St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2025

St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2025

The details about St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2025 have been already announced yet, so we know almost all details. The event will start on the 26th of July and last for 3 weeks until the 17th of August. The city will be crowded as never, so you may now start looking for accommodation in Gdansk during the 765th St Dominic Fair in Gdansk in 2025!

Brief history of St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk

St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk is one of the biggest commercial open-air events in Europe. It was established in 1260 by Pope Alexander IV, and since then, has been annually organized in the streets of Gdansk – with a short period of a break during and after the Second World War. St Dominic’s Fair is 765 years of tradition mixed with modernity. A unique in its climate, the best Polish craftsmen, creators, and collectors, and original regional and international cuisine. The event attracts tourists from home and abroad to Gdansk every year. The unique atmosphere in a unique historical space, the comfort of shopping, the attractive exhibition stands, the various rest areas, and the rich artistic program are the strongest points of this event.

We don’t have the detailed program of St. Dominic Fair in Gdansk in 2025 yet, but you may get some image of the event by looking at the last year’s details at the end of this article.

What will you find at St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk?

For the three weeks of St. Dominic’s Fair Gdansk changes completely. The city is very popular during summer, but as the Fair starts, it’s even more crowded than usual.

Most of the streets in the Main Town are closed to cars and are packed with stalls and shops. You will find everything here – clothes, amber jewellery, old German helmets and swords. The latter may be found at the flea market – in Dlugie Ogrody Street. There are many souvenirs to choose from, too.

The commercial character of the fair is complemented by cultural, entertainment and music events every day. The most significant take place at the beginning of the Fair and at the end. There are also food stalls and food trucks through the streets (Szeroka Street, Targ Rybny), where you can eat local, Kashubian or Polish and European cuisine.

There is also an area with seats provided, where you may eat or drink what you have just bought.

Just be careful, as many of the seats are located under the trees and the trees host birds that sometimes drop something from above.

This year the fair has been located in more areas of the city – crossing Motlawa River and reaching Dlugie Ogrody Street. Due to the renovation of Motlava river bank, there will be no stalls there this year.

Below you will find a Map of Gdansk St Dominic Fair:

St Dominic’s Fair Areas

Within the fair venue, there will be 6 areas dedicated to various activities:

Flavours area at Swietopelka Wielkiego Square

The Flavours area at Swietopelka square is a place for everyone who appreciates peace, relaxation and good food. You will taste a wide variety of world cuisine here, but you will also discover local flavours. Among the greenery, time passes a little more slowly. You will find here:

• Delicious cuisine from all over the world
• A place to relax in the open air
• Culinary shows and tastings
• Plays and artistic performances organised by Jarmark partners
• Places to present cities, regions and local organisations.

Area under sails on Olowianka Island

Area under Sails on Gdańsk’s Ołowianka is the perfect place to meet with friends. Together you can enjoy good music, watch a film in the open-air cinema, admire light shows and much, much more. At the heart of the stop you will find an atmospheric bar surrounded by delicious food:

• Foodcourt with large drink bar
• Music concerts
• Open-air cinema
• AmberSky observation wheel
• Illuminations show

Adventure area with AmberSky at Podwale Staromiejskie / Targ Rybny

The AmberSky Adventure Area is a zone created with the youngest in mind, but also their parents, who will be able to leave their child in good hands. It is a creative place, full of smiles, fun, learning, artistic shows, workshops and healthy sporting competition. You will find, among other things:

• Extensive artistic and educational programme for children and parents
• Fairytale theatre festival
• AmberSky wheel of fortune with prizes
• Virtual reality simulator – Rushing river rafting
• Carousel of Gdansk

Equality Area at Heweliusza Square / Rajska Street

The Equality Stop is a place where, in a formulaic summer break, we talk about important things like tolerance, openness, freedom and blurring generational and cultural differences. Here we have fun, integrate and learn. It’s diverse – operetta intertwines with karaoke, and workshops for children with activities for seniors. You will find here:

• Concerts, karaoke and dancing
• Art workshops
• Games and activities for all ages
• Collaborative creation of an art installation

Retro area at Dlugie Ogrody Street

Welcome to the world of the past! Move back to the times of the People’s Republic of Poland and experience the RETRO atmosphere. Discover the magic of yesteryear and let the charm of bygone eras come to you too.

