# Cultural festivals in Bielsko-Biała

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-bielsko-biaa
> Updated: 2026-10-12T09:29:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Bielsko-Biała is hosting several cultural events in October 2026. The city will host the 24th Tree Festival on October 15, featuring ecological and artistic workshops in the Mysterious Garden, including the unveiling of symbolic gates designed to encourage reflection on the relationship between humanity and nature. This is followed by the Forest Festival on October 17 in Cygański Las, led by artist Paweł Althamer, which focuses on performance, movement, and meditation.

Additionally, the inaugural BBOOK Book Festival is scheduled for October 16–18 in Bielsko-Biała. The event is expected to feature approximately 70 exhibitors and include author meetings and workshops, coinciding with the city’s role as the Polish Capital of Culture.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Polish book festivals announced in Bielsko-Biała and Toruń

Two major Polish book festivals are announced: the inaugural BBOOK Festival in Bielsko-Biała in October 2026, and the Toruń Book Festival in November 2025 featuring author Szczepan Twardoch.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-book-festivals-announced-in-bielsko-biaa-and-toru

### 2026-10-10: Bielsko-Biała hosts art and nature festivals in October

Bielsko-Biała will host the 24th Tree Festival on October 15 and Paweł Althamer’s Forest Festival on October 17, both blending art, nature, and community reflection.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bielsko-biaa-hosts-art-and-nature-festivals-in-october

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