It all started with the sea\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor centuries, Gdynia, as a small farming and fishing village, developed in the shadow of larger centres. Its fortunes were transformed by the decision to build a port in 1920. The national mobilisation was so great that both the port and the city were built in just over a decade. And so, on the Kashubian coast, a city grew out of a summer resort \u2013 Poland\u2019s \u2018window to the world\u2019, the country\u2019s maritime capital, the star of the Second Polish Republic, a symbol of ambition and of a modern, open Poland. In its centenary year, it continues to dazzle with its modernist heritage, its blend of urban life and nature, its openness, and the extraordinary energy of its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Celebrating as a community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe founding spirit, a vision for the future, working together, and boldness in design \u2013 these continue to define Gdynia to this day. And it is precisely around this idea that the city\u2019s centenary celebrations have been built. Gdynia\u2019s anniversary is not a story about the past, but about the relationship between the city and its people. The idea behind the celebrations is community \u2013 understood as gatherings, co-creation, and being together in the urban space. That is why the centenary programme spans the whole year and comprises dozens of events \u2013 from large concerts, through cultural and sporting events, to local initiatives. Each one is an invitation to get into the rhythm of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The centenary of Gdynia being granted city rights will not go unnoticed, just as the city itself did not enter history unremarked. Throughout the year, our city will be buzzing with music, art and sporting events, creating a space for us all to celebrate together. This is a perfect opportunity to visit our beautiful Gdynia and to talk about its history and the people who shaped it. We invite everyone \u2013 from near and far \u2013 to celebrate this anniversary with us! May it be an unforgettable experience and a memory passed on to future generations,<\/em> says Aleksandra Kosiorek, Mayor of Gdynia.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFollowing the official celebrations and the wonderful community music events that took place in February, Gdynia is not slowing down and is offering further opportunities to celebrate its 100th birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A city of festivals in its centenary year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe summer highlight of the celebrations is a time when Gdynia truly radiates its positive energy. The city hosts numerous festivals and major outdoor events \u2013 from film and music to literature \u2013 which attract global attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This anniversary edition will feature events that have become permanent fixtures on the city\u2019s calendar. Among the most eagerly awaited are the Cudawianki in June \u2013 concerts, a space for communal celebration and discovering local creativity \u2013 and the Sea Festival, which in this anniversary year will be accompanied by the Shanty Festival marking Gdynia\u2019s centenary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a 20-year hiatus, the World Kashubian Congress will also return to Gdynia on 11 July, bringing together several thousand people. One of the many highlights of the day will be a concert featuring, among others, the singer with Kashubian roots, Natalia Szroeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another unforgettable event is one of Europe\u2019s largest music festivals \u2013 the Open\u2019er Festival \u2013 which traditionally takes place in early July. It would be difficult to name a world-class music star who has not yet performed in Gdynia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also worth remembering that for many years now, with the arrival of the summer season, Gdynia has become the capital of women\u2019s jazz. The Energa Ladies\u2019 Jazz Festival, during which you can hear the greatest divas of this musical genre from both Poland and around the world, takes place here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of August, the centenary edition of the City of Words Festival \u2013 Gdynia Literary Award will also be held, and in September, the Musical Theatre, together with the Gdynia Film Centre, will introduce the city to the world of cinema through the Polish Film Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A gathering around Poland\u2019s longest birthday table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOne of the most special moments of the anniversary celebrations will undoubtedly be the \u2018Summer Birthday Night\u2019 in August. On 22 August, Marshal Pi\u0142sudski Avenue will be transformed into a space featuring a kilometre-long birthday table, symbolising the community that has been built over the last hundred years. It is a simple idea, but very \u2018Gdynia-esque\u2019: sitting side by side, without divisions, and celebrating together. Food, music, conversation \u2013 everything that makes up the city\u2019s everyday life will be celebrated on a centenary scale. In Central Park, we will be able to watch films about Gdynia, and there will also be dance and music zones made available to Gdynia\u2019s musicians and music clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On one of the nights in August, the sky above the city will be lit up by a spectacular display of 1,000 drones. The city is organising this largest show of its kind in Poland in collaboration with Gda\u0144sk Airport. It will be a symbolic tribute to the city, its history and its modern future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cultural infrastructure in the centenary year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCulture is also a key driving force behind and organiser of everyday life in Gdynia. Theatres, galleries and arts venues offer a diverse range of activities for everyone. In this anniversary year, Gdynia\u2019s flagship institutions \u2013 the city\u2019s showpieces \u2013 invite you to enjoy new, unique projects, performances and exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Witold Gombrowicz Municipal Theatre has created a theatrical gift for Gdynia: the production \u201cGdynia. Fordewind\u201d, and in June, as every year, it will launch the Summer Stage on the beach in Or\u0142owo \u2013 it\u2019s worth checking the programme at teatrgombrowicza.art.pl to catch a performance with the sea as a backdrop whilst visiting Gdynia in its centenary year. Meanwhile, the Danuta Baduszkowa Musical Theatre has prepared the spectacular musical \u201cThe History of Gdynia Written in a Song\u201d. The premiere of this show is scheduled for early September, and excerpts from the performance will also be shown in selected districts of Gdynia. The Gdynia Cultural Centre is offering a real treat for the youngest audience members, inviting them to a unique musical performance, 'Majka z Kajtkiem jad\u0105 trajtkiem’ (Majka and Kajtek are travelling by 'trajtek’) to mark Gdynia\u2019s centenary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cultural events marking the centenary will also include the exhibition \u2018Kachu totalny. The Life and Work of Kazimierz Ostrowski\u2019 at the Gdynia City Museum. The opening will take place on 4 July, and the exhibition will run until the end of February next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sport drives the centenary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn this anniversary year, Gdynia will also host national championships in a range of sports and competitions that will attract the best athletes from Poland and around the world. Several running events have already taken place, including one of the most important competitions in the country in this discipline \u2013 the Polish Half Marathon Championships, which took place on April 25. Spanning 41 days of sporting excitement \u2013 from 20 June to 31 July \u2013 will be Poland\u2019s largest sailing festival: Gdynia Sailing Days. June will also see the Midsummer Night Run \u2013 a regular running event and part of the Gdynia Grand Prix. Furthermore, the city will host one of the most spectacular forms of cycling for the first time \u2013 the MTB Eliminator \u2013 and Poland\u2019s first World Cup race in this discipline. It is also worth mentioning that, after 12 years, Poland\u2019s biggest cycling race \u2013 the Tour de Pologne \u2013 is returning to Pomerania. To celebrate Gdynia\u2019s centenary, the first stage of the race will start in the very heart of the city. It is worth checking the full calendar of sporting events at gdyniasport.pl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s meet at Gdynia\u2019s birthday celebrations!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo make sure you don\u2019t get lost in the packed centenary calendar of events and to plan at least a few trips to Gdynia, it\u2019s worth visiting the website 100.gdynia.pl. Here you can find plenty of information about the programme of celebrations, events and inspiration for your visits. It\u2019s also worth remembering that Gdynia offers more than just centenary events; it boasts natural beauty every day. It has wide, sandy beaches and atmospheric walks right on your doorstep. Only here can you admire the Modernist City Centre, awaiting a decision on its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and at the same time almost immediately immerse yourself in the greenery of the forests of the Tri-City Landscape Park. A stroll along the Baltic Sea, a morning run in the woods, sailing or relaxing on the beach \u2013 all this is part of everyday life here. Few cities can boast such a harmonious blend of urban life and nature, and it is precisely this balance that makes Gdynia a unique place to come back to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Energa Ladies\u2019 Jazz Festival, during which you can hear the greatest divas of this musical genre from both Poland and around the world, takes place here.