St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2024

St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2024

The details about St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk in 2024 have just been announced yet, so we know most of the details. The event will ll start on the 27th of July and last for 3 weeks until the 18th of August. The city will be crowded as never, so you may now start looking for accommodation in Gdansk during the 764rd St Dominic Fair in Gdansk in 2024!

Furthermore, please check the information about special Park&Ride during the fair.

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 764 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.

You will find the detailed program of St. Dominic Fair in Gdansk in 2024 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 5 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

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 2024