Events and attractions in Katowice - Upper Silesia's capital and UNESCO City of Music
Katowice is the heart of Poland's most urbanised region, the Upper Silesian metropolis of more than 2.3 million people. Once the capital of coal and steel, it has reinvented itself as a UNESCO Creative City of Music and a leading host of music festivals, trade fairs and esports events.
Concerts and cultural events in Katowice
The iconic Spodek Arena hosts global tours, while the NOSPR concert hall is one of Europe's finest acoustic spaces. Signature concerts and festivals include the alternative OFF Festival, Rawa Blues Festival, Tauron Nowa Muzyka, and Intel Extreme Masters, one of the world's biggest esports events.
Top attractions, museums and landmarks
The Culture Zone combines Spodek, MCK, NOSPR and the Silesian Museum on a former mine site - the highlight among the city's sights and museums, along with the historic Nikiszowiec workers' district. Families head to nearby Chorzow for kid-friendly attractions at the Silesian Park and Legendia amusement park, while Mariacka Street offers restaurants and bars.
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