April 2026 in Zakopane is a time of transition. Winter slowly gives way to spring, and the town comes to life not only in nature but also in culture. Although there may still be snow in the mountains, the calendar of events clearly shows that the season is changing its pace and character.
In the coming weeks, there will be no shortage of excitement in the Tatras – from sporting spectacles and outdoor events, through workshops and literary meetings, to concerts and performances. Everyone will find something for themselves, whether they are looking for active leisure, family attractions, or a moment with culture. We have gathered for you the most interesting events that make it worth visiting Zakopane in April.
Red Bull Skoki w Punkt returns under Wielka Krokiew
On April 1, Zakopane will once again become the arena of unusual sporting emotions. Red Bull Skoki w Punkt returns with its second edition, and under Wielka Krokiew we will once again see ski jumping legends in a completely new competition format.
At the start, among others, Adam Małysz, Janne Ahonen, Martin Schmitt, Thomas Morgenstern, and Andreas Goldberger will appear, leading their teams. This time, style and conditions do not matter – precision is the most important. The goal of each team will be to achieve a total distance as close as possible to 1000 meters.
A novelty will be the “joker”, which will introduce an additional tactical element. It will be awarded by Robert Kubica, and the team captain will be able to adjust the result by three meters. This may prove crucial in the fight for victory.
The event is not only a sporting competition but also an opportunity to meet the stars. The program includes, among others, a meeting with Robert Kubica, a paramotor show, and an autograph session.
- 16:15–16:45 meeting with Robert Kubica
- 16:45–17:30 first round
- 17:45–18:30 second round
- 19:00 autograph session
This is a proposal for everyone who wants to experience sporting emotions and the unique atmosphere of Zakopane on the threshold of spring.
“Crocuses and more” – spring workshops in Kościeliska Valley
On April 2, unique workshops dedicated to the Tatra spring will take place at the Tatra National Park Nature Education Centre in Kościeliska Valley. This is an offer for everyone who wants to get to know the nature waking up to life after winter better.
During the meeting, participants will learn more about the plants associated with the Tatras at this time of year – not only crocuses, but also wood anemones and butterburs. It will be an opportunity to learn about their extraordinary adaptations to mountain conditions and to understand why they require special protection.
It is worth remembering that this year winter is not giving up easily, and snowfall may delay the appearance of crocuses in the valleys. All the more reason why the workshops may be a good opportunity to learn more about them before they fully bloom.
The educational part will be combined with artistic workshops. Participants will decorate eco-friendly bags, drawing inspiration from the motifs of Tatra flowers. It is a combination of learning and creative fun that allows you to look at nature with even greater mindfulness.
The workshops will start at 10:00 and will last about two hours. Participation is free, prior reservation of places is required.
Easter Egg on Kalatówki – a skiing journey through time
Easter Monday in Zakopane will traditionally be marked by good fun and a return to skiing roots. On April 6, at Polana Kalatówki, the 25th jubilee edition of the Old Ski Equipment Competition “For the Easter Egg” named after Krystyna Behounek will take place.
This is an event that has been attracting both participants and spectators for years, who are looking for something more than classic competitions. On the slope, we will see wooden skis, stylish costumes from past eras, and a good dose of humor. What counts here is not only the result, but above all the atmosphere and shared fun.
The program will include slalom runs and retro-style competitions, all in a spring, relaxed atmosphere. Kalatówki turns into a colorful stage for one day, where the history of skiing meets modernity. The competition is open, so it is worth going there with the whole family. It is one of those events that perfectly fits the Easter atmosphere under the Tatras and allows you to feel the true spirit of Zakopane.
Open Day of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station at Niepodległości Square
On April 7, on World Health Day, an Open Day of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station will take place at Niepodległości Square in Zakopane. This event combines health education with attractions for the whole family. The youngest will be able to see a fire truck, an ambulance, and a police car, as well as first aid demonstrations. Adults will be able to take advantage of free examinations, including mammography, as well as consultations and health tests. There will also be practical workshops and educational experiences such as drunk glasses and drug glasses. It is a good opportunity to take care of your health in an accessible way and spend time in the city center.
Recitation Contest in Zakopane – a stage for young talents
In Zakopane, another edition of the recitation contest will be held, giving young participants the opportunity to present their skills and sensitivity to the word. The event is aimed at students of grades 7 and 8 as well as secondary schools who want to try their hand on stage.
