Performance

The Grand Theatre in Łódź is the largest cultural institution in the Łódź Voivodeship, the second-largest opera stage in Poland, and one of the largest in the world. The history of opera and ballet performances in Łódź began with the Łódź Opera in 1954, and in 2024, it marks exactly 70 years since the music lovers of Łódź and beyond have been able to enjoy performances first at the Stefan Jaracz Theatre and then at the New Theatre, and since ...

The Grand Theatre in Łódź is the largest cultural institution in the Łódź Voivodeship, the second-largest opera stage in Poland, and one of the largest in the world. The history of opera and ballet performances in Łódź began with the Łódź Opera in 1954, and in 2024, it marks exactly 70 years since the music lovers of Łódź and beyond have been able to enjoy performances first at the Stefan Jaracz Theatre and then at the New Theatre, and since ...

Opera on Cushions – Artistic Educational Workshops   We invite the youngest music and art enthusiasts to join us for the "Opera on Cushions: Holiday Edition." This educational and artistic program is designed for children aged 4–6, introducing them to the world of theater, opera, and ballet through play. The workshops combine creative art activities with basic knowledge about costumes and opera theater. ...

We invite young music enthusiasts to join the "Opera on Pillows" program! This is an educational and artistic workshop designed for children ages 4-6, introducing them to the world of theater, opera, and musical instruments in a playful and engaging way. The sessions combine elements of music workshops with foundational knowledge about orchestral instruments and opera theater. Children actively participate, engage in different activities, and ...

I believe that development is not just about moving forward; sometimes you have to think, take those two steps back to move forward. Krzysztof Penderecki There is an exceptional challenge before us, this time the Lodz Grand Theatre presents Paradise Lost - Krzysztof Penderecki's  unique  opera based on John Milton's poem, in which  biblical themes find their references in reality in a very clear way. This outstanding work of  Maestro ...

November 11th holds a special place in the hearts of Poles. On this very day, the armistice that officially ended World War I was signed. Thanks to this, Poland—after 123 years of partitions—returned to the map, reclaiming its independence. It was also on this day that Józef Piłsudski arrived in Warsaw, to whom the Regency Council entrusted command of the Polish army.   Today, the National Independence Day is ...

A New Zealand choreographer tells the story of Łódź through dance! Gray Veredon, enchanted by the city, Andrzej Wajda's film, and the Nobel laureate Reymont's novel, has created a unique and unparalleled ballet. Images of old Łódź, the lives of its inhabitants, and the fates of novel characters intertwine in rhythm set by factory machines, emphasizing the originality of the "city of spindles" atmosphere. It's an incredibly original ...

"La Boheme" graced the stage of the Grand Theatre in Łódź three times – most recently in 2007, in a remarkable production by Laco Adamik. This incredibly popular opera by Giacomo Puccini – second only to "Turandot" – is one of the most frequently performed works on opera stages worldwide, not only due to its spectacular music but also because of its poignant plot. Its characters – colorful representatives of the artistic bohemia – ...