An exceptional outdoor space awaits parents and children, featuring playgrounds, a sports zone, and places to rest.

Participants will uncover the secrets of the first opera in the Polish lands and see how the Baroque theatre dazzled with special effects as early as the 17th century.

Expressive graphics, sharp humor, and incisive social commentary by an artist known from Polityka and Kultura Liberalna showcase the absurdities of reality with distance and brilliance.

An urban game full of riddles, hidden places, and extraordinary stories. Following the trail of bricks with tasks and clues, participants will discover unconventional spaces in the Old Town.

A pottery wheel demonstration combined with a tasting of natural elixirs allows participants to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of handicrafts, art, and sensual flavors.

The exhibition features items ranging from clocks and jewelry to masterful engraving and bronze works. Visitors will peek into a unique museum of Warsaw craftsmanship and learn about the skills of master artisans.

Colorful workshops provide an opportunity to handcraft unique paper with plants and seeds, and to discover the secrets of historical papermaking equipment.

Participants will learn the extraordinary story of a Polish composer whose music conquered the world and still resonates today, including at Japanese train stations.

The film Notation is a portrait of Barbara Falender, revealing the sources of her inspiration from Alina Szapocznikow’s work, her emotional connection with the Old Town, and the process of creating the sculpture Hommage.

A fascinating cinematic tale about the postwar reconstruction of Warsaw and the people who brought the capital back to life. Jerzy S. Majewski and Tomasz Markiewicz show how the contemporary city was born.

Visitors will discover the centuries-old presence of Armenians in Poland, exploring collections ranging from liturgical vestments and Oriental textiles to precious manuscripts detailing the merchants and families who helped shape the old Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

A unique opportunity to discover the world of Aleksander Minorski alongside curator Karolina Puchała-Rojek—a photographer who documented pre-war working-class Warsaw and its post-war transformations.

An exhibition by artists from Poland and abroad connecting the history of besieged Warsaw with the universal experience of destruction and resistance.

At the exhibition Warsaw Uprising 1944. Yearning for Freedom, members of the Association share their memories of 63 days of fighting and their post-war fate. The entire exhibition is set in a unique building that has been a meeting place and memorial for Warsaw Insurgents for over 30 years.

What stories unfolded on the streets of the Old Town, and how did they reach the big screen? Participants will explore iconic frames and spaces that gained new meanings through film.

A walking tour tracing Old Town tenement houses unveils interiors usually closed to the public, sharing extraordinary stories of the spaces and the people who shape their modern life.

Participants will paint traditional wooden horses and immerse themselves in folk culture in a unique shop featuring an original 1950s interior, a true phenomenon of the Old Town.

A meeting with Jan the Organ Grinder will transport participants into the world of old Warsaw, where the sounds of mechanical instruments and retro melodies come alive with every turn of the barrel organ’s crank.

An intimate concert by Marysia Waszkiewicz and her sister Lila is a highly emotional musical tale about Warsaw, blending original sounds with the intimate atmosphere of a close encounter with the audience.

Forgotten details of Warsaw, such as signs, grates, and fittings, hide the fascinating history of the city. The meeting with Tomasz Lec is an excellent opportunity to discover the beauty of old crafts and look at familiar streets completely differently.

The walk through the Old Town will reveal extraordinary traces of historical Warsaw, ranging from Gothic walls to portals scarred by the Warsaw Uprising, alongside miraculously preserved paintings and architectural decorations.

A puppet show with live music featuring heroes of Warsaw legends, combined with workshops revealing the magical world of puppet theater to children.

A multimedia lecture by Dorota Łańcucka about Pola Negri will uncover the Slovak roots and early Warsaw career of one of the greatest stars of global cinema, tracing her path from Powiśle to international fame.

A walk tracing the footsteps of Mieczysław Fogg, led by his great-grandson, combining stories about the life of the legendary artist with live music and the singing of his greatest Warsaw hits.

An exceptional guided tour of the anniversary exhibition marking the gallery’s 70th birthday, where the archival history of the place meets a modern site-specific installation by four contemporary artists.

Szeptonika is borderless folk fusion, leading listeners from cowboy ballads and Cuban melodies, through Tsarist dungeons, to the sentimental songs of old Warsaw and Lviv.

Photographer Eugeniusz Helbert invites viewers on a poetic journey through the hidden alleys, courtyards, and forgotten details of Warsaw’s Old Town.

During a walk tracing Polish Armenians, participants will discover the hidden history of merchants, clergy, and families who co-created Warsaw’s multicultural character for centuries.

