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The Adam Mickiewicz Institute (AMI) brings Polish culture to people around the world. As a state institution, we create lasting interest in Polish culture and art through strengthening the presence of Polish artists on the global stage.

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Summarising the international cultural programme of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

In celebration of Poland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, between January and June 2025, over 200 events were held in 30 European countries, with the participation of over 1,200 artists from Poland and abroad.

UK/Poland Season 2025 launched!

From March to November, the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute in London and the British Council will present an ambitious UK programme, showcasing projects across a range of art forms, including classical music, jazz, experimental music, visual arts, photography, theatre, and film.

AMI's cultural programme accompanying the EXPO 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka

On 13 April, the EXPO 2025 World Exhibition – the largest and most important cultural and economic event in the world – opened in Osaka. Poland’s participation is accompanied by a cultural programme organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute under the slogan Po!land ポ!ランド, which extends beyond the national pavilion to the very heart of the city.

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From 20 to 22 July 2025, the 25th BNP Paribas New Horizons International Film Festival hosted an industry...
From 13 to 17 July 2025, the International Jazz Platform – a combination of workshops, concerts, and...
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival will begin on 11 July 2025 in Scotland’s capital.
The next edition of the prestigious Biennale Noorderlicht, themed “Machine Entanglements”, will take...
A winner of the competition for the curatorial concept of the Polish exhibition at the 16th Gwangju Biennale...
From 4 to 13 July 2025, the 55th edition of the Santarcangelo Festival will take place in Santarcangelo di...
Summer 2025 will see 100 masterpieces from the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw go on display in...
Between January and June 2025, when Poland held the Presidency in the Council of the European Union, the...
Since 26 June 2025, visitors have had the opportunity to visit a unique exhibition about solidarity, unity...
From 28 June 2025, the Fukushi Bunka Kaikan in the Japanese city of Ibaraki will host an exhibition entitled...
On 26 and 27 June 2025, the choreographic performance “TOACA” will be presented as part of the...
The international cultural programme of the Polish Presidency will culminate in a closing gala held on June...