Gdańsk is getting ready to turn red and white. On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the city’s 24th Independence Day Parade is expected to bring 20,000–30,000 people into the streets for a celebration of Polish freedom and togetherness.
Participants gather from 9:00 AM on Podwale Staromiejskie, with the march setting off at 10:30 AM. The procession winds through the historic centre and finishes at the Green Gate, where the national anthem and a huge community photograph are planned for around noon.
Elsewhere in the city, look out for patriotic concerts, guided walks, exhibitions, a carillon performance and special food offerings. Different generations, different opinions, one shared celebration. No tickets, no barriers — just Gdańsk showing its colours.
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 Assembly: 9:00 AM Parade starts: 10:30 AM Starting point: Podwale Staromiejskie, Gdańsk Finish: Green Gate / Długi Targ Admission: Free
The concert ends. The moshpit doesn’t. On Saturday, 5 December, Sopot keeps the volume up with Moshpit Member Official 4F7ERPARTY at Bezsenność Music Club — an afterparty for anyone not ready to call it a night.
Following the 5 December show at ERGO Arena, the action moves to a more intimate dancefloor for a night of rap favourites, heavy beats and club-shaking bangers. The organisers are deliberately keeping this edition small, so expect the kind of packed-room energy where nobody stands still for long.
Behind the decks: Blaki Selektah, DJ Serio92, DJ Taek and DJ Teezz yy. Whether you’re coming straight from the concert or heading out just for the party, this one’s built for a late finish.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026 Doors / advertised start: 23:30 Venue: Bezsenność Music Club, Sopot Tickets: from 43.99 PLN, including the displayed 3.99 PLN service fee Lineup: Blaki Selektah, DJ Serio92, DJ Taek, DJ Teezz yy
Life, death, love, getting lost and everything in between. Wojtek Szumański brings his autumn tour to Gdańsk on 7 November 2026 — and these are not exactly bedtime stories.
At Stary Maneż, Bajki o życiu i śmierci (Tales of Life and Death) mixes familiar favourites with new songs planned for 2026. Expect heartfelt storytelling, unexpected humour and lyrics that can make you laugh one minute and question your entire existence the next.
Szumański is known for energetic performances and a close connection with the crowd. His previous autumn tour was almost entirely sold out, and winning the Golden Spinning Top award earned him a performance on the Main Stage at Pol’and’Rock Festival.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026 Doors: 18:00 Concert: 19:30 (scheduled) Venue: Stary Maneż, Gdańsk Tickets: from 92.99 PLN including the displayed service fee (subject to change)
Gdańsk, get ready. Sarius returns to the stage as his 2026/2027 tour reaches Bunkier Club on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Expect familiar tracks, fresh material and the raw, direct delivery that defines his live shows.
The organiser promises surprises alongside the music. Whether you know every lyric or are discovering Sarius for the first time, this is a night built for the crowd rather than the sidelines.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026 Doors: 19:00 Scheduled start: 20:15 Venue: Bunkier Club, Olejarna 3, Gdańsk Tickets: from 86.99 zł (price shown at source; subject to change)
Some places serve cocktails. Others throw parties. BAL na Wyspie does both — and apparently hasn’t received the memo about going home early.
Right in the heart of Gdańsk’s buzzing Wyspa Spichrzów, at Chmielna 112, BAL is bringing a serious dose of glamour, energy and unapologetic good times to the city’s nightlife scene.
Officially opening its doors on 19 September 2026, BAL had already been making noise months earlier, hosting underground-style parties in its still-unfinished premises. From partying among the building works to one of the city’s most exciting new nightlife addresses — that’s quite the glow-up.
And this isn’t your average bar where the highlight of the evening is finding a free table. BAL is a two-level nightlife playground where stylish interiors, expertly mixed cocktails and DJs come together to create the kind of atmosphere that makes just one drink the biggest lie of the weekend.
Start downstairs with a cocktail and a little sophistication. Head upstairs when the music kicks in and suddenly your carefully planned quiet evening has disappeared faster than your phone battery at 3 AM.
VIP tables? Absolutely. Private parties? Of course. Even yacht cruises along the Motława? Because apparently arriving at a nightclub by taxi is just too ordinary.
