Artur Rojek in Katowice: an evening of new songs, a distinctive voice and powerful emotions at the NOSPR concert hall
Artur Rojek will perform on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) in Katowice, Poland. The concert is part of the "Chciałbym urodzić się żeby latałem Tour 2026", during which one of the most recognizable voices in Polish alternative music presents his new studio album. The combination of Rojek's introspective songs and a concert hall designed with exceptional attention to acoustics gives this performance a different setting from the festival stages where audiences have often heard him.
The concert takes place less than a month after the release of the album "Chciałbym urodzić się żeby latałem", published on September 18, 2026. This is Rojek's third solo studio album and his first such release since "Kundel" in 2020. The new songs explore growing up, parenthood, memories, relationships and accepting one's own imperfections. These themes explain why the concert tour relies not only on the artist's recognizable name but also on a narrative that connects the songs.
Interest in the autumn performances has proved exceptionally high. For the 8:30 p.m. concert, NOSPR states that tickets are sold out. The earlier performance in Katowice, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., has the same status. Visitors who already have tickets should organize their arrival in good time, while those still looking for a seat should check for possible changes in availability.
The new tour has an unusual title with a deeply personal meaning
The title "Chciałbym urodzić się żeby latałem" deliberately preserves an unusual, childlike grammatical construction. The sentence was spoken several years ago by Rojek's younger son and touched the musician so deeply that he had it tattooed on his body. Its meaning can be roughly understood as the desire to be born in order to be able to fly.
Rojek explained that he recognizes fundamental human needs in this seemingly awkward sentence: overcoming one's own limitations and searching for freedom. This motif has become much more than an interesting title. It serves as the connecting thread between the new album, its lyrics and the tour that takes him through concert halls in seven Polish cities.
This change in perspective is particularly important for understanding the concert. Throughout his career, Rojek has often sung about restlessness, loneliness, love and the feeling of not belonging. On the new album, he examines similar emotions from a more mature stage of life. Rather than simply expressing nostalgia for the past, the songs explore what people carry with them from their experiences and whether they can change the way they perceive themselves.
The album was created with producer Olek Świerkot, who also contributed to the songwriting. Daria ze Śląska and Kortez were involved in the creative process, while the orchestral arrangements were prepared by Zbigniew Preisner, known for his film music. This combination of collaborators helps explain why the new release brings together personal lyrics with a richer instrumental and production landscape.
From "Gruby, mały" to "Mirafiori": songs defining a new chapter
The first significant step toward the album was the single "Gruby, mały", released in May 2026. The song addresses shame, insecurities and the words people hear while growing up that can stay with them for years. Its presentation was linked to a campaign in which offensive expressions were depicted as tattoos, emphasizing how deeply certain words can leave their mark.
In June, the songs "W objęciach" and "Yeti" followed. The first begins with the simple image of an older couple walking hand in hand, while the second features a collaboration with Dawid Podsiadło, one of Poland's leading pop artists. "Yeti" was performed live for the first time at a large stadium in Chorzów, giving this new chapter in Rojek's career a strong connection to the Polish live music scene.
The single "Mirafiori" introduces a different shade of emotion. It is a nostalgic yet melodically accessible song about freedom, family patterns and the possibility that the past does not have to determine the entire future. The song achieved notable radio success in Poland, including top positions on the music charts of Radio ZET, Trójka and Radio 357.
The album also includes "Judo", "Sophia Loren Słupnej Park", "Mówiłem Ci to już", "W dziale na S", "Splątane włosy" and "Nauka tęsknoty", which features Kortez. His guest appearance on the studio recording, just like the collaboration with Dawid Podsiadło, does not mean that these musicians have been announced as guests at the NOSPR concert. Their participation on stage for this particular performance has not been confirmed.
Artur Rojek - from Myslovitz to a distinctive solo career
For some listeners, Artur Rojek remains inseparably associated with Myslovitz, one of the important bands in Polish alternative rock. As a co-founder and longtime frontman of the group, he helped shape a sound in which guitar music, melancholic melodies and emotional lyrics combined into a distinctive artistic style.
Songs such as "Długość dźwięku samotności", "Chciałbym umrzeć z miłości", "Mieć czy być", "Peggy Brown" and "Scenariusz dla moich sąsiadów" remain an important part of the legacy of that period. Rojek's voice, simultaneously gentle and tense, was one of the elements through which audiences recognized the band.
Besides Myslovitz, Rojek was associated with the Lenny Valentino project and also founded OFF Festival, an event dedicated to alternative music held in Katowice. His role in the Polish music scene therefore extends beyond performing songs. For years, he has also been involved in introducing new artists and creating space for different musical genres.
