National Centre for Writing Emerging Translator Mentorship Programme 2025 – Mentees Announced

The Polish Cultural Institute is proud to support this fantastic mentorship programme for emerging translators. Read more about this year's mentees, including, uniquely, two Polish mentees this year: Monika Zaleska and Kasia Laganowska.
01 10.2024 Events, Literature, News

International Conference: European Political Refugees in the UK from 1800 – “How Bitter the Savour is of Other’s Bread?”

The Polish Cultural Institute in London is proud to be among the sponsors of this engaging 1-day conference on the rich and surprising stories of European exiles in Britain, which will feature a talk on avant-garde Polish artist Franciszka Themerson by Art Critic and Curator Jasia Reichardt.
15 11.2024 Events, History, News, Visual arts

“Operation Himmler – Nazi False Flag Used To Justify Invading Poland” – Polish history video by historian Mark Felton

Learn more about a little known operation used by Hitler to justify his decision to invade Poland in 1939.
27 09.2024 Events, History

Polish language theatre at Voila Theatre Festival

Check out the Polish theatre productions at this year's Voila Theatre Festival which features 72 shows & events across 9 venues in London, with over 350 languages involved.
02 11.2024 24 11.2024 Events, Theatre

Chopin Society UK Autumn 2024 Concert Series

Announcement of the upcoming series of Autumn 2024 concerts from the Chopin Society at Westminster Cathedral Hall
29 09.2024 17 11.2024 Events, Music

Apply for the Translators’ Collegium 2025

A residency programme run by the Polish Book Institute for stays in Krakow or Warsaw and open to all translators of Polish literature.
26 09.2024 30 09.2024 Events, Literature, News

Wojtek Mazolewksi Quintet Album Launch @ the Jazz Cafe London

Experience one of Poland’s premier jazz ensembles as they invite you on an exhilarating journey through the world of improvisation. With a refreshed line-up and a brand-new full-length album this October, witness why Mazolewski is celebrated as a jazz luminary.
20 10.2024 Events, Music

Polish books available for loan to schools & libraries as part of Eurotoolbox 2024/25

Dozens of exceptional Polish children's titles available for your school or library to borrow and use for activities, discussions or simply to allow members or pupils to explore the richness of European children’s literature in the original language.
25 09.2024 31 12.2024 Events, Literature, News

Institute of Polish Military History Lecture Series Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025

Check out the upcoming topics of the next 11 lectures in the Institute of Polish Military History online lecture series until May 2025, with speakers including Professor Andrzej Nowak, Professor Stanley Bill, Jenny Grant and Roger Moorhouse.
05 10.2024 10 05.2025 Events, History