During the upcoming May weekend, a multitude of events will take place in Trójmiasto — from large festivals and concerts to family picnics, scientific events, and exhibitions. We have gathered the most interesting options for places to go in Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia.
Karnawał latawców
This weekend, a kite carnival will take place over Wyspa Sobieszewska. On Sunday, May 24, a big carnival with prizes will be held on the beach at entrance No. 16
In addition to competitions and admiring kites on the beach, you can look forward to a variety of entertainment:
- demonstrations of homemade kites
- model airplane show by the Gdańsk Aeroclub
- art workshops for children and adults
- ecological workshops «Recycled Coral Reef»
- kite surfing school
- DJ set on the beach
When: May 24, Sunday, 12:00–15:00
Where: beach at entrance No. 16, Wyspa Sobieszewska
Free entry
Craft Beverage Festival
This weekend, May 22-23, Hevelka will take place in Gdańsk — the largest craft beverage festival in Pomerania, featuring tastings of beer and other craft drinks, gastronomy, and a rich cultural program
In addition to tastings, guests can look forward to jazz and classical music concerts in the culture zone, as well as free access to the board game area
Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket offices at the entrance. Each ticket includes the opportunity to receive one of the collectible bonuses — for example, a limited edition glass.
A free food truck gathering takes place separately on the festival grounds — entry is free and does not require a ticket
When: Friday–Saturday (May 22–23)
Where: Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk, ul. Pokoleń Lechii Gdańsk 1, Gdańsk
Tickets:
Online:
• 1 day — 35 zł
• 2 days — 48 zł
At the box office:
• 1 day — 38 zł
• 2 days — 50 zł
A 1-day ticket is valid for the selected date (May 22 or 23) and allows for free entry and exit
A two-day ticket is valid for both days of the festival and entitles you to a bonus gift.
Happy hours
If you arrive late in the evening, a special evening ticket is available for 15 zł — entry after 21:00. The ticket does not include a bonus gift, but it provides full access to the festival, including the culture zone and the board games zone. Tickets are sold only at the box office on-site.
Breakfast Market
This weekend, it's best to just relax — including taking a break from cooking at home. On Saturday and Sunday, you can spend a lazy morning (and day) at Stocznia Cesarska, where the breakfast fair is returning
Tutaj goście mogą znaleźć stoiska lokalnych piekarzy, producentów i marek oferujących zdrową żywność i słodycze. To świetne miejsce na spokojne śniadanie, spróbowanie czegoś nowego i spędzenie czasu na świeżym powietrzu.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Place: Stocznia Cesarska, Plac Porozumienia Gdańskiego 1, Gdańsk
Fahrenheit Science Picnic
Fahrenheit Science Picnic to wydarzenie, w którym nauka wychodzi z uniwersytetów i laboratoriów bezpośrednio do ludzi, stając się częścią gier, eksperymentów i na żywo odkrywania świata. Wydarzenie jest otwarte i bezpłatne — wystarczy przyjść i zanurzyć się w naukowej przygodzie.
This year, more than 80 educational outdoor stands have been prepared: workshops, experiments, games, and interactive activities.
The area will feature a rich program: the scientific village of Uczelni Fahrenheita with 67 tents from GUMed, Politechniki Gdańskiej, and Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego, zones for children, sports, and safe movement, an aerodynamics laboratory, and partner spaces. Demonstrations, lectures, and practical classes will take place in different parts of the picnic.
Szybkie badania medyczne będą dostępne osobno — poziomy glukozy, cholesterolu, kwasu moczowego oraz ciśnienie krwi. Możesz również skorzystać z konsultacji u specjalistów oraz porad dotyczących zdrowia, żywienia i profilaktyki chorób nerek.
