The Poland Guide

Gdańsk's St. Dominic's Fair Returns from 25 July: What to Know

· 2 min read Travel News
Colourful merchant stalls lining Gdańsk's Long Lane during St. Dominic's Fair

Contents

  1. What the fair involves
  2. Getting there and staying nearby
  3. Practical notes

One of Europe’s longest-running street fairs returns to Gdańsk on 25 July 2026. The Jarmark Świętego Dominika — St. Dominic’s Fair — has been held in the city for over 760 years and remains the largest outdoor market event in Poland, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors across its three-week run.

What the fair involves

More than 1,000 market stalls take over the Old Town, stretching along Długa (Long Street) and Długi Targ (Long Market), the main pedestrian spine running from the Golden Gate to the Green Gate by the river. The stalls divide roughly into:

  • Amber jewellery and Baltic crafts: Gdańsk is historically the amber capital of the Baltic coast, and the fair is one of the best opportunities to buy authentic pieces directly from craftspeople.
  • Polish folk art and ceramics: Hand-painted pottery from the Boleslawiec region, wood carvings, and traditional textiles.
  • Street food: Grilled sausages, zapiekanki (open sandwiches), pierogi, and a wide range of Polish regional specialities alongside international food stalls.
  • Antiques and collectibles: A dedicated antiques section within the fair grounds.

Evening concerts are staged in Long Market throughout the fair’s run, with performances ranging from classical music to folk and popular acts.

Getting there and staying nearby

Gdańsk Główny railway station is roughly 15 minutes on foot from the start of the fair grounds. Trains from Warsaw take approximately three hours. From Gdańsk airport (GDN), tram connections reach the Old Town in around 30 minutes.

Accommodation within the Old Town books out quickly during the fair. If central Gdańsk is full, both Gdynia (15 minutes by commuter rail) and Sopot (10 minutes) have hotels and guesthouses that offer easy access without the Old Town premium. The SKM commuter rail connects all three cities throughout the day.

Practical notes

The fair runs daily from approximately 10:00 to 22:00, with evening concerts typically finishing by 23:00. Entry is free. Weekends and the opening days around 25 July draw the largest crowds — if you prefer a less congested visit, mid-week dates in early or mid-August tend to be calmer. For what to do in Gdańsk beyond the fair itself, see our guide to things to do in Gdańsk or browse Gdańsk tours — a guided boat trip on the Motława or an amber-quarter walk pairs naturally with a day at the fair.