What was Wilda like in the past? Full of surprises and contrasts. This is vividly captured in the latest exhibition at Poznań's Fotoplastikon. Using a remarkable collection of photographs posted on cyryl.poznan.pl, the exhibition reveals the extent of the transformations seen in this part of the city over the past few decades. These historic images are paired with contemporary photos by Grzegorz Dembiński.
Every time one improvises in music, it is a plunge into the unknown, not just for the audience, but also for the artists themselves. It involves exploring new undiscovered sounds and emotions that emerge the moment they are produced. Through its emphasis on interacting with the audience, improvised music excels over all other approaches. In Poznań, the annual Spontaneous Music Festival offers a perfect setting for exploring this unique form of art.
This autumn, two evenings promise to be a real treat with a pair of exciting jazz concerts. These performances will take place in the Earth Hall on Poznań International Fair grounds as part of the "Enter Enea Festival Presents" series. Interestingly, the audience will have a unique opportunity to compare the styles and current artistic expressions of two exceptional figures from different musical traditions: Jan Garbarek, representing the European scene, and Branford Marsalis, from the American jazz scene.
Bambie Thug - or, to use her full name, Bambie Ray Robinson - is one of the most fascinating and unpredictable figures on today's pop music scene. On one side, she dives into occult themes and uses a Ouija board for summoning spirits, while on the other, she explores futuristic, hyper-punk landscapes. What's it all about? It doesn't really matter. What does is that it works! After all, few artists can turn quasi-radio hits into something so original as Bambie Thug, who shot to fame with her* performance at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest representing Ireland. If you're curious to see how she reinvents popular music styles in exciting ways, you won't want to miss her show at Tama!
The still-anonymous Banksy (rumoured to go by the first name of Robert or Robin and thought to be from Bristol) pulled off quite a heist in late 2021. His piece Love is in the Bin, which famously self-destructed at a Sotheby's auction several years earlier, was put back on the block and fetched an astonishing £18.5 million. While original works by this elusive British artist aren't currently on public display, reproductions are on view from 30th August at The Mystery of BANKSY: A Genius Mind exhibition on the grounds of the Poznań International Fair.
Experimental, avant-garde, and electronic. Ambiguous, multifaceted, and mysterious. Challenging the listener and demanding full attention yet offering a musical experience that can only be described as cathartic. These are the promises of OPERA 2024, a multi-day festival organised by the Zamek Cultural Centre and the LAS project.
The iconic festival is back. The 34th edition of the Malta Festival will be held from September 7 to 15 in Poznań. The event will be packed with celebrities, internationally acclaimed artists, performances, shows in urban spaces, out-of-the-box debates as well as unique meetings, all of which will inspire hope for a better world, giving nature and women their rightful place. The catchphrase of this year's edition, run for the first time under the aegis of Dominika Kulczyk, is: "To Love!"
A vintage car parade, Little Jazz Academy for kids, a painting exhibition opening, and, above all, hours of concerts in the Old Market Square, are the main highlights of this year's Poznań Old Jazz Festival.
Looking for a good rock concert? No need to leave Poznań. Won't make it to Pol'and'Rock and the Jarocin festivals? Don't despair. All you need to do is head over to Ławica Airport from 22 and 24 August. There, you'll find Coma, Kult, Zalewski, Nocny Kochanek, Łydka Grubasa, and even the international star Royal Republic, all performing at the Poznań edition of Rockowizna Festival 2024.
Soon Poznań will once again become Poland's dance capital. The Dancing fairPlayce Poznań workshops kick off on August 17. They continue the International Contemporary Dance Workshops, an original project launched by Ewa Wycichowska at the Polish Dance Theatre in 1994.
It was a warm summer evening. The gentle semi-darkness in the Poznań Parish Church is pierced by the last rays of the setting sun. The sound of footsteps from a growing crowd echoes within. Vastly outnumbered, a handful of tourists quickly blend in. Cordial greetings and hushed conversations can be heard. Faces familiar from Poznań's concert halls occasionally appear. Whispers gradually die down in the tightly packed pews. Up on the gallery, a musician takes a seat at the organ. Another "Old Town Organ Concert" is about to commence.
The Polish Stereoscopic Club (PKS) was founded almost two decades ago by Kasia and Borys Wasiuk. Although still relatively small, the club is growing steadily, welcoming new members from across Poland. Its members, who are buffs of 3D photography, share their insights not only online but also during National Three-Dimensional Weekends, which are outdoor events during which stunning 3D photos and films are produced.
This July, Cory Henry, alongside Adi Oasis, Jazz Band Młynarski-Masecki, and Blue Jazz Orchestra & Paulina Przybysz, will appear at Poznań' new jazz festival to be held at the Blue Note club and the Castle Courtyard.
The Enea Edison Festival, charmingly situated by Lake Kierskie in Baranowo near Poznań, prides itself on being unpretentious, independent, and free-spirited. Each year, it draws an ever-growing crowd of thousands of music lovers, families with children and groups of friends, all eager to gather, enjoy good company, and listen to fantastic music.
Don't miss the Summer Stage (Scena Letnia) of the Academy of Music, featuring great music every Wednesday. Here's what's lined up for the season.
For the seventeenth year, high-quality world music will fill the heart of Poznań. Over four days, artists from Korea to Spain to Norway to South Africa will take the stage. As always, the lineup will include outstanding Polish performers. Ethno Port festival is set to kick off on 20 June.
Get ready for a lineup of Poland's biggest pop and rock stars, along with dozens of independent bands and projects, spanning popular hits and alternative sounds. Summer in Poznań invariably delivers a multitude of outdoor concerts, and this season is no exception! Audiences can expect a variety of events and performances by both well-known and emerging bands in the #NaFalach series, the Scena nad Rusałką (Lake Rusałka Stage), and the Poznań Rock Festival.
For the fourteenth year running, the Enter Enea Festival is gearing up to hit the shores of Lake Strzeszyńskie. This year's line-up promises to be nothing short of captivating!
This year's Museum Night in Poznań boasts over 90 venues and around 200 events. It is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening immersed in culture, marvelling at precious artefacts, and exploring both new and permanent exhibitions.
Get ready for the 21st Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival, which is coming to Poznań for the fifth time. Following the theme "In Relation to the World," this year's iteration promises to showcase the finest documentaries covering a wide range of subjects spanning politics, sociology, culture, and sports. Catch these gripping documentaries at the Muza cinema from 10th to 19th May, and online from 21st May to 3rd June.
