August 2024 in Zakopane promises to be full of cultural and entertainment events. The picturesque town at the foot of the Tatra Mountains attracts tourists from all over the world not only with its natural beauty but also with a rich artistic and historical program. From the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising to unique concerts and workshops, and the 55th International Festival of Mountain Folklore – there is something for everyone. Let’s dive into the festival atmosphere and discover what awaits us in Zakopane this summer!
80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Celebrations in Zakopane
On August 1, 2024, we cordially invite you to the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Warsaw Uprising at the Palace Museum. The ceremony, starting at 5:00 PM, will include a lecture by Barbara Węglarz, Director of the Pieniny Museum, titled “Storm in Szczawnica” — the 80th Anniversary of the Szczawnica Uprising.
At 6:00 PM, there will be a communal singing of patriotic songs with the Parafialny Regionalny Zespół Giewont, complemented by a recitation of poetry by Warsaw Uprising nurse Barbara Grocholska-Kurkowiak.
We encourage all participants to wear outfits styled after the era of the Uprising to create a unique atmosphere and pay tribute to history. The event, under the Honorary Patronage of the “Proud of the Insurgents” Social Committee, is open to everyone.
Tatra Musealia 2024 in Zakopane
The Tatra Museum warmly invites you to the Tatra Musealia 2024 – the museum’s biggest annual celebration held during the summer. This year’s edition is rich in various events that will allow you to better understand the history, culture, and art of the region.
Event Program:
- August 1 (Thursday) at 5:00 PM Palace Museum, 7 Chałubińskiego Street
80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. The lecture “Storm in Szczawnica” will recall the history of the Szczawnica uprising. - August 9 (Friday) at 11:00 AM Start: Main Building of the Tatra Museum, 10 Krupówki Street
Trip to the Tatra valleys combined with a tour of the exhibition led by Wojciech Szatkowski.
Seat limit: 25 people. Registration: wydarzenia@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - August 11 (Sunday) 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Willa Koliba, 18 Kościeliska Street
“Haymaking in front of Koliba” – an outdoor meeting. - August 15 (Thursday) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Art Gallery in Willa Oksza, 25 Zamoyskiego Street
Glove weaving workshops led by Małgorzata Polańska-Kubiak and Marcelina Kubiak.
Seat limit: 10 people. Registration: wydarzenia@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - August 15 (Thursday) at 2:15 PM Art Gallery in Willa Oksza, 25 Zamoyskiego Street
Curatorial tour of the temporary exhibition “First Things” led by Dr. Magdalena Kwiecińska. - August 17 (Saturday) Art Gallery in Willa Oksza, 25 Zamoyskiego Street
Meeting on lace with a demonstration of designing various fabrics referring to the activities of the lace school. - August 23 (Friday) at 6:00 PM Władysław Hasior Gallery, 18b Jagiellońska Street
A story about the exhibition “In Proximity. Cosmos” and the work of Małgorzata Markiewicz. - August 25 (Sunday) Manor House in Łopuszna, 2 Gorczańska Street
“Two sticks that beat the grain” – threshing Musealia at the Manor House in Łopuszna. - August 27 (Tuesday) after 8:00 PM Chochołów, meeting at the Tatra Museum branch Bafia Homestead in Chochołów, 75 Chochołów
International Bat Day – night bat catching led by Marcin Warchałowski. - August 30 (Friday) at 3:00 PM Palace Museum, 7 Chałubińskiego Street
Meeting about the history of the Palace Museum led by Maria Bafia..
Each event is a unique opportunity to delve into the local culture and history. See you at the Tatra Museum!
Summer PoSzlaki in the Tatras – August 2024
We invite you to the August edition of the PoSzlaki program organized by the Tatra National Park. This series of meetings with educators and TPN employees takes place in popular Tatra spots such as Rusinowa Polana, Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy, Kalatówki, Wielka Polana Małołącka, Czerwona Przełęcz, and Smreczyński Staw. Daily from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, there will be free lectures on Tatra nature and mountain safety.