The contest is dedicated to the camp poetry of female prisoners from Ravensbrück and aims not only to develop text interpretation skills but also to bring important historical topics closer through literature. It is an encounter with the word that carries emotions and encourages reflection.
The final of the contest will take place on April 22 at 10:00 in the auditorium of the Tatra Museum, Palace at ul. Chałubińskiego 7. This is an event worth seeing both for the young participants and for all those who appreciate the culture of the living word.
Theatre Nemno in Zakopane – workshops and a performance for children
The beginning of April at the Witkacy Theatre will be marked by special meetings with theatre for the youngest. Theatre Nemno invites children both to actively participate in workshops and to jointly experience stage stories.
On April 8, shadow theatre workshops will be held, during which children will learn the basics of this extraordinary theatrical form. Participants will create their own puppets, learn to work with light and movement, and at the end prepare a short etude. It is a creative play that develops imagination and allows a look behind the scenes of the theatre.
The next day, on April 9, the performance “Teddy Bear Adventures” will appear on stage. It is a warm, imaginative story about a little bear looking for a friend. Together with Śpioch, the audience will be transported to the world of dreams, where anything is possible and simple dreams can turn into an extraordinary adventure. It is an excellent proposal for families with children who want to spend time in a creative and valuable way in the heart of Zakopane.
“Macbeth” in Zakopane – Shakespeare’s classic in a new version
On April 9 in Zakopane, one of the most famous tragedies in the history of theatre will be presented. On the stage of the Zakopane Education Centre, “Macbeth” directed by Michał Białecki, prepared by the Wrocław TEN TEATR Theatre, will be performed.
It is a classic story of the lust for power, betrayal, and the consequences of decisions made, which has moved audiences around the world for years. The performance takes viewers into a dark, tense world where the boundaries between ambition and morality quickly blur. The evening show is a proposal for those who seek not only mountain experiences in Zakopane but also stronger, theatrical emotions.
Meeting with Agnieszka Szymaszek at the Zakopane Mediateka
On April 9, an author meeting with Agnieszka Szymaszek will take place at the Municipal Public Library Mediateka in Zakopane. The event is organized by the City of Zakopane and the Municipal Public Library, and the conversation with the author will be led by Dr. Małgorzata Majewska.
Agnieszka Szymaszek is a journalist long associated with mountain topics, editor-in-chief of the quarterly magazine “Tatry” published by the Tatra National Park, and a Tatra mountain guide. Her work grows out of mountain experience and the stories connected with them.
During the meeting, it will be possible to get to know her latest book “Od Murania mgła”, which opens the Tatra cycle. It is a multi-threaded, fact-inspired story about women facing difficult choices, about strength, solidarity, and emotions that do not disappear even in the darkest times. The background of the story is the Tatras, which give this history a unique, local dimension. This is a proposal for all those who appreciate literature set in a mountain atmosphere and want to spend an evening in a calm, reflective atmosphere.
“Readings without stress” – revision before the eighth-grade exam
April is a time of intensive preparation for the eighth-grade exam for many students. With them in mind, the City of Zakopane and the Municipal Public Library, in cooperation with the “Z Widokiem” Educational Centre, have prepared a series of workshops that will help organize knowledge of the required readings and become familiar with exam tasks.
The meetings are aimed at students of grades 7 and 8 of primary schools. In an accessible and engaging form, participants will recall the most important content, practice text interpretation, and learn ways to write better essays.
Meeting schedule (3 × 90 minutes):
- 10.04.2026 – 16:00 – “Heroes who stay in memory”
- 17.04.2026 – 16:00 – “Motifs and messages of the readings”
- 24.04.2026 – 16:00 – “How to pass the exam – training with readings”
Venue: MBP in Zakopane, Mediateka Branch (ul. Chramcówki 35a)
Free admission. Number of places limited! Registration by phone: 887 221 228
“Safe Woman” – self-defense training
On April 11 in Zakopane, the “Safe Woman” training will take place, aimed at women who want to acquire basic self-defense skills and feel more confident in everyday situations. The classes will last from 10:00 to 14:00 and will be held at the Central Sports Centre. The number of places is limited, so it is worth signing up in advance. It is a practical meeting for women who want to consciously take care of their safety.
