Upcoming concerts in Łódź 2024

About Łódź

MUSIC

Łódź, often called the "City of Four Cultures," and known for its love for Polish folk music, featuring bands like Brathanki, Żywiołak, and Vołosi. The city also has a special love for jazz music, by holding events like the Łódź Kaliska Jazz Festival. Classical music lovers revel in performances by the Łódź Philharmonic Orchestra, a top Polish orchestra known for its classical and symphonic works.

CULTURE

The Manufaktura, a vast complex of former textile factories, is now a cultural and commercial center, housing art galleries, theaters, and trendy boutiques. The Łódź Museum of Art, located in a modernist building, features a rich collection of Polish and international artworks, making it a hub for art enthusiasts. Łódź's Street Art Trail, adorned with colorful murals and graffiti, represents the city's contemporary art scene. The historic White Factory, a UNESCO World Heritage site, serves as a reminder of Łódź's industrial legacy. Łódź's film industry also ties echo in its music. The Transatlantyk Film Music Festival spotlights film composers and their creations.

HISTORY

Łódź's history is deeply rooted in its textile industry, which propelled the city's rapid growth in the 19th century. The Workers' Housing Estates, characterized by red-brick buildings, reflect the industrial era's architectural style and are now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Łódź's Jewish heritage is preserved in places like the Radegast Station, a former railway station from which thousands of Jews were deported during the Holocaust. The city's Film School, one of the oldest and most prestigious in the world, has nurtured renowned filmmakers, earning Łódź the title "Hollywood of Poland."