Poland and France to Launch Landmark Cultural Season in 2027 – the First of Its Scale in Both Countries Simultaneously

Poland and France are set to mark a pivotal moment in their shared cultural history with the Poland–France Season, coming in 2027. The first initiative of its kind to run simultaneously in both countries, the season will bring together artists, institutions and audiences across borders in a programme still taking shape – one that promises to be as bold and surprising as the partnership behind it. Full details will be announced in the coming months.

The decision to organise the season was confirmed during a meeting between Marta Cienkowska, Minister of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, and Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture of France. Both sides also declared their readiness to further strengthen cooperation in the field of culture.

The season will focus on strengthening dialogue between civil societies, with particular emphasis on the younger generation of artists and cultural audiences. The programme of events in France will be prepared by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute in cooperation with the Polish Institute in Paris, while the programme in Poland will be carried out by the French Institute in cooperation with the Embassy of France in Poland.

The Treaty of Nancy (2025): culture as a pillar of strategic partnership

In 2025, Poland and France reaffirmed their ambition to build a strong, sovereign Europe based on trust, shared responsibility and cooperation. Signing the Treaty of Nancy highlighted the importance of strategic relations between the two countries, with cultural cooperation identified as one of the key areas for deepening ties. The Poland–France Season 2027 constitutes the practical dimension of this commitment: culture becomes a space in which European values are not only declared, but experienced and co-created.

‘The Polish–French Cultural Season planned for 2027 could vividly demonstrate the depth of the historical and social ties linking our countries, while also highlighting the cultural dimension of our strategic partnership. The season as a space for building lasting relationships between people and institutions, as well as for showcasing the most compelling phenomena in our national cultures, is the best way to achieve this goal,’ said Minister Marta Cienkowska during her meeting with Minister Rachida Dati. ‘Poland declares its full support for activities related to the season. We are open to cooperation that will allow Polish audiences to experience the richness of French culture and present the most significant achievements of contemporary Polish art in France. The Poland–France Season will be the first project of this scale in history to be implemented simultaneously in both countries,’ she added.

Cultural diplomacy: a joint response to Europe’s challenges

More than twenty years after the pioneering ‘Nova Polska’ season in France, both countries are returning to the idea of bilateral cooperation – this time in the context of new European challenges. The programme will address issues of particular importance to Europe today: countering disinformation, opposing the resurgence of totalitarian ideas, and defending human rights and civil liberties.

‘We want to show the tremendous power of culture, critical thinking and the free exchange of ideas in building relationships, strengthening trust and jointly shaping Europe’s future. Our goal is for the season to become the beginning of lasting partnerships and joint initiatives that we will continue to develop long after it concludes. An intensive period of preparation lies ahead. We aim to shape the season’s programme in close cooperation with creative communities and cultural institutions in both Poland and France. We are embarking on a remarkable process that will connect artists, institutions and audiences on both sides,’ said Olga Wysocka, Director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. 

The season will not only present the most compelling artistic phenomena, but above all serve as a catalyst for lasting cooperation: co-productions, residencies, research projects and initiatives connecting the cultural and innovation sectors. Artistic and cultural professional mobility will also be a key element, ensuring that the relationships built in 2027 continue to bear fruit long after the season ends.

‘For us, the Polish–French Season is not only a cultural programme, but a great, shared celebration of imagination, freedom and dialogue. It is a unique opportunity to present contemporary Poland as it truly is: creative, diverse, full of energy and bold in thinking about the future. We want this season to become an invitation for encounters between artists and audiences, between institutions and cities, between Poland and France, which have been learning from each other for centuries. We believe that today culture can be the strongest bridge between our societies and we are building it together with great joy,’ emphasised Małgorzata Grąbczewska, Director of the Polish Institute in Paris.

Organisation

The programme in France will be implemented by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute in cooperation with the Polish Institute in Paris. Events in Poland will be organised by the French Institute in cooperation with the Embassy of France in Poland.

The season is being made possible thanks to the involvement of the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in France, as well as the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Poland.

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