New artists strengthen BitterSweet Festival lineup
Eight artists have just joined the Poznań festival lineup, performing at the Cytadela from August 13-15, 2026. Major Lazer, Rita Ora, Alok, Becky Hill, Ashnikko, Faithless, Chet Faker, and Parcels will share the stage with the previously announced Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, and Tom Odell
BitterSweet Festival has mastered the art of mixing sweet and bitter, and the newly announced artists add another touch. This August, Poznań's Citadel will dance to the biggest pop and electropop hits and be transported to a subtle world of pulsating sounds.
Major Lazer and Rita Ora at BitterSweet 2
Major Lazer transforms summer nights into unforgettable stories – pulsating rhythms, zero downtime, non-stop dancing to chart-topping hits. "Lean On," "Light It Up," "Know No Better," "Powerful," and "Cold Water" have given them musical immortality.
A decade ago, the pop charts sounded like Rita Ora. Who hasn't danced to "Your Song" and "Let You Love Me"? Not to mention the acclaimed single "Girls," featuring an all-star lineup. The British singer recently released "All Natural," a preview of her new studio album, and she'll be writing one of the chapters of this musical journey at the Poznań Citadel.
The world's best DJ and electronic pioneers
Considered one of the best DJs in the world, a star of the biggest festivals and an artist who has been defining the sound of electronic music for years - Alok returns to Poland to experience an unforgettable night under the Poznań sky together with an audience of several thousand.
The capital of Greater Poland also hosts headliners of iconic festivals, pioneers of electronic music, and legends reborn after a hiatus. Faithless performs at BitterSweet 2. The mesmerizing "Insomnia" opened the door to their international career. Released 30 years ago, the track is considered one of the most important electronic recordings of that era. After a hiatus, Sister Bliss and Rollo return to the stage with the album "Champion Sound" and a concert in Poznań.
World pop and jamming straight from Australia
Becky Hill, a master of unconventional collaborations that conquer the charts and garner millions of streams, will appear on the BitterSweet2 stage. Her distinctive, powerful vocals are the voice of the biggest electronic hits of recent years, known from countless hits.
Parcels invite you to a beach party jamming at BitterSweet Festival. Just the first few notes are enough to put the audience in the perfect mood. These masters of chill bring Australian chill to the Citadel, tinged with a love of the '80s.
Hypnotizing harmonies and creative madness
Chet Faker will perform in the summer of 2026, in the city center, on a Friday afternoon at the BitterSweet Festival. His warm, low vocals have earned him thousands of fans who are counting down the weeks until the release of his next album.
Ashnikko is also returning to Poland. Her songs have billions of views online, and the artist is known for her uncompromising approach, stage courage, and creative madness, which all contribute to a phenomenal show. Ashnikko takes us to a world where the grotesque intertwines with the absurd, and taboos no longer exist.
It's still not over
The newly announced artists join Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Charlotte Cardin, Paul Kalkbrenner, Meute, and Tom Odell confirmed in recent months. However, this isn't the end of the surprises, unexpected musical surprises, and nostalgic delights. BitterSweet Festival hasn't revealed all its cards yet.
The second edition of the festival, which debuted last year to widespread acclaim, will take place from August 13-15, 2026, at the Poznań Citadel. Single-day tickets and passes are available at www.bittersweetfestival.pl .
Current festival schedule:
Thursday, August 13 - Gorillaz, Lorde, Paul Kalkbrenner, Meute, Becky Hill, Charlotte Cardin
Friday, August 14 - Twenty One Pilots, Tom Odell, Rita Ora, Alok, Chet Faker, Parcels, Ashnikko
Saturday, August 15 - Major Lazer, Faithless
Poznań attracts global visitors to two unique city attractions
There are two escape rooms in Poznań that have been listed among the 100 best in the world.
Two escape rooms from Poznań made it into the global Top Escape Rooms Project ranking for 2025. "Zielona Mila” took 69th place, and "Zemsta Umarlaka” took 100th place. Another Polish escape room from Wrocław made the list: "Opuszczony Hotel", which came in 26th place.