\\nAt the end of August, the centenary edition of the City of Words Festival \u2013 Gdynia Literary Award will also be held, and in September, the Musical Theatre, together with the Gdynia Film Centre, will introduce the city to the world of cinema through the Polish Film Festival.\\nA gathering around Poland\u2019s longest birthday table\\nOne of the most special moments of the anniversary celebrations will undoubtedly be the \u2018Summer Birthday Night\u2019 in August. On 22 August, Marshal Pi\u0142sudski Avenue will be transformed into a space featuring a kilometre-long birthday table, symbolising the community that has been built over the last hundred years. It is a simple idea, but very \u2018Gdynia-esque\u2019: sitting side by side, without divisions, and celebrating together. Food, music, conversation \u2013 everything that makes up the city\u2019s everyday life will be celebrated on a centenary scale. In Central Park, we will be able to watch films about Gdynia, and there will also be dance and music zones made available to Gdynia\u2019s musicians and music clubs.\\nOn one of the nights in August, the sky above the city will be lit up by a spectacular display of 1,000 drones. The city is organising this largest show of its kind in Poland in collaboration with Gda\u0144sk Airport. It will be a symbolic tribute to the city, its history and its modern future.\\nCultural infrastructure in the centenary year\\nCulture is also a key driving force behind and organiser of everyday life in Gdynia. Theatres, galleries and arts venues offer a diverse range of activities for everyone. 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The Gdynia Cultural Centre is offering a real treat for the youngest audience members, inviting them to a unique musical performance, 'Majka z Kajtkiem jad\u0105 trajtkiem' (Majka and Kajtek are travelling by 'trajtek') to mark Gdynia\u2019s centenary.\\nThe cultural events marking the centenary will also include the exhibition \u2018Kachu totalny. The Life and Work of Kazimierz Ostrowski\u2019 at the Gdynia City Museum. The opening will take place on 4 July, and the exhibition will run until the end of February next year.\\nSport drives the centenary\\nIn this anniversary year, Gdynia will also host national championships in a range of sports and competitions that will attract the best athletes from Poland and around the world. Several running events have already taken place, including one of the most important competitions in the country in this discipline \u2013 the Polish Half Marathon Championships, which took place on April 25. Spanning 41 days of sporting excitement \u2013 from 20 June to 31 July \u2013 will be Poland\u2019s largest sailing festival: Gdynia Sailing Days. June will also see the Midsummer Night Run \u2013 a regular running event and part of the Gdynia Grand Prix. Furthermore, the city will host one of the most spectacular forms of cycling for the first time \u2013 the MTB Eliminator \u2013 and Poland\u2019s first World Cup race in this discipline. It is also worth mentioning that, after 12 years, Poland\u2019s biggest cycling race \u2013 the Tour de Pologne \u2013 is returning to Pomerania. To celebrate Gdynia\u2019s centenary, the first stage of the race will start in the very heart of the city. 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Its fortunes were transformed by the decision to build a port in 1920. The national mobilisation was so great that both the port and the city were built in just over a decade. And so, on the Kashubian coast, a city grew out of a summer resort \u2013 Poland\u2019s \u2018window to the world\u2019, the country\u2019s maritime capital, the star of the Second Polish Republic, a symbol of ambition and of a modern, open Poland. In its centenary year, it continues to dazzle with its modernist heritage, its blend of urban life and nature, its openness, and the extraordinary energy of its residents.