IMPORTANT FESTIVALS
International Festival of Polish Emigrant Groups
Every three years in Rzeszów is a festival of World Folklore Groups of Polish immigrants. This is the biggest Festival in the world of its type. The festival has acquired its own anthem and it regularly attracts Polish immigrants from all continents. Groups come from the US, Canada, France and Great Britain. In recent years groups have come from the east . The festival starts with the colourful procession that passes through the streets of the city, and then the groups present their dancing and singing skills over many days on the stages of Rzeszów.
Association „Wspólnota Polska” The House of the Polish Colony
35-959 Rzeszów, Rynek 19, phone 017 862 01 74

Jarosław Festival of ,,Old-time Music”
Enthusiasts of old-time music are welcome to visit Jarosław. Every year in August the historic interiors of churches including orthodox churches resound with the music from previous centuries. The variety of the music of various forms and traditions is amazing. The groups, not only from Europe perform old-time sacred music connected with various cultures – Christianity, Judaism, and even Islam. The concerts are followed by meetings of the musicians and audience that allow them to get to know and understand the music even better.
Old-time Music Festival „Pieśń Naszych Korzeni” 37-500 Jarosław
Rynek 6, phone 016 621 64 51, e-mail: earlymusic@poczta.onet.pl
www.jaroslaw.pl

Festival of Organ and Chamber Music
Each year the basilica of the Bernardin Fathers in Leżajsk entertains world-famous guests, artists from Poland and from abroad. The International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music takes place there. The audience gathered listens to various compositions performed on the excellent Leżajsk basilic’s organ. Famous performers have already performed there: T. Żylis-Gara, W. Ochman, K.A. Kulka, G. Agratina or „Poznańskie Słowiki”.
Community Centre, 37-300 Leżajsk, phone 017 242 11 34
e-mail: mdklezajsk@poczta.onet.pl www.mcklezajski.net

Łańcut Musical Festival
Even the most demanding audience will be impressed by the music of the highest level and particular atmosphere of the Łańcut castle during the music festival. One must remember that musicians from the world’s highest ranks arrive in Łańcut annually at the beginning of May. They perform compositons of the masters: Chopin, Liszt, Bach, Beethoven, Czajkowski and others. The festival’s artists give concerts not only in the exquisite castle Ballroom but also in Rzeszów’s Concert hall.
Music Festival in Łańcut, Concert hall by A. Malawski Rzeszów
35-959 Rzeszow, Chopina 30, phone/fax: 017 862 23 33
e-mail: filh.rz@pio.onet.pl, www.filharmonia.rzeszow.pl