Szczecin celebrates 80 years!
Katarzyna Jackowska
Different places in the city centre
In 2025, Szczecin will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its incorporation into Poland. To mark this occasion, numerous events will be held throughout the year, organised by municipal institutions and partners. The highlights of the celebrations are planned for the first weekend in July – all citizens are cordially invited to join in the festivities.
On Saturday, 5 July, a large birthday party will be held in the Rose Garden. Between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., visitors can enjoy a varied programme with cake, live music, a dance event and games and activities for children. In the evening, the history of the city will come to life in a historical re-enactment at the town hall. Afterwards, those interested can visit a diorama exhibition. The festivities will conclude with an elaborate mapping show on the façade of the town hall.
Main events
Szczecin TworzyMy
Support programme for non-profit organisations with a total budget of PLN 80,000 for projects related to the anniversary.
Period: June to September 2025
Friday, 4 July 2025
– 10:00 a.m. – Festive meeting of the city council with guests of honour and international partner cities
Location: Council chamber in the Szczecin City Hall
– 1:00 p.m. – Opening of the open-air exhibition ‘80 Years of Szczecin’
Location: Jasne Błonia Park
Saturday, 5 July 2025
– 12:00 noon – Commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the city's takeover by the Polish administration and City Pioneers' Day
Location: Monument to the Polish Endeavour
– 1:00–8:00 p.m. – Birthday party in the Rose Garden: birthday cake, concerts, children's entertainment, dancing
– 8:00 p.m. – Historical reenactment in front of the city hall (pl. Armii Krajowej 1)
– 8:30–10:00 p.m. – Historical diorama exhibition (immediately following)
– 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. – Mapping show ‘80 Years of Szczecin’ on the city hall building
Sunday, 6 July 2025
– 6 p.m. – Concert ‘Letters to Adele’ with the Jackpot Quintet and guests
Venue: Helena Majdaniec Summer Theatre
Admission free – Free tickets are available at: www.biletomat.pl
