In the very heart of Gdańsk, right next to historic streets filled with maritime history, lies a unique artistic space – the Stanisław Moniuszko Music Academy. This is an institution that for over half a century has been inspiring, educating, and discovering musical talents, creating a unique community of artists, educators, and students.
The Academy is not only a centre of musical education, but also a dynamic hub of cultural life in the Tricity. It organises hundreds of concerts annually – from grand symphonic undertakings, through chamber and jazz concerts, to early music performed on historical instruments. It is here that extraordinary artistic projects and record productions are born, earning acclaim both in Poland and abroad.
During St. Dominic's Fair, the Academy of Music invites all music lovers to unique encounters with art. The performances by students and professors on the fairground stages offer an opportunity to hear diverse styles – from classical, jazz, and film music to modern arrangements of popular music.
Why should you get to know us?
We invite you to visit our university and to attend the concerts accompanying the Fair! Let yourself be carried away by music that flows straight from the heart of Gdańsk.
History of the Academy
The Music Academy was established on 25 September 1947 in Sopot as the State Higher School of Music. Its founders included prominent musicians such as Stefan Śledziński, Jan Ekier, Roman Heising, and Janusz Urbański. The university moved to Gdańsk in 1966, occupying premises in the city centre, and since the 1990s, it has adapted historic buildings on Łąkowa Street – the former Prussian barracks and the Royal Gymnasium – allowing it to develop into a modern, functional educational complex. Since 1982, it has borne the name of Stanisław Moniuszko, and in 2007, it received the Gdańsk President's Award in the Field of Culture on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Educational and artistic infrastructure
The Academy has extensive premises which include, among other things, excellently equipped lecture halls, conference rooms, concert halls, and practice rooms with pianos and other instruments.
In 2007, a new concert hall was opened with professional sound equipment and a recording studio – ideal for concerts, 48-track sessions, broadcasts, and scientific research in acoustics.
In 2017, a thermal modernisation project was carried out on the main university buildings. This included the installation of heat pumps and the replacement of central heating, water and sewage, and electrical networks, all while maintaining the conservation protection of the historic buildings.
Why should you visit us during the Fair?