"TERPECA (Top Escape Rooms Project Enthusiasts' Choice Award) is an international ranking created by the world's most experienced players. In the 2025 edition, 1,740 participants from 41 countries voted, having played over 507,000 escape rooms. Of the 1,185 nominated rooms, only the top 100 were selected," reports DreamScape Escape Room.
"We welcome players from all over Poland, Europe, as well as the USA, Canada, and Australia. This distinction shows that Poznań is creating entertainment that truly competes with the best escape rooms in the world," says Piotr Taberski, owner of DreamScape Escape Room.
These aren't the first accolades for these Poznań-based escape rooms. In 2024, "Zemsta Umarlaka" (Dead Man's Revenge) was recognized as the best escape room in the country and received an award for its adventure script. "Zielona Mile" (The Green Mile) received an award for the best feature script in Poland.
What are escape rooms? They're so-called puzzle rooms where a group of participants is locked in a timed encounter and given a set amount of time to complete an "interactive adventure." There are numerous puzzles to solve, and you also need to find clues that will allow you to progress through the story, ultimately escaping the room and completing your mission.
Volkswagen produces 4 millionth Caddy in Poznań
It's a plug-in hybrid.
Volkswagen Poznań has reason to be pleased. The 4 millionth Volkswagen Caddy model, specifically a Caddy Maxi Style eHybrid ordered by a Polish customer, has rolled off the production line at the Poznań plant. The 4 millionth vehicle is a plug-in hybrid. This version has been produced in Poznań since September 2024. The 110 kW drive system combines an electric motor with a 1.5 TSI petrol engine. Thanks to a 19.7 kWh battery, the car can travel up to 122 km in fully electric mode. The model is equipped with driver assistance systems, Discover Media navigation with a 10-inch screen, a panoramic sunroof, power-operated side doors, and an automatic transmission, among other features the factory announces.
Importantly, the VW Caddy is built from scratch in a factory in our city, and from Poznań it is shipped to six continents. "This is an important moment for the entire company and our team. Four million vehicles produced in Poznań are a testament to our customers' trust in the products we have been producing reliably and with high quality for over 30 years. I thank the entire team for their excellent work," says Stefanie Hegels, CEO of Volkswagen Poznań.
The history of the Volkswagen plant in Poznań dates back 33 years. Initially, the factory employed just 48 people. "The first car to roll off the line was the Skoda Felicia. In subsequent years, the plant produced models for brands such as Skoda, Seat, Audi, and Volkswagen. A breakthrough came with the launch of production of the Transporter and Caddy utility models, which have been rolling off the assembly line since 2003. Currently, the fifth generation of this model is being produced in Poznań. In total, nearly 3 million Caddys have been produced at the Antoninek plant. Today, Volkswagen Poznań is the largest employer in Greater Poland and the largest car manufacturer in Poland. It employs over 9,000 people at four production plants: two in Poznań, one in Swarzędz, and one in Białężyce near Września," VW Poznań notes.
Museum of Childhood established near Poznań
Everyone will find something for themselves here.
The Museum of Childhood has opened in Kórnik – the only place in Greater Poland that offers an interactive exhibition showcasing the lives of children during the communist era and the 1990s. The museum's founder is Maria Wieczorek, known as the "toy doctor of the communist era," a collector and exhibition curator. The "Memory and Future" Center recently published her book, "Toys: A Journey to the World of Childhood in the Polish People's Republic."
"The Kórnik Museum operates like a time machine. Adults discover objects from their childhood, and children can see what their parents and grandparents were like in their youth," says Dr. Maria Wieczorek. She adds that, as a graduate of both cultural studies and pedagogy, it was important to her to create a space that would not only be an exhibition, but also a place of experience.
Visitors can, among other things, play table football on a spring, dial a number on a rotary telephone, or watch the fairy tale "Ania" projected on the wall, just like years ago.
The museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Earlier hours are reserved for larger groups, such as schools and preschools. Weekends are open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As the "toy doctor" announces, Tuesdays is field day. Museum representatives visit previously invited locations to talk about their activities.
Museum tickets cost 30 złoty for a standard price and 25 złoty for a concession. But there's a promotion going on right now. " Since we're all children, there's no difference – everyone pays 25 złoty," the founder told us.
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