Programme

Polish Music on Your Playlist

A new profile on Spotify features five carefully curated playlists highlighting genres significant to contemporary Polish performers.

Concert of the Karski Quartet as part of the series ‘Poland's Next Generation of Classical Music’

The Karski Quartet being a part of the European Parliament's Thursday Concerts Programme will perform Grażyna Bacewicz: String Quartet No. 4 and set of Polish folk songs.

Exhibition of illustrations and prints: “Words and metaphors. The latest illustration from Wrocław”

Exhibition of illustrations and prints: “Words and metaphors. The latest illustration from Wrocław” curated by Maciej Majchrzak showcases the works of young artists and their lecturers that are example of a creative dialogue between two generations of Polish creators.

The “Women Go Vote” exhibition - posters from a nationwide apolitical pro-turnout campaign

The “Women Go Vote” exhibition, curated by Olga Adamkiewicz and Sylwia Chrabałowska, is the collection of posters which were a part of a nationwide apolitical pro-turnout campaign.

“Regeneration”: A presentation of Polish art from the collection of the European Parliament and other Polish collections

The exhibitions will feature works by artists such as Roman Artymowski, Alicja Bielawska, Zbigniew Rogalski, Emilia Kina, Zofia Kulik and Tomasz Tatarczyk.

“Regeneration”: “We Are the Weather” installation by Alicja Patanowska and presentation of Polish design in Justus Lipsius building

Patanowska's installation consists of three complementary elements, whose central motif is water, which is a symbolic life source and a metaphor for interspecies interdependence.

“Regeneration”: “Beneath the Soft Ground, Hard Ground” installation by Alicja Biała and presentation of Polish design at the headquarters of the Council of the European Union

On twelve large brass panels, Biała shows Central European plants with regenerative properties, by using one of the oldest graphic techniques: etching.

Exhibition of works by Tatiana Wolska

The pieces by Bernard Villers and Tatiana Wolska resonate with each other in a subtle dialogue.

“Landscape Archive” exhibition by the Zapomniane Foundation

The exhibition discusses uncommemorated burial sites of Holocaust victims located on Polish territory.

“Views from Poland” - exhibition in Strasbourg

“Views from Poland” is an exhibition where talented Polish illustrators show the diverse facets of Poland, its regions and cities through posters.

“Regeneration”: presentation of Polish design, graphic design and illustration in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

The presentation created a space for relaxation and quiet work, designed by Katarzyna Baumiller and featuring the best contemporary Polish design.

Meet the author session with Małgorzata Lebda in Madrid

Małgorzata Lebda, a renowned Polish poet, will meet with audience. Event accompanies the premiere of "Insaciable", the Spanish translation of her book "Łakome".

Film podcasts "Celluloid Solidarity"

Celluloid Solidarity consists of 5 podcasts - narrative monologues created on the basis of in-depth interviews with directors from the list of films of the Solidarity on Screen program who talk about their works.

Panel discussion: Design Stories / Brussels

Bringing together curators, educators and historians, the event will examine how women-led design can engage and transform communities.

Post Tourism – Ada Zielińska’s exhibition at Photo Brussels Festival

Installation "Post Tourism" combines photography, sound, and sensory experiences to explore the impact of tourism and globalization on contemporary landscapes and the environment.

Meet the author session with Małgorzata Lebda in Barcelona

On January 24 the book presentation of "Insaciable" will take place at La Central bookstore in Barcelona.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review at the Budapest International Documentary Festival

Two Polish films will be featured at Budapest International Documentary Film Festival: "The Forest" by Lidia Duda and "In Limbo" by Alina Maksimenko

“Landscape Archive” exhibition by the Zapomniane Foundation at the Norway House

Research results conducted by the Zapomniane Foundation presented at the exhibit include photographs documenting commemorated burial sites.

Polish artists at the Angoulême International Comics Festival

The work of respected Polish comics authors and publishers will be presented at the 52nd edition of the Festival in Angoulême.

Agata Siniarska’s performance “null&void” in Schaubühne Lindenfels

Null&void is a solo performance by Agata Siniarska addressing the impact of wars on ecosystems and non-human beings.