August Events:
- August 1, Thursday
- 1:00 PM – Educational-nature workshops for children “Flower meadows”
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Tickets: 35 PLN/person, prior registration required. - 4:00 PM – Guided tour of Kuźnice
Meeting point: under the TPN Directorate building, 1 Kuźnice
Admission: Free admission
- 1:00 PM – Educational-nature workshops for children “Flower meadows”
- August 6, Tuesday at 6:00 PM
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- Lecture “Preparation for a mountain trip” conducted by Tomasz Zając
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Admission: Free admission
- Lecture “Preparation for a mountain trip” conducted by Tomasz Zając
- August 7, Wednesday at 9:00 AM
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- Guided tour for families with children
Tickets: 10 PLN/person, 7 PLN/person (family ticket), prior registration required.
- Guided tour for families with children
- August 8, Thursday
- 1:00 PM – Bird workshops for children “What’s chirping on the trail”
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Tickets: 35 PLN/person, prior registration required. - 4:00 PM – Guided tour of Kuźnice
Meeting point: under the TPN Directorate building, 1 Kuźnice
Admission: Free admission
- 1:00 PM – Bird workshops for children “What’s chirping on the trail”
- August 13, Tuesday at 6:00 PM
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- Lecture “Bark beetle – its impact on forests and assessment of effects” conducted by Tomasz Skrzydłowski
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Admission: Free admission
- Lecture “Bark beetle – its impact on forests and assessment of effects” conducted by Tomasz Skrzydłowski
- August 14, Wednesday at 9:00 AM
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- Guided tour for families with children
Tickets: 10 PLN/person, 7 PLN/person (family ticket), prior registration required.
- Guided tour for families with children
- August 20, Tuesday at 6:00 PM
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- Lecture “Preparation for a mountain trip” conducted by Tomasz Zając
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Admission: Free admission
- Lecture “Preparation for a mountain trip” conducted by Tomasz Zając
- August 21, Wednesday at 9:00 AM
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- Guided tour for families with children
Tickets: 10 PLN/person, 7 PLN/person (family ticket), prior registration required.
- Guided tour for families with children
- August 22, Thursday
- 1:00 PM – Educational-nature workshops for children “Flower meadows”
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Tickets: 35 PLN/person, prior registration required. - 4:00 PM – Guided tour of Kuźnice
Meeting point: under the TPN Directorate building, 1 Kuźnice
Admission: Free admission
- 1:00 PM – Educational-nature workshops for children “Flower meadows”
- August 27, Tuesday at 6:00 PM
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- Lecture “Do the Tatras grow or shrink? On the contemporary geodynamics of the Tatras” conducted by Maria Kozłowska
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Admission: Free admission
- Lecture “Do the Tatras grow or shrink? On the contemporary geodynamics of the Tatras” conducted by Maria Kozłowska
- August 28, Wednesday at 9:00 AM
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- Guided tour for families with children
Tickets: 10 PLN/person, 7 PLN/person (family ticket), prior registration required.
- Guided tour for families with children
- August 29, Thursday
- 1:00 PM – Bird workshops for children “What’s chirping on the trail”
Location: TPN Nature Education Center, 42a Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Tickets: 35 PLN/person, prior registration required. - 4:00 PM – Guided tour of Kuźnice
Meeting point: under the TPN Directorate building, 1 Kuźnice
Admission: Free admission
- 1:00 PM – Bird workshops for children “What’s chirping on the trail”
Fascinating lectures, workshops, trips, and many other attractions await you. It’s worth spending summer in the Tatras and discovering their unique beauty!
Summer Concerts with a View “Holidays with the Winds”
The Mieczysław Karłowicz Association in Zakopane cordially invites you to a unique series of concerts “Holidays with the Winds,” which will take place in August 2024. This innovative project aims to showcase wind instruments in various arrangements. Each concert will take place in the scenic theater hall of the ZNP Teacher’s Center, offering a beautiful panorama of Zakopane and the Tatras.
Concert Dates:
- August 3 (Saturday) at 4:00 PM
Concert: “Karłowicz Recomposed” – Atom String Quartet and Szczecin Philharmonic Wind Quartet.
