![]() Exhibition: “Thou Art Darkest” at Castle Party 20252025-06-24 (Events)Castle Party 2025 once again proves that a gothic festival can be a celebration of visual art as well. Inside the historic walls of the former Evangelical church in Bolków - now the Ars et Historia Gallery - visitors will experience "Thou Art Darkest", an extraordinary exhibition by Sylwia Makris featuring Adam "Nergal" Darski and members of Behemoth.
https://castleparty.com Already shown in Berlin, London, New York and Los Angeles, this project comes to Poland for the very first time — during one of Europe’s most iconic alternative culture festivals. Makris’ photographs, inspired by religious painting masters like Caravaggio and Grünewald, reimagine the Behemoth members in monumental, almost sacred scenes, boldly questioning the borders of religion, body and beauty. Curator Justyna Teodorczyk, together with Sylwia Makris and the Castle Party team, ensured that the unique atmosphere of the gallery perfectly matches the provocative spirit of the exhibition. The vernissage with Nergal will take place on the festival’s opening day and is set to be a highlight of Castle Party 2025. |
![]() SABATON IN KRAKOW WITH THE LEGENDARY ORCHESTRA2025-06-22 (Events)22 November 2025 Kraków, TAURON Arena Kraków, ul. Lema 7 Sabaton is one of the most beloved Swedish bands in Poland. Their soaring power/heavy metal, always infused with historical themes, continues to win hearts worldwide. This time, they return with the biggest production of their career as part of The Legendary Tour. Joining them for this unique night will be The Legendary Orchestra — performing Sabaton’s hits in full symphonic arrangements, with strings and classical instrumentation instead of distortion and metal riffs. Two sides of Sabaton’s music, one spectacular evening. Tickets: 259 / 369 PLN Doors open: 18:00 Show starts: 19:00 Please purchase tickets only through authorized sales points. Host: Knock Out Productions info:http://https://knockoutprod.net/pl/concert/detail/869 |
![]() ULTIMA RATIO FEST 2024 RETURNS TO POLAND2025-06-22 (Events)Dark Tranquillity, Soen, Equilibrium and Iotunn on one stage in Wrocław. The Ultima Ratio Fest tour cycle returns to Poland with an exceptional lineup. At A2 in Wrocław you will see: Dark Tranquillity – Swedish pioneers of melodic death metal, still delivering passion and intensity. Soen – progressive metal masters blending heaviness, melody and sophisticated arrangements. Equilibrium – German folk metal fused with metalcore, rich in emotion and energy. Iotunn – Danish project combining the grandeur of melodic death metal with progressive adventure, folk, black and doom metal elements. Tickets available at Knock Out Music Store (collector's tickets) and at ebilet.pl Please purchase tickets only through the authorized stores listed above. Regulations available on the Knock Out Productions website. Host: Knock Out Productions info: https://www.knockoutprod.net/pl/concert/detail/952 Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1068240945252004 |
![]() 32nd Wave-Gotik-Treffen – Leipzig, Germany – 6-9 June 20252025-05-27 (Events)In an age of ephemeral digital connection, there is something deeply affirming—almost subversive—in the act of gathering. Once again, Leipzig will become a nexus for the global dark alternative community, as the 32nd edition of Wave-Gotik-Treffen unfolds from 6th to 9th June 2025. Across its now-legendary venues, from the ageless walls of Moritzbastei to the majestic halls of Agra, the festival welcomes thousands of devoted pilgrims from all corners of the shadow-soaked spectrum. With 157 artists already confirmed, the line-up reads like a meticulous cartography of the genre's present and its ghosts. This year, the programming leans boldly into the festival's identity as both cradle and crucible of dark music—giving space to cult names, debuts, and returns that feel almost mythic. Headliners such as Alphaville, Public Image Ltd., The 69 Eyes, and London After Midnight promise sonic nostalgia sharpened by relevance. Equally, acts like Eva O., Drab Majesty, and Combichrist stand ready to deliver performances where the