Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival
March/April
A series of concerts, operas and exhibitions celebrate the works of Beethoven each year in a grand event that takes place across several venues. Be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment, as the festival is hugely popular.
Orange Warsaw Festival
May
An international crowd gathers to enjoy what is billed as Poland’s biggest annual music event each year in May. The likes of Beyonce, The Offspring, Fatboy Slim and Cypress Hill have all performed in the past.
Nowa Tradycja Festival
May
Polish regional and folk music take centre stage at this festival that celebrates folk and world music from around the globe. Running since 1998, the festival holds a competition for up-and-coming musicians and provides opportunities for local bands.
Noc Swietojanska
21 June
Thousands of people gather on the banks of the Vistula River to celebrate one of Poland’s largest midsummer events, as young women throw their ceremonial wreaths into the water and fireworks, live music and entertainment fill the air.
Jazz in the Old Town
July-August
A diverse array of jazz acts take over the Old Town over two summer months each year, as Warsaw attracts well-known names such as David Murray, Archie Sheep, Richard Galliano, Chico Freeman and Dino Saluzzi.