Weekend in Poznań JUL 22-24
This weekend, lovers of good sounds can go to the Edison Festival, during which well-known artists from the Polish music scene will perform. It is also worth visiting Rusałka, where Jedzielnia will be taking place, as well as the area around Lake Malta, where it will be fun and colourful thanks to the Soap Bubbles Festival and Kolor Fest. There will be something for everyone.
FRIDAY, 22 JULY
Edison Festival 2022
The Edison Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday in the picturesque scenery of Lake Kierskie. On the first day, Kaśka Sochacka, Grzegorz Hyży, Mrozu, Vito Bambino, LemON, Kroki, Jagoda Kret, Martin Lange will perform, while on the next day the stage will feature: Kalush Orchestra, Daria Zawiałow, Karaś/Rogucki, LUNA, Lordofon, Rubens, Zalia, Rat Kru. During the two days of the festival, it will be possible not only to listen to music, but also to taste delicious food and take part in activities developing creativity.
Baranowo, site of the Best Western Hotel Edison, Wypoczynkowa 60
From 17:30 (Friday, Saturday)
Tickets: PLN 159 (one-day regular), PLN 80 (concessionary for children aged 7-12), PLN 219 (two-day pass), PLN 110 (two-day concessionary for children aged 7-12)
Details on Facebook and the festival website.
Concert by Agata Karczewska
On Friday, Agata Karczewska – a Warsaw-based singer-songwriter who creates music with an edge between American folk and country – will be heard at Wolności Square. Her debut album „I'm not good at having fun” was released in 2019. The disc was nominated for a Fryderyk Award in the „Blues Album of the Year” category. The artist also took part in the series „Estrada w sieci: DUETY”, for which she created the song „No way to say goodbye” together with John Porter.
Plac Wolności
20:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Daði Freyr – concert
Daði Freyr is an Icelandic singer, songwriter and producer. In 2020, he took part in the national qualifiers for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song „Think about things”. A pandemic thwarted plans and the event was cancelled. Freyr was again selected to represent the country at Eurovision in 2021, this time with the song „10 Years”. The artist will play in Poznań on Saturday.
Play square, ul. Bułgarska 17 (next to the stadium)
20:00
Tickets: 135 PLN
Details on Facebook.
João De Sousa in the Szeląg Garden
João de Sousa, a Portuguese singer, guitarist and composer, will perform as part of the next instalment of 'Solo na Szeląg'. He has been living and working in Poland since 2006. His roots strongly influence the music he creates and performs, although he is also fascinated by other genres - jazz, world music or alternative music. The artist has three original albums to his credit and has collaborated with, among others, Andrzej Smolik, the band Mikromusic or Ariel Ramirez.
Szeląg Garden, Ugory 97
20:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Raz Dwa Trzy on Wilda Beach
30 years have passed since three young men decided to form a band in Zielona Góra. Since then, they have been performing on stage non-stop and successfully combining rock sounds and poetry. On the occasion of the anniversary, it will be possible to hear the greatest hits of the group Raz Dwa Trzy in Poznań once again this year.
Wilda Beach, ul. Piastowska 71 (on the Warta River)
20:00
Tickets: PLN 59-79
Details on Facebook.
Summer at Łazarz
This weekend there will be more attractions at the Łazarz Market as part of the „Łazarskie Summer”. On Friday, creative colouring books await the youngest, and there will also be another round of crochet workshops for all those who wish to participate. During the concert Saturday, the band Azucar will perform, there will be a dance party with dance workshops, as well as a PRL-era fair and a fashion show. The weekend will conclude with two performances on Theatre Sunday.
Łazarz Market
From 14:00 (Friday), 12:30 (Saturday), 15:00 (Sunday)
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
By tram through South Asia
Participants in the Summer at Madalina will embark on a journey to South Asia over the weekend, with India as a stop. The programme includes Asian styling, workshops on making your own jewellery and spice paintings, a meeting with traveller Dawid Tomalak and a talk on India's multiculturalism, a knowledge quiz on Asia with prizes, a story about Tibetan bowls and gongs combined with relaxation, and much more.
