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Open-Air Cinema Series Returns to Poznań’s Free Courtyard on June 27
Once again, Poznań residents will be able to spend summer evenings with good films outdoors. The first screening of the #NaWolnym cinema will take place on June 27. Subsequent screenings - every Friday until the end of August. Admission to all of them is free.
The first screening will take place on June 27, at 9:30 p.m. in the Free Courtyard of the City Hall - Plac Kolegiacki 17 (all subsequent screenings will also take place there). Viewers will be able to see "Dune”. This is an American-Canadian science fiction film from 2021 directed by Denis Villeneuve, telling the story of the noble Atreides family, which comes to the titular planet. Dune is the only source of the most valuable substance in the universe, which not only prolongs life, but also allows interstellar travel and looking into the future.
July 4, 9:30 p.m. "Emilia Pérez"
Drug lord Manitas del Monte decides to radically change his life. With the help of lawyer Rita (Zoe Saldaña - Oscar for best supporting actress), she plans to fake her own death and undergo gender reassignment surgery, becoming Emilia Perez (Karla Sofía Gascón). After the transformation, Emilia wants to correct the wrongs she has done by engaging in charity work for the victims of the cartels. However, her past does not let her forget about herself.
July 11, 9:30 p.m. "Conclave"
After the death of a Pope hated in the Vatican, cardinals from all over the world gather for a conclave to choose a new leader of the Church. During the deliberations, compromising secrets of the candidates begin to be revealed. Just before the voting begins, an unknown Cardinal Benitez, a mysterious associate of the deceased Pope, appears among the deliberators. The film received an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
July 18, 9:30 p.m. "Tomorrow will be ours"
"Tomorrow Will Be Ours" is Paola Cortellesi's black-and-white directorial debut, set in post-war Rome in 1946. The film presents the story of female emancipation in a world where domestic violence is commonplace, and women's suffrage is only just becoming a reality. At the center of the story is Delia (Paola Cortellesi), a wife and mother of three who plans to rebel against her brutal husband.
July 25, 9:30 p.m. "Lee. With My Own Eyes"
The year is 1938. Lee Miller, a popular model and artists' muse, is trying her hand at photography. In a world dominated by men, she has to prove her worth every day. When Europe is sinking into the nightmare of World War II, Miller does not want to watch it from a safe distance. She goes to the front, to show the world the tragic truth about the human nightmare as a war correspondent for British "Vogue". As one of the first photographers, she sees up close the sacrifice of soldiers, the suffering of civilians and the nightmare of German concentration camps.
August 1, 9:30 p.m. "Armand"
Armand is causing trouble at school again. His mother (Renate Reinsve) is called to a meeting with the teacher. To her surprise, the parents of another boy are also waiting for her at school. No one there knows what really happened. This (possibly) minor incident between the boys is like a spike that pops the balloon of tension between their mothers.
August 8, 9:30 p.m. "The Goddess Parthenope"
On the island of Capri, the ideal woman, Partenope, appears, who captivates men with her extraordinary beauty, while simultaneously escaping their desires. Ambitious, extremely curious about the world, she values freedom and finding her own path through life above all else. Although she meets various men on her way, she never lets herself be defined or subjugated.
August 15, 9:30 p.m. "Babygirl"
Romy (Nicole Kidman) has it all. She heads a thriving, innovative company, lives in a luxurious house with her loving husband (Antonio Banderas) and two teenage daughters. Her orderly life changes dramatically when she meets a young intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson). Despite their age difference, a fascination develops between them, which quickly turns into a stormy romance. The film is intended for adult viewers only.
August 22, 9:30 p.m. "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"
Two teenage sisters spend their daily lives taking care of school, friends and household chores. Everything changes when their father unexpectedly gets promoted to the position of investigating judge. Along with financial benefits and social advancement, new rules and obligations appear. Their strictness and restrictiveness arouse opposition in the girls. The atmosphere at home becomes thicker, and the situation worsens when their father's service weapon disappears. From one day to the next, the whole family finds themselves in danger.
August 29, 9:30 p.m. "Dune: Part II"
The film series will end as it begins - Dune. This time, the second part will once again take viewers to a distant planet, where we will be able to see the impressive journey of Paul Atreides, who forms an alliance with the Fremen. At the same time, he enters the warpath, burning with a desire for revenge on the conspirators who led to the downfall of his family. Faced with a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul wants to prevent a tragic future that only he can predict.
Free Concerts at Lake Strzeszyńskie to Kick Off Summer in Poznań
On Friday and Saturday there will be concerts as part of the "Na Falach" series.
These will be the first concerts this year in a series organized by the city. On Friday, June 20, The Dumplings will appear on stage. On Saturday, Błażej Król and Kathia will take over the stage. The concerts will start at 8:00 p.m. and admission is free.
