Cultural Programme of Poland’s Presidency is announced

On December 13, 2025, during a press conference in Warsaw, Cultural Programme for Poland's Presidency 2025 was announced. Beginning in January 2025, Polish art and culture will take centre stage all across Europe.

In celebration of Poland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, between January and June 2025, nearly 100 cultural events such as concerts, plays, exhibitions, film screenings, and literary events will take place in more than 20 European countries. Organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute under the motto “Culture Sparks Unity”, the programme will showcase the most exciting trends in contemporary Polish art, focusing on the new, emerging generation of artists. The events, which will be held in both EU member and potential member states, are aimed to promote the notion of solidarity and international collaboration.

In the event on December 13, 2025 participated: Minister of Culture and National Heritage Hanna Wróblewska, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Marta Cienkowska, Undersecretary of State for Directors in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, deputy director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute Olga Brzezińska and director of the National Centre for Culture of Poland Robert Piaskowski.

Cultural Programme focuses on:

• supporting young talent in creative industries;
• international events: promoting dialogue and cultural exchange;
• national events: celebrating young talent and the community spirit of the presidency.

What sets apart the cultural programme of the Polish Presidency is not only the participation of artists and creators of other nationalities, but also its broad appeal. In addition to the Member States, events will extend to the European Union candidate countries: Serbia, Georgia, North Macedonia, and Moldova. Also artists from the war-ravaged areas will have a strong presence across multiple events.

“We’re not interested in presenting a one-sided vision of Polish culture. We are an integral part of international culture, and this programme reflects that – we are like a spark that brings brilliance,” said Olga Brzezińska, Deputy Director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.

More information will be comming soon! Announcements, invitations and photos after the events will be available at the official  site of Polish Presidency 2025, and in social media of Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union, National Centre of Culture of Poland and Adam Mickiewicz Institute. Stay tuned!