Jazz concert by Amelia Umeda and Michał Aftyka as part of the series ‘Poland's Next Generation of Classical Music’

Umeda’s & Aftyka’s artistic inspirations draw from diverse ethnic music, human emotions and the sounds of nature.

"Elisabeth Costello. Seven Lectures and Five Moral Tales" in Paris

Performance of "Elizabeth Costello" by Krzysztof Warlikowski is part of the series "Selected Polish Performances at European Theatre Festivals".

Meet the Writer: Olga Tokarczuk

Bozar Centre for Fine Arts will host a series of events showcasing some of Poland's most inspiring creators. Brussel's audience will have a chance to engage in a conversation with Olga Tokarczuk, the Nobel Prize-winning author and one of the most acclaimed contemporary writers.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review in Munich

Theatiner Film in Munich will screen six films from the "Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review" program that offer varied perspectives on solidarity, exploring both social and political themes. Each screening will be followed by Q&A session.

"Les Mardis Polonais" as part of the series "Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review"

The program will feature a selection of full-length and short films, with a focus on themes of youth and works by female filmmakers and each screening will be accompanied by discussions with invited Polish filmmakers.

Performance: "375 0908 2334. The body you are calling is currently not available" by Igor Shugaleev & Sergey Shabohin

The performance is a response to the harassment of protesters in Belarus in the summer of 2020.

Mapping "Resonantia Lux" by Elektro Moon Vision at the Bright Festival 2025

A projection mapping "Resonantia Lux" highlights the vibrancy and resonance of European visual art heritage utilizing the interplay of light, 3D vivid frames and echoes of historical and modern visual arts.

"EUROPEAN KINSHIP. An Eastern European Perspective" exhibition

The exhibition explores contemporary notions of community in the context of challenges facing Central and Eastern Europe.

Unsound Festival in Brussels

Bozar Centre for Fine Arts will host the Belgian edition of the renowned Unsound Festival, recognized for showcasing contemporary and experimental music. The event will feature performances by Polish artists collaborating with international creators, presenting cutting-edge musical projects.

Dance: "Every Minute Motherland" by Maciej Kuźmiński Company

Bringing together a Polish-Ukrainian team including refugees, the mesmerising, expressive dance performance is inspired by the dancers’ personal stories relating to war.

Agata Siniarska’s performance null&void

A solo performance by Agata Siniarska addressing the impact of wars on ecosystems and non-human beings.

Premiere of choreographic spectacle “Malign Junction (Goodbye, Berlin)” by Alexa Baczyński-Jenkins

A dynamic dance navigates the tension between ecstatic abandon, the erotic dissolution of boundaries, the grand finale, horror and dissociation.

Screening of four Polish productions and co-productions at The Anima animated film festival

This year’s festival's program highlights the global influence of Polish animation and includes films: “Sleeplessness of Jutka”, “Joko”, “Lola and the Sound Piano”, “[S]”.

Threesome by Wojciech Grudziński in Madrid

Threesome is a reflection on narratives that remain profoundly relevant today. The performance draws inspiration from the lives of three extraordinary 20th-century Polish dancers: Stanisław Szymański, Wojciech Wiesiołłowski, and Gerard Wilk.

"The world of Polish children’s book illustration" - meet the experts at Aarhus University

A meeting with the artist Magdalena Wosik and a lecture by Anita Wincencjusz-Patyna will present Danish audiences a world of Polish children's illustrations.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - NEW VOICES: Damian Kocur

BOZAR Cinema in Brussels will host a special showcase of the work of Damian Kocur, one of the most promising young Polish directors.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review at Irish Film Institute

The movie PEOPLE presents a very suggestive, at times terrifying picture of the Russian invasion seen through the eyes of Ukrainian women and children.

NEW POLISH FILMS – Solidarity on Screen in collaboration with the Polnisches Institut Wien and Stadkino Wien

As part of the New Polish Films series organized by the Polish Institute in Vienna, Stadtkino will host screenings of five films from the Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review program, curated for the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025.

"Familiar Strangers. The Eastern Europeans" curated by Joanna Warsza

Exhibition of contemporary art reflecting upon recent changes in Eastern Europe situated in the context of Poland. It is an encounter of various voices: specifically of diasporas and minorities and their political struggles.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review at FEBIOFEST festival

As part of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025, six films from the Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review series will be showcased at Febiofest, Slovakia’s largest international film festival dedicated to feature films.

