Events in August
August is a culture. There is no exaggeration in these words. In Zakopane and its surroundings, this month happens the largest accumulation of cultural events. Music, folklore and culinary festivals, as well as the permanent offer of museums, the Witkacy Theater – it is impossible to be everywhere and participate in any event. And yet, it is summer, so whoever has the strength, let him go to the mountains. It is certainly not worth being afraid of a capricious summer aura. Even when the sun does not add up, take the umbrella in your hand and let us go – to meet the culture in all its aspects. It will be great memories!
Festivals:
Hey fest – 4th edition of “Music with a view of the Tatras”. Concerts of Polish performers, mainly stars of the older generation, but also newly discovered. They are held on Gubalowka, tickets are already available in advance, they cost 39 zlotys. The price includes entry and rail rides to Gubalowka. The purchase of tickets is possible at https://www.hejfest.pl/ after clicking the “Kup bilet na PKL.pl” button. Tickets on the day of the concert, bought on site, cost PLN 45. Events start at 4:00 PM, performances of major stars at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Festival “Days of Music by Karol Szymanowski”
1.08, 18:00. Orski Gallery, 4 Broniewskiego St.
PIANO RECITAL performed by Tymoteusz Bies.
2.08, at 18:00, Municipal Art Gallery, 41 Krupówki St. In the Quartet (CELLO) and SOLO, works by Bacewicz, Wajnberg, Lutosławski, Penderecki and Szymanowski, originally written or arranged for cellos, the Polish Cello Quartet will play.
3.08, at 18.00 VIOLIN RECITAL, Atma, 19 Kasprusie St. Performers: MAJA HORVAT – violin and Craig White – piano.
4.08, at 12.00 MORNING OF YOUNG VIOLINITS, Atma, 19 Kasprusie St.
The young violinists will play works by Wieniawski, Bacewicz and Szymanowski
4.08 FINAL CONCERT, Church St. Cross, 20:00, 30 ChalubinskiegoSt.
Chamber Orchestra of the City of Tychy AUKSO under the direction of Mateusz Rusowicz and Andrzej Cieplinski – clarinet. The program includes works by Wajnberg, Bacewicz, Penderecki, and the premiere of the clarinet concert of Przemysław Scheller.
International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music
03.08, at 19:00, Church, 19 Chramcówki St.
“Not only Piazzolla.” Pawel Wajrak – violin, Michał Nagy – guitar, Klaudiusz Baran – bandoneon
10.08, at 19:00, Church, 14a Harenda St.
“Viola organista in Zakopane”. The repertoire of Renaissance artists will be played by Slawomir Zubrzycki on his unique instrument – viola organista. The only one in the world, made with success, inspired by scetches of Leonardo da Vinci. The only opportunity to hear this instrument live in Zakopane!
11.08, at 20:00 FINAL “Podhale/Kurpie – musical journey”. Church of the Holy Cross, 30 Chalubinskiego St. “Cracow Singers” vocal ensemble will perform.
The 51st International Festival of Mountain Folklore in Zakopane, 16-24 August 2019, Rowien Krupowa and other places.
A detailed program of the festival is available at http://www.festiwale.zakopane.pl/2019/festiwal-folkloru/program-19. The program includes performances by teams from 11 countries and Poland, an exhibition of Tatra Sheepdogs, handicraft workshops, presentations of culinary products, a fair of musical instruments, scientific conferences, outdoor exhibitions and many other attractions. This is certainly a festival organized with the greatest impetus in Podhale.
Jubilee 10th European Regional Products Fair – August 11-15, Rówień Krupowa
Presentation and tasting of culinary products from Poland and abroad
Tatrzanskie Wici (Tatra Twigs)
As every year in the villages around Zakopane you will be able to meet folk artists, buy original regional products, and watch performances of folklore groups. For all who want to get to know the richness of highland tradition in its various varieties.
3.08 “The choice of Lowland-man and Lowland-woman of the Year” – Bialka Tatrzanska
4.08 “Choosing Highlander of the Year” – Bialka Tatrzanska
15.08 “Festival of the Forest” – Siwa Polana
18.08 “18th Day of the Bear, Honey and Beekeepers” – Poronin
Sport events
8.08, at 14.15, the sixth stage of the Tour de Pologne race on the route Zakopane – Kościelisko will begin. HONORARY START to the 6th stage will take place on ul. Powstanców Slaskich and then cyclists set off for Koscielisko on the route of the VI stage. On this day from 10.00 to the end of the event Powstancow Slaskich street will be closed.
Other
9.08, Czerwony Dwór, ul. Kasprusie 27, hours 17:00 – 20:00. Vernissage of the nationwide post-competition exhibition Madonna from Podhale. During the opening the results and awards will be announced.
August 10-18 – Collector’s Trade Fair, Plac Niepodleglosci
Traditionally, we would like to remind you about the wide range of museums, cinemas (including the outdoor cinema operating every day at 21:30 on Plac Niepodleglosci), the Witkacy Theater, and the Kmicic Cafe.