When: May 24, Sunday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Hevelianum, Gradowa 6, Gdańsk
Entry: free
The Asian Culture Festival «Norifest»
The goal of the festival is to introduce the residents of Trójmiasto to the rich culture of East and Southeast Asia. The event is designed for both fans of the region and those who are just beginning to take an interest in Asian culture and are looking for a starting point. Guests can expect to get acquainted with popular culture and traditions in a light, open atmosphere
The program includes language workshops for beginners, a themed silent disco, meetings with authors, film screenings, as well as the opportunity to try Chinese calligraphy, play gonggi, ddakji, or traditional mahjong. Competitions are also planned
When: May 22–24
Opening hours:
Friday 18:00–23:00, Saturday 11:00–22:00, Sunday 11:00–22:00
Where: Wydział Filologiczny Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego (ul. Wita Stwosza 55, Gdańsk)
Entry: free / film screenings — by tickets
LEGO Party at the Osowa Shopping Center
LEGO Party Challenge — a day of games, creativity, and entertainment for children and families in the world of LEGO. The program includes gaming challenges, dance animations with a DJ, contests with prizes, as well as gifts and themed souvenirs
One of the main areas will be the 360° photo booth, where you can record dynamic videos in a social media style with LEGO props — helmets, masks, and large blocks
Będą również strefy gier i kreatywności: darmowe budowanie z LEGO, bezpieczna strefa DUPLO dla maluchów oraz konkurs na "Najszalniejszy Projekt" dla starszych uczestników. Będzie osobna strefa Malowania Twarzy LEGO, gdzie dzieci będą mogły pomalować twarze w stylu ninja, astronautów i innych postaci z LEGO.
When: May 23, Saturday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Where: CH Osowa, ul. Spacerowa 48
Entry: free
Presentation of the new album by Zmitser Vaitsyushkevich "TATA"
On Friday, May 22, there will be a premiere presentation of the new album by Zmitser Vaitsyushkevich titled «TATA». The new album is a touching and sincere story about a father: about him in various situations, about his role and significance. The songs are written to the poems of Ksenia Valakhanovich.
In another part of the concert — the best and favorite songs that have long resided in the hearts of the listeners.
When: Friday, May 22, 19:00
Where: Mara Hub, Sopot
Cost: 60 zł — adults, 10 zł — children up to 16 years
Advance registration required — link
Women’s Stand-Up
An evening to gather beautifully, laugh about life, relationships, messages, dates, exes, work, and all those situations where everyone can recognize themselves. Bright female comedians from Trójmiasto will perform with live stories and honest humor without pretentiousness or staging. The humor will be in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian.
When: May 22, Friday, starting at 7:00 PM
Where: Velvet Show and Dinner, Gdańsk
Tickets from 25 zł, discounts available for large groups. Buy — more details
Competitions of cultural institutions in dragon boat racing
The Ołowianka Island waterfront in Gdańsk will once again become a place of vibrant sports emotions and intense competition. The XVI Regaty Smoczych Łodzi Instytucji Kultury has been bringing together healthy competition, the integration of the cultural community, and the promotion of cultural institutions for many years.
The regatta features teams of 20 people competing over a distance of about 250 meters. The route runs from the water tram dock at the Hilton hotel to the finish line at the level of Żurawia. In the area near the museum ship «Sołdek,» spectators will be able to support the teams and grab a bite to eat.
When: May 22, Friday, 15:00
Where: Narodowe Muzeum Morskie w Gdańsku, Ołowianka 9–13
Entry: free
Open-Air Cinema
Free outdoor movie screenings in the Nowy Port district of Gdańsk
Program:
22.05 (Friday)
▪️19:30 PERFECT DAYS, Wim Wenders
23.05 (Saturday)
▪️12:30 Princess Mononoke, Hayao Miyazaki, animation 13+
▪️15:00 My Wife’s Story, Ildikó Enyedi
▪️18:15 Parallel Mothers, Pedro Almodóvar
24.05 (Sunday)
▪️12:00 Fiancée for a Cat, Hiroyuki Morita, animation 7+
▪️13:30 Previous Life, Celine Song
▪️15:30 Little Loves, Celia Rico Clavellino
▪️17:20 Pharaoh (updated version, 4K)
When: Friday — Sunday
Place: KinoPort Gdańsk, ul. Strajku Dokerów 5 (Nowy Port)
Admission is free
Opening of the Ferris wheel
In Gdańsk, on the island of Ołowianka, the AmberSky Ferris wheel has reopened — one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. The updated structure, standing about 60 meters tall, is now open to visitors and has begun operating in a new format
Wielkie otwarcie odbędzie się w sobotę, 23 maja: w tym dniu pierwsze 100 gości będzie mogło przejechać się na diabelskim młynie za darmo.
The wheel operates daily:
- Monday – Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM–12:00 AM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Ticket prices:
- Adult ticket — 42 zł
- Children's ticket — 32 zł (for children up to 140 cm tall)
- Children up to 3 years old — free
Prices for the other rates.
Official opening and promotion
The grand opening of the renovated Ferris wheel will take place on Saturday, May 23. On this day, the organizers have prepared a special promotion: the first 100 visitors will be able to ride for free.