Repertoire: Songs by Mieczysław Karłowicz in new arrangements. - August 10 (Saturday) at 4:00 PM
Concert: “Echoes of Folklore” – Nemesis Quartet.
Repertoire: Ethnic inspirations in Polish music, including works by Lutosławski, Chopin, Noskowski, and Szymanowski. - August 17 (Saturday) at 4:00 PM
Concert: “BassXplorations” – BassReeds Boys.
Repertoire: Classical clarinet pieces. - August 24 (Saturday) at 4:00 PM
Concert: “Urban Myths” – Duo ClariCembalo.
Repertoire: Contemporary combination of clarinet and harpsichord sounds.
Location: ZNP Teachers’ Rest and Rehabilitation Center, 11 Ciągłówka Street, Zakopane
Tickets: 30 PLN (regular), 20 PLN (discounted). Tickets can be purchased on-site 30 minutes before the event or through the kupbilecik.pl portal
For children: Yes
Evening at the Red Manor – 150 Years of the Morskie Oko Shelter
The City of Zakopane, the Zakopane Cultural Center, and the Native Culture Center in the Red Manor invite you to a special Evening at the Red Manor dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Morskie Oko shelter.
On August 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM, Dr. Marek Kot, an expert on mountains and the Podhale region, and a Tatra guide, will talk about the history of one of the most beautiful lakes in the Polish Tatras and the shelter that has served tourists for a century and a half.
Heroes and Antiheroes – Meetings with History at the Tatra Museum
As part of the Summer at the Tatra Museum series, we cordially invite you to fascinating Meetings with History titled “Heroes and Antiheroes.” During the session on August 7, 2024, at 3:00 PM, participants will learn about the attitudes and choices of people during the war.
The theme of the meeting covers the stories of Tatra couriers of the ZWZ-AK, partisans, and inhabitants of Podhale who took up the fight against the occupier, as well as the activities of the Highland Committee members collaborating with the Nazis. It’s a story of difficult human choices in dramatic times.
Location: Palace Museum, 7 Chałubińskiego Street, Zakopane
Duration: 1.5 hours
Age category: youth, adults
Cost: 10 PLN/person, 1 PLN for residents of the Tatra County and selected municipalities
For children: Yes
Exhibition “Atmospheres of Stanisław Gałka – Paintings from a Private Collection”
The City of Zakopane, the Zakopane Cultural Center, and the Native Culture Center in the Red Manor invite you to a special exhibition “Atmospheres of Stanisław Gałka – Paintings from a Private Collection.” The exhibition opening will take place on August 9, 2024 (Friday) at 5:00 PM.
Stanisław Gałka, known as the uncrowned king of Tatra landscape painters of the interwar period and the early post-war years, captured the extraordinary beauty of the Tatras in his works. Although criticized by some avant-garde representatives like Witkacy and Rafał Malczewski, Gałka gained recognition for his ability to convey the soul of the mountain landscape, as evidenced by Jerzy Soplica’s words: “Gałka is a poet of the Tatras, his heart is full of love for their pure beauty.”
Summer at the Tatra Museum – August 2024
We invite you to various workshops and educational activities organized by the Tatra Museum in August. Each event is an excellent opportunity to learn about the culture, history, and art of Podhale in an interesting and interactive way.
