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The 5 th Sail Świnoujście and the 29 th Sailing Songs Festival “Wiatrak 2013” 15-18 August Beautiful Polish and foreign vessels, the humming and drumming of bulging and emptying sails, the sound of the wind wailing through the shrouds and of bellowed, wind-snatched sailing songs can be heard accompanying your every step – these are the attractions associated with Sail Świnoujście. Indeed, during the sea cruises available to all the curious, you can even watch the sailors at work, and sometimes help in raising the sails. Sail Świnoujście is held with the playing of shanties and the singing of the traditional songs of the sea-farers, within as part of the simultaneously organised Sailing Songs Festival “Wiatrak” (one of the oldest Polish festivals of this kind). The sailing songs that are heard, come, not only from the stage, but also from the decks of true...

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The Carousel of Culture 19-21 July This three-day venture is a kaleidoscope of 150 events, held at eleven venues, before tens-of-thousands-strong live audiences in Świnoujście, and is televised to millions more. Open to all are discussions, meetings with authors, shows, concerts, special events, scientific experiments, workshops, exhibitions, children's campaigns and sports classes. All these feature the participation of many well-known writers, artistes, actors, journalists, economists, poets, politicians and celebrities. The Carousel of Culture is a one-of-a-kind event in this part of Europe, and in attending it, you can meet people of varied professions and with varied passions. Every year, the Carousel of Culture is distinct, as the event is organised with a different guiding principle. Thanks to this event, you will be able to meet and talk with well-known people from the...

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The 15 th Świnoujście Organ Evenings International Music Festival 14 June – 29 August This festival is organised by the Świnoujście Friends Association to popularise organ and classical music, both old and modern, and the illustrious artists invited to it guarantee a high artistic performance standard. The organ concerts (alone or accompanied by other instruments, such as the violin, pan flute, trumpet and flute), provide a diversified listening pleasure for all who come. Moreover, every concert emphasizes the beautiful sound of the unique and historic organ in the Christ the King Church. The concerts are held every Friday from June to August, in the Christ the King Church, Plac Kościelny 1.

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The Fisherman’s Day 29 June This event is celebrated on the name day of St. Peter, the patron saint of all fishermen. It, highlights the area’s long-standing fishery tradition, and gives all visitors a chance to visit the fishing fleet and watch fishermen at work. Dominating the festival are the stalls offering the gourmet of all manner of tasty fish-based dishes. The event also has an attractive artistic and recreational programme for both adults and children. What is more, there are exhibitions and displays put on by the Local Fisherman's Group – Zalew Szczeciński.

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The Sea Days 21-22 June This two day open-air event is a family festival with exhibitions, fairs and concerts featuring local performers and many stars of the stage. The navy too, celebrates its holiday during the Sea Days, and both residents and tourists can’t wait to visit the warships decorated in full gala splendour.

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The Active Islands 30 May – 2 June During this time period, visitors can enjoy guided cycling, hiking and canoe excursions to, out-of-the-way and normally inaccessible places of haunting beauty. This offer is available in selected sports clubs, bike and sporting equipment rental shops at promotional prices. Special attractions are also waiting participants in the Ropes Course and in their visits to selected fortifications.

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The Constitution of May 3 Race 3 May The 11 th Constitution of the Third of May Race and  the 19 th edition of the 3 Nautical Miles Race, are competitions in which adults, as well as throngs of children from primary schools and kindergartens from all over Poland can participate. The races are organised at various distances accommodated to the participants’ age and skills. Note: the 3 nautical Miles race is open only to adults.

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The Adorned Islands (Wyspy Umajone) 01-05 May Four days of family recreational and sporting events! During the May holidays, there are many musical and dramatic events taking place, including open-air concerts for aficionados of youth, classical, jazz, brass and folklore bands, choirs and theatrical performances. This whole mega-event is a display of the creative potential within the residents of the land of 44 islands.

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Promenade Concerts May-September Band gigs, folk group concerts, brass and jazz bands guarantee that the Concert Bowl will always be crowded to the max. The rhythms, vibes and well-known hits performed by bands and vocalists will encourage all to join in the fun.  

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