100 years of Gdynia – a grand jubilee celebration
The year 2026 is a unique moment in the history of the Polish coast. On February 10, Gdynia celebrates the centenary of granting city rights, and the entire twelve months will be filled with a rich program of cultural, sporting, and artistic events. It is no coincidence that the Senate of the Republic of Poland established 2026 as the Year of the City of Gdynia. The jubilee is the perfect excuse to plan a winter or summer city break and see how the “city from the sea and dreams” celebrates its centenary.
The history of Gdynia is a story of determination and community. After Poland regained independence and access to the sea, a city and port were built in less than a decade, becoming a window to the world. Today, Gdynia is not just a point on the map, but a home, identity, and pride of successive generations of residents. As the city’s president Aleksandra Kosiorek emphasizes – this is a jubilee meant to be a shared experience for everyone, both residents and guests from all over Poland.
February 2026 – culmination of Gdynia’s 100th anniversary celebrations
The most intense month of the jubilee will be February 2026. The first events will already begin in January, including the Kashubian performance “WANOŻNICË” at the Musical Theatre (premiere on January 24). However, it is February that will bring the grandest spectacles.
- February 7–8: Gdynia Birthday Run with the Port of Gdynia – a new, unique route through the city’s most characteristic streets.
- February 10, 2026: Solemn appeal on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of granting city rights (ORP “Błyskawica”, 10:00 AM) and the grand artistic spectacle “GDYNIA STO*RY” on 10 Lutego Street (start at 7:00 PM).
- February 10, 2026, 8:00 PM: Birthday concert “It started with the sea – 100 years of Gdynia” at Kościuszko Square. Performers include Natalia Kukulska, Margaret, Natalia Szroeder, Andrzej Piaseczny, Tomasz Organek, Wiktor Dyduła, Szczyl, and Jan Stokłosa’s orchestra. The concert will be hosted by Paulina Sykut-Jeżyna and Tomasz Wolny. Retransmission: Polsat Television – February 20 at 9:00 PM.
- February 10: Free rides on buses and trolleybuses in Gdynia.
- February 14–15: 3D Video Projection Mapping multimedia show – “It started with the sea”, performed on the facade of the City Hall.
- February 14: Children’s ball “In the land of seas and oceans” (Polsat Plus Arena Gdynia).
- February 15: Seniors’ ball “Ball on the Batory” and a solemn mass for the residents.
Special zones for people with disabilities are also planned at the main event sites.
Gdynia 2026 – jubilee all year round
The celebrations do not end in February. In the following months, plans include a kilometer-long communal table in August, a show of over 1,000 drones, jubilee editions of Open’er, the Polish Film Festival, Ironman, the start of Tour de Pologne, the Polish National Tennis Championships, and the return of the World Kashubian Congress. The current calendar of events is available on the official website 100.gdynia.pl.
How to get to Gdynia by coach? Most popular connections
The most convenient way to reach the jubilee events is by coach. Gdynia Bus Station is located right next to the railway station, in the very center of the city.
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Tip: by booking tickets in advance, you can significantly reduce travel costs and avoid issues with seat availability during the peak of the celebrations.
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Gdynia’s hundredth birthday is not just an anniversary – it’s a unique moment to experience history, culture, and community in one of the most modern cities on the Baltic Sea.
