Poland Live Events
Open'er Festival, Kraków Film Festival and the best events in Central Europe
Poland has one of the most vibrant cultural events scenes in Central Europe — from Open'er, one of Europe's best music festivals, to the Kraków Film Festival, one of the world's oldest and most respected documentary festivals.
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Open'er Festival
Poland's biggest music festival — world-class headliners on the Baltic Sea
Open'er Festival is Poland's biggest and most prestigious music festival, held every July at the former Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport. The four-day festival attracts world-class headliners across multiple stages — past performers include Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd. The festival combines international music with a beautiful Baltic Sea location.
Event Highlights
- Poland's biggest and most prestigious music festival
- World-class headliners — Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish
- Former airport site on the Baltic Sea
- Four days across multiple stages
- Gdańsk's stunning Old Town 30 minutes away
What to Do There
- Watch world-class headliners on the main stage
- Discover emerging Polish and European artists on smaller stages
- Swim in the Baltic Sea between performances
- Explore Gdańsk's extraordinary Old Town (30 minutes away)
- Experience Poland's vibrant festival culture
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — first week of July
Location
Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport, Gdynia
Duration
4 days
Ticket Price
From 500 PLN (£100) for 4-day pass
Travel Tips
- ·Book tickets as soon as they go on sale — they sell out fast
- ·Gdańsk airport is the nearest — 30 minutes by taxi
- ·Camping is available on site — book in advance
- ·Combine with a visit to Gdańsk's stunning Old Town and the European Solidarity Centre
- ·July weather is warm but can be unpredictable — bring a rain jacket
Kraków Film Festival
One of the world's oldest documentary film festivals — in Europe's most beautiful city
The Kraków Film Festival is one of the oldest and most respected documentary and short film festivals in the world, held every May in Poland's most beautiful city. Founded in 1961, the festival has launched the careers of many of Poland's greatest filmmakers and continues to showcase the best in international documentary cinema.
Event Highlights
- Founded in 1961 — one of the world's oldest documentary festivals
- Award-winning documentaries and short films
- Masterclasses with leading filmmakers
- All venues walkable in Kraków city centre
- May — one of the best months to visit Kraków
What to Do There
- Watch award-winning documentaries and short films
- Attend masterclasses with leading documentary filmmakers
- Explore Kraków's extraordinary Old Town between screenings
- Visit the Wawel Castle and Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
- Dine in Kraków's excellent restaurants
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — May
Location
Various cinemas, Kraków
Duration
8 days
Ticket Price
From 15 PLN (£3) per screening
Travel Tips
- ·May is one of the best months to visit Kraków — warm and not too crowded
- ·Book accommodation 2–3 months ahead
- ·The festival venues are all in the city centre — walkable
- ·Combine with a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- ·Kraków is one of Europe's best value city breaks
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