“She stands in the middle of the battlefield” and “Cossachka” open Bazaar Festival Prague

A story of friendship, idealism and a lasting commitment to war despite its destructive nature.

Exhibition "Hop, Hug, Hooray! New children’s book illustration from Poland"

Works of 15 Polish children’s book illustrators invite visitors into a colorful journey through daily life, shared celebrations, and the wonders of nature, reminding us how important it is to be together. 

"Elisabeth Costello. Seven Lectures and Five Moral Tales" by Krzysztof Warlikowski

Performance explores the life and philosophical musings of John Maxwell Coetzee's literary alter ego, a recurring character who challenges societal norms and moral dilemmas.

Inbetweening. The Art of Exchange - performance and dance programme

The project includes performances, workshops, and initiatives designed to bridge artistic contexts, fostering exchange and collaboration between Polish artists and the global dance community.

Concerts by contemporary Polish musicians at Peel Slowly and See Festival

In 2025, four Polish bands and one artist will perform across several stages at The Peel Slowly and See Festival in Leiden.

Concert “Sounding Europe. From Bach to Pärt” by Marcin Masecki and Marcin Markowicz

Two prominent Polish musicians will perform together at one of the most important venues on the musical map of Estonia, presenting the repertoire of acclaimed composers.

The performance “RAPEFLOWER”, choreographed by Hana Umeda

In intensive and uncompromising performance Hana Umeda evokes the 19th century tradition of art performed in Japan only by women.

The performance “The Sculpturesess”, choreographed by Weronika Pelczyńska, Magda Fejdasz

“Sculptors” is a performative play inspired by relationships between body and sculpture, which reflects on the body as a form of artistic expression and a medium for articulating identity.

Stabat Mater performed by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the National Forum of Music Choir

The Stabat Mater concert will be a highlight of the Klara Festival 2025.

Launch of the Celluloid Solidarity Podcast in Romanian and Warm-up for Film O'Clock International Festival

The Romanian launch will be celebrated through a special online event, a warm-up for Film O'Clock International Festival #5, hosted by Serbian film critic, essayist, author, and translator Nikola Radić.

Concert of music from "The Peasants" movie performed by the Rebel Babel Film Orchestra

Compositions written especially for the film include Polish sounds and authentic folk instruments that pay tribute to Polish tradition with a touch of modern atmosphere.

Magdalena Abakanowicz's “Wise Men” in Court of Justice of the European Union

The exposition of Abakanowicz’s work will underline the international character of Polish art and its ability to enter into a dialogue with different artistic traditions of Europe.

Expert’s Weekend in Budapest accompanying "European Kinship. An Eastern European Perspective" exhibition

Conference will take place at the Polish Institute and at the Portfolio Review in Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center.

Lia Dostlieva's exhibition "The Book of Long Objects" at the Polish Institute in Budapest

The photographic series presents the fate of three generations of one Ukrainian family. Through this prism viewers encounter Ukraine's modern history.

Budapest Portfolio Review 2025

The Budapest Portfolio Review aims to give participants the opportunity to consult with renowned foreign experts about their images and get professional feedback on their work.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review - Film O’Clock International Festival

The fifth edition of the Film O'Clock International Festival promises a unique experience celebrating the art of cinema. The festival takes place simultaneously in eleven territories in Romania, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt and South Africa.

"Lushness. Women’s Art in the 21st Century" exhibition

The exhibition covers the work of sixteen Polish artists exploring women’s joie de vivre, fertility, sexuality, communion with the world of living organisms, and inanimate nature.

Concert: “Harmony of Nature and Art: The Forest Opera in Sopot – The Polish Voice in Europe”

The concert will offer vievers a chance to experience the beauty of opera performed by outstanding Polish vocalists.

"Kolorganism" - premiere solo exhibition by Sainer (Przemysław Blejzyk)

Przemysław Blejzyk (Sainer), one of the leading Polish artists of the new generation, at the Viennese Künstlerhaus will present his premiere solo exhibition.

Polish Film Spring as part of Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review

The screenings in Budapest will be accompanied by meetings with Polish filmmakers.