Madalina, Madalińskiego 17 (former tram depot)
From 13:00 (Friday), 11:15 (Saturday), 12:00 (Sunday)
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
Open-air cinema in Smochowice
As part of the open-air cinema at Smochowice, a screening of the film „Lśnienie” will take place. It is a 1980 cult horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson in a phenomenal role. If you are in the mood for a cinema classic combined with a thrill, this screening is a must.
Poznań-Smochowice, football pitch on Braniewska Street
21:30
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Summer with Estrada
Plenty of attractions await Poznan residents as part of the "Summer with Estrada". On Friday afternoon, "Balticarium" art and education workshops will be held at Przystań Kiekrz, led by Natalia Uryniuk, an illustrator from Gdańsk, and followed by a performance by Finnish singer Paula Wolski and her band Miód. At the same time, a performance by the Wariate Theatre "Vikings from North Street" will be shown at Piątkowo.
Playing field at Sobieskiego Street 102 / Kiekrz Marina, ul. ks. E. Nawrota 14
17:00 (performance, workshops), 18:30 (concert)
Participation free of charge
Details on the Summer with Estrada website.
Sitek - concert
On Friday, Sitek will play a concert as part of the summer series of Na Tarasie events. The Wrocław-based artist began his adventure with music in 2003. He released his debut album „Big Dreams” in late 2016. The rapper has collaborated with many artists, including donGuralesko, Donatan and Cleo, Chada, Quebonafide, White House. Before Sitek, Hincu will perform as a support act, and DJ Soina will rock the party after the concert.
Na Terasie, ul. Św. Marcin 24 (MM Gallery, 2nd floor)
19:00
Tickets: 39-59
Details on Facebook.
SATURDAY, 23 JULY
Poznan tenements
The PoPoznan.pl group of guides invites you to a walk around the downtown tenements on Saturday. During the walk, participants will be able to find out where the famous Bismarck-Tunnel restaurant was located and where the oldest operating lift in Poland is located, as well as who guards the extremely valuable old prints of Mikołaj Kopernik and Józef Strusia.
Gathering: Plac Wolności by the fountain
11:00 and 16:00 p.m.
Participation free of charge
Details on PoPoznaniu.pl and on Facebook.
Open monument
There are many places in Poznań that remain inaccessible to the public on a daily basis. One of them is the sewage pumping station in Garbary. This is a building with an extraordinary history, hiding many secrets within its walls. On Saturday, eager visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history of both the building itself and the former waterfront industrial and port district in various forms - the organisers propose walks, presentations and guided tours to show the monument from its most interesting side.
Garbary sewage pumping station, Garbary 120
12:00-17:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook and at trakt.poznan.pl.
Jedzielnia by the Rusałka
On Saturday, be sure to head to the third Jedzielnia of the season. This time, it will be possible to savour delicacies by the Rusalka Lake. During the event, local restaurants will once again serve dishes priced at no more than 15 zł.
Lake Rusałka, road junction by the viaduct (crossing from the Golęcin athletics stadium)
12:00-17:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Walking the Trail
A hike along the Route of Industrial and Technological Heritage will take place on Saturday. Walkers will discover traces of both great factory complexes and modest factories, many of which operated in the courtyards of old town houses. They will also learn about the achievements of local industrialists, representatives of the Polish, German and Jewish communities. The more and less well-known spaces of old Poznań will be seen from an unusual, often forgotten perspective.
Start: square at the junction of Wenecjańska and Chwaliszewo Streets
17:00
Participation free of charge
Details on the Royal-Imperial Route website.
Holidays with the Animation Theatre
This weekend, as part of the "Holidays with the Animation Theatre by the Rusałka Lake" event, you will be able to see the play "Misja Poznań – gdzie są koziołki?". The performance tells the story of a pair of detectives - Dora Dynks and Waldemar Wihajster - who receive a new assignment. This time it is an exceptionally serious mission - the famous goats have been abducted from the Poznań City Hall. The mysterious kidnapper moves around the city, effectively deceiving the detectives who trample on him and the audience, who are involved in the secret investigation from the very beginning. Will the koziołki thief finally be caught?
Scena nad Rusałką, Golęcińska 27
11:00 and 13:00 (Saturday, Sunday)
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook and on the Animation Theatre website.