BAL has that international party-destination energy, the kind you’d expect somewhere between Marbella and Ibiza, except you don’t need a plane ticket. Just make your way to Gdańsk.
The verdict? BAL na Wyspie isn’t simply another address on the nightlife map. It’s making a strong case for becoming one of Gdańsk’s hottest nights out.
And if you wake up the next morning promising yourself you’ll never go out again, congratulations. You probably had a brilliant night.
A song playing from a mobile phone. A few shouted insults. And then, allegedly, violence. What should have been an ordinary summer night on a Gdańsk beach turned into a disturbing attack on a Ukrainian couple. Now police have released the faces of four young people they want to identify.
It started with music.
A Ukrainian woman was walking towards a public toilet near the beach on Zdrojowa Street in Gdańsk. A Ukrainian song was playing on her phone.
According to witness accounts reported by TVN24, a group nearby heard the music and allegedly began shouting vulgar, offensive remarks at her.
But the confrontation reportedly didn’t end there.
After returning from the restroom, the woman rejoined her companion. The couple remained on the beach for a while before deciding to leave.
That’s when the night allegedly turned violent.
The couple were attacked as they made their way from the beach. Both suffered injuries.
Investigators are treating the case as a suspected offence motivated by discrimination based on nationality.
Four Faces. One Police Appeal.
Officers from Gdańsk’s 6th Police Station have obtained surveillance footage showing three young men and one woman believed to be connected to the incident.
Their images have now been released publicly as police attempt to establish their identities and whereabouts.
The four are being sought in connection with the investigation. Their involvement has not yet been established by a court.
Recognise Them?
Police are asking anyone who recognises the individuals or has information about the incident to come forward.
Information can also be passed to any police station.
A Ukrainian song should have been nothing more than background music on a summer evening. Instead, it allegedly became the spark for an attack that has now drawn police attention across Gdańsk.
And four people captured on camera may have some explaining to do.
Forget Ocean’s Eleven. Gdańsk has Ocean’s Two — and apparently, gloves were beyond the budget.
Two suspected burglars in Gdańsk have delivered what might be the most ridiculous crime story of the month.
Their master plan? Break into a liquor store wearing masks and white socks over their hands instead of gloves.
On October 18, the pair allegedly entered a shop on Grobla Street using a matching key, stole cash, cigarettes and alcohol worth nearly 6,000 PLN, and politely locked the door behind them.
Very professional.
Except they forgot one tiny detail.
The CCTV cameras were watching everything.
Police identified the suspects using surveillance footage and other evidence. On October 22, officers arrested the first man, aged 37, during an intervention involving another alleged shop theft.
Because apparently one criminal investigation wasn’t enough.
His 30-year-old suspected partner was arrested the following day.
And the plot thickened. Investigators also linked the pair to an alleged theft of more than 1,600 PLN worth of drugstore products in Gdynia.
Both men face burglary charges. As repeat offenders, they could receive prison sentences of up to 15 years if convicted.
The 3City Daily Verdict
White socks. Working CCTV. Getting caught during another alleged theft.
Gentlemen, congratulations.
You’ve officially been nominated for the 2026 Gdańsk Criminal Genius Awards.
First prize? Potentially 15 years of free accommodation.
Unfortunately, the dress code probably doesn’t include white socks over your hands.
Forget tech startups and luxury hotels. Apparently, the real money in Sopot is hiding inside a bowl of fish soup.
For over 30 years, Bar Przystań has been feeding hungry locals and tourists on Sopot’s beachfront. Long queues, mountains of fried fish and enough chips to feed a small country. But nobody expected the numbers to be quite this ridiculous.
According to Forbes, the family-run restaurant generated a staggering 37.7 million PLN in revenue in 2025, with 16.6 million PLN in net profit.
Yes, that’s profit. After expenses.
275,000 Bowls of Soup. Seriously.
The figures are almost as outrageous as the queues outside.
In just one year, Bar Przystań reportedly sold:
275,000 portions of Fisherman’s Soup
150,000 portions of fries
40 tonnes of Atlantic cod
The restaurant can accommodate around 525 customers at once, with orders typically served within 15 minutes.
