What to Do for Valentine's Day in Gdańsk? Best Ideas for Couples
Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14. Saturday gives couples the chance for an extended weekend. Gdańsk is preparing diverse options – Valentine's dinner by the Motława River, candlelight concerts, and Silent Disco among palm trees. These three days (February 13-15) concentrate most of the city's couple-focused events.
The city on the Motława is getting ready for lovers' weekend. Valentine's Day in Gdańsk doesn't require long trips or complicated logistics. Everything you're looking for is within a few kilometers of the city center.
Secret Room – Valentine's Dinner in the Heart of Gdańsk
Secret Room is hosting Valentine's dinner throughout the weekend of February 13-15. Tasting menu, tables overlooking the Motława River, atmosphere designed for conversation. The restaurant operates as a space where you don't have to choose from a long menu – the chef has already done that.
Valentine's Weekend – February 13, 14, and 15
Secret Room reserves every table exclusively for couples throughout the Valentine's weekend. No large groups, no noise from neighboring tables. Talk without raising your voice.
Location on the Motława in the heart of the Main Town – Stępkarska 7. Window tables offer views of the water and old buildings on the other side of the river.
Tasting Menu
The chef created a set following fine dining philosophy. Light start, intense main course, sweet finish. No hesitation when choosing, more space for conversation.
Appetizer: Foie Gras on Brioche with Green Apple
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Ingredients: foie gras, brioche, apple gel, raspberries, butter, thyme.
Main Course (option 1): Mini Filet Mignon in Cherry-Wine Sauce
Ingredients: beef, baby carrots, cherry-wine sauce, cream butter, rosemary.
Main Course (option 2): Salmon Steak with Creamy Spinach and Broccolini
Ingredients: salmon fillet, spinach, cream, broccolini, cream butter, honey-lemon sauce with ginger.
Dessert: Basque Cheesecake with Cherry Sauce
Ingredients: cream cheese, caramel, cherries.
Prices and Reservation Terms
Friday, February 13, and Sunday, February 15: the restaurant operates normally. You can choose:
- Romantic ticket for 300 zł (tasting menu for two)
- Order from the restaurant's main menu (no ticket, à la carte prices)
Saturday, February 14: Saturday works differently. Table reservation needs:
- Romantic ticket 300 zł (tasting menu), OR
- 300 zł deposit for table reservation (no ticket, you order from the main menu)
Maximum reservation time on Saturday: 2 hours and 30 minutes. This allows the restaurant to serve more couples on the most important evening of the year.
Book ahead – Saturday evening divides into 2.5-hour seatings, and spots disappear quickly.
The weekend gets a dedicated menu not available on the regular menu throughout the rest of the year. The reservation policy focuses on couples, excluding tables for larger groups. The Motława location provides views of the water and old town buildings.
The combination of an exclusive menu, a controlled atmosphere, and a riverside location makes this place the best choice for couples.
Concerts and Cultural Events
Valentine's Day in Gdańsk coincides with a rich program of events. The weekend of February 13-15 is filled with music, theater, and alternative forms of entertainment. Every couple will find something suited to their tastes, from classics to experiments.
Candlelight – Hundreds of Candles and Live Music
Candlelight concerts work on a simple principle: musicians play in a hall lit only by candles. No lamps, no spotlights. The Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk organizes such events in February, and Valentine's weekend 2026 has a special program.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk
String quartets play the greatest hits of Queen and ABBA in classical arrangements. "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Dancing Queen," "We Are The Champions," "Mamma Mia" – familiar melodies sound different on violins and cellos.
Candlelight: Valentine's Evening Saturday
February 14, 2026, 8:15 PM Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5:45 PM Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. Prices: Saturday from 115 zł, Sunday from 90 zł
Romantic classical compositions and contemporary hits in instrumental versions. The concert lasts 60 minutes. Candles burn throughout the performance, and the temperature in the hall rises from the heat of hundreds of flames.
Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmer
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk Prices from 90 zł Rating: 4.9/5 (155 reviews)
Hans Zimmer's film music – soundtracks from "Inception," "Interstellar," "Gladiator," and "Pirates of the Caribbean." For couples who prefer epic film music to classic romance.
Shakespeare Theatre
The building on Bogusławskiego Street features a movable roof (open in summer, closed in winter). The repertoire balances between classical plays and contemporary interpretations. February tends to be a mix – comedies for couples seeking laughter, dramas for fans of heavy themes.
6th Equal Opportunities Ball – February 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Valentine's Day 2026 at the Shakespeare Theatre is a charity event organized by the JA TEŻ Development Support Foundation. The ball mixes fun with helping; funds raised support people with Down syndrome in finding employment.
Events and Parties
Candlelight concerts too quiet? Gdańsk organizes various forms of celebration throughout the weekend. The city offers attractions for couples of every taste.
Valentine's Day at St. John's Center – Concert and Silent Disco
St. John's Center on Świętojańska Street 50 is organizing a Valentine's evening that pairs a live concert with a dance party.
Maja Kleszcz Concert "Osiecka De Luxe" – 7:00 PM
Maja Kleszcz, one of Poland's best vocalists (career from Kapela ze Wsi Warszawa, 3 Fryderyk awards, performances in 30 countries), presents Agnieszka Osiecka's songs in jazz-blues arrangements. Deep voice, stage charisma, and unusual interpretation of Polish song classics.
The program includes Osiecka's well-known texts – insightful, smart, funny, in a style emphasizing their timelessness. For fans of the poet and those beginning their adventure with her work. Tickets: 80-100 zł.
Concert ticket = free entry to Silent Disco
Silent Disco – 8:30 PM-11:00 PM
After the concert, a dance party in silent disco format. Wireless headphones, three musically diverse channels, and everyone chooses what they want to hear. Some jump to techno, others sway to ballads. The room looks chaotic, but everyone has fun in their own way.
Tickets for Silent Disco only (without concert): 20 zł
Dance hall in the historic interior of St. John's Center – a space with 15th-century architecture as a backdrop for contemporary fun.
Silent Disco in the Jungle – Olivia Garden
Olivia Garden is a botanical garden with thousands of tropical plants. Silent Disco among palms and cacti turns the dance floor tropical. Headphones, three music channels, temperature around 72-75°F regardless of outside weather.
Entry 30 zł. The garden is located in the Olivia Business Centre complex on Grunwaldzka Avenue.
This is only part of the available date ideas – Gdańsk offers many more options.
For Singles – Speed Dating and Anti-Valentine's Day
Speed Dating
Libraries and cafes organize speed dating for singles aged 25-37. Format: 15-20 people, each person talks for 4 minutes with each person of the opposite sex, then you mark who you want to get to know better. Organizers match pairs who marked each other mutually.
Żabianka Library hosts such events. Free entry, registration by February 10 via email or phone. Limited spots – early registration counts.
Anti-Valentine's Day – Horrors and Thrillers
Multikino and Helios cinemas show horror marathons on the night of February 14-15. Four to five films one after another, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Tickets cost 50-70 zł for the whole night. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Marathons attract people who don't like Valentine's hearts and pink decorations.
Plan Your Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Gdańsk is a Saturday that opens a weekend full of possibilities.
Planning ahead matters. Reserve a table at Secret Room now, buy tickets for chosen events, and organize transportation. Then you'll focus on each other, not on logistics.
Book a table, add attractions that suit you, and let Gdańsk show its best side.
