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Weekend events in Toruń
Concerts, theater premieres, workshops, and sporting events – as always, there's a lot going on in Toruń. We invite you to Toruń for the second weekend in January.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
5:00 PM II Adamus Cup - Adam Chybiński Memorial - ITSF 250, Kombinat Kultury
The second edition of the Adamus Cup - Adam Chybiński Memorial tournament will take place from January 9th to 11th. The tournament is an official ITSF 250 tournament. The Adam Chybiński Memorial event will be both sporting and social in nature, honoring his memory. Admission is free, please register with the organizers.
6:00 PM Masterpieces of Painting: Delacroix, or How to Combine Revolution with Romanticism, "Znaki Czasu" Center for Contemporary Art.
A meeting for fans of Romanticism and Delacroix, an outstanding French painter who witnessed the rise and fall of Napoleon I. He lived in a country whose political system was transformed by revolutions that introduced radically different systems of government. It is therefore not surprising that, moved by what he experienced, Delacroix became a committed artist. Free admission.
6:00 PM Opening of Wojciech Ireneusz Sobczyk's exhibition "The Circle," Wozownia Art Gallery.
The exhibition presents matter not as a solid entity, but as a dynamic form of energy undergoing constant transformation. The artist constructs a landscape full of tension, in which ceramic trees and coal symbolize the cycle of life, destruction, and permanence inherent in matter. Abstract porcelain cutouts and installations shift the emphasis from mass to energy, using light and sound to visualize the laws governing the universe. Free admission.
6:00 PM Opening of Katarzyna Sporn's exhibition "I See Unicorns Everywhere," Wozownia Art Gallery.
Katarzyna Sporn's paintings feature tight frames, hybrid figures, and gestures that capture attention on what is fragile and fleeting. The artist explores the relationship between body and memory, between what is real and what is imagined. Her works are sensual and at the same time unsettling, leaving the viewer room for their own interpretation. Free admission.
6:00 PM Opening of Katarzyna Kozera's photography exhibition "Architecture of the Body," Kujawsko-Pomorskie Musical Theatre.
The exhibition presents the body as a structure of memory, tension, and silence—not as an object, but as a space of events where traces of experience are recorded. It is a story suspended between movement and stillness, control and letting go, presence and disappearance. Free admission.
6:30 PM Hockey match KH Energa Toruń vs. GKS Katowice, Józef Stogowski Tor-Tor Ice Rink
Tickets at www.goingapp.pl
7:00 PM Toruń Symphony Orchestra "Italian Carnival" Concert, Jordanki Cultural and Congress Center.
During the concert, you'll hear a program full of Italian music hits – from overtures and intermezzos from operas by Rossini, Mascagni, Verdi, and Puccini to famous arias ("La donna è mobile," "Nessun dorma"), Neapolitan classics ("O sole mio," "Funiculì, Funiculà"), and a medley of works by Nino Rota. Featuring tenor Aleksandra Kruczek, the Toruń Symphony Orchestra, and Italian conductor Mario Menicagli. Tickets are available at www.biletytos.pl and at the Jordanki Cultural and Congress Center box office.
7:00 PM Opening and meeting with artist Tim Malcolmson "Conversations with Myself," Przedkol Gallery.
A meeting with the painter whose collection "Conversations with Myself" draws on the global experience of being simultaneously "inside" and "outside" in a complex world of contradictory beliefs, identities, and statuses. Free admission.
7:00 PM "The Time of the Raven" Film, Kino 1410.
A modern man, a father, torn by pain and anger after the loss of his beloved wife, must learn to live anew for his children and himself. In "The Time of the Raven," Benedict Cumberbatch creates one of the most personal and courageous roles of his career. Tickets at www.kht.systembiletowy.pl
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
10:00 AM 5th Open Tournament of the Toruń Grand Prix Cycle, Romuald Traugutt Primary School No. 5.
