Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival
March/April
This grand annual celebration of Beethoven’s work features a series of concerts, operas and exhibitions across several venues. Most events sell out quickly, so it’s worth securing tickets in advance.
Orange Warsaw Festival
May
Billed as the biggest annual music event in Poland, this buzzing festival attracts an international crowd. Expect to see performances from artists such as Beyonce, The Offspring, Cyprus Hill and Fatboy Slim.
Nowa Tradycja Festival
May
This folk and world music festival has been going since 1998 and highlights the very best talent from around the globe. The emphasis, however, is on Polish regional and folk music, with a high-profile competition for up-and-coming young musicians as well as performances from local bands.
Noc Swietojanska
21 June
The Warsaw Midsummer Eve celebration is one of the biggest of its kind in Poland. Thousands congregate on the banks of the Vistula River to watch young women throwing their ceremonial wreaths into the water. Fireworks, concerts and live entertainment events follow the ritual.
Jazz in the Old Town
July-August
This two-month-long festival takes over Warsaw’s Old Town with a programme of diverse jazz acts. Past years have seen performances from jazz stars such as David Murray, Archie Sheep, Richard Galliano, Chico Freeman and Dino Saluzzi.