Candlelit Concert by Odra
Attendees enjoy folk and ambient performances by candlelight, experiencing the serene, mystical ambiance of the midsummer night.
~18:00
Kupala Night (Odra Centrum)
Noc Kupały w Odra Centrum
Wrocław, Poland
Jun 20, 2026ExpectedSource
On midsummer's night the Odra Centrum in Wrocław keeps Noc Kupały, with bonfires, candlelit ceremonies, folk music, and wreaths set floating on the Oder. The festival revives the Slavic solstice tradition, whose fire and water rites reach back long before the coming of Christianity.
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Night River Cruises on the Odra
Passengers embark on guided boat tours under the night sky, often releasing or observing floating candlelit wreaths, connecting with the ancient water-related traditions of Kupała Night.
~20:00
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Odra Centrum
Wrocław, Poland
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Visitors are welcome to join workshops (like wreath-making) and ceremonially cast their flo...
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Kupala Night (Odra Centrum)
Noc Kupały w Odra Centrum
Wrocław, Poland
On midsummer's night the Odra Centrum in Wrocław keeps Noc Kupały, with bonfires, candlelit ceremonies, folk music, and wreaths set floating on the Oder. The festival revives the Slavic solstice tradition, whose fire and water rites reach back long before the coming of Christianity.
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About Kupala Night (Odra Centrum)
Noc Kupały (St. John’s Night) has roots in pre-Christian Slavic solstice celebrations. Traditionally associated with fire rituals, divination, and the mythical Fern Flower, the festival marks the longest day of the year. In Wrocław, the modern celebration at Odra Centrum revives these customs by the Oder River, emphasizing water and light symbolism. Historically, communities lit bonfires and floated burning wreaths of flowers on rivers or lakes to protect...
Wear light, unrestrictive clothing suitable for evening river activities. Respect the festival’s symbolic traditions by handling wreaths and candles carefully. The event honors Slavic folk customs and is meant to be inclusive and family-fr...
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The story behind it
Noc Kupały (St. John’s Night) has roots in pre-Christian Slavic solstice celebrations. Traditionally associated with fire rituals, divination, and the mythical Fern Flower, the festival marks the longest day of the year. In Wrocław, the modern celebration at Odra Centrum revives these customs by the Oder River, emphasizing water and light symbolism. Historically, communities lit bonfires and floated burning wreaths of flowers...
Key moments to know
~18:00Expected
Candlelit Concert by Odra
Attendees enjoy folk and ambient performances by candlelight, experiencing the serene, mystical ambiance of the midsummer night.
~20:00Expected
Night River Cruises on the Odra
Passengers embark on guided boat tours under the night sky, often releasing or observing floating candlelit wreaths, connecting with the ancient water-related traditions of Kupała Night.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Read the local rhythm
Visitors are welcome to join workshops (like wreath-making) and ceremonially cast their flower wreaths into the...
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Jun 20, 2026
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Wrocław
Western Poland
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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