\nCelebrating as a community\nThe founding spirit, a vision for the future, working together, and boldness in design \u2013 these continue to define Gdynia to this day. And it is precisely around this idea that the city\u2019s centenary celebrations have been built. Gdynia\u2019s anniversary is not a story about the past, but about the relationship between the city and its people. The idea behind the celebrations is community \u2013 understood as gatherings, co-creation, and being together in the urban space. That is why the centenary programme spans the whole year and comprises dozens of events \u2013 from large concerts, through cultural and sporting events, to local initiatives. Each one is an invitation to get into the rhythm of the city.\nThe centenary of Gdynia being granted city rights will not go unnoticed, just as the city itself did not enter history unremarked. Throughout the year, our city will be buzzing with music, art and sporting events, creating a space for us all to celebrate together. This is a perfect opportunity to visit our beautiful Gdynia and to talk about its history and the people who shaped it. We invite everyone \u2013 from near and far \u2013 to celebrate this anniversary with us! May it be an unforgettable experience and a memory passed on to future generations, says Aleksandra Kosiorek, Mayor of Gdynia.\nFollowing the official celebrations and the wonderful community music events that took place in February, Gdynia is not slowing down and is offering further opportunities to celebrate its 100th birthday.\nA city of festivals in its centenary year\nThe summer highlight of the celebrations is a time when Gdynia truly radiates its positive energy. The city hosts numerous festivals and major outdoor events \u2013 from film and music to literature \u2013 which attract global attention.\nThis anniversary edition will feature events that have become permanent fixtures on the city\u2019s calendar. Among the most eagerly awaited are the Cudawianki in June \u2013 concerts, a space for communal celebration and discovering local creativity \u2013 and the Sea Festival, which in this anniversary year will be accompanied by the Shanty Festival marking Gdynia\u2019s centenary.\nAfter a 20-year hiatus, the World Kashubian Congress will also return to Gdynia on 11 July, bringing together several thousand people. One of the many highlights of the day will be a concert featuring, among others, the singer with Kashubian roots, Natalia Szroeder.\nAnother unforgettable event is one of Europe\u2019s largest music festivals \u2013 the Open\u2019er Festival \u2013 which traditionally takes place in early July. It would be difficult to name a world-class music star who has not yet performed in Gdynia.\nIt is also worth remembering that for many years now, with the arrival of the summer season, Gdynia has become the capital of women\u2019s jazz. The Energa Ladies\u2019 Jazz Festival, during which you can hear the greatest divas of this musical genre from both Poland and around the world, takes place here.\nAt the end of August, the centenary edition of the City of Words Festival \u2013 Gdynia Literary Award will also be held, and in September, the Musical Theatre, together with the Gdynia Film Centre, will introduce the city to the world of cinema through the Polish Film Festival.\nA gathering around Poland\u2019s longest birthday table\nOne of the most special moments of the anniversary celebrations will undoubtedly be the \u2018Summer Birthday Night\u2019 in August. On 22 August, Marshal Pi\u0142sudski Avenue will be transformed into a space featuring a kilometre-long birthday table, symbolising the community that has been built over the last hundred years. It is a simple idea, but very \u2018Gdynia-esque\u2019: sitting side by side, without divisions, and celebrating together. Food, music, conversation \u2013 everything that makes up the city\u2019s everyday life will be celebrated on a centenary scale. In Central Park, we will be able to watch films about Gdynia, and there will also be dance and music zones made available to Gdynia\u2019s musicians and music clubs.\nOn one of the nights in August, the sky above the city will be lit up by a spectacular display of 1,000 drones. The city is organising this largest show of its kind in Poland in collaboration with Gda\u0144sk Airport. It will be a symbolic tribute to the city, its history and its modern future.\nCultural infrastructure in the centenary year\nCulture is also a key driving force behind and organiser of everyday life in Gdynia. Theatres, galleries and arts venues offer a diverse range of activities for everyone. In this anniversary year, Gdynia\u2019s flagship institutions \u2013 the city\u2019s showpieces \u2013 invite you to enjoy new, unique projects, performances and exhibitions.