The fifth event for chess enthusiasts in the Toruń Grand Prix, organized by the In Spe Foundation. Everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome to participate, including those just starting out in chess. Club membership and a license are not required. Registration is required, and admission is free.
11:00 a.m. "Ears Wide Open" Sound Workshop, Cultural Hub of Bydgoskie Przedmieście.
Soundwalk workshops during which participants will explore the soundscape of Bydgoskie Przedmieście, learning to listen carefully, work with sound, and record field recordings. Limited space available, register at www.torun.tak.pl
11:00 Lecture "Attire Worthy of a Lady - a lecture on clothing in the years 1900-1918", Scientific Society
During this lecture, you will learn what the female part of the Toruń community wore between 1900 and 1918. You will discover the fascinating world of dresses, corsets, umbrellas, and large hats! If you want to learn about fashion from over a century ago, if you are interested in what a countess wore and what a worker wore, if you wonder how much time a lady spent in front of the mirror, if you want to learn the secrets of old master tailors: this lecture is for you! Free admission
12:00 PM GIGA FRAJDA Inflatables Festival, Nicolaus Copernicus University Sports Center.
An event full of joy, energy, and fun, where children can spend time on a variety of inflatable attractions and more. The festival runs until Sunday. Tickets are available at the venue.
12:00 PM Curatorial tour of the "Christmas Nativity Scenes" exhibition, Maria Znamierowska-Prüfferowa Ethnographic Museum.
A guided tour of the exhibition with its creator and curator, Hanna Łopatyńska. Participants will have the opportunity to admire nearly one hundred works by amateur artists from all over Poland. From schematic and austere works to eye-catching, colorful, multi-element compositions, including Krakow nativity scenes. Admission included in the ticket price.
1:00 PM Guided Tour of the Gothic Art Gallery, Old Town Hall.
During a stroll through the atmospheric Gothic Art Gallery, you'll discover treasures of painting, sculpture, and artistic craftsmanship. You'll see unique works by local studios dating back to the Teutonic Knights, as well as objects representing distant European centers. Admission is included in the ticket price.
5:00 PM PLS 1st League volleyball match - CUK Anioły Toruń vs. MCKiS Jaworzno, Primary School No. 28 named after Henryk Arctowski
Tickets at www.aniolytorun.pl
5:30 PM Candlelight Concert "Sting & Sade," Artus Court Cultural Center.
Transport yourself to a world of musical elegance and timeless sounds during this unique evening dedicated to two legends – Sting and Sade. In the glow of thousands of candles, in an intimate atmosphere, you'll hear songs that have forever etched their place in the history of popular music. The repertoire will include songs that have evoked emotions and connected generations for decades. Tickets at www.biletyna.pl
6:00 PM "Secrets of Hildegard's Life" by Teatr Plan B, Voivodeship Cultural Animation Center.
This comedic performance, performed by Teatr Plan B, tells the story of Hildegard's life in ten scenes. Although the heroine brings to mind the medieval mystic from Bingen, she is a thoroughly modern heroine. By following her story, you can see for yourself whether the lives of laypeople and saints have any common truths to reveal. Admission is free.
7:00 PM MET Live Opera "I Puritani," Kino 1410.
A new, expansive production of this latest opera by the master—the first at the Met in nearly 50 years. Directed by Charles Edwards, who, after years of success as a set designer, is making his directorial debut at the New York Opera. Stars from the world's opera scene will take on the leading, demanding roles. Tickets at www.kht.systembiletowy.pl
7:00 PM "Dance with the Niwiński Band," Torunianka Café.
Opening of the dance season with music from the band and the indigenous style of old country music, as well as its sound in a new arrangement. Tickets are available at www.piernikarniastarotorunska.pl and at the café ticket office.
