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Warsaw Autumn International Festival
WarsawSat, Sep 19, 2026 · 02:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Overview
Overview
Poland's biggest contemporary and avant-garde music festival, with world premieres across the city.
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The 69th edition of the Warsaw Autumn International Festival invites audiences to redirect their attention from the surface of musical events to their deeper meaning and structure. This theme of 'Signs' challenges habitual listening and encourages a more profound engagement with contemporary music.
The festival experience becomes a journey into the significance behind the sounds, offering a landscape of new formats for both performers and listeners. The emphasis on deep structure aims to shift perspectives and transform how audiences co-create the event.
📍 Warsaw⏱️ 216 hrsContemporary ClassicalExperimental
Good to know
- The festival theme 'Signs' redirects attention from surface to deep meaning.
- Mała Warszawska Jesień offers family-friendly activities with space as a score.
- Composers can apply via the Ulysses programme or open call.
Frequently asked questions
What is the theme of the 69th edition?
Signs – redirecting attention from surface to deep structure.
Is there a program for children?
Yes, the Little Warsaw Autumn (Mała Warszawska Jesień) offers space as a score and new listening formats.
How can composers participate?
Through the Ulysses journeys for composers and an open call.
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