\nThe Witold Gombrowicz Municipal Theatre has created a theatrical gift for Gdynia: the production \u201cGdynia. Fordewind\u201d, and in June, as every year, it will launch the Summer Stage on the beach in Or\u0142owo \u2013 it\u2019s worth checking the programme at teatrgombrowicza.art.pl to catch a performance with the sea as a backdrop whilst visiting Gdynia in its centenary year. Meanwhile, the Danuta Baduszkowa Musical Theatre has prepared the spectacular musical \u201cThe History of Gdynia Written in a Song\u201d. The premiere of this show is scheduled for early September, and excerpts from the performance will also be shown in selected districts of Gdynia. The Gdynia Cultural Centre is offering a real treat for the youngest audience members, inviting them to a unique musical performance, 'Majka z Kajtkiem jad\u0105 trajtkiem' (Majka and Kajtek are travelling by 'trajtek') to mark Gdynia\u2019s centenary.\nThe cultural events marking the centenary will also include the exhibition \u2018Kachu totalny. The Life and Work of Kazimierz Ostrowski\u2019 at the Gdynia City Museum. The opening will take place on 4 July, and the exhibition will run until the end of February next year.\nSport drives the centenary\nIn this anniversary year, Gdynia will also host national championships in a range of sports and competitions that will attract the best athletes from Poland and around the world. Several running events have already taken place, including one of the most important competitions in the country in this discipline \u2013 the Polish Half Marathon Championships, which took place on April 25. Spanning 41 days of sporting excitement \u2013 from 20 June to 31 July \u2013 will be Poland\u2019s largest sailing festival: Gdynia Sailing Days. June will also see the Midsummer Night Run \u2013 a regular running event and part of the Gdynia Grand Prix. Furthermore, the city will host one of the most spectacular forms of cycling for the first time \u2013 the MTB Eliminator \u2013 and Poland\u2019s first World Cup race in this discipline. It is also worth mentioning that, after 12 years, Poland\u2019s biggest cycling race \u2013 the Tour de Pologne \u2013 is returning to Pomerania. To celebrate Gdynia\u2019s centenary, the first stage of the race will start in the very heart of the city. It is worth checking the full calendar of sporting events at gdyniasport.pl.\nLet\u2019s meet at Gdynia\u2019s birthday celebrations!\nTo make sure you don\u2019t get lost in the packed centenary calendar of events and to plan at least a few trips to Gdynia, it\u2019s worth visiting the website 100.gdynia.pl. Here you can find plenty of information about the programme of celebrations, events and inspiration for your visits. It\u2019s also worth remembering that Gdynia offers more than just centenary events; it boasts natural beauty every day. It has wide, sandy beaches and atmospheric walks right on your doorstep. Only here can you admire the Modernist City Centre, awaiting a decision on its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and at the same time almost immediately immerse yourself in the greenery of the forests of the Tri-City Landscape Park. A stroll along the Baltic Sea, a morning run in the woods, sailing or relaxing on the beach \u2013 all this is part of everyday life here. Few cities can boast such a harmonious blend of urban life and nature, and it is precisely this balance that makes Gdynia a unique place to come back to."},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"pl-PL","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/2026\/06\/12\/lets-meet-at-gdynias-100th-birthday-the-city-is-celebrating-all-year-round\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/iasaE3CPCgLm4Eir.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/iasaE3CPCgLm4Eir.jpg","width":2361,"height":821},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/2026\/06\/12\/lets-meet-at-gdynias-100th-birthday-the-city-is-celebrating-all-year-round\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Let\u2019s meet at Gdynia\u2019s 100th birthday \u2013 the city is celebrating all year round!"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/#website","url":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/","name":"Instytut Polski w Londynie","description":"Instytuty Polskie","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"pl-PL"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/#\/schema\/person\/650660f82290e905505348ef8ca79a33","name":"konopkab","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"pl-PL","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fb1006bc5b4ae26fa605cdf675d5e97c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fb1006bc5b4ae26fa605cdf675d5e97c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"konopkab"},"url":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/author\/konopkab\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13605"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13611,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13605\/revisions\/13611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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