"News from Polska" Performing Arts Festival

Under the title "Resisting Bodies", this year's curatorial concept focuses on the human body as a space of resistance, transformation, and empowerment in a world facing crises at every level.

Participation of Polish Artists in OFF-Biennale 2025

OFF-Biennale 2025 will seek to reimagine the concept of security in collaboration with participating artists, professionals, and researchers, viewed through feminist and anti-fascist perspectives.

Exhibition “Looking Through Objects” at the Design Museum Brussels

The narrative focuses on 16 women, contemporary Polish designers and objects they designed, which offer an insight into the ongoing transformations in Poland.

Monumental intervention by Małgorzata Mirga-Tas in Royal Museum of Art and History

Visitors will have the opportunity to admire the monumental intervention of one of the most renowned contemporary Polish-Roma artists, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas. The impressive-sized textile work will replace one of the 16th-century tapestries from the Museum’s permanent collection.

„Musical Caravans of Peace and Friendship” - preview of Bedem Fest

The event will feature musicians from Poland and Montenegro representing genres such as jazz, hip hop, soul, post-rock, and alternative music.

East Bound - Polish Fashion Show

The showcase gathers 20 creators from Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus, featuring almost 100 looks that capture the diversity and richness of the region's contemporary fashion scene.

Ukraine Eco Lab – School of Ecopoetics in Ukraine

A two-day intensive offline program focusing on ecocriticism for professionals in culture and arts. 

Choreographic Performance: Malign Junction (Goodbye, Berlin) by Alex Baczyński-Jenkins

This dynamic dance navigates the tension between ecstatic boundary dissolution, fear, and dissociation—seeking to capture the ambivalent emotional experience of endings: both intense and remote.

Quanta by Łukasz Twarkowski (Selected Polish Performances at European Theatre Festivals)

“Quanta”, evoking the surreal aura, inspires viewers to deeper reflections, becoming both artistic and social commentary on the modern times.

“Mothers. A Song for Wartime” directed by Marta Górnicka at the International Performing Arts Festival in Aarhus

Marta Górnicka’s spectacle “Mothers. A Song for Wartime” is an emotional protest song about civilian victims of wars

Screening of "Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hour Glass” by the Quay Brothers and a movie music concert in Lisboa

Quay Brothers' new film "The Hourglass Sanatorium" based on the prose of Bruno Schulz.

Agata Siniarska’s performance “Null&void” as part of the series Selected Polish Performances at European Theatre Festivals

A solo performance by Agata Siniarska addressing the impact of wars on ecosystems and non-human beings.

Solidarity on Screen: The Polish Presidency Film Review at Kinopolis

Set in 1794, the film "Scarborn" takes a loose, Tarantino-inspired approach to the story of Polish war hero Tadeusz Kościuszko, who tries to encourage his countrymen to stand up to Russian invaders.

"Mothers. A Song for Wartime" directed by Marta Górnicka in Heidelberg

The production features 21 Ukrainian, Polish, and Belarusian women aged 9 to 71, each with unique political experiences and life stories—refugees from Mariupol, Kyiv, Irpin, and Kharkiv.

Premiere of the performance “Storm” by Paweł Sakowicz

The performance is a reflection on corporeality and the history of dance, exploring issues of cultural appropriation in choreography.

Libido Romantico, directed by Justyna Wielgus, at the Rotterdams Centrum voor Theater in Rotterdam

In Libido Romantico, actors and creators throw out a challenge to contemporary society. Drawing on Mickiewicz's seemingly tamed and sanctified texts, they rediscover their own voices.

Concert of music from "The Peasants" movie performed by the Rebel Babel Film Orchestra

Music, written specifically for the film, incorporates Polish sounds and authentic folk instruments but still infuses the suonds with a contemporary atmosphere.

Screening of "Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hour Glass” by the Quay Brothers

The Madrid screening of this new full-length production by the cult American filmmakers will serve as an opportunity to present Bruno Schulz' prose to larger audiences.

"Libido Romantico" directed by Justyna Wielgus in Madrid

Two hundred years ago, the premiere of Ballads and Romances caused a social scandal and public unrest. Can his texts still provoke similar discomfort today?