Events and attractions in Warsaw - the capital of Poland
Warsaw is Poland's largest city and the main hub for cultural events, business meetings, and entertainment. Every day the capital hosts live concerts, theatre performances, festivals, trade fairs, conferences, and outdoor events. Millions of tourists come each year for the UNESCO-listed Old Town, world-class museums, and the modern skyline of the city centre.
Concerts and cultural events in Warsaw
Top concert venues include PGE Narodowy, Torwar, Progresja, Stodola, and Palladium. Signature festivals: Orange Warsaw Festival, Meskie Granie in Skaryszewski Park, and the Warsaw Film Festival. Classical music plays at the Warsaw Philharmonic, opera and ballet at the Grand Theatre - National Opera, and jazz at Tygmont and 12on14. Browse the full calendar of culture and arts events, or check major sport and activity events held at the city's arenas.
Top attractions, museums and landmarks
The rebuilt UNESCO-listed Old Town with the Royal Castle, Sigismund's Column, and the Barbican is a must-see. Key stops for sightseeing and tourism include the Warsaw Uprising Museum, POLIN, the National Museum, and the Copernicus Science Centre, plus skyline views from the Palace of Culture or Varso Tower. For kids and families there is the Warsaw Zoo, Lazienki Royal Park with its palace and peacocks, and the baroque Wilanow Palace.
Restaurants, food and nightlife in Warsaw
Warsaw now rivals other European capitals for dining - Michelin stars, food halls (Hala Koszyki, Elektrownia Powisle), and street food make up a broad range of accommodation and food. After dark the city comes alive with nightlife at Level 27, Opera Club, and Smolna, while families enjoy indoor entertainment such as trampoline parks and escape rooms.
Explore events and attractions in other cities too: Krakow, Gdansk, and Wroclaw.