The spring event season in Tricity is gaining momentum — this weekend Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot will be filled with fairs, festivals, runs, and other interesting events
Food Truck Festival
Two days of a gastronomic festival in Gdańsk featuring cuisines from around the world. You can try Korean chicken, Hungarian lángos, seafood, and Mexican cuisine
The festival will appeal to both classic food lovers and those looking for new street food flavors
When: April 25–26
Where: Forum Gdańsk
Entry is free
Opening hours:
- Saturday 12:00–21:00
- Sunday 12:00–20:00
100cznia Opens the 2026 Season
100cznia operates year-round, but the summer season is its main time. On Saturday, April 25, all spaces of 100cznia will open: Inside, Outside, gastro containers, all bars, all halls, and all open areas.
Come to eat, drink, listen to music, dance, and socialize
When: Saturday, April 25, 12:00
Where: 100cznia, Gdańsk, ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki 5 (Gdańsk Shipyard)
Entry is free
Penguin Day with Cats at Promyk Shelter
The Promyk shelter for homeless animals invites you to an unusual event for Dzień Kota. This year, the celebration will take place in a special format — with the symbolic participation of Dzień Pingwina.
The main stars will be black-and-white cats, affectionately called "little penguins" by the staff. The face of the event is a cat named Sushi
The program includes: tours of the cat enclosures (large and small), workshops on making toys for cats, consultations with volunteers on animal care, a "cat corner" for interacting with pets, and light refreshments
When: Saturday, April 25, 11:00-14:00
Where: Promyk, Przyrodników 14
Wampiriada NZS UG — Blood Donation
The largest student voluntary blood donation campaign in Poland. As every year, all those willing are invited to donate blood and help save lives — one unit of blood can save up to three people
The campaign will take place on the campus of Uniwersytet Gdański from April 20 to 24
Opening hours: 9:00–14:00
Locations:
April 20 — Wydział Nauk Społecznych UG
April 21 — Wydział Biologii UG
April 22 — Wydział Ekonomiczny UG
April 24 — Wydział Matematyki, Fizyki i Informatyki UG
After donating blood, participants receive meals, 2 days off from studies/work, gadgets, and bonuses from partners
When: April 20–24, 9:00–14:00
Where: various faculties of UG (social sciences, biology, economics, mathematics/physics/computer science)
Cztery Łapy, Wielka Misja!
A family educational picnic dedicated to service rescue dogs. You can see live the work of search, rescue, and police dogs, learn about their training and role in operations
When: April 26, 11:00–15:30
Where: Twierdza Wisłoujście, Gdańsk
Entry is free
Flea Market in Oliwa
The opening of the new flea market season in Oliwa. The idea remains the same — zero waste: selling and buying items that can have a second life. You can find clothing, books, records, antiques, toys, and decor.
When: Sunday, April 26, 9:00
Where: Polanki 1A, Gdańsk
Entry is free
Free Health Check
Edukacyjna kampania na temat zapobiegania chorobom i zdrowego stylu życia. Możesz bezpłatnie zmierzyć ciśnienie krwi, poziom glukozy oraz skład ciała, a także skorzystać z konsultacji dotyczących żywienia, pierwszej pomocy i samobadania.
When: April 25, 10:00–18:00
Where: Forum Gdańsk
Entry is free
Retro Bus Ride in Gdańsk
On Sunday, April 26, three legendary models will hit the routes: Ikarus 260, Mercedes O405N, and MAN NL 283. They will depart from Śródmieście SKM every few minutes, and one ride will take about 30 minutes. Participation in the event is completely free
When: April 26, Sunday, 12:00-15:00
Where: Śródmieście SKM
“Seedling for Clothes” Campaign
Go through your closets and pick out items that are still in good condition but no longer needed. Don’t just move them around — bring them to the event and exchange them for spring seedlings. Just 2 kg of textiles is enough to receive one plant
When: Saturday, April 25, 11:00-16:00
Where: Designer Outlet Gdańsk
Film Screenings: Gdańsk on Screen
A cycle of films featuring Gdańsk. This weekend, there will be a screening of the film “Panienka z okienka” (1964), set in the 17th century in Gdańsk. Before the screening, there will be a lecture on the architecture of the city.
When: April 24, 19:00
Where: Winda, Gdańsk
Entry is free (upon registration)
PKO Gdynia Half Marathon
On Saturday, April 25, the streets of Gdynia will turn into a route for a unique run. 10,000 participants will run the half marathon. The first run on the city streets will be the PKO Gdynia 5K, scheduled to start at 5:00 PM. The half marathon will start at 8:30 PM.
Drivers, be prepared! There will be many road closures — details.
Match Lechia Gdańsk – Raków Częstochowa
The match Lechia Gdańsk – Raków Częstochowa will take place on April 25 at 17:30 at Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk. Tickets for the match are available at this link. Two hours before the match starts, ticket sales will also open at the stadium box office.
In addition to the ticket, you must have an identification document to pass the participant check
Parking at the stadium for fans — P4 (entrance from Żaglowa street), cost 10.00 zł, paid once at the parking meter
When: Saturday, April 25, at 17:30
Where: Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk
Young Art Fair
The "Young Art Fair" after 24 successful editions across Poland finally debuts in Gdańsk. On April 25–26, the industrial space Plenum will be filled with works from over 50 artists from all over the country
This grassroots initiative from Kraków shows that the distance between the artist and the viewer is unnecessary. Unlike traditional galleries, the project focuses on authenticity and direct access to culture through live interaction with the authors
Here you can buy both small works: zines, stickers, posters, graphics; as well as more serious pieces: paintings and sculptures for private or business collections
The format is completely open, and you can even come with pets
When: April 25–26, 11:00–18:30
Where: Plenum, ul.Elektryków
Entry is free
XI Oliwskie Święto Książki
“XI Oliwskie Święto Książki” — a celebration of books and reading in the Oliwa district. The program includes: meetings with publishers, a literary competition, a poetic action "literary wash," workshops, a book fair, and bookcrossing
The organizers emphasize that the goal of the event is to promote reading, develop imagination, and provide access to culture without age or income restrictions. Regional publishers will be presented, often with advantageous prices.
Events will take place at several locations in the district: at Oliwski Ratusz Kultury, on Opata Jacka Rybińskiego street, in the library, and in the bookstore Książka i Wino
When: Saturday, April 25, 12:00–18:00
Where: Oliwski Ratusz Kultury, Gdańsk (Oliwa)
Entry is free