Family Picnic
MegaMocni Borkowo będzie gospodarzem obchodów Dnia Rodziny. Bezpłatne wydarzenie pełne gier i rozrywki, gdzie każdy — zarówno dzieci, jak i dorośli — znajdzie coś dla siebie.
On the program: Bee Kids, inflatable attractions, stone painting, braiding, temporary tattoos, bracelets, bag painting, soap bubbles, as well as a zone with a grill, waffles, popcorn, and gastronomic treats
Important: participation in the event and being on the premises means consent to photo and video recording with possible use of materials for documentation, advertising, and promotional purposes.
When: May 23, Saturday, 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Where: MegaMocni Borkowo, Lawendowa 1, Gdańsk
Entry: free
Meeting on legalization for foreigners
An informational meeting for foreigners regarding residence legalization in Poland will take place in Gdańsk. The event will be held in an open consultation format and will be useful for those planning to arrange their documents. Details HERE.
When: May 22, Friday, 18:00
Location: Cafe Albert, Gdańsk
Free admission
Water Circus «Imperial Show»
Imperial Show is a vibrant circus performance of world-class level, where water, light, music, and tricks create a spectacular fairy-tale atmosphere. The program includes dancing fountains, spectacular costumes, powerful light and sound effects, as well as extreme acts: motorcycle stunt performers, a bicycle show under the dome, and the «Wheel of Death.» The show is complemented by clowns, roller-skating acrobats, a fire show, and fairy-tale characters.
Where: ul. Witosa 15, Gdańsk
When: until May 31, several sessions a day
Tickets: from 50 zlotys, children up to 3 years old — free. Buy more details
Baltic Science Festival
Family games, microbiology, concrete, the factory of the future, optoelectronic competitions, electricity, urban water, and geo-adventures — just a part of 150 activities. A festival for everyone interested in science, regardless of age.
Free entry, but registration is required for some activities: festiwal.pg.edu.pl
During BFN 2026, the final of the "Build a Goldberg Machine" competition will take place — complex chain constructions that perform simple tasks
When: May 21–23, from 09:00
Where: Politechnika Gdańska, ul. Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12
Entry: free
Film "The Mandalorian i Grogu"
This weekend at Helios in Gdańsk, there will be a screening of the film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" in Ukrainian
Where: Kino Helios, Galeria Forum
Tickets: from 22 zł
When: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00
Neighborhood Picnic
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, you can enjoy theater, live music, games for children, warm conversations, and delicious food. Bring your loved ones and bring something for the communal table
Program:
11:30 AM — children’s performance
12:00 PM — live music
1:00 PM — improvisational theater
When: May 23, Saturday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Where: Dom Sąsiedzki Hombanda, Maurycego Beniowskiego 32/8 (Gdańsk Oliwa)
Entry: free
Family Game Night
A wide selection of games awaits you — from classics to new releases, so everyone will find something for themselves. This is a time without screens, for live communication and intergenerational games. There will be hosts on-site to help choose a game and explain the rules.
When: May 23, Saturday, 11:00
Where: Klub Marynarki Wojennej, room 213
Entry: free
Festival «Czyste Miasto»
The organizers demonstrate that organic waste — leaves, mowed grass, vegetable and fruit peels — can be recycled into natural fertilizer for urban and garden plants. The festival also promotes the idea of a circular economy, where resources are reused.
Guests can look forward to workshops, discussions, and eco-zones, where they can not only learn new things but also try everything in practice — for example, using a bike service or repairing clothing
Można przynieść przedmioty do wymiany, a także zaktualizować lub ozdobić je wspólnie z mistrzami. Entuzjaści technologii będą mogli obejrzeć śmieciarki, odwiedzić kabinę i spróbować swoich sił jako kierowca pojazdu komunalnego.
When: May 23, Saturday, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Where: Targ Węglowy, Gdańsk
Entry: free
XIX Family Run of Gdańsk Residents
On Saturday, the Ronald Reagan Park will host the XIX Rodzinny Bieg Gdańszczan. Participants can look forward to an entertainment zone with sports booths, games with animators, attractions for children and adults, as well as food trucks and relaxation areas.
Participants will have to cover about 3.5 km through the park — they can run, walk, or move at a brisk pace. Everyone interested can take part, regardless of their fitness level. The main goal is participation and a good mood. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal.
