Live cultural experience in Warsaw
PolkLore
A Polish Heritage Show in Warsaw
PolkLore is a live Polish heritage show in Warsaw combining dance, legends, history and AI-generated cinematic visuals. Together, these elements create one unforgettable evening near the Old Town.
First, six dance chapters guide the audience through one thousand years of Poland: from early legends and royal courts to Warsaw, resilience and modern life.
Live dancers in traditional Polish costumes performing at PolkLore in Warsaw
Approx. 60 minutes
English narration & subtitles available
Live dancers + cinematic AI visuals
Historic Warsaw venue
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One minute. One thousand years of Poland.
See how history, legends, living dance and cinematic imagination meet on one Warsaw stage.
The show
Poland is not explained here. It is felt.
Instead of another city tour, PolkLore invites visitors into a living story of Poland. During one evening, live performers lead you through legends, historical turning points, traditional costumes and rhythms that still belong to Polish celebrations today.
Meanwhile, AI-generated cinematic images build a visual world for the story: forests, royal courts, old Warsaw, memory and rebirth. However, the dancers remain the living heart of the experience.
What the evening includes
- Six dance chapters inspired by Polish history
- Live performers in traditional costumes
- Legends and accessible historical storytelling
- AI-generated cinematic stage visuals
- Clear narration and subtitles for international guests
The experience
Everything you need for a memorable evening
A compact cultural programme designed to be beautiful, understandable and easy to include in a Warsaw visit.
Live dance
Real performers bring the rhythms, costumes and emotions of Polish dance directly onto the stage.
Cinematic visuals
AI-generated imagery creates atmospheric worlds for history, legends and the changing face of Poland.
Easy to follow
The narration is clear and accessible, created especially for international visitors.
Historic location
The show takes place near Castle Square, in the historic centre of Warsaw.
Six chapters of Polish heritage
History told through dance
In PolkLore, each dance becomes a chapter of history. Then, from the gentle Kujawiak of early Poland through the proud Krakowiak, the noble Polonez, the fiery Mazur, the joyful Polka and the unstoppable Oberek, the evening follows Poland across centuries..
The result is a danced timeline: one thousand years of history told through movement, music, legends and cinematic images.
A visual timeline of the evening: six dances, six historical moods, one story of Poland.
Kujawiak
Legend, Faith and Love
A soft, emotional dance that opens the story with intimacy, origins and the power of connection.
Krakowiak
Courage, Glory and Joy
Energetic, proud and bright, it brings the spirit of Kraków, kings and legends to life.
Polonez
Power, Elegance and the Royal Court
A dignified dance of order, ceremony and noble grace, still present in Polish tradition today.
Mazur
Freedom, Memory and Hope
Sharp, passionate and full of fire, it carries the memory of a nation that refused to disappear.
Polka
Joy, Modernity and Warsaw
Light, social and full of urban sparkle, it brings the audience into the rhythm of a living city.
Oberek
Resilience and Triumph
Fast, joyful and unstoppable, it closes the evening with movement, energy and life.
Languages & subtitles
You will understand the story
PolkLore is designed for international visitors. Therefore, you do not need to know Polish history or speak Polish to enjoy the evening.
English performance
Narration in English with subtitles in both English and Polish.
Polish performance
Narration in Polish with English subtitles for international guests.
Tickets & dates
Plan your evening with PolkLore
Tickets for this Polish heritage show in Warsaw are now available online through our official ticketing partner, Biletyna.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your seat.
Summer 2026 season
Mostly on Thursday and Saturday evenings in July and August
Regular ticket
80 PLN
Standard admission
Senior 60+
65 PLN
For guests aged 60 and over
Under 18
50 PLN
For children and youth
Summer 2026 show dates
Choose your date and language version. English-language performances include English and Polish subtitles. Polish-language performances include English subtitles.
| Date | Day | Time | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | Thursday | 17:00 | 🇵🇱 po polsku (in Polish) |
| 2 July 2026 | Thursday | 18:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 4 July 2026 | Saturday | 15:00 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 4 July 2026 | Saturday | 16:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 10 July 2026 | Friday | 18:00 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 10 July 2026 | Friday | 19:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | 17:00 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | 18:00 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | 19:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 23 July 2026 | Thursday | 18:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | 15:00 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | 16:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 30 July 2026 | Thursday | 18:00 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 30 July 2026 | Thursday | 19:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturday | 11:00 | 🇵🇱 po polsku (in Polish) |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturday | 12:30 | English 🇬🇧 |
More performance dates for the summer season will be announced soon.
Online tickets are now available online.
Tickets may also be available at the venue before the show; however, we cannot guarantee availability.
For the best booking experience, international guests can buy tickets through our English ticketing page (Ticket Tailor). A Polish booking page is also available at Biletyna.pl (You can pay on site by card or BLIK).
The venue
An evening in historic Warsaw
PolkLore takes place at Dom Literatury, a cultural venue on Krakowskie Przedmieście, close to Castle Square and the Royal Castle.
As a result, you can easily combine the show with an afternoon walk through the Old Town or dinner in central Warsaw.
Dom Literatury
Krakowskie Przedmieście 87/89
00-079 Warsaw, Poland
Real performers. Real cultural practice. A story told from within the tradition.
Created with real experience
Created by people who live Polish culture
PolkLore grows from years of work with Polish folk culture, live performance and cultural storytelling. Behind the show are performers and organisers connected with SWATY Folk Ensemble, a Warsaw-based group presenting Polish traditions on stage and for international audiences.
PolkLore also builds on experience gained through Szlachtograjka, an earlier historical performance project combining live actors, costumes and visual storytelling.
This is not culture designed from a distance. It is created by people who know the movement, the costume, the music and the emotion behind the traditions they present.
SWATY Folk Ensemble
A Warsaw-based folk ensemble presenting Polish dances, wedding traditions and noble-style performances in authentic costumes. SWATY provides the live performance experience behind PolkLore.
Szlachtograjka – Previous Historical Project
A completed historical performance project combining live actors, noble costumes and projected storytelling. Its stage language and visual approach helped shape the experience now developed further in PolkLore.
Groups & travel agencies
Planning an evening for your guests?
For organised groups, travel agencies, institutions and companies, we can arrange dedicated performances individually, subject to venue availability.
Practical questions
Good to know before your visit
How long is the show?
The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Is the show available in English?
Yes. English-language performances include subtitles in both English and Polish. In addition, Polish-language performances include English subtitles. Please check the selected performance language when booking.
Will I understand the story if I do not know Polish history?
Yes. PolkLore is created for international visitors. The story is visual and easy to follow, with clear narration, subtitles, dance and cinematic imagery.
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Tickets may be available at the venue before the show; however, we cannot guarantee availability. You can pay on site by card or BLIK. Therefore, we recommend online booking once ticket sales open..
Is the show suitable for seniors?
Yes. The show is designed as an elegant cultural evening with a clear narrative, strong visuals, subtitles and a comfortable performance length.
Need more information? Contact us or visit the dedicated page for group bookings.
Spend one evening with Poland
Come for the dance. Stay for the legends. Leave with a story of Poland that moves.