Nearly 100 artists, over a dozen stages in downtown Łódź, and three days of concerts, meetings, and discussions about music. The fifth edition of the Great September Music Showcase & Conference will take place from September 10 to 12. One of the guests at the conference portion of the festival will be Michał Wiśniewski, who, to mark the 30th anniversary of Ich Troje, will meet with the creators of Podcastex.
30 Years of Ich Troje. Michał Wiśniewski on the Band’s Phenomenon
“Keine Grenzen”—no boundaries. This slogan aptly captures both the programmatic philosophy of Great September and the history of Ich Troje—a band that has consistently defied simple categorization for 30 years.
Michał Wiśniewski, lead singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the band, will be the guest of honor at an event in the #GREATstory series. The conversation , titled “Ich Troje’s 30th Anniversary: Nostalgia, but with an Industry Perspective,” will be an opportunity to look at the band’s history not only through the lens of their biggest hits, but also through the changes that have taken place in the Polish music market over the past 30 years.
Mateusz Witkowski and Bartek Przybyszewski, the creators of Podcastex —a popular podcast dedicated to culture, pop culture, and social phenomena at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries—will talk with Michał Wiśniewski about the Ich Troje phenomenon, the story behind the band’s peak popularity, and changes in the industry.
A Conversation About the Future of Concerts in Poland
The conference portion of Great September will also feature representatives from Łódź’s event industry. Maciej Łaski, president of the Municipal Arena of Culture and Sports, will participate in the panel discussion “Concert Residency: Poland, Are You Ready?”, which will explore Poland’s potential as a venue for long-term concert residencies by the world’s top artists.
The panel will take place on September 12 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Pinokio Theater, located at 75/77 Sienkiewicza Street in Łódź.
Nearly 100 artists and three days of music
From September 10 to 12, artists, audiences, and representatives of the music industry will gather in Łódź.
Nearly 100 artists and bands will perform on the festival’s stages —including both established names on the Polish music scene and performers who are just starting out on their musical journeys.
This year's lineup includes, among others, Zalewski, Julia Wieniawa, Andrzej Piaseczny, Maria Peszek x Hoshii, Kuba Karaś, Livka, Drabusheyka, Czesław Mozil Solo, Schafter, Matylda/Łukasiewicz, Bemy, and Paula and Karol.
Great September is once again focusing on the international scene. Performers coming to Łódź include Los Bitchos from the United Kingdom, Ava Rasti from Iran, Dove Ellis and Yard from Ireland, KKOKI from Germany, ATA KAK from Ghana, FVLCRVM from Slovakia, REDD. from Australia, and NINUSH from the United Kingdom.
The festival isn't just an event for industry professionals. Great September is also meant to be an opportunity for the public to discover new artists and explore musical venues in downtown Łódź.
Concerts in downtown Łódź
The festival map will cover more than a dozen venues in the very heart of the city. Concerts will take place at locations including the Łódź Event Center, Teatr Club, Woolturze, 6. Dzielnica, Łódź Kaliska, Prywatka – eBilet Stage, Iron Horse Pub, Cabaret Club, and the House of Literature.
The mBank ON TOUR mobile stage will be set up in Schiller Passage, and events will also take place in less obvious locations. The festival map will include, among others, Róża Passage, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, and Pan Tu Nie Stał.
The heart of the conference portion of Great September will be the Pinokio Theater at 75/77 Sienkiewicza Street. That is where panels, meetings, and discussions on contemporary music and changes taking place in the industry will be held.
Great September 2026 – Tickets and Key Information
The Great September Music Showcase & Conference will take place in Łódź on September 10–12, 2026.
The program included:
- concerts by nearly 100 Polish and international artists,
- meetings and conversations with artists,
- panels on the music industry,
- events at over a dozen locations in downtown Łódź,
- A meeting between Michał Wiśniewski and the creators of Podcastex as part of the #GREATstory series.
One-day tickets and three-day passes are available on eBilet and Eventim. Prices for one-day tickets start at 99 zł, and prices for three-day passes start at 198 zł.
Photo: Łacheta