Due to the events, public transport will be reinforced. - On line no. 146, buses will run an extended route to Strzeszynek until the end of the service. Online no. 160, all services from Garbary PKM stop from 6:00 p.m. until the end of the service will be extended to Strzeszynek. Online no. 195, additional services will be provided after 9:00 p.m. - informs the Public Transport Authority. If the concerts are extended, MPK will direct additional buses to Strzeszynek after 10:00 p.m.
This year there will be two more concerts in the series - on August 8 and 9. Cleo and Hubert will perform then.
Supercar Charity Rally Positive Ways to Stop in Poznań June 20–21
This is a charity event.
Once again, the greatest Polish motoring enthusiasts will cover several hundred kilometers in a few days behind the wheel of supercars, visiting several cities. One of them will be Poznań.
"Positive Ways” is a project created from our shared passion for cars and the desire to help sick and needy children. Since 2013, we have been gathering owners of sports cars, the number of which is growing on our roads every year. We give them the opportunity to participate in breathtaking automotive expeditions. Our escapades are full of adrenaline and unique experiences. Positive Ways was initiated by people who devote their hearts and souls to four wheels" - the organizers write about themselves.
Positive Ways representatives will visit the capital of Wielkopolska on June 20. Supercars will be available for viewing at 4:00 p.m. in the very center of the city - at Stary Browar. The following day, at 11:00 a.m., they will appear at Tor Poznań - admission is to be free. The event in Poznań is under the Honorary Patronage of the Mayor of Poznań.
At 5:00 p.m., also on June 21, a meeting is planned in Wrocław, at the Centennial Hall - admission here is also to be free. On June 22, the participants will appear in Zator, on the grounds of Energylandia. Their expedition will end on June 24 in Szczyrk.
Poznań Pride March Set for Saturday, Traffic Disruptions Expected
Last year, approximately 5,000 people took part in the event.
This year may be similar. This coming Saturday, the XXI Prode March will take place in our city. The start is planned for 2:00 p.m. from the vicinity of Mickiewicz Park. Participants will walk along Al. Niepodległości, Solna Street, Garbary to Królowej Jadwigi, and then return to Al. Niepodległości and end the march at the starting point. The whole thing is supposed to last about 3 hours and traffic disruptions should be expected - we will provide more details on epoznan.pl.
Like last year, the event is organized not only by the Stonewall Group, but also by the City of Poznań and Estrada Poznańska. Before the march, at 11:00 a.m., a Pride Picnic will take place at Mickiewicz Square. The march may attract several thousand people.
World Squash Stars to Compete in Polish Team Championship at Galeria Posnania
AGROBEX Polish Team Squash Championship 2025 again in Poznań!
In the heart of Poznań, in the spectacular setting of Galeria Posnania, we will once again see the best of squash. On 24-28 June 2025, the city will become the capital of this dynamic discipline, all thanks to the AGROBEX Polish Team Squash Championships. The tournament, hosted once again by the Poznań 11punkt squash club, is the absolute highlight of the season - an event that cannot be missed.
This will not be an ordinary tournament - this is squash at the highest world level. The glass central court, which will be located in the Crystal Forum - Galeria Posnania, promises an exceptional spectacle. The same court, on which last year the Poznań team SNS Foods 11punkt Girl's & Men's Crew reached for double gold, will once again be the place where the best of the best compete.
A real sports feast awaits the fans. The championship will feature 16 men's and 8 women's teams from all over Poland, as well as a galaxy of international stars:
- Fares Dessouky (Egypt, PSA ranking: 16)
- Dimitri Steinmann (Switzerland - PSA ranking: 17)
- Borja Golan (Spain - former world No. 5 and 17-time Spanish champion)
- Hollie Naughton (Canada, PSA ranking: 32)
- Torrie Malik (England, PSA ranking: 43)
- Piedro Schweertman - 8-time Dutch Champion
- Polish National Team with Leon Krysiak (current Polish Champion), Filip Jarota (6-time Polish Champion), Karina Tyma (8-time Polish Champion) and Kinga Majewska (current Polish Vice-Champion)
Free emotions and attractions for everyone
It's not just sporting excitement - it's a real celebration of squash. From 24 to 28 June, Galeria Posnania will transform into a vibrant event center. Everyone - regardless of age and level of advancement - will be able to try the game on a glass court, take advantage of the advice of coaches, take part in competitions or watch exhibition matches with the participation of stars.
The biggest excitement awaits June 26-28, when the final matches will take place almost continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Entry for fans is completely free, and for those who cannot be there - a professional live broadcast with expert commentary is planned.
Poznań defends the title!
It is especially worth supporting local heroes. The Poznań team SNS Foods 11punkt Girl's & Men's Crew took home double gold last year in front of thousands of fans. Will they repeat their success? We will find out soon - but one thing is for sure: they will compete at the highest level.
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Match schedules, tournament brackets and event details are available on the 11punkt squash club website and on social media. It is worth planning a visit to Galeria Posnania today - emotions guaranteed!
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