Be ready for a treasure hunt – from unique furniture to rare works of art. Feel the atmosphere at its best – choose quality that lasts! You will find here:

• Art auctions and auctions
• Advice and workshops on antiques
• Interviews with collectors
• Music concert area

The Dominicans area – A meeting with the spirit of tradition and reflection

Here, in the shadow of the Gothic walls of the St. Nicholas Basilica, beats the heart of the centuries-old tradition of the St. Dominic’s Fair. The stop at the Dominicans is a space of reflection, peace and values that have survived the centuries – hospitality, equality, community.

The programme includes concerts of sacred music, calligraphy and meditation workshops, meetings with Dominicans, stories about the history of the order and its role in Gdańsk. It is here that spiritual heritage combines with modern sensitivity, and everyone can find a moment for themselves – regardless of age, faith or beliefs.

Sightseeing and entertainment attractions:

AmberSky sightseeing wheel: This is one of the main attractions of the fair, offering unforgettable views of the Gdańsk skyline. On selected days, especially at weekends, there are special light and music shows which make the ride even more attractive. It is an ideal place to admire the city from a different perspective and take souvenir photos.

Location: Gdańsk Pod Żaglami port stop

Spinning Barrel Spinning Coaster: This family roller coaster provides excitement for children and adults alike. The barrel-shaped carriages not only speed along the tracks but also rotate around their own axis, making the ride unpredictable and exciting. The minimum height for passengers is 95 cm.

Location: Gdańsk Pod Żaglami port stop

Gdansk Carousel: A beautiful, two-storey Venetian carousel, custom-made in Italy. It is decorated with hand-painted sculptures of horses, chariots and cups, as well as paintings depicting Gdansk architecture. The carousel is fully accessible for the disabled and can accommodate 78 passengers at a time.

Location: AmberSky Adventure Stop

Capsule of the Future / Treasure Box of the Future: This is a multimedia exhibition that presents amber in a modern context as a symbol of sustainable luxury. A specially designed exhibition container showcases a unique collection of amber jewellery from leading Polish designers. The exhibition is hybrid in nature – combining physical objects with films created using artificial intelligence, as well as an interactive space. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Location: Gdańsk Pod Żaglami Harbour Stop

Gold Fever – Treasure Hunter: An attraction for all adventurers and treasure hunters. Here you can try your hand at finding valuable minerals and stones. You can identify the specimens you find, find out where they occur in nature and, most importantly, take them with you as souvenirs.

Location: AmberSky Adventure Stop

Treasure Seeker – Rafting the Rushing River: NEW! This is a virtual reality (VR) adventure for the whole family. Participants board a boat and take part in a rafting trip down a rushing river, during which they must find stolen treasure and avoid the dangers lurking in the jungle.

Location: AmberSky Adventure Stop

Helios Zone: This is a zone for children, prepared in cooperation with the Helios cinema chain. Under the slogan “Helios ShowTime”, numerous animations, games, competitions and puzzles inspired by the world of film and fairy tales take place here. Children can take part in an interactive cinema without a screen, where they play the leading roles.

Location: AmberSky Adventure Stop

The Amber Catcher: One of the most popular attractions of the fair. In a special pool filled with water and pebbles, you can fish for amber nuggets yourself. This is great fun for the whole family, and you can take the amber you find with you as a souvenir. Once your ‘catch’ has been weighed, you can receive a certificate which entitles you to free entry to the Amber Museum (after making a donation to the Gdansk hospice).

Location: Rajska Street

Roosters

Gdansk followed Berlin bear’s idea, and you may find Gdansk Fair Roosters around the city. You are not allowed to sit on them, but feel free to take as many pictures as you want.

What should you avoid during St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk?

Most of the city centre is closed for cars, so it’s definitely better to leave your car outside the Main Town. The Main Town is also very noisy those days, with most of the bars open until late at night. So if you want to rest during your stay, you should book your hotel somewhere else.

Also, St. Dominic’s Fair is not only visited by tourists – the crowd is followed by pickpockets, who try to take advantage of the chaos at the tram stops, as well as the crowd gathering to see some unusual attractions – gambling being one of them.

