Pol'and'Rock Festival 2026

Pol'and'Rock Festival is the biggest non-commercial event in Europe. With no entry tickets required, anyone wishing to attend is free to join. The festival draws almost half a million people each year to the site of what is widely known as the Most Beautiful Festival in the World.

This free and open event offers a unique opportunity for everyone to experience music and freedom on an unparalleled scale. The audience is a defining feature of the festival — a genuine community of people united by their love of music, eager to escape everyday worries and immerse themselves in a shared celebration. Festival-goers form a vibrant, diverse crowd where all are respected and welcomed, regardless of gender, age, or creed. Pol'and'Rock Festival is a haven for those who cherish freedom and believe in the value of community built on tolerance and friendship.

The event typically welcomes up to 750,000 people, whether camping on-site, passing through to catch a performance, or exploring the Academy of the Finest of Arts. The organisers are committed to bringing outstanding music to vast audiences, booking both internationally renowned headliners and emerging Polish talent. Bands also have the chance to compete in the festival’s Emerging Bands Competition. Over the years, the line-up has included acts such as Gojira, Goo Goo Dolls, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Judas Priest, Ziggy Marley, Trivium, Slaves, Nothing But Thieves, Lordi, Crystal Fighters, Amon Amarth, among many others. With five stages showcasing diverse genres and styles, the festival offers something for every music lover.

The Promoter
Jurek Owsiak — respected social activist, founder of Poland’s largest charity, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation, and visionary creator of Pol'and'Rock Festival — is the driving force behind the event. Known simply as Jurek, he drew inspiration from the original Woodstock in 1969 to create a festival as a gesture of gratitude to the volunteers and supporters of the charity. Thus, in 1995, the Most Beautiful Festival in the World was born.