This year, there will also be a costume contest on the theme "I am from Gdańsk" with prizes: gift cards, vouchers, and tickets.
Registration is open from 13.04.2026: https://elektronicznezapisy.pl/event/15002.html
Starter packages can be picked up from May 20 to 22 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at al. Grunwaldzka 244 (Youth Hostel / Tourist Information Center)
Where: Park im. Ronalda Reagana. The approach to the meeting point is from the side of Prezydenta Lecha Kaczyńskiego street (formerly Dąbrowszczaków), opposite the «Biedronka» store.
When: Saturday, May 23, 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Ceramics Workshops
Create your own Bolesławiec ceramic piece and learn about the technique of stamped decoration. You can experiment with patterns and design a unique cup — no drawing skills are required
The program includes a multimedia presentation on ceramic production, an introduction to decoration techniques, and the creation of your own piece
Classes take place in the slots: 10:30–12:00, 12:30–14:00, 14:30–16:00, 16:30–18:00, 18:30–20:00
Where: Manufaktura Bolesławiec Gdańsk
Registration: +48 583 808 808 or on-site (mandatory)
Price: from 89 zł / 90 minutes
Janusz Baldyga's exhibition "Direction of Exploration"
Using familiar objects from the public environment, Janusz Baldyga transforms the exhibition into a labyrinth where the viewer decides the route and the way to engage with the exhibition. His many years of experience working with art institutions have allowed him to explore the mechanisms of galleries and the behavior of the public in the exhibition space.
The artist draws attention to the hidden structures of power and control that influence the interaction with the viewer and are often disguised as «care,» «openness,» and «inclusivity.» Even neutral elements — signs, barriers, and navigation — shape the route and perception of the works.
Tickets: regular — 10 zł, reduced — 7 zł, group (from 10 people) — 5 zł. On Thursdays and on the days of exhibition openings, entry is free.
Where: GGM2, ul. Powroźnicza 13/15
When: Tue–Sun, 12:00–19:00 (break 15:00–15:20)
Polsat Hit Festival 2026
One of the largest music festivals in the country will take place in Sopot — Polsat Hit Festiwal. Audiences can expect popular Polish hits from various years and performances by leading artists on stage. On Friday, there will be a block called Radiowy Hit Roku featuring the most popular radio hits from last year
Price: from 158 zł, buy more details
When: May 22–24, from 19:30
Where: Opera Leśna, Sopot
Open-air concerts in Oruń Park
W weekendy park stanie się przestrzenią dla muzyki na żywo, obejmującą różne gatunki — od klasyki, jazzu i swingu po piosenki teatralne, musicale, muzykę improwizacyjną i relaksacyjną, a także utwory inspirowane mitologią skandynawską.
When: May 23, 16:00 — “Od walca do tanga”
Waltzes and tangos performed by students and graduates of music academies in Poland.
Where: Oruński Park
Free
The Dungeons of the Gdańsk Water Supply Route
Trasa pozwala odwiedzić trzy obiekty inżynieryjne — dwa historyczne podziemne zbiorniki wodne i jedną nowoczesną działającą stację pomp wodnych.
Excursions are conducted with a guide and are adapted for different audiences — from history and industrial architecture enthusiasts to families with children. More details here.
Flea Market on Wheels
In Gdańsk, Z Kufra is taking place — a flea market and garage sale where you can buy and sell used, vintage, and unwanted items. This is a space for exchanging, searching for unique items, and leisurely strolls among the stands. The event combines the format of a fair, a flea market, and a local market — here you can find clothing, decor, books, accessories, and many unusual items with a story
When: every Sunday, from 9:00
Place: ul. Spacerowa 48, Gdańsk
Free entry
Free Zumba by the Sea
Free Zumba classes are taking place on the beach in Brzeźno, Gdańsk — a great way to start the day actively and recharge by the sea
Trening odbywa się w lekkiej i przyjaznej atmosferze: dużo ruchu, muzyki i dobrej energii. Każdy może wziąć udział — nie jest wymagane doświadczenie taneczne ani trening sportowy.
Organizers invite you to come in any group — alone, with friends, family, or children. These are open classes for everyone, regardless of age and skill level.
When: every Sunday, 11:00
Place: Gdańsk Brzeźno, at the entrance to the pier (ul. Jantarowa)
Free
Workshops of Light and Colors at Hevelianum
At Hevelianum, dzieci są zaproszone do twórczych zajęć, gdzie nauka spotyka się z zabawą. Uczestnicy dowiedzą się, czym jest kolor i jak powstaje, będą eksperymentować z mieszaniem światła i farb oraz sprawdzą, czy dają ten sam rezultat. Będą mieli również okazję stworzyć niezwykłe prace, które świecą w ciemności.
