Friday at the 32nd Pol'and'Rock Festival captured everything that makes the Most Beautiful Festival in the World so special. Both stages delivered outstanding performances, thousands of Festivalgoers filled the Festival grounds, workshops attracted enthusiastic crowds, and once again, the weather was on our side.
Everywhere you looked, there was something happening. Festivalgoers could join salsa lessons, take part in creative music and craft workshops, cheer on the colourful participants of the Bieg Odlot fun run, or attend one of the many inspiring talks and discussions. The Academy of the Finest of Arts opened at 9:00 AM, welcoming a packed audience for its first meeting with Julia Szeremeta. Later in the day, Bartek Dajnowski and Radomir Wit also took to the AFA stage.
The Main Stage came alive at 3:00 PM, with Bum Bum Orkestar & Friends getting the crowd moving from the very first song. They were followed by memorable performances from Dziwna Wiosna, SpiderGawd, Dżem, whose timeless songs were sung back by thousands of Festivalgoers, and the reggae rhythms of Alborosie & Shengen Clan, keeping the atmosphere vibrant throughout the afternoon and evening.
Meanwhile, the Second Stage showcased winners of the Emerging Bands Competition – Zuta, Meteor Airlines, and ADHD. The young band's performance confirmed that inviting them to this year's Festival was the right decision. The audience packed the stage area, and despite their young age, the musicians delivered a confident, energetic metal show. The excitement reached another level when Krzysiek Sokołowski, frontman of Nocny Kochanek, made a surprise appearance on stage alongside ADHD. As it turned out, it wasn't the last surprise of the evening.
Photo: Dominik Malik
A warm summer night, the Main Stage, thousands of Festivalgoers and Nocny Kochanek. It was the perfect combination. Winners of the Golden Spinning Top Award, the band presented an impressive show featuring spectacular stage design, plenty of surprises and their trademark sense of humour. Krzysiek Sokołowski once again impressed with his powerful vocals, backed by thousands of fans singing every lyric. A choir also joined the performance, and towards the end of the concert, Nocny Kochanek invited ADHD onto the Main Stage. In a single day, the young musicians made their debut on both Festival stages, a truly unforgettable achievement.
fot. Michał Kwaśniewski
After midnight, Festivalgoers were treated to another major highlight. P.O.D. followed in the footsteps of Godsmack, becoming yet another internationally renowned band captivated by the atmosphere of the Most Beautiful Festival in the World. Throughout the show, the musicians repeatedly praised both the Festival and the values it stands for. Their set was a true celebration of guitar-driven rock, with songs including "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation" sung back by the entire crowd.
The Second Stage also offered an outstanding evening programme, featuring some of Poland's finest artists: Kobranocka, Daria ze Śląska, and Kasia Lins - Obywatelka K.L. If there was one thing to regret, it was that it was impossible to be in all these places at the same time.
The Festival's final day has greeted us with cooler temperatures and rain. Don't forget your waterproof jackets, and get ready for one more evening filled with unforgettable concerts, inspiring encounters and the unique atmosphere that only Pol'and'Rock can create.