A musical celebration of the Old Town ranging from a New Orleans-style opening by Brass Federacja, through the jazz collective Huragan, to a premiere recital by pianist Aleksander Dębicz. Through their art, the performers will tell the story of the Warsaw phenomenon.

A concert featuring independent art collectives inside Warsaw’s most intimate and home-like theatre.

An open-air dancing night at the Old Town Market Square. Three DJs, headphones, and a dance floor for every generation.

A guided tour of the exhibition Who Are You, Maria? reveals the unknown faces of Maria Skłodowska-Curie—mother, wife, and sister—through personal items and a reconstruction of her legendary laboratory shed.

A humorous and emotional play for the youngest audiences, where a wise Crab and a forest team, aided by the viewers, drive a stubborn Goat out of the Rabbit’s house.

Participants will create their own calling card or postcard featuring Warsaw as the main theme during a collage workshop led by Anna Wiecińska, a graduate of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. Limit on attendance: 20 people (first come, first served basis)

A family picnic full of science and fun, including physics and chemistry experiments, a game inspired by the life and discoveries of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, and creative workshops for children and youth in the garden.

Art workshops for children and teenagers during which souvenir magnets inspired by the Old Town will be created.

A book gift for those visiting the library.

A book gift for people visiting the reading room and lending library.

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the historical architectural studio of Krystyna Gutkowska and Krzysztof Żurkowski, while preschool children can take part in art workshops.

The Old Town’s Secret Garden is a green oasis in the New Town featuring a café, deckchairs, and a kids’ play corner, perfect for a moment of respite between events.

An exceptional outdoor space awaits parents and children, featuring playgrounds, a sports zone, and places to rest.

Participants will discover the phenomenon of the Old Town—a place that rose stronger, more modern, and full of extraordinary people after every catastrophe.

The walk led by Cezary Berzyński is a perfect opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Old Town’s reconstruction, from paper drafts to raising walls brick by brick.

A screening of the film Warsaw Shall Not Forget, which will take viewers on a moving journey through pre-war Warsaw, wartime destruction, and the years of the capital’s reconstruction.

Visitors will learn the history of master metalworkers who co-created the post-war reconstruction of Warsaw’s Old Town.

Participants will uncover the secrets of the first opera in the Polish lands and see how the Baroque theatre dazzled with special effects as early as the 17th century.

A tasting of ice cream inspired by “pańska skórka” provides a unique opportunity to try this traditional Warsaw delicacy in an entirely new form.

As part of the “Encounters with Handicraft” series, Danuta Kępniak invites participants to a workshop where they will decorate coasters featuring an Old Town motif using the decoupage technique.

Guests will visit Michał Pieczonko’s studio and attend a meeting with Barbara Jakubowska. Participants will discover the fascinating story of the creative journey of artists connected to sacred art and icon painting.

Crossing the threshold of the Fukier House is a unique opportunity to uncover spaces usually off-limits and trace its history from a legendary wine bar to the headquarters of the Association of Art Historians.

An urban game full of riddles, hidden places, and extraordinary stories. Following the trail of bricks with tasks and clues, participants will discover unconventional spaces in the Old Town.

Open family workshops where each participant will build their own fragment of Warsaw, combining the capital’s past with bold visions of its future.

A virtual walk through the Old Town tracing its winged, crawling, and blooming inhabitants is a collection of extraordinary stories hidden in the city’s stones and nooks.

A guided tour of the Young Design 2026 exhibition will present the award-winning projects of 13 young creators who, under the theme “Attentiveness to…”, demonstrate design as a tool for tangible change.

A balcony concert performed by the duo Piotr Kopietz and Maria Roma Klatka will be a musical journey from the Vistula to Parisian Montmartre, blending Polish hits of the 1920s and 30s with iconic French songs.

A walk through the galleries and art studios of the Old Town, where artists create art in the heart of the historical city and share stories of their creative lives.

An exceptional series of lectures and guided tours highlighting the art of the father and son Zakrzewski through the eyes of art historians, curators, and the artists’ family.

Curator-led tours introducing the history and atmosphere of this unique creative space.

The exhibition features items ranging from clocks and jewelry to masterful engraving and bronze works. Visitors will peek into a unique museum of Warsaw craftsmanship and learn about the skills of master artisans.

Colorful workshops provide an opportunity to handcraft unique paper with plants and seeds, and to discover the secrets of historical papermaking equipment.

A curator-led tour of Jagoda Przybylak’s studio and Jerzy Dobrzański’s photography exhibition Deflections offers a unique chance to discover how tension and deformation spark creative transformation.