That’s not just a beach bar. That’s a fish-powered money machine.
From Humble Beach Bar to Millions
Behind the success are the Kaniewski and Juszczakiewicz families, who have spent more than three decades building the business in the same beachfront location.
Now run by the second generation, including Damian Kaniewski and Łukasz Juszczakiewicz, Bar Przystań has become one of Sopot’s most remarkable family-business success stories.
No fancy international expansion. No celebrity chef empire. Just one location, a seriously efficient operation and a lot of hungry people. Just check the queues…
The 3City Daily Verdict
While half of Sopot is busy complaining about restaurant prices, Bar Przystań is quietly generating millions from fish soup, cod and chips.
16.6 million PLN in annual profit. From a beach bar.
Suddenly, that queue outside looks a little different.
And somewhere in Sopot, a restaurant owner is seriously reconsidering their menu.
Maybe we should all stop chasing the next big business idea and start selling fish soup.
Two lawyers, two best friends and one shared obsession with fashion. Meet the Martas behind POP concept store in Gdańsk, bringing independent Polish designers together under one roof
Two lawyers, one boutique. Did you ever see this coming?
MJ: We met studying law in Toruń. Fashion was always my passion, but never my career plan. MM: We actually talked about becoming wedding planners. POP wasn’t even on the radar!
What made you abandon your legal careers?
MM: After our second children, we realised we could return to comfortable jobs take a risk. MJ: We decided to create the kind of store we’d love to shop in ourselves — a place dedicated to Polish brands, so we wouldn’t have to travel to Warsaw or rely on online shopping. That’s how POP was born.
Who’s the bigger control freak?
MJ: Probably a tie! MM: We each have our moments, but we balance each other out.
Three pieces readers should check out?
MJ & MM: Undress Code bodysuits for versatility, Lebrand bandanas for effortless personality and MAAR jewellery for original, statement-making designs.
What earns a Polish brand space at POP?
MM: Quality, distinctive design and responsible production. MJ: We disagree about individual pieces, never our values.
Why visit POP when everything’s online?
MJ: You can touch fabrics, try things on and discover carefully selected Polish designers without endless scrolling. MM: And shopping should be social, welcoming and personal.
How do you stop business arguments ruining your friendship?
MJ: We know disagreements aren’t personal. We’re working towards the same goal. MM: Some of our best ideas come from arguments. Even choosing display-table colours can become ridiculous!
Two Martas, two strong personalities. What drives you absolutely crazy about each other?
MJ: Marta M is such a perfectionist that sometimes she struggles to delegate. And I wish she’d just tell me what’s on her mind instead of expecting me to guess! MM: Marta J likes things done her way. I’ll arrange a display, she’ll change it, and we’ll rearrange everything for days! But her attention to detail has saved us more than once.
And will you still be friends tomorrow?
MM: We might someday stop running a business together. But stop being friends? Absolutely not an option.
Two Martas, two strong personalities and one shared love of fashion. They’ve survived career changes, business headaches and countless arguments over shop displays. And somehow, they’re still best friends. Turns out, the only thing these former lawyers can’t settle is who’s the bigger control freak. Case closed.
Matcha is everywhere these days, but how much do we actually know about the green stuff we’re drinking? We dropped by MOYA Matcha on Piwna Street in Gdańsk to meet Dawid, the café manager, and Dianna, the Gdańsk brand manager. We asked them a few questions about Japanese tea culture, why some people reckon matcha tastes like grass, what we’re all getting wrong and whether this green obsession is here to stay. Turns out, there’s a lot more to matcha than a pretty Instagram drink.
Ten years ago, most people in Poland barely knew what matcha was. Now it’s everywhere. Did you ever imagine the green powder would become this cool?
Honestly, I don’t think anyone could have predicted how quickly matcha would move from something relatively niche to a full-blown part of café culture in Poland. When MOYA started 11 years ago, matcha was still something people needed explained to them. Today you see it everywhere — in cafés, restaurants, bakeries, desserts and even corner stores. What’s exciting is that the conversation is moving beyond “matcha is trendy”. People are more interested in where the tea comes from, different cultivars, harvests and flavour profiles. We work with family farms in Uji and Kagoshima, and want people to discover that there’s a whole culture, craft and history behind it.
