Poland hosts diverse cultural and literary events in October

Various cultural and literary events are scheduled across Poland for October 2026. In Międzyzdroje, the Family Book Festival will feature author meetings, gaming workshops, and concerts. Bytom will host the sixth edition of the Becek Czyta literary festival for children and youth, featuring over 30 events including book premieres and discussions.

In Wrocław, the Angelus Literary Award features Serbian author Milena Marković as a nominee, while local theatres are preparing diverse premieres ranging from musicals about Tadeusz Kościuszko to experimental plays involving AI. Wałbrzych is celebrating its 600th anniversary with free guided tours of four local castles, including Książ.

Other regional highlights include a philatelic exhibition in Łowicz celebrating the city's 890th anniversary, film screenings in Orzesze, and various free museum entry days in Lublin, including the Lublin Skansen and Majdanek State Museum. The Nowa Huta Cultural Center (NCK) also offers a wide program of stand-up, cabaret, and concerts.