Visitors will embark on a guided tour with photographer Eugeniusz Helbert, exploring the Old Town through his eyes and uncovering hidden courtyards, details, and traces of daily life.

Workshops dedicated to the work of female sculptors, combined with creating your own pieces out of papier-mâché.

A guided tour through sculptor Zbigniew Maleszewski’s studio, showcasing a unique space that bridges art and 20th-century history, complete with a preserved secret Solidarity Printing Press in the basement.

A musical walk through the Old Town is an outdoor gathering showcasing a diverse repertoire, spanning from courtyard tunes to Yiddish lullabies and Renaissance psalms.

Nearly 130 photographs and over 70 years of artistic work fill Poland’s first comprehensive retrospective of the legendary Magnum Photos photographer, Elliott Erwitt.

Meet Barrel Organ Player Jan and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of mechanical instruments.

A curator-guided tour through the Dłużniewski family studio, organized in an individual meeting format.

A walk tracking the facades and architectural details of the Old Town will reveal hidden meanings behind symbols and ornaments decorating the townhouses, recreated through the dedication of artists and craftsmen.

A meeting with Marek Lewandowski accompanying the exhibition “Fragments of Everyday Life” presents the results of years of photographic documentation capturing daily life and the changing face of the Old Town.

Прогулянка Старим містом, що розкриває історію воєнних руйнувань та повоєнної відбудови, а також соцреалістичний слід, який закарбувався на обличчі міста. Захід проводиться українською мовою. A walk around the Old Town revealing the history of wartime destruction and post-war reconstruction, as well as the socialist realist mark left on the face of the city. The event is held in Ukrainian.

Event participants will listen to unique testimonies from historical witnesses who, just before the upcoming anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, will share their experiences from the first hours of the armed struggle.

Elżbieta Rowińska’s lecture uncovers the remarkable residents of the Old Town who helped shape its legend and secured a lasting place in its history.

Archival photos, documents, and models featured in the exhibition will allow visitors to dive deep into the history of the Old Town’s post-war reconstruction and the process of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Exploring the historic Jacek Müldner-Nieckowski studio is an encounter that sheds light on the history and spirit of the space, the artists’ profiles, and the artworks housed within.

A lecture dedicated to Danuta Wróblewska, an outstanding art historian who shaped the cultural sensitivity of Varsovians during the communist era through her bold exhibition initiatives.

A meeting with Jan the Organ Grinder will transport participants into the world of old Warsaw, where the sounds of mechanical instruments and retro melodies come alive with every turn of the barrel organ’s crank. Limit on attendance: n/a

A stroll along the Vistula escarpment using vintage maps will unveil the phenomenon of Warsaw as a garden city, exploring the history of the capital’s oldest botanical and apothecary gardens.

A fascinating cinematic tale about the postwar reconstruction of Warsaw and the people who brought the capital back to life. Jerzy S. Majewski and Tomasz Markiewicz show how the contemporary city was born.

Visitors will discover the centuries-old presence of Armenians in Poland, exploring collections ranging from liturgical vestments and Oriental textiles to precious manuscripts detailing the merchants and families who helped shape the old Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Un recorrido por el Casco Antiguo dedicado a su antiguo esplendor, los daños de guerra y el fenómeno de la reconstrucción de posguerra de la ciudad. Paseo en español.

Viewers will witness the live creation of an expressive sculpture by Ludwika Ogorzelec, which will symbolically extend beyond the space of the Trojan Storiesexhibition.

A stroll through the Old and New Town, enriched with archival photographs, will allow participants to discover the places where the Polish Nobel laureate was born, studied, and worked.

During a lecture accompanying the exhibition, Agata Małodobry will explore the creative dialogue and blending of artistic sensibilities between Alina Szapocznikow and Barbara Falender.

An intergenerational dance party led by Jan Emil Młynarski, dominated by swing, vintage hits, and a tango from 1945.

The curatorial guided tour by Dr. Justyna Napiórkowska will introduce the work of Magdalena Abakanowicz as well as the fascinating history of the gallery and the historic tenement house located at the Old Town Market Square.

A lecture introducing the story of a Varsovian who conquered Hollywood, won an Oscar, and composed music performed by legends like Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald.

Armenian dance workshops led by youth from the Armenian Organisation.

Three generations of capital hip-hop on a single stage. A cross-section of the Warsaw scene and a multi-voiced tale of the contemporary capital.

A concert featuring independent art collectives inside Warsaw’s most intimate and home-like theatre.

A lecture exploring the life of an exceptional composer, caricaturist, and decorated war veteran, who remains one of the most colorful figures in Polish musical culture.