8:00 PM Concert by ZAGADKA and NIETRZASK, Academic Center of Culture and Art "Od Nowa"
A unique concert by two bands from Toruń! Zagadka and Nietrzask will meet on one stage to deliver a solid dose of energy and alternative sounds. Free admission
9:00 PM Bass Collabo – Ruff Puff Soundsystem, Banana F, Witch Dr, Dwa Światy Club
Ticket included in the price of admission
10:00 PM The PRODIGY Night + DNB, NRD Club
Tickets at the club's box office
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
12:00 PM Gingerbread Workshop and Guided Tour of Toruń, Piernikarnia Starotoruńska.
A guided tour takes in the most important monuments of Toruń's Old Town. During the workshop, you'll bake gingerbread according to an old recipe. Tickets are available at www.piernikarniastarotorunska.pl.
4:00 PM Concert of students from the Metro Song Studio "Nieodkryci vol.2", Cultural Hub of Bydgoskie Przedmieście
The second edition of the "Nieodkryci" concert – a unique event during which young and adult artists will present themselves on stage, and some of the performances will also be auditions for the "Microphone for You" competition. Free admission
5:00 PM Marek Torzewski Concert, Artus Court Cultural Center
. Marek Torzewski and his family are on a concert tour of Poland. The concert is a guarantee of great fun and incredible bonding between the artist and the audience. The artist will perform beloved Polish and Italian hits. Tickets are available at www.kupbilecik.pl
5:00 PM Comedy show "Truth," Jordanki Cultural and Congress Center.
Does the truth always come out, or does everyone have their own truth? And do lies really have short legs? The answers to these questions will be provided by the latest comedy, "Truth," directed by Wojciech Malajkat. Tickets at www.adria-art.pl
5:00 PM Swing Sunday, Torunianka Café
Lindy hop dance to jazz music. Learn the steps from scratch, so beginners are welcome. Participants are encouraged to dress in a 1920s and 1930s style. Free admission.
Weekend in Poznań
The second weekend of this year promises to be a busy one. The capital of Greater Poland will be packed with cultural events throughout all three days. You can go to the theater, cinema, concerts, and even art exhibitions. It's worth letting local (and other) artists warm you up, especially when the January weather isn't exactly pleasant.
Saturday, January 10
Carol singing in Poznań
On Saturday, you'll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in carol singing. This time, there will be three concerts in different locations around the city. Local choirs will perform, among other things, a pastoral about the birth of the Miraculous Child, the Holy Family's escape from Herod's wrath, and the fateful end of this evil king. The renowned and award-winning band AudioFeels will also perform a special concert.
Church of the Holy Savior, 11 Fredry Street
7:00 PM
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, 7 Stolarska Street
7:00 PM
Church of St. John of Jerusalem Outside the Walls, Świętojańska Street 1
7:15 PM
Free admission
More on the Poznań Carol Singing website
More on the event website
Sunday, January 11
Carol singing in Poznań
For those with Friday and Saturday evenings booked, Christmas carol concerts are also being held on Sunday. Once again, at three locations across the city, you can immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays through music.
Church of St. Francis the Seraphic, 22 Garbary Street
, 1:00 PM
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, 97 Głogowska Street
, 1:00 PM
Franciscan Church on Przemysł Hill, 2 Franciszkańska Street
7:30 PM
Free admission.
More information on the Poznań Carol Singing website.
The Glass Bell Jar - a spectacle
This thesis performance, inspired by Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar," is an entrance into a world that is in the process of crumbling—quietly, but irreversibly. It's a space where femininity is forced into the framework of systemic expectations, and every gesture of rebellion reverberates off the walls of a transparent yet airtight structure. The Bell Jar is not a literary metaphor here, but a contemporary experience—the pressure to be "someone."
Teatr Nowy, ul. Dąbrowskiego 5
4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: PLN 40.
More information on the theater's website.
Christmas carol mystery
A festive journey into the world of ancient carols and Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Polish songs. The Kolyada and Śpieŭny Schod choirs will perform as part of the Christmas Mystery, evoking the spirit of the holidays, filled with hope and joy. The Emigrant Theatre will provide the artistic accompaniment, complementing this festive tale of community and holiday magic.
