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On the night of June 6–7, Lublin will once again transform into a vibrant space filled with art. Every year, Night of Culture attracts tens of thousands of people eager for unique artistic experiences — concerts, exhibitions, performances, installations, and workshops. This year’s edition will feature more than two hundred events, but as tradition goes, some of them will be available only to holders of free tickets in order to ensure the comfort of all participants.

Online ticket reservations will open on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. To obtain a ticket, participants need to choose a specific event and complete the registration form available at nockultury.pl. Tickets are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and confirmation is sent via email.

Free tickets can be collected at the Night of Culture Information Point at Łokietek Square:

June 5, 14:00–20:00
June 6, 12:00–18:00

What if you didn’t manage to reserve a ticket? No worries! There are still over a hundred events that do not require prior registration, so you can still have a great time at the festival! Your application has been placed on the waiting list. If someone cancels their ticket, we will contact you.

Tickets that are not collected by June 6 at 18:00 will return to the general pool; reservations will expire, and the tickets will become available for anyone interested at the Night of Culture Information Point at Łokietek Square.

Tours and walks

Night at the Brewery – tour of Perła Brewery Undergrounds
We invite you on an extraordinary journey through the historic undergrounds of the Browary Lubelskie Perła brewery, where you can learn about the rich history of the Lublin brewery, the people connected with this place, the brewing process, and the ingredients of beer. In the underground corridors, you can discover some of the secrets of the Perła brand and take part in a beer tasting held in the brewery’s former lagering cellar. The tour lasts 60 minutes.
June 6/7, 2026 | 19.00-1.30, entries every 30 minutes | Perła – Lublin Breweries S.A, Bernardyńska 15 | Number of participants: 18 per group, 216 in total | For people aged 6+
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Touch the Night | Tactile tour with audio description
Touch tour (sensory walk) through selected installations of Noc Kultury, designed for people with visual impairments. Participants will have the opportunity to experience remarkable artistic works, including interactive installations. During the event, we will engage touch, hearing, and imagination. Audio description (AD) and assistance will also be provided. The tour will be led by volunteers from the Accessibility Volunteering program, trained under the supervision of Krystian Kamiński and prepared in audio description by Stowarzyszenie Otwieracz.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 | Location will be provided to registered participants | Number of participants: 10
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Night at Hieronim’s | Secret stories of the library | tour
“Secret Stories of the Library” is an event where nighttime tales come to life! You will discover the hidden stories behind the collections and explore lesser-known spaces of the Hieronim Łopaciński Regional Public Library.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 and 20.00-21.00 | H. Łopaciński Regional Public Library, Narutowicza 4 | Number of participants: 15 per group, 30 in total
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When Darkness Falls… Nightlife in Interwar Lublin | walk
The nightlife of interwar Lublin formed a mosaic of light and shadow. After performances and screenings, cafés and restaurants pulsed with music and conversation, and the city was alive with late-night guests. At the same time, in the gateways and alleyways of the city center and the Old Town, a hidden life unfolded—full of shadows, secrets, and quick deals. The walk will allow participants to feel these contrasts and discover the nocturnal rhythm of the city from 100 years ago
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.30 and 21.00-22.30 | Location will be provided to registered participants | Number of participants: 35 per group, 70 in total | For people aged 14+
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Dusk to Dawn: A Birdwatching Soundwalk in Słowacki Estate
We invite you to a sound walk through the Juliusz Słowacki housing estate. Designed by Zofia and Oskar Hansen as a garden estate, it is a place filled with green recreational spaces, flower gardens, and tree canopies providing shelter for birds. How are these green areas used by residents in practice, both in the past and today? What disturbs and what soothes along the estate’s streets? And finally, which birds can be heard among the sounds of the city, and which of them held a special place in the heart (and courtyard) of the world-renowned architects of the estate? You will find the answer during this year’s Noc Kultury!
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.30 | Juliusz Słowacki housing estate – location will be provided to registered participants | Number of participants: 40
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The Power of Free Speech | Tour of the House of Words & Printing Chamber
We invite you on a journey through time, where the fonts you know from your computer screen exist in their physical form as type. Together with a guide, you will learn many fascinating facts about printing techniques and reproduction methods. The historic typographic print shop, located in the space of the pre-war Popularna printing house, showcases original printing equipment from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, including a typesetting room, a bookbinding workshop, and a paper workshop. The exhibition is complemented by “The Power of Free Speech,” presenting the origins and activity of the independent publishing movement in Lublin between 1976 and 1989.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.30 i 20.00-21.30 | Dom Słów, Żmigród 1 | Number of participants: 15 per group, 30 in total | For people aged 10+
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What can I get you? Lublin’s PRL-Era restaurants and cafés | walk
Here are gastronomy venues from behind the scenes! We will reveal where the most attractive buffet staff worked, where the portions were the biggest, prices the lowest, and the atmosphere the best. We will visit places that have changed their names, their character, or have disappeared altogether, yet all of them have shaped Lublin’s cultural life. A taste of memories drawn from the Oral History collection of the “Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre”.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.30 | Location will be provided to registered participants | Number of participants: 25
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One Night to Rule Them All – One night. One ring. The Magic of Middle-earth
One night, one ring, and a journey you won’t forget. Step through the gates of Middle-earth and immerse yourself in the world of The Lord of the Rings. Expect an evening dripping with fantasy atmosphere, ancient riddles, and pure wizardry as the legend truly comes to life.
Organised by: Co Ludzie Powiedzą
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-00.00, entries every hour | Co Ludzie Powiedzą, Krakowskie Przedmieście 21 | Number of participants: 16 per group, 80 in total
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Let’s Tango | A Musical Walk Through Memory
Often treated as a secondary topic, the history of music-related places becomes a living memory of the people of Lublin. It is their testimonies, recorded at the “Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre”, that will guide us through the musical landscape of Lublin. We will reminisce, ask questions, add new perspectives, and perhaps even sing together the hits that once echoed through the city.
June 6, 2026 | 20.30-22.00 | Location will be provided to registered participants | Number of participants: 25
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Tracing the Front: July 1944 | An Archaeological Walk
Does archaeology deal only with distant epochs, or can it also study events closer to us, such as the Second World War? Today, archaeologists face entirely new challenges. Researchers are increasingly uncovering sites, structures, and artefacts connected to the Second World War. In Lublin, excavations are being carried out in which archaeologists document the remains of the fighting that took place in the city in 1944. These findings provide tangible evidence of the city’s recent history. The work of archaeologists at Second World War-related sites makes it possible to obtain information that cannot be found in written sources. Thanks to original witness accounts recorded by the Oral History Workshop, as well as photographs and written records, we can place historical events within the urban space of Lublin.
June 6, 2026 | 22.00-23.30 | Location will be provided to registered participants | Number of participants: 25
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Spotkania

