How to Celebrate Women's Day in Gdańsk and What to Plan for March 8

Women's Day 2026 falls on a Sunday, March 8. The entire weekend is free. No excuses to treat the holiday with the standard bouquet of tulips wrapped in cellophane. Gdańsk has concerts, shows, and dinners lined up for the weekend, and the restaurants along the Motława River are pulling out menus you won't find the rest of the year. If you still don't know how to surprise her on March 8, here you'll find ready-made ideas from morning to late evening.

Tri-City cultural institutions treat March 8 as an occasion for extra premieres and events year after year. The Baltic Philharmonic fills its auditorium, theaters put on special performances, and clubs and restaurants roll out offers tailored to the weekend.

Below you'll find specific addresses, dates, and times. Pick what works for you, your partner, your friends, or your mom.

What to Do on Women's Day in Gdańsk? A Full-Day Plan

Sunday gives you a luxury that's missing during the week – a time. No rushing between work and a 7 PM reservation. From your morning coffee to evening cocktails, you have a solid dozen hours to fill, and Gdańsk happens to offer more than enough to pack them to the brim.

Morning Walk – The Old Town Without the Crowds

Gdańsk in the morning in March is a completely different city from the summer. Długi Targ is empty, Mariacka Street smells like coffee, and the only sound along the Motława is seagulls. The cobblestone streets that are nearly impossible to walk through during peak season now belong to you. Zachariasz Zappio Lane, called Kissing Lane by locals, stretches just a few dozen meters, but its narrow walls and silence do the rest. We've gathered more inspiration for outings together in our guide to attractions for couples in Gdańsk.

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Concerts and Live Music

The first weekend of March in the Tri-City traditionally brings a wave of concerts dedicated to women. In 2026, the March calendar in Gdańsk is packed enough that you can easily pick one event for Saturday and a separate one for Sunday, or make one of them the highlight of the day.

Tre Voci — "White Nights" (March 8, 4:00 PM, Gdańsk)

Tre Voci is a trio of vocalists who have been building concerts around unexpected arrangements of classic pieces for years. The "White Nights" program takes listeners through a repertoire ranging from opera to contemporary ballads. All in an intimate hall where every vocal nuance can be heard. The afternoon start time (4:00 PM) has a practical advantage: the concert lasts about an hour, leaving plenty of time to change and get to dinner in downtown Gdańsk.

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Wodecki — Welcome To. Polyphonics Choir & Band at the Polish Baltic Philharmonic (March 7, 6:00 PM)

Saturday evening before Women's Day at the Fryderyk Chopin Baltic Philharmonic. Polyphonics Choir & Band performs the songs of Zbigniew Wodecki in arrangements that blend classical music with pop. Wodecki sang about love, joy, and everyday life, and it's precisely this repertoire in a philharmonic setting that kicks off the holiday weekend better than anything else on the Tri-City's Saturday schedule. The philharmonic hall is located at 1 Ołowianka Street, a few minutes' walk from the Main Town.

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Jacko Brango at Doki 4 (March 8, 8:00 PM)

A completely different end of the spectrum from the classics at the Philharmonic. Jacko Brango kicks off a spring tour with the new album "Too Many Guitars." The title captures the concert's vibe perfectly. Doki 4 in Gdańsk is a club venue where guitar-driven sound bounces off the walls, and the concert's energy builds with every song. This one's for those who prefer loud live music on March 8 in Gdańsk over a candlelit dinner, or for those who planned dinner earlier and are looking for a high-energy way to end the night.

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Theater Over Flowers

Who says a Women's Day idea has to revolve exclusively around dinner? Gdańsk stages put on performances during the first weekend of March that can be a better gift than a bouquet. The difference is that the impression left by a show lasts longer than tulips in a vase.

"Only Love. Scenes from a Marriage" – Friday, March 6, 6:00 PM

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A comedy about relationships, close enough to everyday life to make you laugh and spark a conversation after leaving the theater. The Friday time slot lets you open the weekend on a cultural note before moving on to Saturday and Sunday plans.

