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United Europe Jazz Festival

Jazz festival - basic information

updated July 2026 / #writtenbyHuman

UNITED EUROPE JAZZ FESTIVAL in Zakopane

.: For over 20 years, Zakopane has hosted Spring Jazz, a jazz festival held in early May, during Majowka long-weekend, often featuring renowned jazz musicians from Poland and abroad. A detailed program is available on the festival website: www.festiwale.zakopane.pl

jazz festival in Zakopane
fot. www.festiwale.zakopane.pl

What is Majowka?

May 1st and 3rd are public holidays in Poland (May 1st is Labor Day, and May 3rd is Constitution Day). This long weekend, known as Majowka, is a very popular time for trips to the mountains, the seaside, and abroad. All Polish tourist resorts prepare numerous attractions during this time.

Did you know that AI translates the word Majowka as MayDay? :)