The weekend in Trójmiasto promises to be eventful: a Baltic folk festival, beach rugby at the pier, dance evenings on the seaside terrace, and concerts on the grass, contemporary art exhibitions, and night tours of the fort. We've gathered a list of places to visit in Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot this coming weekend
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International Film Festival in Sopot
From July 4 to 12, Sopot will once again become the cinematic capital of Polish summer. The 26th Sopot Film Festival will take place here — one of the largest film festivals in the country. The program includes over 100 films from around the world, three international competitions, prominent Polish premieres, and meetings with directors. Tickets and passes are already on sale.
More details more details
When: July 4–12
Where: various locations — former Multikino hall (Centrum Promenada), Scena Kameralna Teatru Wybrzeże, Teatr Boto, Goyki 3 Art Inkubator, beach at Mamuszki 14
Ticket price — 26–28 zlotys
International Street Theatre Festival FETA
From July 9 to 12, Gdańsk will host the International Festival of Street and Open Theatres FETA. From July 9 to 12, the city center and Reagana Park will transform into a living stage: 30 creative groups from Poland and other countries will present their performances. This year's theme is "Wędrówki w czasie" ("Time Travels")
The program features chamber, intimate stories and large-scale productions that combine movement theater, new circus, and performance art. Some performances are dedicated to the themes of old age and memory, the fragility of human experience, and the inevitability of the passage of time. Other works address socially significant issues: migration, identity, and tension in contemporary society.
The full program more details
When: July 9 — 12
Where: Gdańsk — Ronald Reagan Park (Przymorze Wielkie), square by Forum Gdańsk (City Center), DOKI / Montownia (Młode Miasto)
Free
Open-air cinema at the mole
Starting July 1, a film festival under the open sky will kick off in Sopot — the longest summer film festival in Poland. Audiences can look forward to over 150 free film screenings and meetings with filmmakers in an unusual location: on the coast in Sopot.
Details and the program
When: 22:00 in July, 21:30 in August
Where: Molo in Sopot
Entry to the screening is free, only a ticket for entry to the molo is required.
Classical Music Festival
From July 4 to 11, the 16th International Music Festival NDI Sopot Classic will take place in Sopot. This year’s program includes movie hits at the Forest Opera, a city game, and a silent film screening with live music.
When: July 4 — 11
Where: Sopot (various locations)
Tickets online at sopotclassic.pl, as well as at the tourist information points in Sopot and before the Philharmonic concerts.
The Detective Literature Festival «Afera Kryminalna»
From July 8 to 11, the detective literature festival «Afera Kryminalna» will once again take place in Gdańsk — one of the oldest and most interesting genre literature festivals in Poland. This season’s novelty includes literary picnics and workshops with a profiler and a graphologist.
Instead of classic author meetings, the festival continues to focus on the format of literary duels (usually between two authors)
A separate block is dedicated to forensics. A thanatopractor will explain how a pathologist actually works and dispel popular myths from movies and TV shows. There will also be a workshop on graphology and document analysis. For children and teenagers, activities on finding traces and evidence have been prepared, while for adults, there will be sessions on psychological profiling.
The full program more details
When: Wednesday–Saturday, July 8–11
Where: Biblioteka Manhattan (Al. Grunwaldzka 82), Biblioteka Oliwska (ul. Opata J. Rybińskiego 9) and other locations.
Free entry
Retro Car Rally
The retro car rally will once again take place in Gdańsk — this year under the slogan Retro Motorsport. The organizers promise the smell of gasoline, the roar of engines, and the atmosphere of automotive classics. Owners of interesting cars in the style of retro motorsport — replicas of DTM, homologation models, classics with a racing character — are invited to write to classiccarstrojmiasto@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, July 12, 12:00–16:00
Where: Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk (ul. Pokoleń Lechii Gdańsk 1, Letnica)
Free entry
Exhibition «Connected by Art»
On Saturday in Sopot, the fifth exhibition of the ArtDialog cycle "Sztuką połączeni" opens. This is a meeting of sculpture, collage, and painting — works by Gennady Yershov, Anastasia Spitsyna, and Wanda Yershova. The artists are connected by family ties, but each develops their own independent creative language; the exhibition is not about similarity, but about the diversity of three creative personalities united by a common value — art.