Good Night – Evil Might? The Lublin Witch Trials | author talk
Step back into 1643 for an intimate literary gathering centered on the trial of Zofia Baranowa. Accused of witchcraft in the heart of Lublin, her vivid—though torture-induced—testimony provides the only known historical description of a local witches’ sabbath. This session explores the boundary between historical records and dark folklore, shedding light on a forgotten chapter of the city’s judicial past.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 | Między Słowami cafe and bookshop, Rybna 4 | Number of participants: 20 | For people aged 15+
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We have a Bedtime Topic | panel discussion
Meet the panelists
Monika Kowalczyk: Vocalist, songwriter, and finalist of the 2025 Opole Festival. A Polish philologist who leads songwriting workshops for all ages.
Ula Hirniak: A Polish language teacher and author of “Zemsta na lekturach.” Known online as a “Polishglot,” she makes language and culture accessible to global audiences.
Karolina Bałuc: TVN24 journalist and social reporter. She focuses on domestic issues and family dynamics, and co-hosts the parenting podcast “Mamy temat.”
Debora Broda: Educator, cultural animator, and President of the Institute of Cultural Transmission. An expert in applied rhetoric and supporting parental competencies.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 | Liceum Staromiejskie, Złota 9 | Number of participants: 40
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Performances and shows

