Festival Town
During the long festival weekend of September 19–20, we invite you to the Center of Dialogue and the Survivors’ Park at the Festival Village.
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A Meeting with Rana Hamadeh | An event accompanying the exhibition “On the Edge of Chaos”
On September 19, we invite you to a meeting with Rana Hamadeh. This event accompanies the exhibition “On the Edge of Chaos.”
Rasha Nahas | concert
On September 19 (Saturday), Rasha Nahas—a singer, composer, guitarist, and actress—will perform on the music stage in Survivors’ Park.
SHKOON | concert
September 19 (Saturday): SHKOON concert. This Syrian-German duo has been developing its own musical language for over a decade.
On the Edge of Chaos | Exhibition
September 18: Opening of the festival’s group exhibition at the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź
CRYING / TRYING | video installation and performance
On September 18, we’re meeting at the YMCA pool to check out Daniel Kotowski’s new project
Stories You See | A Family Show
“Stories You See” at the Szwalnia Theater is a family-friendly play that introduces the audience to the world of the Deaf
Le Trio Joubran – 20 Springs | Closing Concert
November 15: Closing concert: Le Trio Joubran—one of the world’s most recognizable Palestinian ensembles.
Rasm Almashan | concert
On September 19 (Saturday), Rasm Almashan—a singer, songwriter, and composer whose work bridges different cultures—will perform at Survivors’ Park.
“Yanka Rudzka’s Project: Beholding” | dance performance | installation
PREMIERE! A project resulting from more than a dozen years of research into the biography of Łódź-born dancer and choreographer Yanka Rudzka.
Coexistence, My Ass! | Stand up
Noam Shuster Eliassi—an Israeli activist and comedian—explores the idea of coexistence and the struggle for peace and justice in her original stand-up show
Being a Deaf Woman and an Artist | Deaf Culture Week | meeting
On September 27, we invite you to a meeting focused on the experiences of Deaf women who are actively involved in the arts and culture. Accompanying event.
About Głusza by Anna Goc | Deaf Culture Week | event
A discussion centered on Anna Goc’s reportage “Głusza” which has become one of the most important books about the lives of Deaf people in Poland.
A User’s manual for normality | exhibition
What? Tomasz Grabowski’s exhibition, “A User’s Manual for Normality,” offers a critical reflection on societal definitions of the norm, using humor, irony, and subversive shifts in perspective to reveal the mechanisms of exclusion present in everyday language and visual culture. The exhibition consists of posters, portraits, and performance-video works. The starting point is the concept […]
“Freak Show” | Film Screening
On September 26, there will be a screening of the film “Freak Show,” directed by Łukasz Ronduda and Filip Pawlak.
Deaf Culture | Meeting with Daniel Kotowski
Sunday, September 27: A meeting with Daniel Kotowski—visual artist, performer, and curator
Jewish Traces in the City of Łódź | Deaf Culture Week | Historical Walk
What? A historical walk through the area surrounding the Marek Edelman Dialogue Centre offers an opportunity to learn about the history of one of the most important memorial sites in modern-day Łódź. Participants will visit the Park of Survivors and its immediate surroundings, learning about the city’s former residents—including Deaf people—their daily lives, and the […]
We Understand Each Other Without Words – The Bélier Family. Film Screening and Meeting with a CODA Person | Deaf Culture Week
On September 25, we’ll watch the film “We Understand Each Other Without Words” and talk with CODA—a hearing child of deaf parents—Aleksandra Pyrek @Pomigam
Sign Language Games | Deaf Culture Week | Workshops
What? “Sign Language Games” is a workshop for children led by Olga Romanowska—an educator, specialist in deaf education, and advocate for Polish Sign Language. The event invites both hearing and Deaf children to play together, during which differences in communication styles become a source of inspiration for collaboration and getting to know one another. The […]
Alina Szapocznikow | Outdoor Exhibition
An outdoor exhibition dedicated to Alina Szapocznikow, one of the most important Polish sculptors of the 20th century.
Alina Szapocznikow | performative reading
Saturday, September 19, Alina Szapocznikow | performative reading
Mornings at Yanka’s | Traditional Jewish Dances with Live Music
Sunday, September 20, 2026, with live music. Traditional Jewish dances and a dance floor where everyone can join in—that’s what “Mornings at Yanki’s” are all about.
Take a Breath: Intergenerational Creation of Air Sculptures | Workshop
On the weekend of September 19–20, “Take a Breath.” These are outdoor art workshops in a picnic-style setting, during which we’ll work together to create small mobiles—kinetic sculptures that come to life with even the gentlest breeze.
POV: You’re 12 and s*****d | silent disco performance
POV: You’re 12 years old and s*****d, moving story about growing up, the need for acceptance, and the search for your own voice in a world that doesn’t always know how to listen.
Kites for Peace | Installation and Workshops
The installation and art workshops by French designer Victor Guerithault, created specifically for the 2026 Łódź of Many Cultures Festival, invite us to reflect together on peace, imagination, and building a world based on openness.
What Do You Dream About? Artistic Intervention Point | Installation and Workshops
The “What Do You Dream About?” Artistic Intervention is a unique installation and participatory workshop that invites participants to engage in collaborative activities, reflection, and creative expression.
Pola Nireńska. Open Rehearsal | Performance
September 20th: PREMIERE of a new play by Agnieszka Przepiórska and Maja Kleczewska at the Dialogue Center
Współgłosy | Opening Concert
On September 17 at the Dialogue Center, the premiere concert for the band Współgłosy’s latest album, “II”, featuring special guests!
Hummus Day at Fuzja | music, workshops, film
In Fuzja’s industrial spaces, we’ll gather around a shared table to celebrate Hummus Day—a celebration of flavors and culinary diversity.