The exhibition can be visited on weekends until July 30, during which there will be meetings with artists and workshops. On July 30, there will be a finissage with a presentation of the joint work of artists and visitors created during the exhibition
When: opening — Saturday, July 11, 5:00 PM; the exhibition is open on weekends until July 30, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Where: Willa ArtDialog, ul. Obrońców Westerplatte 16, Sopot
Free admission
Sopot Beach Rugby
Plaża przy sopockim molo ponownie stanie się areną jednego z najbardziej spektakularnych wydarzeń sportowych lata — Sopot Beach Rugby 2026. Turniej rugby plażowego 5 na 5 od wielu lat gromadzi drużyny z Polski i całej Europy, łącząc wysoki poziom rywalizacji z unikalną atmosferą nadmorskiego miasteczka. W 2026 roku turnieje kobiet i mężczyzn będą częścią elitarnej serii Europejskiego Stowarzyszenia Rugby Plażowego (EBRA) i staną się jednym z europejskich etapów w walce o klubowe mistrzostwo Europy. Oprócz drużyn dorosłych odbędzie się również amatorski turniej SBR Heroes, otwarty dla wszystkich zainteresowanych uczestników.
When: Saturday–Sunday, July 11–12, starting at 12:00
Where: beach by the pier in Sopot
Free entry
Summer concerts on the grass
Summer concerts on the grass in Sopot’s Północny Park are returning: every Sunday of the summer will be filled with music from local artists. A total of 9 chamber concerts are planned — each in its own musical style.
Concert program:
12.07 — Kaja Morawiec & Paweł Witulski
19.07 — Piotr Kosewski
26.07 — BLED — Emil Miszk & Sławek Koryzno
02.08 — PFK
09.08 — Paula Brzóska & Paweł Kasprzewski
16.08 — Krystyna Gedzik & Ula Gedzik
23.08 — WRAcc Duo — accordion duo
30.08 — Sheldon Kafka Solo
When: every Sunday until August 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Park Północny, Sopot, ul. Powstańców Warszawy (next to the playground)
Free entry
World Congress of Kashubs
Gdynia will become the capital of the Kashubs for the 27th time — for the first time in 20 years, the city is hosting the World Congress of Kashubs, also coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Gdynia. The program includes music, a colorful parade, regional dishes, Kashubian handicrafts, family and sports activities on two stages in the city center.
Participants will arrive in the morning on special Transcassubia trains, after which there will be a ceremonial procession with a 100-meter Kashubian flag along the route ul. Starowiejska – ul. 3 Maja – the church of Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa. Next, there will be a solemn mass, the official opening of the congress, and a rich concert program on two stages, concluding the day with an outdoor performance "Kaszubski Kosmos" (Plac Grunwaldzki)
All day: the area of rural women's circles, the area of traditions and handicrafts, the sports zone of Arki Gdynia with a tournament in Kashubian "baśka"
When: Saturday, July 11, 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM (final performance at 10:00 PM)
Where: Gdynia city center — Molo Południowe, Plac Wolnej Ukrainy, Skwer Kościuszki, ul. Starowiejska, ul. 3 Maja, Plac Grunwaldzki
Free admission
Exhibition "Nowe męskości w polskiej sztuce XXI wieku"
The exhibition is dedicated to images of masculinity in 21st-century art and shows how the perception of male identity has changed — from criticism of the "macho" stereotype and patriarchal norms to contemporary images of a caring, emotional, and reflective man. The exhibition touches on themes of fatherhood, crises, loneliness, digital culture, and various forms of masculinity. The main idea of the exhibition: there is no single model of masculinity — there are many different identities
When: opening — Friday, July 10, 18:00; exhibition open from July 11 to September 13
Where: Galeria WL4 — Mleczny Piotr, Gdańsk, Doki 1
Free entry
Folk Festival «Dźwięki Północy»
In July, Gdańsk will host the 38th festival «Dźwięki Północy» («Sounds of the North») — one of the oldest and most important folk festivals in Poland and the only event in the country dedicated to the musical traditions of the Baltic Sea region. The festival takes place every two years and offers an immersion in Baltic sounds through chamber concerts, workshops, and performances on an unusual stage under Gothic arches. This year, 6 concerts are planned featuring artists from Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Estonia.