Barak Kultury Foundation, Al. Marcinkowskiego 21
5:00 PM
free admission.
More information on the event website.
Irritable Comedian Syndrome - Paweł Konkiel's stand-up comedy
Loud, honest, energetic, and turning his life stories into a whole lot of comedy – we're talking about Paweł Konkel, a comedian who knows no middle ground. He's the winner of the Standupedia Comedy Debut of the Year 2021 poll. "The Irritable Comedian Syndrome" is 90 minutes of pure entertainment, free from politics and moralizing. It's about relationships, cars, travel, sex – in short, about life.
Hotel Campanile, 96 Świętego Wawrzyńca Street
6:00 PM
Tickets: from PLN 59
More information on the event website
Don't Pretend to Be Greek - a spectacle
"Don't Pretend to Be Greek, or Polish Family Business" is a hit comedy, bathed in the Greek sun, that delights viewers with excellent humor, a fast-paced pace, surprising plot twists, and delicious acting. The creators invite you to Greece, where Anna and Bogumił fulfill their dream of opening a Greek restaurant, far from Polish bureaucracy and excessive formalities. It's never easy in the early days of a business, and to make matters worse, an inspector shows up straight from Warsaw, with an official inspection.
Aula Artis, ul. gen. Kutrzeby 10
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: from PLN 140
More on the websiteevents
Agnieszka Rehlis and the Symphony Orchestra of the Academy of Music - concert
Agnieszka Rehlis, a world-renowned singer, will perform in the Aula Nova. She will perform vocal and instrumental works accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the Academy of Music, conducted by Jakub Chrenowicz. This is a unique opportunity to hear the Maestra, who performs live in opera houses and concert halls around the world, performs live.
Aula Nova, Święty Marcin Street 87
6:00 PM
Tickets: from PLN 30
More information on the event website
Deal with diabetes - a march and run for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
Registration is now open for the 20th annual "Get to Know Your Diabetes" walk-and-run. All proceeds from package sales will go directly to the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
The "Get to Know Your Diabetes" walk will take place on Sunday, January 25, at 11:00 a.m. as part of the Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. It is held under the honorary patronage of Jacek Jaśkowiak, Mayor of Poznań, and co-organized by the city, the Ławica headquarters, and the MTP Group.
To participate, you must purchase a starter package, which costs 85 PLN. This can be done at tobilet.pl . Hurry, as the number of places is limited – there are 900 packages available. Each package includes, among other things, limited-edition WOŚP merchandise prepared for the 20th edition of the walk-and-run, as well as a small snack.
As every year, the start and finish lines will be located at the Poznań International Fair (Entrance B, PCC building). Cloakrooms and restrooms will be available on-site. Those who don't purchase a package online can register on the day of the event.
Participants will cover a 5-kilometer route along Łazarz Street, through Wilson Park, and Kasprowicz Park. Those interested will have the opportunity to walk or run the route twice, completing the 10-kilometer distance. Organizers also announce additional attractions.
The entire amount donated will be donated to the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and used to purchase personal insulin pumps for pregnant women with diabetes, as part of a program implemented by the WOŚP Foundation since 2004. To date, it has purchased over 2,050 such pumps – nearly 500 of which were financed by the march participants.
In total, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has allocated over 60 million złoty for equipment and program implementation. Over the course of nearly 21 years, 8,950 women have benefited from this support, and 3,281 healthy babies have been born.
More information can be found on the event website .
Three days with "The Lord of the Rings" in Boleslawiec
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's trilogy, Kino Forum will show cult films in director's cuts.
From January 16th to 18th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at noon, you can watch the most popular adaptation of Tolkien's novel on the Forum Cinema screen. Peter Jackson's three films have won a total of seventeen Oscars, including eleven for Part III. "The Return of the King"
The complete director's cuts of the trilogy total over 11 hours! They feature new scenes and are more faithful to the novel.
