The festivalgoers at the start of the 31st Pol'and'Rock Festival, photo: Marcin Michoń

The 31st Pol'and'Rock Festival KICK-OFF!

31 lipca 2025

The opening of this year's Most Beautiful Festival in the World was exceptionally moving and emotional. As always, this magical moment delighted the organizers and participants, reminding them why the festival is dear to so many hearts.

Traditional Start

The Festival began, as always, with its cherished traditions. The crowd gathered in front of the Main Stage and shouted the traditional festival oath. A sharp whistle from Roman Polański signaled the official start of the celebration. Jurek Owsiak stepped forward to thank everyone who had contributed to the event. And, just like every year, the area in front of the stage was alive with the Most Beautiful Festivalgoers in the World.

The ceremonial blowing of the whistle to signal the start of the fFestival by Mr Roman Polański, photo: Marcin Michoń

Forever in memory

At the very beginning, Jurek asked us for a moment of silence and reflection for those who had passed away during the last year. At that time, the big screen showed people who hold a special place in the hearts of many.

We will remember them till the end of time and one day longer.

Jurek Owsiak at the start of the 31st Pol'and'Rock Festival

All this for the festivalgoers

For over thirty years, participants have been flocking to the Festival, creating a unique atmosphere of joy and community. Every year, the beginning of the event is an emotional moment for the organizers, as they welcome guests, see their smiles, and invite them to celebrate together.

You are the salt of the earth! You are the reason why we can organize the Most Beautiful Festival in the World! We want to thank you for being here with us during this winter day, when we collect money, when we help others, when we build a civil society. We do it together! And we thank you for that!

Jurek Owsiak to the festivalgoers at the start of the 31st Pol’and’Rock Festival

Start of the 31st Pol'and'Rock Festival, photo by Dominik Malik

The whole world is playing with the Pol’and’Rock Festival

The festival has a truly international character. Participants include guests not only from various parts of Poland, but also from distant corners of the world. Among the crowd, you can see flags from Colombia (Bogotá), England (Exeter, Peterborough), Germany (Altena, Berlin, Schildow, Stukenbrock), Majorca, Scotland (Dundee), Turkey (Izmir), and the United Kingdom (London). The organizers are happy to emphasize that no distance is too great for Festivalgoers.

Flags at the start of the 31st Pol'and'Rock Festival, photo by Dominik Malik

Take care of yourselves, check on each other’s health, smile, give each other high fives, be happy, because we want to make you happy with all our hearts! This land, this beautiful land, is also your wonderful land! Glory, glory, Hallelujah

Jurek Owsiak to the festivalgoers during the 31st Pol’and’Rock Festival