Be ruthless: what’s the biggest crime people commit against matcha?
Probably treating matcha purely as a flavour. We love experimenting — our menu is full of it — but the matcha should still be able to speak for itself. The biggest crimes are using boiling water, over-sweetening it, or adding so many other ingredients that you can’t taste the tea anymore. And please — don’t leave your matcha sitting around for half an hour. Drink it while it’s fresh. It deserves better.
Someone tells you: “I tried matcha once. It tasted like grass. I hate it.” What do you tell them?
You probably just haven’t found your matcha yet or you tried a low-grade one. Matcha can taste grassy, but it can also be creamy, sweet, nutty, umami-rich or much more delicate depending on the cultivar, origin, harvest and preparation. We don’t want matcha to feel intimidating — we can start with an iced drink or latte, and later introduce usucha or different cultivars. If you still don’t like it? No problem — we just want you to try a really good one.
Moya sits between Japanese tradition and modern European café culture. What’s one part of Japanese tea culture you absolutely refuse to mess with?
The respect for the tea itself. We can play with formats, flavours and presentation, but there has to be respect for the tea’s origin, cultivar, harvest and the way it’s prepared. Matcha isn’t just a green powder that looks good in a cup. We want MOYA to be contemporary and accessible, but never disconnected from the craft behind Japanese tea. Tradition gives us the foundation, curiosity gives us room to play.
Someone gives you €1 million, but you have to create a matcha product so ridiculous that Japan might ban you from entering the country. What are you making?
A matcha perfume! An actual luxury fragrance that smells like freshly whisked matcha. Limited edition, hand-crafted bottles, Japanese tea ceremony-inspired packaging — the whole thing. Completely unnecessary, but I suspect people would buy it!
Photos by Dianna Wojciechowska
Looking at the menu right now: what’s the order you wish more people would take a chance on instead of automatically going for the obvious matcha latte?
I’d love more people to try usucha — our blend of three first-harvest cultivars. It gives a completely different experience from a flavoured latte and helps you understand why the quality matters. Of course, our seasonal drinks and desserts are also worth exploring!
What’s the most surprising reaction you’ve had from a first-time matcha drinker?
People are often surprised by how smooth and naturally sweet matcha can be. Many expect it to be bitter or intense, but with a good quality matcha, the flavour can be creamy, soft and really pleasant. We also get a lot of people who are surprised by how good they feel after drinking it — more focused and energised, without the crash you can get from coffee.
Do you have a personal favourite on the menu right now?
And why?
It’s hard to choose, but I always come back to usucha. It’s the purest expression of the tea — simple, honest and full of flavour. I also love our seasonal drinks because they let us be creative and show how versatile matcha can be. At the moment, the Lavender Matcha is a big favourite — it’s a fun, modern take that still lets the matcha shine.
Matcha is often linked to health, focus and a calmer mind. How important is that side of the story for you?
It’s definitely part of the appeal, but for us matcha is about much more than health benefits. We want people to enjoy it for the flavour, the experience and the culture behind it. The focus and natural energy are a great bonus, but at the end of the day, matcha should also just taste amazing and bring people together.
What’s next for MOYA in Gdańsk?
Any plans or dreams you can share with us?
We’d love to keep growing the community here — more workshops, special events and collaborations with local creatives. Gdańsk has such an inspiring energy, and we want MOYA to be a place where people not only come for a drink, but also to connect, learn and experience Japanese tea culture in a modern way. There are always new ideas in the pipeline!
Moya Matcha Gdańsk, Piwna 59
Maybe the best way to understand matcha is to stop treating it as a trend and taste the tea itself.
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Some people follow the rules. Others make their own. Gaweł Czajka has never seemed particularly interested in playing it safe. We sat down with the man behind the attitude to talk about life, ambition, the decisions that shaped him and what happens when you stop caring about other people's expectations. No polished PR answers. Just Gaweł, in his own words.
