Events in Katowice
Katowice Street Art Festival
April
Every April, the streets of Katowice come alive with weird and wonderful installations, colourful murals and great graphic art, as part of a festival celebrating street art. It's a great chance to see the city with fresh eyes.
Art Naif Festival
June-August
Taking place every summer for two months in the old miners? residential district of Nikiszowiec, the Szyb Wilson Gallery holds an exhibition of native art featuring paintings and sculptures from over 200 artists from around the world. Watch them at work, whilst live bands play in the main square.
OFF Festival Katowice
August
One of the most important music festivals in Poland, the three-day OFF Festival Katowice gains in popularity with every passing year. Taking place in the green expanse of Dolin Trzech Stawów, the eclectic line-up veers from rock and indie to electronica and dance.
Rawa Blues Festival
October
Poland's largest blues festival is a stalwart on the musical calendar. The centre of the action takes place at the Spodek complex, where you can watch international acts including Ruthie Foster, Otis Taylor and The Stone Foxes.
Advent Fair
December
The run-up to Christmas sees the small district of Nikiszowiec put on a small advent fair selling cakes, pastries and decorations, the proceeds of which go towards the community's regeneration.