The 57th Jan Śpiewak and Anna Kamieńska National Literary Festival

Literary Świdwin 2026 This year’s program includes meetings and accompanying events: — meetings with writers, journalists, and educators (Tomasz Stawiszyński, Eliza Kącka, Mikołaj Grynberg, Katarzyna Surmiak-Domańska, Anka Wandzel, Paulina Nawrocka-Olejniczak, Ola Kołodziejek, Marek Stelar, Zygmunt Miłoszewski, Maciej Makselon, Miłosz Szymański) — opening of Agata Stoltman’s photography exhibition under the patronage of Polish Women Photographers — gala for the winners of the literary competition — concert by the band Matylda/Łukasiewicz (and a meet-and-greet with the musicians) — writing workshops for adults — a forest walk with Łukasz Pilip (a reporter nominated for the True Story Award 2026) — a forest excursion with arborist Mateusz Bilski — art workshops for children, teens, and adults: herbariums, Kamishibai, cyanotype, sensory ceramics, literary collages, culinary workshops — morning yoga and Slavic gymnastics sessions in the castle grounds Participation in all events (except the concert) is free. Registration is required for workshops and walks. Event patrons: Radio Nowy Świat Western Pomerania Pomeranian Library Honorary patronage of Anna Bańkowska, Deputy Marshal of the West Pomeranian Province Program: https://literacki.swidwin.pl/2026/05/21/literacki-swidwin-2026-program-wydarzen/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/literackifestiwal IG: https://www.instagram.com/literackiswidwin