The 9th Ełk Festival of Literature and Music "Will Be Read, Will Be Played" is fast approaching. From 24 July, we will have the opportunity to meet excellent Polish writers, participate in concerts of famous artists, and participate in workshops and animations. The rich program of this year's festival includes meetings with authors and workshops for children, which will take place in the Municipal Public Library.
The Historical Museum in Ełk, as a co-organizer of the event, invites all residents and guests on Friday, July 24 from 3:00 p.m. Part of the planned artistic and entertainment program will take place on the outdoor stage, located behind the Museum Education Center building.
On the stage of the amphitheatre Ełk Cultural Centre, John Porter Helicopters '45, Łona x Konieczny x Krupa and Kacperczyk will perform.

Full program:

24 July 2026 (Friday)
11:00 – Author's meeting for children – MBP
17:00 – Award ceremony at the 10th International Siegfried Competition Lenza – SHPP
17:30 – Concert of Pablopavo and Ludziki – MHE
20:00 – Meeting with the author – Paweł Sołtys – Restaurant Mezi By poems
20:00 – John Porter Helicopters '45 Concert & Łona x Konieczny Concert Krupa – ECC Amphitheatre BUY TICKET

25 July 2026 (Saturday)
11:00 – Author's meeting for children – Michał Malinowski – MBP
12:00 p.m. – Meeting with the author – Łukasz Kucharczyk – Leszek Hall Błażyński
1:00 p.m. – Author's meeting – Barbara Wysoczańska – Leszek Hall Błażyński
14:00 – Meeting with the author – Eliza Kącka – ECK
Zebra Room 16:00 – Meeting with the author – Kamil Sipowicz – ECC
Zebra Room 18:00 – Meeting with the author – Kristina Sabaliauskaitė – Hall spectacular ECC
20:00 – Kacperczyk Concert – ECK Amphitheatre | BUY TICKET

26 July 2026 (Sunday)
10:00 – Literary breakfast – Radosław Paszko – Restaurant Mezi By poems
11:00 – For children – Vaśka Theatre – MBP
12:00 – Author's meeting – Piotr Milewski – ECK
Zebra Room 13:00 – "In Legendów" – workshops for children – MBP
14:00 – Author's meeting – Piotr Kościelny – Auditorium ECK
16:00 – Meeting with the author – Paulina Mikuła – ECK
Zebra Room 17:00 – Meeting with the author – Sylwia Czubkowska – Auditorium
19:00 – Author's meeting – Adam Wajrak – Auditorium