Łódź’s 603rd Anniversary, July 24–26

This year ’s 603rd Łódź Birthday celebrations are shaping up to be one of the most event-packed city weekends of the summer. Over the course of three days, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy concerts by the biggest stars of Polish and international music, picnics, workshops, sporting events, and special attractions organized at venues such as Fala, the Orientarium, and Łódź’s museums.

Once again, Łódź will show that it knows how to celebrate its birthday in style. For three days in July, we’ll be having fun at concerts featuring the biggest stars of Polish and international music, at picnics throughout the city, on excursions, at workshops, at sporting events, and enjoying special birthday attractions at Fala, the Orientarium, and Łódź’s favorite museums. – Hanna Zdanowska, Mayor of Łódź

Most of the events will be free

The vast majority of the more than 150 birthday events will be free of charge. The remaining attractions will be available for a nominal fee of 603 groszy, a reference to the city’s anniversary this year.

The celebrations will take place across all districts of Łódź. Piotrkowska Street will play a special role in the program; as is tradition, the stretch from Plac Wolności to the WZ route will be transformed into a colorful entertainment zone for people of all ages.

During the birthday weekend, from July 24 to 26, public transportation will also be free. MPK Łódź will make it easier to get to the events, so this is a good time to leave your car at home and enjoy the attractions without worrying about parking.

Picnics and breakfasts throughout Łódź

One of the highlights of the program will be picnics and city breakfasts. A record number of these events are planned for this year. They will take place in parks, museums, cultural institutions, gardens, and outdoor spaces, among other venues.

Breakfast Picnic in Survivors' Park

On the weekend of July 25 and 26, Survivors’ Park will be filled with family-friendly activities organized by the Marek Edelman Center for Dialogue. The program will include workshops, yoga, outdoor games, and a food court.

Attractions at the Central Museum of Textiles and the Łódź City Culture Park

Throughout the weekend, visitors to the Central Museum of Textiles and the Łódź City Culture Park will be treated to events held around Światłowski’s Villa and the wooden houses in the open-air museum. The program will include retro music, traditional outdoor games, and a relaxation area with lounge chairs.

The Art Factory, Teofilów, Dąbrowa, and family breakfasts

Fabryka Sztuki will host two events. On Saturday, July 25, Edward Abramowski Park will host family workshops, artistic activities, and neighborhood gatherings. On Sunday, a free brunch titled “Behind the Scenes at Fabryka Sztuki” will take place at 3 Tymienieckiego Street, combined with a tour of areas normally off-limits to visitors.

Birthday tables, entertainment, and workshops will also be available in Teofilów and Dąbrowa thanks to the Municipal Culture Zone. Family breakfasts will also be prepared by the Pinokio Theater and Pinoteka on Sienkiewicza Street, and the Museum of the City of Łódź will invite visitors to the garden of the Poznański Family Palace.

On Saturday, July 25, Arturówek will transform into a large family-friendly recreation area featuring inflatable attractions, alpacas, water rescue demonstrations, bike registration, and sports activities. For those who love tradition, a country-style breakfast will be served at the Botanical Garden Open-Air Museum.

Schedule of free picnics and breakfasts

July 25

• Birthday Party at Abramka, Edward Abramowski Park, starting at 3:00 p.m.
• A birthday celebration for Łódź and a performance event, MSK: Teofilów and Skwer Poetów, 14 Łanowa St., starting at 11:00 a.m.
• Family picnic at Młyn, near MSK: Dąbrowa, St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe Square, 111 Tatrzańska Street, starting at 12:00 p.m.
• Birthday breakfast at Botanik, the Botanical Garden Open-Air Museum, 36/38 Krzemieniecka Street, starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Birthday Sports and Recreation Picnic, Arturówek, Skrzydlata Street, starting at 11:00 a.m.
• Breakfast at the Museum of the City of Łódź, 15 Ogrodowa Street, starting at 10:00 a.m.

July 26

• Breakfast at Pinocchio’s, Pinocchio Theater in Łódź, 75/77 Sienkiewicza Street, starting at 10:00 a.m.
• “Fabryka Sztuki Behind the Scenes” Birthday Brunch, Fabryka Sztuki in Łódź, 3 Tymienieckiego St., NieWinni Restaurant, starting at 11:00 a.m.
• Open House and breakfast at Famula Poznańskiego, 24 Ogrodowa Street, starting at 10:00 a.m.
• #Grohmania Picnic, Łódź Special Economic Zone, 22/24 Tymienieckiego St., starting at 3:00 p.m.

July 25 and 26

• Joint picnic in the Park, Łódź City Culture Park next to the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź, 282 Piotrkowska Street, starting at 11:00 a.m.
• Breakfast Picnic at Survivors’ Park, 83 Wojska Polskiego Street, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Where can I find more information about the program?

The full schedule of events and the latest information regarding Łódź’s 603rd anniversary are available on the official website: lodz.pl/urodziny.