Jarocin Festival 2026 Announces Concert Schedule and Launches Single-Day Ticket Sales
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jarocin Festival 2026 has announced its concert schedule and launched sales for single-day tickets, with prices varying based on purchase date.
- The festival will feature nearly 50 artists across four days, including legendary Polish rock bands and contemporary alternative acts.
- Special events include a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the documentary "Moja krew, twoja krew" and a showcase for emerging artists in the "Wielkopolskie Rytmy Mลodych" competition.
Organizers of the Jarocin Festival 2026 have unveiled the full concert schedule, dividing performances by day and stage. Alongside this announcement, sales have begun for single-day tickets, offering attendees flexibility in planning their festival experience. The initial batch of single-day tickets is available until July 3, 2026, priced at 199 Polish zloty, with a second batch increasing to 269 zloty from July 4. The organizers emphasize that ticket availability is not limited by batch, and discounts for local residents do not apply to single-day passes.
The first batch will be available until July 3, 2026, at a price of 199 zloty. From July 4, the second batch will be valid at a price of 269 zloty.
This year's festival promises a diverse lineup of nearly 50 artists, spanning various generations and musical genres. The program features iconic figures of the Polish rock scene, prominent contemporary alternative artists, and emerging musicians. Notable performers include Houk Generation X, making a special reunion performance, Lech Janerka for his farewell to the Jarocin audience, and acts such as Voo Voo, Zalewski, Acid Drinkers, Dezerter, Strachy na Lachy, and many others. This eclectic mix ensures a broad appeal to different musical tastes.
Nearly 50 artists representing different generations and musical genres will gather at this year's edition of Jarocin Festival.
A significant highlight of the festival will be the special concert "Moja krew, twoja krew" (My Blood, Your Blood), commemorating the 40th anniversary of the documentary film of the same name. This project will bring together established Polish musicians and younger artists, including participants from Republika, Robert Gawliลski, Tomek Lipiลski, Wojciech Waglewski, and Mery Spolsky, under the musical direction of Leszek Biolik.
One of the most important events of this year's edition will be the concert "Moja krew, twoja krew", prepared on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the documentary film of the same title.
The festival also continues its tradition of supporting new talent through the "Wielkopolskie Rytmy Mลodych" (Greater Poland Rhythms of Youth) showcase. This year's edition includes special projects presented in the Jarocin Amphitheater, such as the "Kobiety Jarocina" (Women of Jarocin) concert on July 16, celebrating female artists who have shaped the festival's history, and Sad Smiles performing their interpretation of Siekiera's album "Nowa Aleksandria." Additionally, a special Nene Heroine concert, "Na dobranoc," will take place at the Polish Rock Museum. The "Wielkopolskie Rytmy Mลodych 2026" competition has already identified 20 semi-finalists who will perform and compete for a spot in the finals, with the winners joining the main festival lineup on July 16.
The winners will perform on July 16 during Jarocin Festival 2026, joining the lineup of one of the most important musical events in Poland.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.