When: July 9–12
Where: Ratusz Staromiejski (Gdańsk, ul. Korzenna 33/35) and Centrum św. Jana (Gdańsk, ul. Świętojańska 50)
Tickets: for concerts — via this link, workshops — via this link
Night Walk at the Fort
An unusual opportunity to see the historical nooks of Góry Gradowej from a completely different perspective
Recommended age 12+, children only with adult supervision
When: Thursday — Sunday, night walk at 8:00 PM
Where: Fort, Góra Gradowa
Tickets: regular — 60 zł, discounted — 50 zł. Buy more details
Magic vs Science
Is magic real, or is it all about science? The audience is invited to an energetic and fun scientific showdown where a magician and a scientist will face off. Both use the same materials, but each in their own way — the magician will present them as wonders, while the scientist will explain them from a physics perspective. The audience will have to decide for themselves: is what looks like magic just a clever illusion, or can science itself perform real magic?
For children aged 8 and up.
When: daily, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 (duration 45 minutes)
Where: Hevelianum, Gradowa 6, Gdańsk
Tickets: regular — 25 zł, reduced — 20 zł. Buy more details
Depeche Mode Party
For fans of Depeche Mode, a special party is being prepared with the atmosphere of the legendary band. The program includes the main hits of DM, solo projects of the members, covers, and music in the style of the 80s, synth-pop, and new romanticism. Guests can expect 6 hours of music, a large dance floor, Depeche Mode-themed decorations, visual effects, music videos, and concert fragments. The organization is handled by Jaca Music Events, which has been hosting themed parties in honor of the band since 2015.
When: doors open at 19:00, start at 20:00 (18+)
Where: Klub PERON 5, ul. Kilińskiego 4
Cost: online pre-sale — 30 zł, on the day of the event at the entrance — 35 zł
Letnie Wieczory Taneczne z Widokiem na Morze
Summer dance evenings are returning to the terraces of the Sheraton hotel in Sopot, right across from the Sopot pier. The event harks back to traditions, as dance tea parties and dances were held on the terraces here several decades ago. The evenings will take place several times over the summer: June 20, July 10, July 24, August 15, and August 28.
When: Friday, July 10, 19:00–22:00
Where: Sheraton, Sopot, ul. Powstańców Warszawy 10 (Sopot city center, by the beach)
Free entry
Concert on the Roof
The summer series Stacja Live Music — concerts on the rooftop in the rays of sunset. For the entire summer, the stage moves to the ROOFTOP bar on the fourth floor. The space offers a culinary journey through more than 20 cuisines of the world, while live music becomes an integral part of the atmosphere for relaxation after a busy day.
In the summer repertoire — stylish acoustic arrangements, exquisite standards, and more rhythmic compositions suitable for both a business dinner and a romantic evening for two
Where: Stacja Food Hall, Jana Kilińskiego 4, ROOFTOP Bar (4th floor); in case of bad weather — Hol Centralny (2nd floor).
When: every Thursday (until October 1), 6:30 PM
Admission is free
Theater by the Sea
During the summer holidays, Teatr Miejski in Gdynia steps outside its building, with the main stage traditionally set up on the beach in Orłowo. The season will kick off with the premiere of “Batory. Transatlantyckie love story” directed by Michał Walczak. One of Poland’s most renowned playwrights and directors will take the audience on a wild journey — filled with music, absurdity, irony, and the atmosphere of a night flight where anything can go wrong. It’s a story about dreams of distant travels, summer fantasies, and adventures that linger in memory for a long time.
More details here
Where: Scena Letnia w Orłowie, Gdynia (Plaża Orłowo)
When: June 28, Sunday, at 20:00
Tickets: regular — 120 zł, reduced — 100 zł
Cinema at Szekspir: on the roof with a view of Gdańsk
This weekend in Gdańsk, a new season of one of the most atmospheric summer projects — Kino na Szekspirowskim — kicks off. For the 11th time, screenings will take place on the roof of the Teatr Szekspirowski with a view of the old town.
The format is inspired by rooftop cinema in New York and remains unique to Poland. The program includes festival hits and winners of the largest film awards
Find the selection of all open-air cinemas here
When: at 21:30
01.07 — “The Last Viking”
03.07 — “I Would Kick You If I Could”
04.07 — “Grace” (La Grazia), directed by Paolo Sorrentino, 2025, Italy
Tickets: 22 zł, buy — more details
Where: ul. Wojciecha Bogusławskiego 1
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup
If you want to feel the atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and watch the matches in company, there are plenty of places in Gdańsk and Gdynia where fans gather
We have gathered a selection of bars where football will be broadcast — read HERE.
Breakfast Market
This weekend, it's worth just relaxing — 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
Here, guests can find stands from local bakers, producers, and brands offering healthy food and sweets. It’s a great place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, try something new, and spend time outdoors.