“Assemblages” workshops inspired by Hasior
On April 11, the Władysław Hasior Gallery invites you to creative workshops where ordinary objects gain completely new meaning. Participants will try to create their own assemblages, inspired by the work of Władysław Hasior and his unconventional approach to art.
This is an offer for children from 7 years old, youth, and adults – for everyone who wants to spend time creatively and let their imagination run wild. The classes will take place between 12:30–13:45, and participation is free. Prior registration is required.
Museum for the Little Ones – spring sensory activities
On April 11, the Kornel Makuszyński Museum invites the youngest children together with their guardians to a special spring meeting as part of the “Museum for the Little Ones” cycle.
During the classes, children aged 2–4 will be able to discover the world through play using all their senses. The program will include activities engaging sight, touch, hearing, and smell, all in a light, spring atmosphere with Koziołek Matołek in the background. The classes will take place from 10:15 to 11:15, and participation is free. Prior registration is required.
Tatra Memorial – sporting emotions under the Tatras
The Tatra Memorial is an event that has permanently entered Zakopane’s sporting calendar. It is a meeting of mountain and sports people who gather every year under the Tatras to compete, but also to experience the unique atmosphere of this place together.
The competition attracts both participants and spectators – some test their abilities on the route, others can closely watch the sporting battle in the beautiful Tatra scenery. It is an event where not only the result counts, but also passion and community.
Competition program:
- 09.04 (Thursday)
- 22:00 – closing of the start list
- 10.04 (Friday)
- 14:00 – opening of the race office, number distribution and accommodation
- 19:30 – briefing for competitors
- 20:00 – briefing for judges and organizers
- 11.04 (Saturday)
- 7:45–8:45 – distribution of start numbers
- 9:00–9:45 – technical inspection
- 10:00 – start of all categories
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch
- 15:00 – unofficial results
- 16:00 – announcement of official results
- 20:30 – joint dinner
The Memorial is an excellent opportunity to feel sporting emotions and see Zakopane from a slightly different, more active side.
Curator-guided tour of the “Collection” exhibition at Willa Oksza
On April 17, at the Art Gallery in Willa Oksza, you will be able to look at Zakopane from a completely different perspective. This will be possible thanks to a curator-guided tour of the “Collection” exhibition, presenting the latest acquisitions of the Tatra Museum.
It is a meeting with contemporary art that tackles the question of Podhale’s identity. Different perspectives on the region, from tradition to modernity, create a multi-threaded story about a place that for many still remains a mystery. The exhibition guides viewers through the works of several dozen artists, showing how diversely the Tatra reality can be interpreted.
The guided tour is an excellent opportunity to better understand the context of the presented works and to look behind the scenes of their creation. The meeting will start at 17:00, and participation is free. It is a proposal for those who want to slow down for a moment and look at Zakopane not only through the prism of mountain landscapes but also through contemporary art.
“OD GŁOSY” concert by the Jarząbek-Jurkiewicz duo at Stacja Kultura
On April 17 at 19:00, Stacja Kultura in Zakopane will be filled with the sounds of poetic music in a modern version. The Jarząbek-Jurkiewicz duo, who for years have been creating their own unique space between literature, philosophy, and music, will take the stage.
Their work is more than just classic interpretations. They combine sung poetry with rock energy and jazz freedom, giving well-known pieces a completely new sound. Their repertoire has included compositions by Jaromir Nohavica, Bob Dylan, or Jacek Kaczmarski, but today they are increasingly focusing on their own original works. During the concert in Zakopane, we will hear mainly material from their latest album “OD GŁOSY”. This is a proposal for those who appreciate music with text and the intimate atmosphere of concerts.
150 years of “Budowlanka” – vernissage of a special exhibition in the center of Zakopane
On April 24, at the Main Building of the Tatra Museum on Krupówki, the vernissage of the exhibition “150 years of Budowlanka in Zakopane – a shared history of generations” will take place. This is an event that takes you right into the heart of the history of one of the most important schools in Podhale.
The exhibition tells the story of the Władysław Matlakowski School of Construction – an institution that has been educating successive generations of craftsmen, artists, and builders since 1876. It is closely connected with the development of the Zakopane Style and the characteristic architecture of the region.
At the exhibition, you will see, among others, designs of houses and furniture, sculptures, woodcarving, works by students and teachers, as well as archival photographs and documents. It is a story about a place where craftsmanship meets art, and tradition is passed down from generation to generation.
