Lublin Opens Intergenerational Solidarity Days

18 April 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Lublin launches Intergenerational Solidarity Days with art, health and dance events for all ages. Discover dates, locations and tips for expats.

Intergenerational Solidarity Days will start in Lublin next week with workshops, talks and public dance events for every age group.

Moreover, the city frames the programme as a way to build ties and mutual support across generations.

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Intergenerational Solidarity Days: what to expect

Consequently, the week begins with an art talk on Friday, April 24 at Urban Lab Lublin, Spokojna 2. Danuta Szewczyk-Prokurat will lead the session. In addition, she will explore family workshops and master-student collaborations in art. Participants will learn about multi-generation studios such as the Breughel family and the Cranach workshop. Therefore, the meeting links art history to a modern idea of shared creativity. However, places are limited. To register call 81 466 20 65.

Health, prevention and practical services

On Monday, April 27 the city runs a health meeting titled “Herbatka u Władka – Dbamy o zdrowie”. Experts from the Institute of Rural Medicine will discuss fall prevention for older people. Moreover, they will present brain exercises and memory training. In addition, attendees can use information stands by the National Health Fund and Social Insurance Institution. Note: NFZ stands for Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, the National Health Fund. ZUS stands for Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych, the Social Insurance Institution. Therefore, visitors can check their health entitlements and social benefits at the event. The workshop begins at 10:00 in Hotel Arche Lublin on Zamoyska 30. Registration uses phone 81 466 20 64. Places remain limited.

Workshops, crafts and community ties

On Tuesday, April 28 Urban Lab hosts knitting and jute twine workshops. People of all skill levels may join. Moreover, the sessions start at 9:00 and 11:00. In addition, the events run with the City Senior Council. Participants may bring hooks or needles. Consequently, the classes aim to mix newcomers with experienced makers. To sign up call 81 466 20 69.

Dance, music and free public events

On Wednesday, April 29 Lublin pairs the European Day of Solidarity with the International Dance Day. Therefore, the city stages a free intergenerational dance gathering at Plac Litewski near the Union of Lublin monument. The meeting starts at 10:30 and invites all generations. Moreover, experienced instructor Leszek Gęca will lead simple dance activities. In addition, that afternoon at 16:30 the local music school holds a concert. The concert will take place in the school’s hall on Narutowicza 32a. Tickets are free but require collection. Consequently, you may pick invitations from April 20 at the Social Initiatives and Programmes Department on Leszczyńskiego 23, room 107. The office opens 8:00-15:00.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you are an expat, bring an ID when you visit public offices. In Poland institutions often ask for a PESEL (national ID number) for benefits. For social and health matters, ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) and NFZ (National Health Fund) handle pensions and basic healthcare respectively. You can still attend cultural events without residency documents. However you may need ID to collect free tickets or use health consultations. Contact organisers by phone to confirm access and language support.

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