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
Open-Air Cinema
Free outdoor movie screenings in the Nowy Port district of Gdańsk
Find the collection of all open-air cinemas here
When: Friday — Sunday
Place: KinoPort Gdańsk, ul. Strajku Dokerów 5 (Nowy Port)
EkoKajak
Free kayak trips on the Motława River in exchange for participation in river clean-up. In previous seasons, hundreds of kilograms of trash have been collected. The trips take place regularly in the summer and are accompanied by coordinators.
Każda przejażdżka trwa około 2 godzin i jest częścią projektu ekologicznego.
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 15:30
Where: Żabi Kruk – Klub Wodny Gdańsk, ul. Żabi Kruk 15, Gdańsk
Entry: free (mandatory registration)
Dreams of Gdynia – contemporary art festival
A contemporary art festival dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Gdynia. Exhibitions and artistic projects are located in urban spaces and experimental venues.
Wystawy sztuki współczesnej będą odbywać się w przestrzeniach pop-up w centrum Gdyni i będą dostępne do 27 września. W projekcie bierze udział około 40 artystów.
The program includes exhibitions as well as more than 30 accompanying events: walks, discussions, and workshops. The schedule is available on the official website of the festival.
When: until September 27
Where: various locations
Free entry
The History of Dinosaurs for Children
The story of a girl named Celeste, who embarks on a time travel journey to learn about dinosaurs and their evolution. Together with the protagonist, viewers will travel back in time and see the Earth in the distant past: giant creatures, armored predators, and the events that led to the mass extinction
Sesja trwa 45 minut i jest przeznaczona dla dzieci w wieku 5–12 lat.
When: June 27 – August 31, 11:00 and 13:00
Where: Hevelianum, Gradowa 6, Gdańsk
Cost: 25 zł (full), 20 zł (reduced)
11-hour cruise on the Elbląg Canal: ships that sail on grass
The legendary 11-hour cruise on the Elbląg Canal is returning — one of the most unusual water routes in Europe. After a 15-year break, tourists will once again be able to travel from Elbląg to Ostróda. More here.
Tickets can be purchased on the website.
Price:
Regular ticket — 299 zł
Discount ticket — 249 zł
Ticket for children under 8 years old — 85 zł
Ferris Wheel
In Gdańsk, the AmberSky Ferris wheel on Ołowianka Island 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 started operating in a new format
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.
Open-air concerts in Orunia 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.
More details here
When: June 7, 4:00 PM — “Klasyka w Parku”
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. It 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
Light and Color Workshops 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.
To jest format, w którym dzieci poznają podstawy optyki i koloru poprzez praktykę i eksperymenty, rozwijając wyobraźnię i kreatywne myślenie.
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
Summer Ethnographic Fair
A new season of the fair is opening in front of the Oddział Etnografii MNG in Oliwa Park. Here you can find products from folk artisans from Kashubia, Kociewie, Pomerania, and Żuławy, as well as crafts and artistic works. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and folk art are held. There is regional cuisine available.
When: May 1 – September 30, Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Address: Oliwski Park, Ethnography Department of MNG, 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: to sell and buy 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
Free entry
Yoga at 100czni
The seasonal Joga na 100czni is back. Throughout the season, every Saturday starts with a group training session. Fitness level does not matter — everyone is welcome on the mat. In case of rain, the classes take place in the covered space of 100czni Inside.
When: Saturday, 12:00–13:00
Address: 100cznia, ul. Ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki 5, Gdańsk
Location: Urząd Miasta Gdyni (online event)
Free entry
Grilling spots in Tricity
The May holidays in Poland traditionally turn into an unofficial barbecue festival — with smoke, picnics, and queues at the grills. HERE we have gathered all the legal places for grilling 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.
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 make it easy to 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 operations. 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 occur every 30 minutes. However, during peak hours, the service switches to continuous operation to transport all interested passengers. The specified time refers to departures from the Świbno side.
Approximate rates for the 2026 season:
— passenger car — 30 zlotys (for locals — 15 zlotys, passengers included);
— camper or minibus — 35 zlotys (for locals — 17.5 zlotys);
— motorcycle — 15 zlotys (for locals — 7.5 zlotys);
— bicycle — 10 zlotys (for locals — 5 zlotys);
— pedestrian — 5 zlotys (for locals — 2.5 zlotys);
— bus — 200 zlotys (for locals — 100 zlotys);
— freight transport and trailers are charged at separate rates.