His solo career was strongly marked by the 2014 album "Składam się z ciągłych powtórzeń". The songs "Beksa" and "Syreny" became his signature solo hits, and the album achieved double platinum certification in Poland. His next release, "Kundel", brought tracks such as "Bez końca", "Sportowe życie" and "A miało być jak we śnie", incorporating more pronounced modern production elements.
This discography gives audiences several possible ways to experience the new concert. Longtime listeners know Rojek from his guitar-driven period, some have followed him since his first solo album, and newer listeners may recognize him through his collaborations with Dawid Podsiadło and his songs from 2026.
What can audiences expect from Rojek's live performance?
The exact setlist for the concert in Katowice has not been announced. Nevertheless, the tour's title and the recent album release clearly indicate that the new material is its central focus. For listeners who want to become more familiar with the artist's current sound, "Gruby, mały", "Yeti", "W objęciach" and "Mirafiori" are a good starting point.
Rojek's music develops particularly well when audiences can follow the lyrics and changes in the arrangements. His compositions often feature a contrast between quiet, almost confessional passages and more powerful melodic climaxes. For this reason, listening in a concert hall with precise acoustics can offer a different experience from an outdoor performance.
His ability to connect different generations of listeners is also demonstrated by his collaboration with Dawid Podsiadło at the ZORZA festival in Katowice in 2025. Their joint performance included well-known Myslovitz songs, and the recording was released on the live album "Dawid Podsiadło i Artur Rojek na żywo w Katowicach - ZORZA 2025". The release contains 14 songs and shows how Rojek's older repertoire can gain new energy through collaboration and different arrangements.
However, the ZORZA festival program is not an announcement of the repertoire for the October concert at NOSPR. Audiences should not assume that the same selection of songs will be repeated there or that the same collaborators will appear.
Listeners who particularly enjoy indie rock, alternative pop and introspective singer-songwriter music are likely to appreciate this concert format the most. It also appeals to those who value expressive vocals, lyrics in Polish and compositions in which emotions matter more than elaborate stage effects.
National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra: a concert hall where every detail can be heard
The venue is one of the key reasons why the concert in Katowice is attracting attention. The National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, known by the abbreviation NOSPR, is located at plac Wojciecha Kilara 1, in the city's cultural district, Strefa Kultury.
The new building opened in 2014 and was designed by the architectural firm KONIOR STUDIO. The main concert hall has approximately 1,800 seats and was designed to meet demanding acoustic requirements. Acoustic consulting was led by Nagata Acoustics, with Yasuhisa Toyota playing an important role.
One of the hall's distinctive features is the arrangement of seating around several sides of the stage. This layout reduces the sense of distance between performers and audiences, despite the venue's considerable capacity. During the design process, careful attention was given to sound reflection, interior materials and the balance between clarity and natural resonance.
For Rojek's music, this creates an interesting combination. In songs that begin with restraint, the clarity of vocals and instrumental details can be particularly important. During more dynamic passages, the quality of the hall allows individual musical layers to be distinguished more precisely.
NOSPR is primarily home to a renowned symphony orchestra, but it also regularly welcomes guest performers from various genres. Rojek's concert is part of its guest concert program. The mere fact that the performance takes place on the orchestra's premises does not mean that its musicians have been announced as participants.
The building is also recognizable for its architecture. Its brick facade connects a contemporary appearance with the industrial history of Silesia, while the interior combines wood, concrete and other materials. First-time visitors should allow enough time to arrive and familiarize themselves with the venue before the program begins.
Katowice as the starting point of the autumn tour
The concert in Katowice occupies an important place in the tour schedule. The autumn series of performances begins there on October 11, followed by Poznań, Toruń, Wrocław, Kraków, Łódź and Warszawa. Concert halls and cultural venues have been selected to encourage more attentive listening to the new material.
Katowice is a city with which Rojek has longstanding musical ties. His work with OFF Festival and previous concerts in the Silesian metropolis make his return to the city more than an ordinary tour stop. It is also interesting that he presented his collaboration with Podsiadło at the ZORZA festival in 2025 to audiences in Katowice.
Two Rojek performances are scheduled in the same hall on October 11. The earlier one begins at 5:30 p.m., while the evening performance starts at 8:30 p.m. These are separate concerts, so a ticket for one time slot does not grant admission to the other.
The schedule also includes another performance at NOSPR on December 19, 2026, confirming that Katowice has been allocated several concert dates during the autumn and winter period.
