📅 July 18–20, 2025

Urodziny Starówki: A Celebration of Warsaw’s Old Town [Best for Families & Culture Lovers] [FREE]

This July, the heart of Warsaw beats louder than ever as “Grupa Starówka”—a coalition of 33 cultural and historical institutions—invites locals and visitors to celebrate the vibrant legacy of the Old Town. Over the weekend of July 18–19, more than 100 free events will unfold across the Old Town Square and surrounding streets, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Warsaw’s post-war reconstruction.

🎭 Don’t Miss Highlights:

• 🎶 Inaugural Concert | July 18, 19:00 | Rynek Nowego Miasta

  World-renowned countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński and pianist Michał Biel set the stage, followed by a dynamic rap set by V Filar—fusing classical music and hip-hop in a single performance.

• 🎧 Silent Disco | July 18, 21:30–02:00 | Rynek Starego Miasta

  DJs Krims, Sosia, and Hate Bush spin beats from the windows of Muzeum Warszawy. Pick your channel, wear your headphones, and dance under the stars.

• 🦎 Puppet Show & Workshop | July 19, 15:00 | Rynek Nowego Miasta

  “Bazyliszek” comes to life in a charming Teatr Lalek performance, followed by hands-on puppet-making for kids.

• 🎷 Jazz Dance Party | July 19, 17:00 | Rynek Nowego Miasta

  Swing into the sounds of Młynarski, Namysłowski, and more, in a festive open-air ballroom tribute to 1940s Warsaw.

• 🎼 Balcony Concert | July 19, 12:30 | ul. Freta 16

  French melodies inspired by Irena Curie performed by Mariza Nawrocka from the Muzeum Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie balcony.

📍 Additional Experiences:

• Stamp hunt with prizes at DSH and ZPW

• Special tours of the Warsaw Uprising 1944 exhibition

• Archival photos, historical reconstructions, and curated exhibits throughout the weekend

📌 Location: Rynek Starego Miasta 28, 00-272 Warsaw

🗣️ Language: [PL]

🎟️ Price: Free

🌐 Program & Map Available From June 20: www.grupastarowka.pl

🔗 Official City Link: https://um.warszawa.pl/waw/80-rocznica

This festival is part of Warsaw’s 80th anniversary of post-war rebuilding and is made possible thanks to the collaboration of institutions like Muzeum Warszawy, Związek Powstańców Warszawskich, DSH, and many more. Step into history, dance through the decades, and celebrate the resilience of the Old Town.