What’s on in Gdansk this season
This season · 11 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · updated 1st & 15th · past events hidden automatically
The festivals and happenings worth planning a trip around — each one tagged with who it suits, and an honest word where it doesn’t. See where to stay →
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Festival
St. Dominic's Fair (Jarmark Św. Dominika)
25 Jul – 16 Aug · Główne Miasto (Old Town)
One of Europe's largest and oldest open-air trade fairs — over 1,000 stalls of crafts, antiques, food and street performance filling Gdańsk's old streets for three weeks.
who it suits
Foodiestreet food & local crafts Familystalls, performers, all-ages Culturea 760-year tradition Soloeasy to wander for hours
#market #streetfood #free #tradition
Culturedates to confirm
Gdańsk Shakespeare Festival
25 Jul – 2 Aug · Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre
International productions of Shakespeare and bold contemporary theatre at the striking modern Shakespeare Theatre, with open-air performances too.
who it suits
Cultureworld-class theatre Soloa cultured evening
#theatre #ticketed
August
Musicdates to confirm
Sounds of the North / Sea Shanty days
1 Aug – 3 Aug · Motława riverfront
Summer weekends bring concerts and maritime celebration along the Motława river — free open-air music against the backdrop of the old crane and granaries.
who it suits
Familyfree riverside music Solorelaxed waterfront evenings
#livemusic #free #waterfront