This is a format in which children get acquainted with the basics of optics and color through practice and experiments, developing their imagination and creative thinking
When: every Saturday (from May 9 to June 28, 2026), 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30
Where: Hevelianum, Gdańsk
Tickets: 25 zł
Organ Music Concert
Katedra Oliwska boasts three instruments: the famous large organ, the organ in the transept, and the positive organ — a small instrument in the arch of the side nave.
When: from Monday to Saturday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00, on Sundays at 15:00 and 16:00
Address: Archikatedra Oliwska, ul. Biskupa Edmunda Nowickiego 5, Gdańsk
MIETO.80 — free exhibition at Zbrojownia Sztuki
The MIETO.80 exhibition showcases the work of a painter, a professor of fine arts, who has been associated with the Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku for many years
Mieczysław Konrad Olszewski ("Mieto") is involved in painting, illustration, graphics, and sculpture made from ready-made objects. He has also created posters, theater programs, invitations, and set design.
Exhibition: 24.04–07.06.2026, 12:00–18:00 (except Mondays)
Entry: free
Address: Mała Aula, Targ Węglowy 6, Gdańsk
Summer Ethnographic Fair
The new season of the fair opens in front of the Oddział Etnografii MNG in Oliwa Park. Here you can find products from folk craftsmen from Kashubia, Kociewie, Pomerania, and Żuławy, as well as handicrafts and artistic products. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and folk art are held. There is regional cuisine.
When: May 1 – September 30, Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Address: Oliwski Park, Ethnography Department of the National Museum in Gdańsk, ul. Cystersów 19, Gdańsk
Flea Market in Oliwa
The opening of the new season of the flea market in Oliwa. The idea remains the same — zero waste: selling and buying items that can have a second life. You can find clothes, books, records, antiques, toys, and decor.
When: Sunday, from 9:00
Where: Polanki 1A, Gdańsk
Entry free
Yoga at 100czni
The seasonal Joga na 100czni is back. Throughout the season, every Saturday starts with a group workout. Fitness level doesn’t matter — everyone is welcome on the mat. In case of rain, the classes will take place in the covered space of 100czni Inside.
When: Saturday, 12:00–13:00
Address: 100cznia, ul. Ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki 5, Gdańsk
Place: Urząd Miasta Gdyni (online event)
Free entry
Grilling spots in Tricity
The May holidays in Poland traditionally become an unofficial barbecue festival — with smoke, picnics, and queues at the grills. HERE we have gathered all the legal grilling spots in Trójmiasto.
Interesting places near Tricity
Near Tricity, there are dozens of places that are easy to visit for a weekend and feel like you’re on a mini-vacation. Attractions, nature, animals, tulips, castles, and even dinosaurs — all of this is literally within a short trip from the city. We wrote more about such places here.
Spring Photo Spots in Gdańsk
It’s as if you can take a stroll in a land of blooming cherry blossoms right in Gdańsk. Parks and gardens are already attracting walkers with their picturesque backdrop, perfect for photos and peaceful spring walks. A selection of such places more details.
Free museums in Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia
In Tricity, many museums can be visited for free on certain days of the week. We have compiled a complete guide (more details) to help you plan your visit and avoid entrance fees.
Ferry to the Vistula Spit
Since May 1, the ferry from Gdańsk's Świbno to Mikoszewo in the Stegna municipality has resumed operation. This is a convenient and quick way to get from Gdańsk towards Krynica Morska, shortening the route by 23 kilometers
From May 1 to September 30, the ferry operates daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Under standard conditions, departures are every 30 minutes. However, during peak hours, the crossing switches to continuous operation to transport everyone who wishes to travel. The specified time refers to departures from Świbno.
Estimated rates for the 2026 season:
— passenger car — 30 zł (for locals — 15 zł, passengers included);
— camper or minibus — 35 zł (for locals — 17.5 zł);
— motorcycle — 15 zł (for locals — 7.5 zł);
— bicycle — 10 zł (for locals — 5 zł);
— pedestrian — 5 zł (for locals — 2.5 zł);
— bus — 200 zł (for locals — 100 zł);
— freight transport and trailers are charged at separate rates.