ritual intensity of presence matters as much as sound. The 2025 edition is particularly rich in exclusive and premiere appearances: • Kiss The Anus Of A Black Cat reunites for a singular performance, • Calva Y Nada appears for a one-off German show, • Pouppee Fabrikk stages a live reunion, • and several transatlantic acts including Plastique Noir, Deceits, The Sweet Kill, and Future Nobodies mark their European debuts. There is, as always, the undercurrent of discovery. The inclusion of more introspective projects such as Linea Aspera, Aux Animaux, Soror Dolorosa, and Then Comes Silence reveals WGT’s continued ability to balance grandeur with nuance. And the folkloric and neoclassical threads are delicately woven through bookings like Ashram, Arthuan Rebis, and Nytt Land. Yet this isn’t merely about quantity or even quality—it's about community. About finding each other across languages and latitudes, under the same twilight aesthetic. For some, it’s the gothic Disneyland. For others, a musical sanctum. For all, WGT remains a cultural phenomenon defying commodification. One is tempted to ask: how does this festival continue to matter so much after three decades? The answer may lie in its refusal to flatten its identity into a marketable trope. WGT still feels personal. Esoteric, even. It doesn’t chase trends. It curates legacies. The 2025 edition will almost certainly be no different. And for four June days in Leipzig, the past and future of dark music will again walk the same cobblestones. Info: Website: www.wave-gotik-treffen.de Facebook: facebook.com/WaveGotikTreffen |
![]() NOUVELLE VAGUE to perform in Wrocław!2025-04-07 (Events)NOUVELLE VAGUE to perform in Wrocław!
20 years after releasing their debut album, which has since become a classic, NOUVELLE VAGUE is back! The French masters of musical reinterpretation will perform on April 13th at the Gothic Hall of the Old Monastery in Wrocław. Nouvelle Vague is a French collective created and led by Marc Collin, which achieved great success with its distinctive bossa nova-style covers of iconic New Wave songs. Bossa Nova, the Third Wave, New Wave – these are the three inspirations at the heart of Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s project. Drawing on punk and post-punk influences, combined with the atmosphere of bossa nova, the musicians have brilliantly redefined and refreshed the concept of the cover band. Joy Division, Depeche Mode, The Clash, XTC, Modern English, Killing Joke, Tuxedomoon, The Cure, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, New Order, Duran Duran, Echo & The Bunnymen, Yazoo, Blondie… Nouvelle Vague’s albums and concerts feature new versions of songs by these and many other artists. In February 2024, their latest album "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" was released, and we’ll hear tracks from it during their concert in Wrocław. But of course, longtime fans can also expect older, well-loved hits. 13.04.2025, 7:00 PM Gothic Hall, Old Monastery, ul. Purkyniego 1, Wrocław Tickets: 150 PLN – First Pool 180 PLN – Seated balcony spots https://www.facebook.com/events/894609559514387 |
![]() Vieux Crane – Francophonie Festival 32025-03-20 (Events)Vieux Crane invites you to the third independent music festival in celebration of the International Francophonie Week 2025. Over the course of two days, seven bands will take the stage, showcasing the diversity of the French and Canadian independent music scenes. After the concerts, the afterparties will continue at Chmury. This grassroots initiative offers a glimpse into the latest sounds emerging from francophone and Canadian artists. Lineup: Blind Delon (Toulouse) Echoberyl (Paris) Madmoizel (Paris) Meta Meat (Germany/Lithuania) Techniques Berlin (Toronto) UFO Shadow (Berlin) Vox Low (Paris) Venues: Day 1 – Klub Chmury Day 2 – Klub Hydrozagadka Tickets: Available at the door and online 1-day ticket (Saturday) – 160 PLN 2-day pass – 280 PLN (sold out) An event dedicated to the independent spirit of francophone music, bringing together artists and audiences in a unique celebration of sound and creativity. |
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