LIVE POLISH FOLK • HISTORY • HERITAGE
PolkLore & History
The Polish Folk & Heritage Show
Experience traditional Polish dances, legends and one thousand years of history in a live show created for visitors to Warsaw.
Public performances return in the summer season.Regular ticketed shows for individual visitors and families are planned for the summer holidays.Outside the public season, PolkLore is available mainly for organised groups. If a private group performance has seats that can be released to individual guests, we announce them on our social media. Stay tuned.
Approx. 60 min • 6 traditional dances • guests from 22+ countries • based in Warsaw
Real photos from our show (summer 2026).
22+countries represented among our guests
6traditional Polish dances
60 minfolk, history and storytelling
Summerregular public ticketed season
THE EXPERIENCE
Polish folk culture brought to life on stage
PolkLore & History is a live Polish folk and heritage show in Warsaw combining traditional dance, historical storytelling, legends, authentic costumes and cinematic visuals.
It is more than a folk dance performance. Each dance becomes a chapter in a larger story about Poland, its regions, turning points, culture and identity.
✓ Live Polish folk dancers
✓ Traditional Polish costumes
✓ Legends and accessible history
✓ Chopin, Polish national dances and cultural memory
✓ Designed for international audiences
Part of our team after the show.
WHEN CAN YOU SEE POLKLORE?
Summer public season.
Group performances by request.
Regular ticketed performances for individual visitors and families take place during the summer holiday season. Outside that period, we perform mainly for organised groups.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Individual visitors & families
Public performances with individual ticket sales return during the summer season.
New dates are published on our website and social media.
OUTSIDE THE SEASON
Organised groups
Travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, companies, institutions and international groups can request a dedicated show.
Subject to performer, venue and technical availability.
EXTRA SEATS
Occasional public availability
If an organised group leaves seats available for individual visitors, we may release them for sale.
We announce these opportunities on social media.
ONE SHOW. MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT POLAND.
Come curious.
Leave with the pieces connected.
PolkLore does not try to turn an evening into a history lecture. Instead, it connects famous names, dates, dances and legends into a chronological story that gives visitors a framework for understanding Poland.
966
Why was the Baptism of Poland such a turning point?
The show begins with the foundations of the Polish state and the choices that connected it with Christian Europe.
POLAND & LITHUANIA
What connected Poland and Lithuania?
Meet Queen Jadwiga and Władysław Jagiełło and discover how dynastic politics opened a much larger Polish-Lithuanian story.
1410
Why does Grunwald still matter in Polish memory?
The medieval story leads to one of the most famous battles in Polish history and to the rise of the Polish-Lithuanian state.
SCIENCE
Where does Copernicus fit into the story?
The show touches on Kraków’s intellectual world and one of Poland’s best-known scientific figures.
CHOPIN
Why does Chopin sound so Polish?
We connect Fryderyk Chopin with the rhythms and forms of Polish dance, and one of our stage dances is performed to Chopin’s music.
1791–1918
How did Poland disappear from the map and return?
From the Constitution of 3 May and the partitions to cultural memory and independence, the chronology becomes easier to follow.
966 Baptism of Poland1410 Grunwald1569 Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth1791 Constitution of 3 May1795 Partitions
Chopin music & national dances1918 Independence1939 World War IISolidarity and modern Poland
SIX TRADITIONAL POLISH DANCES
History told through folk dance
Six dances. Six moods. One journey through Polish history and culture.
01
Kujawiak
A lyrical, elegant dance rooted in central Poland.
02
Krakowiak
Energetic, proud and strongly associated with Kraków.
03
Polonez
A stately ceremonial dance still present at important Polish celebrations today.
04
Mazur
Fast, expressive and linked with the memory of freedom and national identity.
05
Polka
Joyful, social and part of the urban energy of the story.
06
Oberek
A fast, turning folk dance full of energy.
WHO IS POLKLORE FOR?
A Polish cultural programme for very different kinds of guests
The full stage show is only one way to work with PolkLore. We are open to organised tourism, international communities, business events and commercial cultural engagements.
Tourism & hospitality
Tour groups, travel agencies, DMCs, tour operators, hotels, hostels and concierge teams looking for a Polish folk show or cultural experience in Warsaw.
International communities
Expats, Erasmus students, universities, visiting academics and international residents who want to understand Poland beyond sightseeing.
Companies & event agencies
Corporate events, international meetings, conferences, incentive travel, visiting partners and event agencies looking for a Polish cultural element.
Embassies & institutions
Embassies, cultural institutes, international organisations, chambers of commerce and institutions hosting foreign guests or cultural programmes.
Planning something different?
Tell us about your audience, place and format. We can discuss a full performance, a shortened programme or another commercially viable format.
WATCH POLKLORE
See the show before you book it
Replace these placeholders with real footage from the 2026 season.
Trailer of The Polish Folk & Heritage Show
Best general introduction to PolkLore.
Traditional Polish Folk Dances
Energy, costumes and live performance.
More than dance
Show the history, storytelling or musical layer (and see why are Polish folk costumes so different).
REAL GUESTS. REAL FEEDBACK.
Seen by visitors from more than 22 countries in 2026
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“What a wonderful and memorable experience! The performance was full of energy, colour, and passion, and it was a fantastic opportunity to experience Polish culture and traditions through music and dance. The dancers were incredibly talented, and their enthusiasm and professionalism really made the performance special.”
[Jake / Google Maps / Austria]
“Must see! Learned about history, cultures and dances. Family run show, very engaging and it shows they pour their heart and soul into it.”
[Kam / TripAdvisor / California]
“I attended the Polish Folklore Show during my stay in Warsaw, and it was a wonderful experience. Before the performance, the host introduced the ensemble and we watched a short video about the history of Warsaw and Poland. The live performances were outstanding. I loved the beautiful traditional costumes, the music, and the dancers’ energy and professionalism.”
[Gvantsa / GetYourGuide / Georgia]
FROM THE 2026 SEASON
This is what the Polish folk show looks like
STAY TUNED
Follow PolkLore for public dates and occasional extra seats
Outside the summer season, occasional individual tickets may become available around organised group performances.
Social media
Reviews & travel platforms
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
When are public performances available?
Regular ticketed performances for individual guests and families take place during the summer holiday season.
Can I see PolkLore outside the summer season?
Outside the season we perform mainly for organised groups. If extra seats can be released to individual visitors, we announce them on social media.
Can PolkLore perform for a private group or company?
Yes. Dedicated performances can be arranged for tourism groups, companies, institutions, international delegations and private organised groups.
Can you perform outside Warsaw or abroad?
Yes. PolkLore is open to paid commercial performances elsewhere in Poland and abroad, subject to artistic, technical and travel arrangements.
Can you provide a shorter folk show?
Potentially yes. For some events, dinners or smaller groups, a compact programme may be more appropriate than the full theatre version.
How long is the full performance?
The full stage show lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Bring Polish folk culture to your group, event or institution
Traditional dances, legends, Chopin and one thousand years of Polish history in one live performance.