The full programme of events during St. Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2025

Special events:

Opening of the Fair (26.07.2025): A spectacular opening ceremony to be held in the Foregrounds of Artus Court. It will be a musical with acrobats and dancers, in which historical figures will meet heroes of the present day. A specially prepared song will guide guests through the history of the fair.

XXX Bread Festival in Gdansk (27.07.2025): An event dedicated to the baking tradition.

Cities and Regions Zone (26-30.07.2025): Presentation of the tourist and cultural offer of various cities and regions.

Celebration of the Pomeranian Social Economy (1.08.2025): Promotion of social economy entities from Pomerania.

31. St Dominic’s Run (2.08.2025): Traditional run through the streets of Gdansk, open to amateurs and professionals.

Dominica Olympics – A great weekend of sport! (2-3.08.2025): Two days full of sporting excitement and competition.

Kociewie Festival (8.08.2025): Presentation of the culture, traditions and cuisine of the Kociewie region.

Equality Festival (2-3.08.2025): An event to promote equality and tolerance.

AmberSky Magic Night (9.08.2025): A special evening with light shows and music at the AmberSky viewing wheel.

Pomeranian Craft Festival (9-10.08.2025): Presentation and sale of crafts from Pomerania.

Dominik Contest vol. 3 (10.08.2025): Competition for young talents.

10th edition of the National Culinary Competition for Circles of Rural Housewives “Battle of the Regions”: National Culinary Competition for Rural Housewives’ Circles.

Energetics Day with Energa Obrót! (14.08.2025): A day full of activities prepared by Energa Obrót.

Celebration of Volunteering (16-17.08.2025): An event to promote volunteering and NGOs.

Festival of Gdańsk Flavours (1-3.08.2025): A culinary festival showcasing the flavours of Gdańsk and the region.

Sports Film Festival (10-16.08.2025): Sports film review.

Recurring events:

Ołowianka Cinema: Every Tuesday, outdoor film screenings on Ołowianka Island.

Jazz on the Island: Every Wednesday, jazz concerts on Ołowianka Island.

Sing it!: 26 July, 8 and 15 August, karaoke evenings.

Storytelling: Gdansk Wardrobe: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, performances and animations for children.

Auctions with Treasure Hunters: Every Tuesday, auctions of antiques and collectables.

Conjure Treasures with AmberSky: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, workshops and games for children.

Ołowianka Classics Flowing: Every Sunday, classical music concerts on Ołowianka Island.

Music Talent Forge: Every Wednesday, presentations by young, talented musicians.

Yoga on the Motlawa River: Sundays and Mondays, morning yoga classes on the banks of the Motlawa River.

O! Impro!: Every Monday, evenings with improvised theatre.

Beat Cities: On Fridays, concerts and events with hip-hop and R&B music.

Automobile World: Every Wednesday, presentations of vintage and modern cars.

Thursday Privates: Every Thursday, retro-style dance parties.

Intergenerational Dances: Every Thursday, dance parties for people of all ages.

Concerts Under the Stars: Every Tuesday, outdoor concerts featuring well-known artists.

Light Show: On Fridays and Saturdays, light shows on the facades of townhouses.

Organ concerts: Sundays and Mondays, concerts in Gdansk churches.

Dominic’s Mini Olympics: Every Monday, a sports competition for children.

Disco under the Cloud: Every Friday, outdoor dance parties.

Helios ShowTime: Every Friday, animations and games for children prepared by the Helios cinema chain.

Holiday souvenir from Żywiec Zdrój: On Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays, promotional activities and competitions.

Welcome to the Kitchen Table: On Thursdays and Fridays, cooking demonstrations and tastings.

Animation with Exclamation Point: Daily, animations and games for children.

Football Freestyle with NorthStyle Crew: 2 and 4.08.2025, football trick demonstrations.

Virtual Emotions Zone: Every Tuesday (11am-7pm), a zone with VR games and simulators.

Senior Zone – Green Lounge: On weekdays, workshops, meetings and activities for seniors.

Renaissance Man: A series of meetings and lectures on historical topics.

All aboard: Every Tuesday, cruises on the Motlawa River and the Bay of Gdansk.

Full programme