Nearly 1 million Poles live in the UK. Find Polish events, cultural celebrations, and community meetups in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and across Britain.

The Polish Community in the UK

Polish is the most commonly spoken non-native language in England and Wales. Nearly 1 million people of Polish descent call the UK home, making it one of the largest diaspora communities in Europe.

Major Polish Events in the UK

Cultural Celebrations

Polish Independence Day (11 November) — Ceremonies and cultural events across the UK.
Wielkanoc (Easter) — Traditional święconka gatherings at Polish churches and community centres.
Wigilia (Christmas Eve) — Community Christmas Eve dinners with traditional 12-course meals.
Polish Film Festivals — Regular screenings in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Regular Meetups

Polish community centres across the UK host weekly and monthly events: language classes, dance groups, sports teams, and social evenings.

By City

London

The POSK (Polish Social and Cultural Association) in Hammersmith is the heart of Polish cultural life in London. Regular exhibitions, concerts, and community events.

Manchester

A large and active Polish community. The Polish Social Club hosts regular events.

Edinburgh

Growing Polish community with regular cultural events, especially during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Finding Polish Events

Trixtu — Browse Polish community events across the UK.
Polish Express / Cooltura — Polish-language media covering community events.
Local Polish churches — Central hubs for community information.

Find Polish events near you on Trixtu.

Polish Community Events in the UK: A Complete Guide