The Brightest Events of Autumn 2025

Autumn in Poland is a kaleidoscope of flavours, colours, and discoveries. Gastronomic festivals, outdoor tasting dinners, flower parades, world-class exhibitions, and harvest celebrations — explore all the season’s most exciting events in our guide.

Warsaw Krakow Poznań Lublin Wroclaw Lodz Trójmiasto

Warsaw

On September 5, Fajny Klub Kolacyjny is hosting the season’s final open-air dinner.

This time, guests are invited to the rooftop with panoramic views of Warsaw’s skyscrapers, where they’ll enjoy an autumn tasting menu, seasonal ingredients, and live music that creates the perfect evening atmosphere. More details are available on the organisers’ social media.

On September 19, Nasza Tłocznia near Warsaw celebrates International Apple Day.

The programme includes tastings, workshops, children’s activities, competitions, live music, and an apple-themed market. It’s a perfect opportunity to spend the day with your family surrounded by orchards. See details here.

From September 6 to October 19, 2025, Gawronski Villa will host the first European exhibition dedicated to Jorge Zalszupin — a Polish-born designer and architect who became an icon of Brazilian modernism. The exhibition will showcase his iconic furniture collections, archival sketches, and rare materials previously seen only at private auctions and at MoMA in New York. Find more information here.

On October 11, the second event dedicated to the grape harvest will take place at Pałac Mała Wieś. Participation in grape picking, demonstration of the wine-making process, beverage tastings with local cheeses, a DJ set, and a picnic with pizza. More details at the link

Inspired by the costume exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, the Royal Castle in Warsaw is opening a major exhibition titled “Niech nas widzą! Wizerunek, strój, ciało” starting on October 10, 2025. This is a visual journey through images, clothing, and bodies from the 16th century to the present day, bringing together over 250 objects from across Europe — from portraits by Marcello Bacciarelli and Bartłomiej Strobel to the coronation robe of Stanisław August and the armor of Zygmunt August. The exhibition shows how fashion, art, and craftsmanship together shape the cultural codes of how we want to be seen. In one space, masterpieces by Old Masters, Polish modernists (Magdalena Abakanowicz, Zofia Kulik), and iconic haute couture and prêt-à-porter costumes by Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, McQueen, Galliano, Mugler, Schiaparelli, Saint Laurent, Westwood, and many others appear side by side. Tickets and detailed information about the most spectacular fashion exhibition of the season can be found here.

This autumn, we highly recommend visiting not only this exhibition at the Castle but also the permanent collection, as throughout November, admission to all royal residences in Poland will be free of charge.

Krakow

Until the end of November 2025, the National Museum in Kraków presents one of the largest retrospectives in Polish art history dedicated to Józef Chełmoński — one of the most prominent masters of 19th-century realism. The exhibition concludes a trilogy of monographic showcases that began in Warsaw and Poznań, featuring over 150 works by the artist — from monumental oil paintings to watercolours and rare sketches sourced from private collections and major European museums. This is a rare opportunity to admire Chełmoński’s masterpieces, including “Indian Summer”, “The Four-in-Hand”, and “Winter Landscape.” Tikets here.

On October 11, Szczawnica hosts one of autumn’s most vibrant and authentic events — Redyk. Over a thousand sheep march through the town, returning from mountain pastures, accompanied by highlander music, dancing, and the aroma of fresh cheeses. It’s a true celebration of tradition and local flavours, immersing you in the heart of mountain culture. More

From October 24 to 26, Energylandia will host Halloween Weekend — a celebration of magic, sweets, and adrenaline. The park will be transformed into an atmospheric space with themed decorations, haunted alleys, spooky yet fun animations, and special promotions. Guests in costumes can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets, collect stamps and sweet rewards, and experience thrilling rides on Poland’s best rollercoasters. Tickets and more details can be found here.

We also recommend not leaving Energylandia this weekend and heading to the nearby cowboy village, where you can spend the night in sheriff’s cabins, Native American tipis, or cowboy wagons, enjoy a sauna and heated outdoor pool, and take part in Wild West–style attractions. In the VacationPoland app, you’ll find a special promo code offering a discount on accommodation in the village.

Poznan

From September 6 to 14, the nearby city of Zielona Góra will host one of Poland’s biggest wine festivals — “Winobranie” The city transforms into a celebration of wine, with tastings, concerts, workshops, and the legendary “Parade of Winemakers.” A dedicated wine town comes to life, historic wine cellars open their doors, and the festival ends with a colourful parade led by Bacchus, the god of wine.

We recommend staying for the entire weekend to visit several vineyards in Poland’s “Champagne” region with our exclusive discount, you can save over 100 PLN on accommodation and tastings.