Skybound Dance | An Aerial Silk Showcase
A rare opportunity to witness Lublin’s premier aerialists live in the historic heart of the city. “Skybound Dance” is a breathtaking fusion of sport and art, where athletes perform high above the ground on “aerial silks”—long, flowing ribbons of fabric suspended from the theatre ceiling. The performance combines the strength of acrobatics, the precision of rhythmic gymnastics, and the grace of contemporary dance. Watch as performers weave, drop, and spiral through the air, creating stunning choreographic patterns in a display of gravity-defying beauty.
June 6, 2026 | 20.00-20.30, 21.00-21.30, 22.00-22.30 and 23.00-23.30 | The Old Theatre, Jezuicka 18 | Number of participants: 100 per group, 400 in total
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Theatre Corner at the Centre for Culture | FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: Iphigenia:Reload – NetTheatre
Iphigenia stands on the ruins of a matriarchal civilization, carrying the physical memory of the most horrific crimes of the patriarchy. With an axe held over the defenseless neck of Orestes, she faces a pivotal choice. Should she strike? Is there any way out of the endless cycle of harm, revenge, and sacrifice? This performance asks what we should do with a world that, for the first time in thousands of years, we finally hold in our own hands.
Teatr Centralny | directed by Aleksandra Konarska
June 6, 2026 | 20.00 | Centre for Culture, Peowiaków 12 | Number of participants: 20
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Humans and Angels | performance
Teatr „Nasz” Bełżyce presents “Humans and Angels” (Ludzie i Anioły), a compelling play by Viktor Shenderovich, directed by Józef Kasprzak. This is a satirical comedy about attempts to avoid the unavoidable. The main character, Paszkin, is confronted with fate when he is visited by the mysterious Stroncyłow…
June 6, 2026 | 20.30-21.30 | OD KUCHNI, Grodzka 26 | Number of participants: 85
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School Sins | performance
This is a raw look at the complexities of growing up. “School Sins” (Grzechy szkolne) dives into the friction of youth: shaping a generational identity, navigating relationships with peers and adults, and discovering one’s own body and sexuality. From the rush of first loves to the dangerous allure of crossing boundaries in search of a high, the play explores the “drama of youth” through a modern lens. While these struggles might seem timeless, the performance presents them in an unexpected way that demands reflection.
June 6, 2026 | 20.30-21.30 | “Pod Akacją” Youth Cultural Centre, Grodzka 11 | Number of participants: 40
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Seven Deadly Sins | performance
Drawing inspiration from biblical parables, this production explores the landscape of human moral frailty and the origins of evil in the modern world. It is a striking reflection on the choices we make and the shadows that linger in the contemporary soul.
June 6, 2026 | 22.00-23.00 | “Pod Akacją” Youth Cultural Centre, Grodzka 11 | Number of participants: 40
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“In the Mists of the Absurd” | performance
A satirical program based on literary texts, presenting a distorted and absurd image of the surrounding reality, not devoid of refined humor and amusing situations.
June 6, 2026 | 23.00-00.00 | “Pod Akacją” Youth Cultural Centre, Grodzka 11 | Number of participants: 40
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Workshops

