All you need to know before leaving home

You probably know this festival well. Until 2021, it was known as the Jagiellonian Fair — but its spirit has remained the same. It’s a joyful celebration of traditional music and crafts, set against the backdrop of Lublin’s Old Town. The programme includes a vibrant folk art fair, concerts of traditional and tradition-inspired music, hands-on workshops, a playground of old-time games and activities, as well as dances, performances, exhibitions, and presentations. We usually share the full festival schedule in early August.

For many years, the festival has taken place in the second half of August. In 2025, it will be held from 22 to 24 August, and we warmly invite you to join us.

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

Most events are free to attend, and we’ll keep you updated on any workshops that may require a fee.

Getting to the Festival in Lublin

🚶 By foot / 🚴 By bike / 🛴 By scooter

  • Head towards Błonia Meadow by the Castle – that’s where the festival takes place.

  • Cycling and scooters are not allowed inside the festival area.

  • We’ve prepared an unattended bike parking area near the grounds – just lock your bike/scooter and walk to the concert stage.

👉 City bike stations: lubelskirower.pl
👉 Bike path map: mirl.info.pl/mapa
👉 Bolt scooters: parking spots at Plac Zamkowy and Unii Lubelskiej (near VIVO!).

🚌 By bus

  • Use: jakdojade.pl/lublin/trasa/
    Set your destination to Plac Zamkowy, VIVO! Shopping Centre, or Krakowska Gate.

  • Get off at the stop Muzeum Narodowe – Zamek (right next to the festival).

  • Tickets: kiosks, ticket machines at stops, most buses, or mobile apps.
    👉 Prices: lubika.ztm.lublin.eu/cennik

🚖 By taxi

🚗 By car

  • Set navigation to Targ pod Zamkiem (Unii Lubelskiej Ave.) or Plac Zamkowy.

  • Note: most parking at Plac Zamkowy is reserved for artists. Use nearby car parks instead.

  • Paid Parking Zone (Mon–Fri, 8:00–18:00; free evenings, weekends & holidays).
    👉 Pay at ticket machines or via the CityParkApp.
    👉 Info & map: cityparkapp.pl/lublin
    ⚠️ Old Town access only with special permits.

EV charging stations:

  • Globus Lublin, Kazimierza Wielkiego 8

  • Aqua Lublin, al. Zygmuntowskie 4

  • MOSiR Łabędzia, Łabędzia 4

  • IKEA / SKENDE, al. Spółdzielczości Pracy 86 (S19 road, Białystok direction)

  • Vivo! Lublin, Unii Lubelskiej 2

  • Felicity Shopping Centre, al. Wincentego Witosa 32 (S12 road, Dorohusk direction)

🚉 From the railway / bus station (PKP / PKS)

  • Distance: 2.5 km (30 min walk)
    Exit the station → 1 Maja Street → roundabout Lubelskiego Lipca ’80 → Unii Lubelskiej Avenue → festival meadow on your left, mall on your right.

  • By bus (~15 min ride):

    • From Dworzec Lublin 52: 5, 22, 24, 52

    • From Dworzec Gł. PKP – Kunickiego 02: 6, 17, 25, 29

  • Get off at Muzeum Narodowe – Zamek.

  • Taxis & Bolt/Uber available outside the station.

✨ Tip: During the festival it’s hardest to park near the Old Town – walking, cycling, or taking public transport will save you time and stress.

✨ Every year we prepare something special just for you! ✨

Looking for extra information or a printed copy of the programme? Drop by our Festival Information Point – we’ll be happy to help!

Łokietka Sq.

  • Thu: 3:00–8:00 PM

  • Fri–Sun: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

 Błonia near the Castle

  • Fri: 12:00–8:00 PM

  • Sat–Sun: 10:30 AM–8:30 PM

Prefer to keep things digital? The full programme is always available online in the PROGRAMME tab.

Have a question during the Festival? Drop by our Information Point!
Our volunteers will be there with smiles, ready to help you find your way, answer questions, and share what’s on.

Łokietka Sq.

  • Thu: 3:00–8:00 PM

  • Fri–Sun: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Błonia greenfield near the Castle

  • Fri: 12:00–8:00 PM

  • Sat–Sun: 10:30 AM–8:30 PM

And if you’d rather explore on your own, the full programme is always just a click away in the PROGRAMME tab.

If you’re planning to bring children to the Festival, we’ve got something special for them!
Head to the PROGRAMME section of our website and select “for kids” to see a full list of events designed especially for young festival-goers.

We particularly recommend a visit to Błonia near the Castle, home to Re:tradition Playground – a dedicated space for children featuring workshops, performances, and traditional games. It’s the perfect spot for kids to play, learn, and enjoy hands-on experiences throughout 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 los

When you visit Re:tradition Playground in Błonia near the Castle, you can pick up a special wristband for your child. Just write your phone number on it and fasten it securely to their wrist. If your child gets lost, the wristband will make it much easier for someone to reach you quickly and help reunite you without delay.

Once we have selected the artists we would like to invite to the Jagiellonian Fair, we send them a set of documents to complete. These include permissions allowing us to publish their name and a description on our website. For this reason, information about participating artists is published only after we receive the required statements. New names appear on our website gradually, and by the end of June each year you will find the full list of exhibitors in the Artists > Jagiellonian Fair section.

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.

Everyone who qualifies to take part will receive a confirmation email. When you arrive for the workshop, just give your name to the facilitator — they’ll check you off the list.

Yes, you’re welcome to take photos at most events. However, there may be exceptions for certain concerts and performances. If the artists do not consent to photography, we will announce it on our website. You’ll also see signs by the stage, and the MC will make an announcement before the show.

If you’d like to photograph an exhibitor or their stall, please be sure to ask for 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 available on Zamkowa Street (between Błonia and Castle Square, entrance from the Błonia side). It is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. We also provide portable toilets on the festival grounds.