Warsaw

A quick visit to Warsaw

• Country: Poland
• Population: 1,725,894
• Official Language: Polish
• Nearby Cities: Lodz, Lublin, Bialystok

Warsaw is undoubtedly one of Europe's most historic cities; the mere name has a gravitas that implies that the city has seen it all, and has forged an identity that is truly unique. It's the kind of city that you need to experience to fully appreciate. Once you've toured all the historic sites, there are plenty of entertainment activities on offer in the city. It's a recognised sporting capital, for a start, and also has some of the world's most magnificent theatres and opera houses, as you would expect from a city once dubbed "The Paris of the North". In addition, the Warsaw Film Festival has become one of the most respected in the world. Take your pick when you buy or sell Warsaw event tickets on StubHub.

Warsaw's wonderful classical legacy

Warsaw is absolutely overflowing with opera productions, symphony concerts and classical theatre. Events to look out for are far too numerous to mention, but a small taste includes Warsaw Autumn, a contemporary music festival; the International Chopin Piano Competition; a Jazz Jamboree and the Mozart Festival. Start by getting yourself some tickets to the watch the Warsaw Philharmonic. Seemingly unbeknownst to the rest of the world, Warsaw was also named the "European Capital of Sport" in 2008. Legia Warsaw is the most famous football team in the city, and it also has a long and proud basketball history, going all the way back to the 1950s. When you're shopping for Warsaw event tickets, look at the match itinerary for the National Stadium, the main sports venue in the city.

Music and theatre thrives in Warsaw

Warsaw has just as many small music venues as it has massive theatres, and it's a very popular city for touring bands, especially the less mainstream ones and older bands making doing reunion tours. Fans have always gravitated to clubs like Torwar for this very reason. You'll find many Polish-language theatre shows on the go, of course, and if you're looking for something you're more likely to understand, the Capitol Theatre and Teatr Dramatyczny both cater for international audiences. They are also two of the oldest theatres in the city, with architecture that lends every production a bit of extra splendour and enjoyment. Include these venues inwith your search for Warsaw event tickets.

Other Polish cities to visit

Warsaw is the capital of Poland, and its main city, but entertainment attractions and holiday activities are certainly not limited to this central hub. Poland is steeped in European history, so a short drive from Warsaw will take you to many other towns that hold really interesting events. Cracow is thea nearest major centre for arts and culture, so get yourself some tickets to its famous film and music festival, or the Festival of Polish Music – all available on StubHub. Gdansk is another great city to visit, with its traditional Polish milk bars like Bar Mleczny Neptun.