Marta Podulka at Wilda Beach
On Saturday evening, a concert in honour of Adele's work will take place at Wilda Beach. The British artist's hits will be performed in specially prepared arrangements by Marta Podulka - a singer endowed with an exceptional voice and stage charisma. The singer is a graduate of the Poznań Academy of Music and winner of 3rd place in the fourth edition of the Mam Talent programme. Her singles "Nieodkryty Ląd", "Mocna" and "Nie przeszkadzać" reached the top of the radio charts.
Wilda Beach, ul. Piastowska 71 (on the Warta River)
18:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Portrayal of Guilt - concert
On Saturday, Portrayal of Guilt will perform in Poznań as part of a tour promoting their latest album „Christfucker”. This is the band's second album, which was released last year. The album presents deep, dark sounds, evoking anxiety and piercing terror in the listener. The American hardcore-punk band will be supported by House of Evil.
Klub "Pod Minogą", Nowowiejskiego 8
20:45
Tickets: 55-60 PLN
Details on Facebook.
Smutne Piosenki Concert
Smutne Piosenki is a Poznań-based band founded by Paulina Frąckowiak - bassist and lyricist, whose songs with Polish lyrics are described as „new jazz sung poetry”. The band is co-founded by Iza Polit, Michał Ruksza and Jakub Szwarc. The formation has a debut album "Dziki ogród", released in 2018, and a collaboration with the late Jacek "Budyń" Szymkiewicz - singer and leader of the bands Pogodno and Babu Król - which resulted in their joint album "Nowa Fala Polskiego Dansingu". During Saturday's concert, the musicians will present as yet unpublished material.
Freedom Square
20:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Italomania in KontenerART
If you feel like dancing the night away to the rhythm of Italian hits, you absolutely must go to the Warta river on Saturday. The KontenerART will host Italomania, a party where you can enjoy Italian electronic disco music from the 1980s. There will be hits by artists such as Savage, Sabrina, Gazebo, Ken Laszlo, Baltimora and Francesco Napoli.
KontenerART, ul. Ewangelicka (by the Warta River)
19:00-3:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Dwa Sławy and Rau Performance - concert
As part of „Lato w Plenerze 2022”, the Łódź-based rap duo Dwa Sławy will perform on the stage of the Nocny Targ Towarzyski on Saturday. It is made up of: Jarosław "Astek" Steciuk and Radosław "Rado Radosny" Średziński. They will also be joined by Rau Performance, or Tomasz Rałowski. He is one of the most distinctive producers and rappers in Poland.
Nocny Targ Towarzyski, ul. Kolejowa 23
19:15
Tickets: PLN 79
Details on Facebook.
Readings are back
The „Reading 6 senses” workshop for children aged 6-10 and their parents returns to the Raczyński Library. During the workshop, participants will learn about their senses. They will look at, listen to, touch and find out what good taste is and how the world is perceived in so many ways. There will also be an opportunity to think about how to support the senses and help people with disabilities. The workshop will be accompanied by demonstrations, fun and good books.
Raczyński Library, pl. Wolności 19
10:00
Free entry
Details on the Raczynski Library website.
Bazar Wyspiańskiego 26
Bazar Wyspiańskiego 26 is a social initiative created thanks to the Prusiecki Family Foundation, which supports the Municipal Family Assistance Centre in Łazarz in Poznań, as well as hospices, schools and care homes neighbouring the bazaar's premises. The support mechanism involves the foundation donating funds from the rental of stalls to social and charitable causes. More than 30 exhibitors will be at Saturday's Bazaar, there will be woodburning workshops, a vinyl and book zone and a dog buffet. Also on the programme are children's animations with international volunteers, a performance by the Open Action Space Theatre, a DJ set by Tui Teras and DJ Wiki. During the event, Sergiusz Myszograj will present his poetry with musical accompaniment by Alina Kubik.
Bazar Wyspiańskiego 26, Wyspiańskiego 26
16:00-22:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook and at poznan.pl.
SUNDAY, 24 JULY
Dances from all over the world
As part of the „Dances from all over the world” series, participants in the Sunday workshops will learn about dances from the Middle East, mainly from Israel. The classes will be led by Patryk Jendrysik - an enthusiast of Jewish culture and dances from those regions. It promises to be great fun combined with activity and learning about the traditions of another country.
