Bydgoszcz
About the Creative City:
In Bydgoszcz, music has been a constant element through social changes, reminding residents of their heritage and inspiring forward-thinking ideas.
For years, Bydgoszcz has distinguished itself for its strong cultural engagement. The city’s future is closely tied to its rich cultural background, which supports sustainable development, social unity, and a high quality of life for the city’s residents. Among its many vibrant creative fields, the local music scene stands out, and features a diverse community, encompassing classical, jazz, folk, alternative, and hip-hop traditions. The city hosts renowned music institutions, organizes 12 music festivals and around 80 open-air concerts each year, and supports over 330 music-related businesses, showcasing the impact of music on the city’s economy.
Most importantly, Bydgoszcz is a hub for innovative and unconventional initiatives, fostering a strong creative movement. As a UNESCO Creative City of Music, Bydgoszcz celebrates its musical heritage while nurturing innovation in the field of music.
As a Creative City of Music, Bydgoszcz is dedicated:
To strengthen cooperation with other UCCN members and different local institutions;
To establish international talent development platforms, cross-sectoral projects, as well as global music expos, to broaden and support the global creative industries;
To set up exchange networks to enable the sharing of good practices;
To create policies that support entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation and ensuring lifelong learning and education; and
To improve access, strengthen the creation and dissemination of music and arts, and increase participation in cultural life.
