All you need to know before leaving home

You know this festival very well. Until 2021, it was called The Jagiellonian Fair.  However, the core essence of the event has remained unchanged. It is a celebration of traditional music and crafts, held in Lublin’s Old Town. The festival features folk art fairs, concerts showcasing traditional and tradition-inspired music, workshops, a playground filled with old games and activities, as well as dances, performances, exhibitions, and presentations. We usually post the full programme schedule of the event in early August.

For many years, the festival has been held around the same time, the second half of August. The upcoming edition is taking place place between 18-20 August 2023

You will find us in the streets, squares and alleys of Lublin’s Old Town and Błonia near the Castle

Most events are free of charge. We will keep you informed about any workshops that require payment.

 

Finding parking during the festival can be challenging, so we recommend using public transportation. Lublin also offers a city bike network for your convenience. Please note that during Re:tradition, a part of the parking area in Zamkowy Square is closed to accommodate our artists.

To get to the Old Town by bus, you can check the route and select your destination, such as Grodzka Street in Lublin, on the following website: https://jakdojade.pl/lublin/trasa/

Tickets can be purchased at kiosks, ticket machines at bus stops, and inside most buses. Mobile apps are also available for ticket purchases. The current fares can be found here: https://ztm.lublin.eu/pl/bilety/cennik-biletow-1

To locate City Bike stations, you can refer to this website: https://lubelskirower.pl/

If you are driving, please be aware that Lublin has a Paid Parking Zone. Parking requires payment from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. However, parking is free on Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Look for parking metres or consider installing the CityParkApp to assist with payment.

For more information, you can visit this website: http://lublin.spp24.pl/

Please note that entry into the Old Town is only permitted for individuals with special permits issued by the Lublin City Office.

Here is a map showing paid parking areas near Lublin’s Old Town and city centre.

The most convenient way to reach Lublin is by using GPS navigation and setting your hotel as the destination. During the festival, finding parking near the Old Town can be quite challenging. Additionally, a portion of the large parking area at  Zamkowy Square is closed to accomodate our artists.

We recommend using alternative transportation options such as buses, city bikes, or walking from your accommodation to the Old Town. However, if you prefer to drive, you can set your navigation to a location like Aleja Unii Lubelskiej in Lublin. This street is close to the Old Town and Błonia near the Castle,  where you will find one of the larger parking lots.

Here is a map showing paid parking areas near Lublin’s Old Town and city centre.

If you are driving, please be aware that Lublin has a Paid Parking Zone. Parking requires payment from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. However, parking is free on Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Look for parking metres or consider installing the CityParkApp to assist with payment.

For more information, you can visit this website: http://lublin.spp24.pl/

Please note that entry into the Old Town is only permitted for individuals with special permits issued by the Lublin City Office.

Lublin City Bike: https://lubelskirower.pl/

Buses: https://mpk.lublin.pl/

The train station is quite far from the Old Town. It will take you about 30 minutes to get there on foot. Leave the station and walk northeast along 1 Maja Street until you reach  Lubelskiego Lipca traffic circle. From there, cross the Lutosławski Bridge (also known as the Bridge of Culture) and continue straight along Zamojska and Wyszyńskiego Streets until you reach the Cathedral. Once you spot the cathedral, you are just a step away from the Old Town. To find the centre of the festival events, you can turn left into Królewska Street and continue straight to Łokietka Square, where oyou will find our Information Point.

Taking a bus from the train station to the Old Town is a more convenient option. However, the area around the train station is undergoing renovation, so public transportation schedules may change.

More about bus schedules: mpk.lublin.pl

You can also call a taxi. Bolt operates in Lublin. The biggest cab companies are AleTaxi – 511-11-11 and Taxi Damel – 19 – 626. More: lublintravel.pl

A final option is to rent a car. CarSharing Panek is available in Lublin.
https://panekcs.pl

The bus station is conveniently located right next to the Old Town. When you exit the station through the main gate, simply turn left and you will see the  Lublin Castle. Cross the street and continue walking until you reach the stairs at the end of the Castle square. Climb the stairs, and you will find the bridge that connects the Castle to the Old Town.

Each year, we strive to offer something unique and special for our attendees. The full programme is available in the PROGRAMME section
allowing you to easily access all the details. Additionally, if you visit the information point at Łokietka Square, you will be provided with printed programs and maps for your convenience.

Make sure to visit the Information Point during the festival, where our friendly volunteers will be delighted to assist you with any inquiries about the event. They will also provide you with printed maps of the festival for your convenience.

Information point

Błonia near the Castle
18.08.2023 : 12.00-20.00
19.09-20.08 2023: 10.00-20.00

Łokietka Square
17.08.2023: 16.00-20.00
18.08.2023: 9.00-20.00
19.08-20.08.2023: 9.00-20.00

For those who prefer more eco-friendly options, the digital version of the programme can be accessed here: PROGRAMME 2023

If you are planning to bring children to the festival, we have a dedicated section on our website just for them. Simply visit the PROGRAMME section and select “for kids” in the provided box. This will give you a list of events specifically designed for children. We highly recommend visiting Błonia near the Castle, where you will find Re:tradition’s Playground. This special area is specifically designed for children and offers a variety of workshops, shows, and traditional games and activities. It’s a perfect place for children to have fun and engage in interactive experiences during the festival.

During the festival, the streets of the city can become crowded, and with so much happening, it’s understandable that it can be easy to get lost. To ensure the safety of your child, we have a special measure in place. When you visit Re:tradition’s Playground in Błonia near the Castle, we will provide you with a special wristband. You can write your phone number on the wristband and securely fasten it to your child’s wrist. This way, if your child happens to get separated from you, it will be easier for someone to contact you and ensure a swift reunion.

We love pets. That’s why, for the comfort, well-being and safety of your pets, we encourage you to leave them at home. Hundreds of people attend the festival, and there are many loud noises, intense lights, and an accumulation of stimuli that might stress and frighten your pet, even if they are accustomed to such situations. We  leave our  four-legged friends at home.

Those who are qualified to participate will receive a confirmation e-mail. Before the workshops start, simply provide your name, and the facilitator will locate you on the list.

Yes, you may take photos at most events. However, there may be exceptions for certain concerts and performances.  If the artists do not agree to photography, we will announce this on our website. Additionally, there will be signs by the stage, and the MC will let you know from the stage. If you want to photograph an exhibitor or their stall, please ask their permission first.

Many fantastic things. Please refer to Lublin Centre of Tourist and Cultural Information  (Jezuicka 1/3, tel. 81-533-39-15669) for ideas!

Please refer to: nocowanie.pl, booking.com, lubelskietravel.pl. They will help you find suitable accommodation.

A paid public toilet is located in Zamkowa street (between Błonia and  astle Square, entrance from the Błonia side). It is open every day between 6:00 and 22:00. We also provide portable chemical toilets.