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The 51st Polish Film Festival floods Gdynia with premieres for six days in September
GdyniaMon, Sep 21, 2026 · 02:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Overview
Overview
Poland's most important feature-film festival, where new Polish films compete for the Golden Lions.
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The Polish Film Festival (Festiwal Polskich Filmów Fabularnych) marks its 51st edition in Gdynia, September 21-26, 2026 — one of Europe's oldest national film festivals, running continuously since 1974. Six days of premieres, competition screenings and filmmaker Q&As fill venues across this Baltic coast city, the traditional showcase for the year's best Polish cinema ahead of wider release.
The program spans features, documentaries and shorts, alongside industry panels and retrospectives. Gdynia itself is a compact seaside city about three hours by train from Warsaw, making the festival an easy add-on to a Baltic coast trip. Full program and ticket details are typically published in late August on festiwalgdynia.pl.
📍 Multiple venues, Gdynia⏱️ 120 hrsFilm festivalPolish cinema
Good to know
- The 51st Polish Film Festival runs September 21-26, 2026, in Gdynia — one of Europe's oldest film festivals, showcasing new Polish cinema.
- Getting there: Gdynia is on Poland's Baltic coast, about 3 hours by train from Warsaw and a short local SKM train ride from Gdańsk.
- Tickets: sold per screening or as full festival accreditations; check festiwalgdynia.pl in late August for pricing and the screening schedule.
- Rules: screening venues vary — check individual listings for start times and any bag or camera restrictions.
- Accessibility: contact individual Gdynia venues (most are modern cinemas/theatres) for specific accessibility arrangements.
- Tips: the program is usually announced in late August — book popular premiere screenings early, as they tend to sell out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia?
The 51st Polish Film Festival runs Sept 21-26 2026 in Gdynia, one of Europe's oldest national film festivals (founded 1974), showcasing new Polish cinema.
When and where is the festival?
September 21-26, 2026 in Gdynia, Poland, across multiple cultural venues in the city.
How old is this festival?
The 51st edition in 2026. Founded in 1974, it's one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious film festivals.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets sold per screening or as festival accreditations. The full program and schedule are typically published in late August on the official festival website (festiwalgdynia.pl).
What kind of films?
Focus on Polish cinema, independent films, documentaries, and contemporary works, with some international submissions.
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