The vernissage will begin at 17:00, and admission is free. The exhibition can be viewed until the end of May – a good opportunity to learn more about the history of Zakopane and the people who have co-created its unique character for years.
“Wooden Stories” – creative workshops for children
On April 25, Stacja Kultura in Zakopane invites the youngest to creative workshops “Wooden Stories”. It is a meeting during which children will be transported into the world of imagination and create their own works on wood.
Each participant will receive prepared elements that they can decorate according to their own ideas with colors, patterns, and stories hidden in their imagination. It is an excellent opportunity to develop creativity and manual skills in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. At the end, every child will take their creation home as a special souvenir. The workshops will start at 10:00, participation is free, and prior registration is required.
Billiards Tournament, Podhale 8-Ball Tour 2026 #2
On April 26 in Zakopane, another tournament as part of the Podhale 8-Ball Tour 2026 cycle will take place. This is an offer for billiards enthusiasts – both those who want to try their hand at the table and spectators who enjoy sporting competition in a less formal atmosphere.
The tournament will be held at Monte Rosa and is part of the entire ranking cycle, in which players collect points for the general classification. The best of them will advance to the final Podhale 8-Ball Masters tournament planned for the end of the year.
The competition is played in 8-ball format, and in addition to sporting emotions, participants can expect prizes and a good atmosphere of meetings within the local billiards scene.
The tournament is scheduled to start at 12:00 (registration until 12:30) and will last until the evening. It is an interesting proposal for an active, sporting afternoon in Zakopane – both for players and spectators.
Prologue of the Jazz Spring, Big Bike Orchestra on Krupówki
On April 30, Zakopane will enter the May Day atmosphere with live music. This will be thanks to the prologue of the 22nd Jazz Spring – one of the most important jazz festivals in Poland, which has been building its brand in Europe for years as part of the United Europe Jazz Festival.
At the beginning, a special open-air concert by the Big Bike Orchestra is planned. It is a formation that combines music with an unusual form – the artists play while moving on a special multi-person bicycle, creating an energetic and spectacular show in the very center of the city.
The concert will take place at the corner of Krupówki and ul. Weteranów Wojny, with the start scheduled for 12:00. Admission is free. The prologue is only a foretaste of a larger event: the full program of the Jazz Spring includes further concerts and meetings that will fill Zakopane with jazz sounds and a unique atmosphere during the long May weekend. It is the perfect proposal to start the May break: musically, lightly, and in the very heart of the city.
Events also taking place in April:
Kenar Youth
Until April 17, 2026, an exhibition presenting the work of students from the Zakopane High School of Fine Arts is on display at the Stacja Kultura Gallery. The exhibition includes sculpture, painting, graphics, and digital forms, showing the diversity of the young artistic scene. It is one of the more interesting proposals for people interested in local contemporary art.
“Collection” Exhibition
The exhibition can be viewed until May 16, 2026, in the spaces of the Tatra Museum. It presents the latest acquisitions of contemporary art. The exhibition combines the works of several dozen artists, offering reflection on the identity of Podhale and a contemporary view of the region. It is a cross-sectional presentation of important names in Polish art, showing the diversity of interpretations of place and culture.
Let’s touch a magic of theatre!
Until May 31, 2026, an English-language cycle of theatre workshops for young people is being implemented at the Witkacy Theatre. The program develops skills in working with voice, movement, and stage expression, and will culminate in a joint performance by the participants. It is a long-term educational initiative also present in the spring calendar.
Dance workshops for children 9+ – Witkacy Atelier
Workshops started in winter 2026 will continue until the end of May 2026, offering children regular dance classes. The program combines modern jazz, street dance, and elements of acrobatics, supporting the motor development and self-confidence of the participants. It is a proposal for young people who want to spend time actively and develop their passion for dance.
All the Colors of the World for Ewa. Paintings by Wacław Jagielski
An exhibition of paintings by Wacław Jagielski is on display at Stacja Kultura Zakopane. The artist has a rich national and international body of work. The exhibition focuses on landscape and the relationship between light, shadow, and color, showing a fascination with nature and the Tatras in oil and pastel techniques. It is a colorful, personal story about the beauty of the world, available to visitors during the café’s opening hours. The exhibition lasts until June 21, 2026.
