50 years of PolArt festivals | Adelaide, Australia

Celebrating 50 years of PolArt festivals

Discover the beauty of Polish culture, artistry & history at PolArt Adelaide (Australia)

10 days, 500+ artists, united in celebrating Polish visual art, dance, theatre, music and literature

27 December 2025 – 5 January 2026

For 50 years, PolArt has showcased Polish art and culture across Australia and New Zealand, and in 2025, Adelaide will host this milestone anniversary festival – the largest Polish arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere!‍

Polish art and culture is world-renowned, a feast for the senses that blends tradition and history with creativity. From the vibrant energy of folkloric dance – where dazzling costumes swirl to the rhythms of Poland’s past – to the powerful melodies of music that range from lively to melancholy, every performance tells a story.

This special 50th-anniversary PolArt will not only showcase breathtaking dance, music, theatre, literature and visual arts, but it will also celebrate the festival’s rich history, sharing the stories of generations who have kept these traditions alive. Whether you’re experiencing Polish culture for the first time or reconnecting with your heritage, PolArt Adelaide 2025 promises something for everyone – a festival that honours the past while inspiring the future.