the Arctic smack at the centre of our world. Precisely that new vantage point is offered by Anka Gregorczyk, artistic director and owner of Galeria Centrala. The occasion is The Polar Silk Road: Observation of the Hidden, an exhibition showcasing the work of Austrian photographer Gregor Sailer.

After an opening performance by the Niechęć ensemble, an array of other musicians will take to the stage, bringing a modern and admittedly progressive take on jazz over three nights this autumn and winter. All this coming to the 2Progi club.

Ahead of live performances coming up in November by this year's Chopin Competition winners in Poznań, the spotlight first falls on Charles Richard-Hamelin, one of the most dazzling pianists who stole hearts during the event's 17th edition ten years ago.

With autumn around the corner, it is time for the opening of new seasons in cultural institutions. Music lovers are poring over programme announcements arriving from all directions, searching for hits and undiscovered treasures that best suit their tastes. So, what does the Poznań Philharmonic have in store?

Get ready for what hands down is one of Poland's most eletrifying celebrations of new experimental and electronic music, and one of just a select few held in Poznań. CK Zamek (The Zamek (Castle) Cultural Centre) presents the OPERA 2025 festival. Modest in scale, yet a heavyweight in its genre.

Although the artist's concert was originally planned for November 2024 and then February 2025, it had to be cancelled on medical advice. However, good things come to those who wait, and this long-awaited musical celebration is finally set to take place. Mulatu Astatke, the trailblazer of ethio jazz, an iconic figure in world music, and a passionate advocate for African music, is coming to Poznań.