One of the biggest cultural events of this kind in Central and Eastern Europe presents phenomena within the field of world culture and music. The main mission of the Festival is to make Warsaw citizens and visitors more open to the cultural variety of the modern world. The Festival promotes artists from all over the world, who come to Poland to present their vision and talent in front of an enthusiastic audience.

By discovering the work of international artists we can learn about the heritage, history and habits of people living it the various places of our globe. We can also become more sensitive to the cultural and artistic diversity.

The program of the Warsaw Cross Culture Festival includes music workshops with world-class masters, documentary screenings, exhibitions and special programs for children. The festival takes place in Warsaw every year in September.

The Warsaw Film Festival (WFF) gives every fan of ambitious cinema a unique opportunity to watch outstanding movies made by talented directors from all over the world. This event is much more than just an opportunity to see some great cinema; it is a 10-day long movie marathon offering you a chance to find out more about the world you live in and discover different cultures, countries and cities.

If you wish to know the latest and most interesting trends in world cinema, this is an event you cannot miss. Also, this is the best guide to the world of independent cinema: you will have the chance to discover the movie or the directors before they gain international recognition. Another important reason to attend WFF is the fact that most of the movies presented there will not be shown in regular cinemas.

There is no exaggeration in the statement that the Warsaw Film Festival is one of the most important cinema events in the world. In 2009 it became one of 14 international film festivals recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations alongside Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Locarno, San Sebastian, Karlovy Vary, Tokyo, Moscow, Mar del Plata, Montreal, Shanghai, Cairo, and Goa.

The Warsaw Film Festival takes place every October. The movies are shown in the Kinoteka Cinema based in the Palace of Culture and Science and in Cinema City, located in Złote Tarasy Shopping Centre.

To find out more please visit www.wff.pl

This prestigious event goes back half a century and has a reputation as the most important jazz music feast in Poland. Artists who have played at Jazz Jamboree include Michel Legrand, Arturo Sandoval and Matt Dusk, as well as Polish jazz players Michal Urbaniak, Urszula Dudziak and the Polish Brass Ensemble. The festival is organized every year in November.

A devoted fan of rock and alternative music cannot miss this unique opportunity to see the biggest stars performing live on stage during the Orange Warsaw Festival. The vibrant atmosphere created by young people having a good time during spectacular performances of world-recognized bands and artists like Moby, Skunk Anansie, Jamiroquai, Courtney Love, Kings of Leon and My Chemical Romance is something certainly worth buying a ticket for. Rock music, great vibes, the biggest stars and lot of fun – don’t miss the Orange Warsaw Festival every year in the summer.

To find out more visit www.orangewarsawfestival.pl

This truly outstanding event includes a number of interesting theatrical performances, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, meetings, art installations, and lectures. The entire festival is dedicated to Isaac Bashevis Singer, Nobel Prize winner author, who had an incredible talent for describing the landscapes of small Jewish towns from the pre-war era.

Every year organizers of the event put much effort to recreate an atmosphere of busy Jewish streets from the early twentieth century, with wineries, bakeries and stalls. During one week visitors will have the chance to experience a rich and forgotten Jewish culture: taste a delicious cuisine, listen to the native Jewish music, see some amazing shows and attend interesting exhibitions.

The Festival of Jewish Culture dedicated to Singer’s Warsaw takes place once a year in September with the main activities held in Prozna Street and Grzybowski Square.

To find out more, visit www.festiwalsingera.pl

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy or WOŚP in Polish) is a non-profit organization based in Poland that raises money for healthcare in the country. The organization was founded in 1993 and has since become one of the largest and most successful charity events in Poland.

Every year, on the second Sunday of January, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity hosts a massive fundraiser event, called the Grand Finale (Wielki Finał in Polish). The event includes concerts, auctions, and other activities, all aimed at raising money for a specific cause related to healthcare. The Grand Finale is a major event in Poland, with millions of people participating in various ways, from donating money to volunteering their time.

The charity supports a wide range of healthcare causes, including purchasing medical equipment for hospitals, funding medical research, and providing medical care to those in need. The organization also runs a variety of other charitable initiatives throughout the year, including blood drives, CPR training courses, and other community outreach programs.

To find out more, visit https://en.wosp.org.pl/