Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas atmosphere of Rzeszow with our comprehensive winter events guide! We present the most interesting attractions and holiday events that will make this Christmas season full of impressions.
The center of events is Rzeszow's Market Square, where you'll find a traditional Christmas fair with regional delicacies and handicrafts. Christmas illuminations stretch along 3 Maja Street and Farny Square, while winter surprises await in the Underground Tourist Route. The Lubomirski Castle offers Christmas concerts, while the Multimedia Fountain presents a special winter program.
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Rzeszow Holiday Light Displays
Ceremonial Switching of Illuminations
- What to Expect
- The ceremonial lighting of the lights as the first attraction of the Christmas Town.
- Description
- The lighting ceremony on Rzeszów's Market Square is an official event that inaugurates the Christmas Town. The illuminated lights create beautiful and dynamic displays, adding an atmospheric charm to the entire area.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Ceremonial Switching of Illuminations
Rzeszow Holiday Markets and Shopping
Rzeszów Christmas Town
- What to Expect
- Santa's House with Christmas decorations.
- Description
- The Świąteczne Miasteczko event takes place on Rzeszów Market Square from December 2 to January 7. It features permanent attractions such as the Christmas Market with handmade crafts, food, and local products.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Rzeszów Christmas Town
Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- Christmas Market with unique handmade crafts and regional products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Rzeszów is a place filled with attractions and local products, where you can buy handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and regional treats. There are concerts and events for children and youth.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Christmas Tree
Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of handmade crafts and local products in a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Rzeszów is an event that introduces residents to a unique atmosphere. In the beautifully decorated huts, you can buy handmade crafts, high-quality Christmas decorations, and regional delicacies. There are many other attractions for children and adults, including a mill wheel, a nativity scene, St. Nicholas' house, and artistic performances, concerts, and more.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Christmas Market
Rzeszow Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa Claus Parade
- What to Expect
- Saint Nicholas gives gifts to children.
- Description
- The Saint Nicholas Parade is a festive procession where children receive gifts from Saint Nicholas.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Santa Claus Parade
City Christmas Eve
- What to Expect
- The uniqueness of this event lies in the traditional preparation of Christmas Eve dishes.
- Description
- Wigilia Miejska is a traditional Christmas gathering where traditional Christmas Eve dishes, such as pierogi with sauerkraut, are prepared.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : City Christmas Eve
Open-Air Cinema
- What to Expect
- Screening movies under the stars on a green terrain.
- Description
- Kino under the stars at the Rzeszów Farm is a unique event that combines relaxation in nature with interesting attractions. In the warm summer evenings, when the sun sets and the sky is filled with stars, a large screen is set up on the farm grounds, and viewers can comfortably sit on loungers and enjoy a movie under the open sky.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Open-Air Cinema
Fire Show
- What to Expect
- Unique fire theater performance as part of the Słocina Neighborhood Days.
- Description
- The Fire Show is an incredible performance of a female fire theater, taking place at 20:00 during the Słocina Neighborhood Days. The event promises unforgettable experiences.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Fire Show
Fairy Tale Reading
- What to Expect
- Reading of Christmas stories in the house of Saint Nicholas.
- Description
- Bajkosfera is a reading of Christmas stories for children in the house of Saint Nicholas. Kids can listen to fascinating tales and watch artistic performances.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Fairy Tale Reading
Artists' Performances
- What to Expect
- The uniqueness lies in the variety of attractions and artistic performances.
- Description
- The artistic performances include concerts by the band Farba, performances by the Sztajerek Choir, and shows by the Karpaty Song and Dance Ensemble. Additionally, the event features various free attractions such as a balloon area, a book exchange point with a chillout zone, painting workshops for children, a science zone "Physics Live" with the Foton Science Club, chemical and ecological workshops "Mobile Laboratory," LEGO workshops: Spice Gears, interactive soccer games led by WR Sport Świlcza, weightlifting tournament, ponies, and fire brigade shows.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Artists' Performances
Christmas Workshops
- What to Expect
- The event features meet-and-greets with renowned authors and over 60 publisher stalls.
- Description
- The Rzeszów Christmas Book Fair is a literary event featuring numerous author meet-and-greets, over 60 publisher stalls with new releases and book offers, and children's workshops.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Christmas Workshops
Rzeszow Other Holiday Activities
Santa's House
- What to Expect
- Unique group meetings and pilgrimages to Italy.
- Description
- The Parish of St. Nicholas in Rzeszów offers a wide range of pastoral events, including pilgrimages, group meetings, rosary prayers, and trips to amusement parks.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Santa's House
Christmas Eve Refreshments
- What to Expect
- Official induction of six seminarians into the ranks of candidates for ordination.
- Description
- During the "Admissio" ceremony for the fifth-year brothers, Bishop Jan Wątroba officially inducted six seminarians into the ranks of candidates for diaconate and priesthood. Following the Mass, the entire community gathered for a traditional Christmas Eve dinner, accompanied by carols.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Christmas Eve Refreshments
Christmas Nativity Scene
- What to Expect
- Largest movable nativity scene in Podkarpacie.
- Description
- The Kielanówce Christmas Nativity Scene is one of the largest movable nativity scenes in Podkarpacie. Thanks to the kindness of Father Marek, children learned about the history of the nativity scene and what each scene represents.
- Where
- Rzeszów | More Info : Christmas Nativity Scene