Polska Filharmonia Baltycka is one of Gdańsk's most distinctive concert venues, housed in a restored former power station complex on Ołowianka Island. Its historic red-brick industrial architecture, enhanced by decorative Neo-Gothic details, gives the building a memorable character, while the interior has been adapted for modern musical and cultural events. The main concert hall accommodates around 1,000 visitors, and the complex also contains several smaller spaces used for chamber concerts, conferences and special events.
The main auditorium is designed for symphonic music and other performances where acoustic quality is especially important. Its seating arrangement keeps the audience relatively close to the stage, while comfortable seating, spacious foyer areas and additional event spaces make visits convenient before performances and during intervals. The contrast between the preserved historic exterior and the functional contemporary interior makes the Philharmonic an architectural attraction as well as an important concert venue.
The venue is located at Ołowianka 1, Gdańsk, Poland, on Ołowianka Island beside the Motława River. Pedestrians can approach the complex via the nearby footbridge, while the Philharmonic also has its own parking area with approximately 100 spaces; availability may vary depending on the event programme and other activities. For a broader overview of transport and getting around Gdańsk, see the city information further down the page.