January 16 THE LORD OF THE RINGS, PART I: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (New Zealand, USA 2001, fantasy/adventure, running time 228 min. - 3 h 48 min.) The peaceful life in the Shire is interrupted when Frodo Baggins receives the Ring – an artifact of devastating power that must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. He and the Fellowship embark on a journey fraught with danger, betrayal, and heroic sacrifice. The Director's Cut offers additional scenes that deepen the world of Middle-earth and the relationships between the characters.
January 17 THE LORD OF THE RINGS, PART II: THE TWO TOWERS (New Zealand, USA 2002, fantasy/adventure, running time 235 min. - 3 h 55 min.) The Fellowship is scattered, and the heroes go their separate ways. Frodo and Sam approach Mordor as war engulfs Rohan and Gondor. The Battle of Helm's Deep goes down in cinematic history as one of the most spectacular battles. The extended version of the film expands on the themes of the Ents, the Rohirrim, and Gollum, making the story even darker and more emotional.
- January 18 THE LORD OF THE RINGS, PART III: THE RETURN OF THE KING (New Zealand, USA 2002, fantasy/adventure, running time 263 min. - 4 h 23 min.) The finale is approaching. The final battle for the fate of Middle-earth, massive battles, decisions that will shape the future of the world, and moving conclusions to the characters' stories. The Director's Cut is the ultimate epic – more battles, more thrills, and the conclusion of the trilogy in its most complete form.
Tickets priced at PLN 22 per film (concession: PLN 19) can be purchased on the website and at the cinema box office.
A very frosty weekend of fun events awaits us in Żagań and the surrounding area
A frosty weekend awaits us, with temperatures reaching minus 8 degrees Celsius. Snow is also possible. Despite the frost, there will be plenty of sunshine, so it's worth taking a walk or attending the events, the program of which you can find below.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Żagań
- 9:00 am parkrun in Żagań park. Start in the moat beneath the palace.
- At 10:30 AM, the dojo begins, which in Japanese means "place of the way," referring to a martial arts training room (such as judo, karate, aikido), but also a space for meditation or self-improvement, where the body, mind, and spirit are developed through discipline, concentration, and respect, not just physical prowess. The dojo is located in Żagań at 6 Lubuska Street. The program includes: 10:30 AM karate for children (ages 5-8), 11:15 AM games and active play + entertainment for children, 12:00 PM official opening, concert by Sienia, a rapper from Lower Silesia, 1:30 PM pilates with elements of yoga, 4:00 PM fitness for everyone, 5:00 PM self-defense and hand-to-hand combat workshops. Admission is free.
- On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:45 PM on TVP1, another episode of the documentary series will air, going behind the scenes of Polish Television's best series. This time, the story of "Four Tank Men and a Dog." The episode dedicated to the tank men was filmed in locations including Żagań, the POW Camp Museum, and the Żagań military training ground.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Stan (Brzeźnica commune)
- At the Church of St. Nicholas in Stan XVII Bukowina Caroling of Czadecki Highlanders. 12:30 concelebrated Mass, 15:00 joint carol singing in the church.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Iłowa
- 5:00 p.m. on the stage of the Cultural Library in Iłowa New Year's Concert of the Municipal Wind Orchestra in Iłowa, "With melody through the world".
Another severe frost warning for Greater Poland!
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued a severe frost warning for parts of the province. "Minimum overnight temperatures are forecast to range from -18°C to -15°C in some areas, with average wind speeds ranging from 5 to 10 km/h," the statement reads. The warning was issued for counties south and east of Poznań. It will remain in effect until Saturday morning.
Although no warning has been issued for Poznań, the city will see temperatures drop to as low as -10 degrees Celsius overnight, with a perceived temperature of -16 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, daytime temperatures will range from -10 to -8 degrees Celsius, rising to -2 degrees Celsius overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Snow is possible and will continue into Sunday.
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