Music club B17, Bulgarska 17
15:00
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
Milonga Open Air
Sunday evening at Freedom Square promises to be a dancing one. Those wishing to do so can take part in a milonga, an event at which Argentine tango is danced. You do not need to know the steps to take part - everything can be learned on the spot. The musical setting will be provided by Marta Kownacka.
Plac Wolności
19:00-22:00
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
Soap Bubble Festival over Malta
A real treat awaits the youngest inhabitants of Poznań on Sunday at Malta. A Soap Bubbles Festival will be held there. The organisers will make sure that there will be plenty of bubble games, bubble blowing accessories, inflatable castles, colourful sweets and competitions with prizes. A special guest will be Kittie the Cat - the hero of a series of children's books by Anita Głowińska - who will be happy to dance, cuddle and take souvenir photos in her little room.
Scout's Glade, ul. Wiankowa 3
15:00-17:30
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
Day of Colours in Poznań
This Sunday on the Scout's Glade it will get very colourful thanks to Kolor Fest Poznań. As well as throwing colourful powders into the air and having a multicoloured party with friends, you will be able to eat colourful candyfloss and dance to the music of the best DJs.
Scout's Glade, 3 Wiankowa Street
17:30-20:00
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
SpecHouse PSŻ Poznań vs Unia Tarnów
Fans hungry for speedway excitement must head to Sunday's match. This time SpechHouse PSŻ Poznań will face the Union of Tarnów. In the first meeting between the two teams, the Tarnów team won by two points. Will the Poznan team manage to beat their opponent this time?
POSiR Golęcin Stadium, Warmińska 1
17:00
Tickets: PLN 35 (regular ticket), PLN 20 (concessionary ticket)
Details on Facebook.
Art workshops in Freedom Square
An art workshop for children and their parents will be held on Sunday morning as part of the „See you at Freedom Square” summer event. Their aim is to develop sensitivity to the different appearance, culture, views or way of life of people from other, often distant countries. During the workshop, participants will learn about the music and dances characteristic of a particular country or ethnic group, their culture and art. There will also be time for singing, pasting, sculpting and many other creative activities.
Plac Wolności
10:00
Participation free of charge
Details on Facebook.
Tour of the Passionate Underground shelter
The Passionate Underground Association would like to invite you to another tour of the shelter. This time it will be possible to explore its nooks and crannies in the light of paraffin lamps. In addition, participants in the tour of the shelter will learn about the functioning of the former German air-raid shelter, what Poznań looked like in wartime and how the Passionate Underground group operates.
Passionate Underground Shelter, ul. Kościelna 50
14:00-19:00
Admission: any contribution to the piggy bank
Details on Facebook.
Muzyka nie_dzieli
"Muzyka nie_dzieli" is an afternoon and evening series during which you can listen to relaxing and indulgent music coming from vinyl in the Szeląg Garden. These are sounds that blend perfectly with the garden environment. Every Sunday in July and August, DJs who have played at the Szeląg before take care of the musical setting: Me||owman, Miniradio, P.Lux.
Szeląg Garden, ul. Ugory 97
16:00-21:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Musical wygibasy in the Wilda
On Sunday, an interactive concert for children and their parents will take place on the Wilda Beach. "Musical wygibasy" is with adventures, games and poems hidden in the songs of Przemek Mazurek - author of lyrics and songs for children and adults. During the meeting, listeners will learn what it is like to be a songwriter and try their hand at various musical challenges invited by the musicians. In addition, it will be possible to listen to Mazurek's own songs, who, with the Mozaika Theatre, will present a whole spectrum of string and percussion sounds.
Wilda Beach, ul. Piastowska 71 (on the Warta River)
18:00
Free entry
Details on Facebook.
Bianca Del Rio - concert
Bianca Del Rio, also known as Roy Haylock, is one of the most popular drag queens in the world. The artist won the sixth season of the US reality show RuPaul's Drag Race. She recently completed her fourth global stand-up tour, „It's Jester Joke”. At the weekend, she will perform in Poznań as part of her next project „Unsanitised Tour”. Saturday's concert has already sold out, but there will still be a chance to see the artist live on Sunday.
Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, ul. Głogowska 14 (Earth Hall)
20:00
Tickets: 129-159 PLN
Details on poznan.pl.