Where to Have Dinner in Gdańsk on March 8 to Make an Impression?

A restaurant on March 8 is a proven choice, as long as the place fits the occasion. Before booking, it's worth running through three checks: is the venue preparing something special for the day, does it require purchasing a set menu (or give you the freedom to order à la carte), and can you still go for a walk somewhere after dinner?

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Secret Room has prepared a Women's Day offer spread across an entire week. Three parts make up the March special:

Blooming Secret (March 2–8)

For seven days leading up to March 8, the signature cocktail for girls will cost less than usual. 

Blooming Secret is a blend of passion fruit purée and a four-citrus cordial, topped with tonic. Inside: gin infused with butterfly pea flowers, enclosed in a chocolate sphere.

"A drink that blooms like spring"

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Passion fruit delivers a bold, tropical sweetness, the citrus balances it out, and the chocolate sphere holds a floral gin inside that only releases when you drink it.

Special Menu (March 7–8)

On Saturday and Sunday, an additional menu appears alongside the regular one. The chef has prepared dishes for the occasion, including Salmon Tartare with Yuzu and Strawberry – fresh salmon with citrusy yuzu, strawberry, and a creamy mango foam, served with brioche toast and green butter.

Reservations work the usual way. No admission tickets and no requirement to order a set menu.

A Glass of Prosecco for Every Woman (March 8)

On Women's Day itself, every woman who walks through Secret Room's door receives a welcome glass of prosecco.

On March 8 at Secret Room, you can order from the regular menu, the special menu, or mix-and-match. Dim lighting, comfortable seating, background music, and a river view set the scene, but the food and drinks take center stage that evening.

How to Turn One Day Into a Three-Day Marathon of Experiences?

Since March 8 falls on a Sunday, why limit yourself to a single evening? The entire weekend from Friday to Sunday can feel like a mini-vacation in a city that's right at your doorstep.

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Friday and Saturday (March 6–7)

Friday evening opens the weekend –  the show "Only Love" starts at 6:00 PM and ends early enough to still go out for dinner or a drink afterward. Saturday is worth dedicating to something you usually don't have time for. Oliwa Park has its own charm in March (empty paths, blooming snowdrops), and the organ recitals at the Oliwa Cathedral last about 20 minutes and require zero musical knowledge to leave you speechless.

On Saturday evening, Secret Room is already offering the special menu and the Blooming Secret cocktail at a reduced price. You can spread the highlights across two evenings and skip cramming everything into Sunday.

Sunday, March 8 – Women's Day Itself

• Morning: An unhurried breakfast, a walk through the Old Town or along the Motława.
  
  

• Afternoon: Tre Voci concert at 4:00 PM — an hour of music, after which there's still time to get ready for the evening.
  
  

• Dinner: A table at Secret Room, a welcome glass of prosecco, Salmon Tartare with Yuzu, and Blooming Secret to finish.

A day like this doesn't require much preparation – just an early reservation.

What to Do on Women's Day in Gdańsk So You Don't End Up With Flowers From a Corner Store?

Tulips wilt after a week, and chocolates disappear in three days. An evening spent together at a restaurant with great food, at a concert, or on a walk somewhere new – that's what sticks. Gdańsk gives you plenty of options in that regard.

A gift voucher to a restaurant, concert tickets to the Philharmonic, and a reserved table with a river view. Each of these options says "I thought about this ahead of time" louder than anything bought at a flower stand at the last minute. Secret Room offers gift vouchers that can be used for dinner or cocktails on any date, useful when you don't know which evening will work best.

Women's Day in the Tri-City – What's Worth Remembering

Women's Day in the Tri-City is one of those holidays worth planning a week in advance. Last-minute improvising on Friday evening can end with the only available table being at a pizzeria on the outskirts of Wrzeszcz.

The best tickets and tables get booked early. Already have a plan? Great. Still looking? Start with one pick from this list(a concert, a show, or a dinner) and build the rest around it.

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