On November 11th, Poznań celebrates St. Martin’s Day — one of the most iconic autumn events in Poland. On this day, the streets turn into a lively promenade with a parade of historical figures, brass bands, light installations, and thousands of participants. A must-have element of the celebration is tasting St. Martin’s croissants — pastries with a protected geographical indication, made according to a traditional recipe with white poppy seed filling. Their sweet, spiced flavor is an inseparable part of the November festivities in the capital of Greater Poland.

And that’s just the beginning! The celebration is accompanied by a nationwide culinary campaign — Goose Week for St. Martin’s Day, taking place in many Polish cities. Selected restaurants serve signature goose dishes — from classic roasts to modern interpretations of regional specialties. It’s a unique opportunity to discover the richness of Polish autumn cuisine and celebrate tradition in a contemporary way. The list of restaurants will be published here.

Lublin

On September 20, Dwór Sanna Winery invites guests to a celebration of taste and wine. On this special day, visitors can join the grape harvest, enjoy wine tastings, and sample chef-curated appetisers right among the vines. Expect an intimate and lively atmosphere, with open-fire cooking, wine sets, a DJ performance, and a sunset over the vineyards. See details on the winery’s social media.

From November 14 to 16, the annual “Święto Młodego Wina” (Young Wine Festival) takes place in Sandomierz. The event has a unique format: buy your ticket online, receive a tasting glass and a map of wineries, and explore dozens of tasting points around the city. Degustations are hosted in restaurants and historic wine cellars, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. Follow ticket announcements via the link.

Wroclaw

On October 12, Wroclaw hosts one of Poland’s most colourful autumn festivals — the 22nd Dolnośląski Pumpkin Festival. Held in the city’s Botanical Garden, the event features workshops, contests, and tastings. Visitors can buy dozens of edible and decorative pumpkin varieties, as well as honey, spices, oils, and handmade crafts. A lively fair, children’s games, and vibrant displays make it an unmissable experience. Full details here.

On October 19, the series of gatherings “W szczerym polu” begins. It’s a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and be truly present. The meetings are held once a month and divided into women’s and men’s groups, in an intimate setting surrounded by the nature and architecture of Lower Silesia. Expect guided meditations, circle talks, embodiment practices, and deep inner work. Each meeting has a different theme, and you can join either a single session or the whole cycle. Registration is required.

October 25 — a wine party in the covered stable at the Silesian winery. Costumes are a must — there’ll be a contest with prizes! The evening includes Silesian wines, mulled wine, non-alcoholic drinks, Asian food, music, and dancing until 1 a.m. More details on the winery’s social media.

On 29th November, Książ Castle will host a magical gastronomic journey through time. You will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the annual traditional Polish fortune-telling evening in the third-largest palace in Poland. Guests will enjoy a private evening tour with a guide, an exquisite three-course tasting dinner, a live dessert cooking show by the head chef, aristocratic surroundings, and the true magic of “Andrzejki” — a night of fortune-telling that is an essential tradition in Poland. The number of ball guests is limited, so reserve your place here as soon as possible.

From October 16 to November 30, a new festival kicks off in Łódź — Łódź Art Now: Month of Art. The program includes exhibitions of contemporary and classical art, theatre premieres, performances, art installations, educational events, and city-wide activities, all united by the idea of reimagining the city as a cultural space. More details on the project’s social media.

Lodz

From September 5 to 7, the town of Kutno transforms into Poland’s floral capital thanks to the annual Święto Róży (Rose Festival). The programme includes a spectacular flower parade, concerts, wine tastings, a gourmet food zone, a national rose exhibition, and a brand-new event — the “Róża i Wino” (Rose and Wine) festival. Streets come alive with music, aromas, and festive energy. More details here.

From October 16 to November 30, a new festival kicks off in Łódź — Łódź Art Now: Month of Art. The program includes exhibitions of contemporary and classical art, theatre premieres, performances, art installations, educational events, and city-wide activities, all united by the idea of reimagining the city as a cultural space. More details on the project’s social media.

Trójmiasto

On September 21, in Gdynia, at ul. Orłowska 53, the Stanisław Szukalski Museum opened — dedicated to one of the most original and controversial Polish artists of the 20th century. A sculptor, visionary, and creator of his own mythology and symbolic language, he spent most of his life in the USA, where he became a cult figure among comic artists and intellectuals. Szukalski was called a “self-born genius” and a “Polish prodigy” — his style combined archaism, fantasy, ethnography, and his own philosophical system. In the 1970s, his work was rediscovered in California, thanks in part to Leonardo DiCaprio’s family. As a child, Leo listened to the artist’s stories like those of a grandfather, and years later, the DiCaprio family helped fund the Netflix documentary “Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski”, which brought his forgotten name back to the world. Now his monumental works, drawings, photographs, and symbolic system have returned to Poland. Read more about the new museum here.