Computer Animation Workshop
Unique animation workshops taking place during the 2026 Night of Culture festival. The sessions will be led by students and teachers from the Digital Graphics and Printing Technology program at Lubelskie Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego, located at Magnoliowa 8 in Lublin. During the 1.5-hour workshops, participants will independently design and create a short animation on a topic of their choice. It is a great opportunity to learn the basics of animation, develop creativity, and try your hand at creative work!
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 and 21.00-22.00 | Lubelskie Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego, Magnoliowa 8 | Number of participants: 12 per group, 24 in total | For people aged 13-16
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Lublin in Sepia Watercolours Workshop
A workshop with a live demonstration of painting a fragment of the city of Lublin, inspired by the ongoing exhibition “Lublin in Painting” at the TPSP “Przy Bramie” Gallery. The workshop will be led by Wiesław Stefański, a well-known Lublin watercolor artist. The session will begin with a 30-minute demonstration. Each participant will create a painting using sepia watercolor technique.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-21.00 | Lublin Society of Friends of Fine Arts, Grodzka 34/36 | Number of participants: 10 | For people aged 16+
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Towards abstraction
Creating small-scale paintings using the oil pastel technique.
Led by Krystyna Rakowska
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.30 | Lublin Society of Friends of Fine Arts, Grodzka 34/36 | Number of participants: 6 | For people aged 16+
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Watercolour Bookmark Workshop
During the workshop, participants will learn watercolor painting techniques such as “wet on wet” and “wet on dry,” and how to properly spread color. They will apply their new skills by painting a watercolor bookmark with a freely chosen motif. Each participant will take their handmade bookmark home.
Led by Agnieszka Bogucka and Agnieszka Margul
June 6, 2026 | 20.45-22.00 | Lublin Society of Friends of Fine Arts, Grodzka 34/36 | Number of participants: 8 | For people aged 16+
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Mix-Media and Watercolour Workshop
The mixed-media and watercolor workshop is designed to introduce participants to a variety of watercolor painting techniques and the ways watercolor interacts with different materials (dry painting, wet painting, wet-on-wet techniques). Participants will explore the effects created by using natural ingredients such as salt, alcohol, and coffee, as well as other artistic materials including charcoal, watercolor pencils, masking fluid, and ink. The workshop will conclude with each participant creating their own greeting card featuring a chosen theme — flowers, abstract compositions, or architectural details — using the techniques learned during the session.
Led by Grażyna Laskowska-Cielniak and Beata Gajaszek
June 6, 2026 | 21.30-23.00 | Lublin Society of Friends of Fine Arts, Grodzka 34/36 | Number of participants: 10 | For people aged 16+
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Paper-Making Workshop at House of Words
The meeting at the Papermill will introduce workshop participants to traditional handmade papermaking techniques. We will create original compositions using paper with a variety of structures, textures, and colors. Participants are encouraged to bring small plants, handwritten notes, and textile materials, which will be used to give the works a personal character.
Led by Sylwia Woźniak
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-21.00 | House of Words, Żmigród 1 | Number of participants: 8 | For people aged 8+
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Bookbinding workshop at House of Words
Workshop participants will learn bookbinding techniques and the basics of book construction. There will be plenty of sewing, gluing, and precise work with materials, all using machines and equipment from the early 20th century.
Led by Beata Sanecka
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-21.00 | House of Words, Żmigród 1 | Number of participants: 8 | For people aged 8+
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Cebularz (Onion Loaf) or Fish…?
Join us for a unique twist on a Lublin classic. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to bake the traditional cebularz (our famous local wheat flatbread topped with onions and poppy seeds). But there’s a catch: only for the Night of Culture, our onion loaves on Rybna (Fish) Street will take the shape of… a fish. Come for the baking, stay for the stories, and leave with a taste of Lublin history.
June 6, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 and 21.00-22.00 | Manufaktura smaków i opowieści, Rybna 4/2 | Number of participants: 20 per group, 40 in total | No age restrictions
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About Night of Culture

Night of Culture consists of hundreds of free artistic events scattered across Lublin’s public spaces. Thousands of smiling people are walking through the streets in search of unforgettable experiences. It is the only night of the year when the impossible becomes possible.

The city is packed with concerts, light installations, performances, shows, workshops, and many other events that defy easy definition. Participants can experience a concentrated package of adventures and cultural impressions packed into seven hours. It is entirely up to them whether they’ll spend the night at wild concerts and performances or more intimate literary meetings.

Through installations in public space, the Night of Culture transforms entire streets beyond recognition. It is a time when you can smell gateways, stroke furry walls, or peek through keyholes into fantastical worlds. Before going out, it is essential to fully charge your camera battery.

For the 20th time, we invite you on this endemic spacerum profanum through Lublin’s Old Town.

It’s going to be a good night.

Check out the programme!

Night of Culture
6/7 June 2026
Lublin – Old Town and the city centre
Admission free

Organisers: Workshops of Culture in Lublin, Cultural Institution of the City of Lublin, and the City of Lublin.
Honorary Patronage: The Mayor of the City of Lublin – Krzysztof Żuk.
Media Partners: TVP Kultura, Radio Nowy Świat, Gazeta Wyborcza, TVP 3 Lublin, Polskie Radio Lublin, Radio Centrum, Kultura Enter.
Sponsors: Perła – Browary Lubelskie S.A., PGE Energia Ciepła S.A.