Dates and Details of Classes:
Mondays: August 12, August 19
- Spiska Patterns in Cross-Stitch Embroidery
Date: August 12, 11:00 AM
Location: Korkosz Homestead in Czarna Góra, Zagóra 86
Age category: 8-16 years old
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - Puppets in Spiska Costumes
Date: August 12, 11:00 AM
Location: Sołtysów Homestead in Jurgów, 215 Jurgów
Age category: children from 6 years old, adults
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - Painting Spiska Patterns on Canvas Bags/Backpacks/Pencil Cases
Date: August 19, 11:00 AM
Location: Korkosz Homestead in Czarna Góra, Zagóra 86
Age category: children from 8 years old, adults
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - In the Spiska Homestead – Painting Piggy Bank Houses
Date: August 19, 11:00 AM
Location: Sołtysów Homestead in Jurgów, 215 Jurgów
Age category: 5-10 years old
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
Tuesdays: August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
- Educational Game “One, Two, Three – Today Play with Koziołek”
Location: Kornel Makuszyński Museum, 15 Tetmajera Street
Age category: 8-12 years old
Cost: 10 PLN/person, 5 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
Wednesdays: August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28
- Mini Tour + Jewelry Making
Location: Main Building of the Tatra Museum, 10 Krupówki Street
Age category: kindergarten, class 0
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - What to Wear? – Educational Game about Highlander Costume
Location: Main Building of the Tatra Museum, 10 Krupówki Street
Age category: 8-12 years old
Cost: 10 PLN/person, 5 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - Meetings with History: Heroes and Antiheroes
Date: August 7, 3:00 PM
Location: Palace Museum, 7 Chałubińskiego Street
Age category: youth, adults
Cost: 10 PLN/person, 1 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - Meetings with History: Tatra Couriers
Date: August 28, 3:00 PM
Location: Palace Museum, 7 Chałubińskiego Street
Age category: youth, adults
Cost: 10 PLN/person, 1 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
Thursdays: August 8, August 22, August 29
- Excerpts from the Collection
Date: August 8, August 29, 10:30 AM
Location: Main Building of the Tatra Museum, 10 Krupówki Street
Age category: youth from 14 years old, adults
Cost: 20 PLN/person
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
Fridays: August 9, August 23, August 30
- “Parzenica – Rozeta – Lelija. About Podhale Symbols”
Date: August 9, August 30, 10:30 AM
Location: Main Building of the Tatra Museum, 10 Krupówki Street
Age category: children from 10 years old, adults
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl - Highlander’s Ornaments in Cross-Stitch Embroidery
Date: August 9, August 23, 11:30 AM
Location: Willa Koliba, Museum of Zakopane Style, 18 Kościeliska Street
Age category: 8-16 years old
Cost: 20 PLN/person
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
Saturdays: August 10
- Glass Painting
Date: August 10, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Location: Main Building of the Tatra Museum, 10 Krupówki Street
Age category: children from 8 years old, adults
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
Sundays: August 4
- Workshops on Making Hair Accessories as part of “Korkosz Wedding”
Date: August 4, 11:00 AM
Location: Korkosz Homestead in Czarna Góra, Zagóra 86
Cost: 20 PLN/person, 10 PLN/person for residents of selected municipalities
Registration: rezerwacja@muzeumtatrzanskie.pl
This is a unique opportunity to spend time in an inspiring way, learning about the culture and traditions of the region. We warmly invite you!
Graphic from https://www.festiwale.zakopane.pl/miedzynarodowy-festiwal-folkloru-ziem-gorskich
55th International Festival of Mountain Folklore in Zakopane
We cordially invite you to the 55th International Festival of Mountain Folklore in Zakopane, which will take place from August 16 to 22, 2024. This festival, with a history dating back to the Second Polish Republic, is one of the most important cultural events in Europe, bringing together folklore groups from around the world. Its origins can be found in the idea of the “Union of Lands” by Władysław Orkan, who wanted to unite groups living in the Polish Carpathians. Since its debut as the “Festival of the Mountains” in 1935, it has evolved to become a place for presenting authentic folklore and folk culture.
About the Festival:
The Mountain Folklore Festival is an annual meeting of cultures and traditions of highlanders from around the world. Since 1968, when foreign groups were invited for the first time, the festival has had an international character. The groups compete for the prestigious “Golden Axe” award in various categories: authentic folklore, artistically developed, and stylized. Despite initial controversies, the competition format has gained recognition and contributes to the popularization of traditional highlander culture.
This year’s main theme is “Rituals and customs of the Carpathian inhabitants and highlanders from around the world.” Participants have the opportunity to experience the cultural richness of regions from Indonesia, Morocco, Turkey, Spain, Serbia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, to Poland.
Event Program:
Friday, August 16
- 10:00 AM – Podhale Carriage Driving Championships, Fiakra of the Year competition
- 3:00 PM – Concert of “Mali Górale”
- 8:00 PM – Concert “To a Folk Tune” – Trebunie Tutki
Saturday, August 17
- 9:30 AM – “Festival Memories with a Wink”
- 10:00 AM – Scientific seminar “Customs, rituals, and music of shepherds”
- 5:00 PM – Traditional highlander wedding
- 7:30 PM – POLKI FOLKI fashion show
- 8:00 PM – Concert “To a Folk Tune” – Zakopower
Sunday, August 18
- 10:30 AM – Solemn Holy Mass
- 11:30 AM – Parade through the streets of Zakopane
- 1:30 PM – Exhibition of Podhale Shepherd Dogs
- 6:00 PM – Inauguration Concert
Monday, August 19
- 10:00 AM – Regional workshops – Slovakia
- 12:00 PM – Animations for children – Slovakia
- 12:00 PM – International Competition of Bands, Instrumentalists, and Folk Singers
- 3:00 PM – National Day – Spain
- 5:00 PM – Competition concerts
- 9:30 PM – Dance party with festival groups
Tuesday, August 20
- 10:00 AM – Regional workshops – Hungary
- 12:00 PM – Animations for children – Hungary
- 3:00 PM – National Day – Romania
- 5:00 PM – Competition concerts
- 9:30 PM – Dance party with festival groups
Wednesday, August 21
- 10:00 AM – Regional workshops – Romania
- 12:00 PM – Animations for children – making cheese figurines from clay
- 3:00 PM – National Day – Kosovo
- 4:00 PM – Competition concerts
- 6:00 PM – Concert “The Power of Roots”
- 9:00 PM – Farewell Ball
Accompanying events:
- Folk Art and Craft Fair
- Outdoor exhibitions and craft workshops
- Open Workshops of Zakopane Artists
Come and experience the unique atmosphere of highlander folklore, get to know the cultures of the world, and enjoy concerts, workshops, and accompanying events. We are waiting for you in the heart of the Tatras!
Collector’s Fair “World of Antiques” in Zakopane
We invite you to this year’s edition of the Collector’s Fair “World of Antiques” in Zakopane! From August 1 to September 1, 2024, daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, the Independence Square will turn into a real paradise for lovers of antiques and unique decorations. At the stalls, you will find valuable items such as lamps, furniture, brass products, books, and much more. Access from Krupówki or by car from Grunwaldzka Street provides convenient access, and the free parking on-site is an additional advantage. The event is ideal for both adults and children.
Reminder of Ongoing Events
Summer Cinema in Zakopane
In Zakopane, the 17th edition of the BNP Paribas Summer Cinema Sopot-Zakopane festival is taking place, which started on July 1 and will last until August 31. Every day after sunset, free outdoor film screenings take place at Independence Square. The program includes iconic films such as “Pulp Fiction” and “The Shawshank Redemption,” with each day of the week having its theme. Additional attractions such as film cocktails and ice cream enrich the festival atmosphere, making this event a unique combination of cinema and scenic mountain landscapes.
The 37th Exhibition of Painting on Glass is taking place in Zakopane
It is held at the Gallery of Religious Folk Art in Jaszczurówka. This year’s edition, titled “Called to Holiness,” presents works by about twenty artists exploring themes related to the meaning of life and human vocation. The exhibition, located in the basement of the Witkiewicz chapel, creates a unique atmosphere highlighting the religious nature of the event. It can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM until August 31.
Beach Fun on Gubałówka – Hawaiian Animations!
Hawaiian Animations will take place on Gubałówka, transporting participants to a tropical atmosphere. On selected days in July and August from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, various attractions such as limbo, tug-of-war in Hawaiian costumes, or hula dancing with pom-poms will be available on the beach. The organizers have also prepared Hawaiian-style zumba, hopscotch games on the sand, sand sculpture making, and bubble blowing. It’s a perfect opportunity to feel the Hawaiian sun and enjoy summer fun in the mountains. The event is free of charge.
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