Visitors interested in later dates should follow the updated tour schedule. Ticket availability may vary between performances, but the evening concert on October 11 is currently marked as having no seats available.
Getting to NOSPR: address, public transport and parking
NOSPR is located in the central part of Katowice, close to the well-known Spodek arena, Muzeum Śląskie and the International Congress Centre. Thanks to this location, the concert hall can be reached on foot from certain parts of the city center, by public transport or by car.
For visitors traveling from other Polish cities or abroad, Katowice railway station is an important arrival point. According to information provided by the venue, the walk from the station to NOSPR takes approximately 15 minutes. Bus and tram stops are also located nearby.
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Evening concert start time: 8:30 p.m.
- Performer: Artur Rojek.
- Tour: "Chciałbym urodzić się żeby latałem Tour 2026".
- Venue: National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR), Katowice, Poland.
- Address: plac Wojciecha Kilara 1, 40-202 Katowice.
- Main hall capacity: approximately 1,800 seats.
- Expected duration: around 120 minutes, subject to change.
- Nearest bus stop: Katowice Strefa Kultury NOSPR, approximately a two-minute walk.
- Tram stop: Katowice Rondo, approximately a five-minute walk.
- Ticket status: the evening performance is marked as sold out.
Visitors arriving by car should be aware of the limited number of parking spaces in the Strefa Kultury area. The parking facilities are not reserved exclusively for NOSPR audiences but are also used by visitors to neighboring cultural and conference venues.
According to NOSPR's published rules, parking in this area is free on weekends, but drivers must collect a parking card at the entrance barrier and use it when leaving. Free parking does not guarantee an available space.
Due to possible congestion and longer waiting times at parking barriers, public transport may be a more practical option. Park-and-ride facilities may also be useful for drivers arriving from more distant parts of the city.
Admission rules and useful information for visitors
The evening concert is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m., but a separate door-opening time for this performance has not been specified in the available event information. Visitors should therefore avoid planning to arrive at the last minute.
NOSPR warns that late arrivals may not be able to take their reserved seats immediately. Staff will determine an appropriate moment for entry to minimize disruption to performers and other listeners.
The hall also has rules reflecting its acoustic purpose. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the concert hall, while outerwear and certain personal belongings must be left in the free cloakroom or designated storage area.
Photography, video recording and audio recording during events are generally not permitted unless the organizer specifies otherwise for a particular performance. Visitors are also advised to turn off both the sound and vibration of their mobile phones, as even very quiet noises can be heard inside the hall.
It is advisable to prepare electronic tickets in advance, ensuring that the verification code is clearly visible. Since tickets are tied to a specific performance time, visitors should check that theirs states 8:30 p.m. rather than the earlier concert time.
An estimated duration of approximately two hours is also useful for planning the evening. This suggests an ending time of around 10:30 p.m., provided the program starts on time and lasts as announced, although this is not guaranteed. Information about a possible intermission has not been separately confirmed.
Katowice beyond the concert hall
Katowice is the main urban center of Polish Silesia, a region with a strong industrial past and a well-developed contemporary cultural scene. In recent decades, the city has increasingly brought together its industrial heritage, architecture and musical programming.
Strefa Kultury, where NOSPR is located, was developed on the site of a former coal mine. Today, it houses important cultural institutions, including Muzeum Śląskie and the International Congress Centre. Nearby stands Spodek, a distinctive sports and concert arena whose shape has become one of the city's architectural symbols.
For visitors arriving in Katowice early, a walk through this district offers a valuable insight into the city's changing identity. The brick architecture of NOSPR is no coincidence: it draws connections with the appearance of traditional Silesian workers' neighborhoods, particularly the Nikiszowiec district.
The NOSPR complex also contains dining and retail facilities, including the Ogrody restaurant and Bookiestra bookstore, which focuses on music, literature and other cultural subjects. Visitors wishing to spend time in the building before the concert should check the opening hours of individual establishments in advance.
Music for listeners who appreciate lyrics, melody and sincerity
Rojek's current concert phase is particularly interesting because of the way his earlier and newer musical identities come together. The voice listeners first came to know through Myslovitz remains at the heart of the songs, but the thematic emphasis is now on adult experiences, relationships with loved ones and understanding one's own past.
"Chciałbym urodzić się żeby latałem" is not simply a repetition of earlier hits. The new material introduces a different perspective on themes that have characterized much of Rojek's work. Alongside recognizable melodic lines, contemporary production and arrangements emphasize the intimacy of the lyrics.
This makes the NOSPR concert particularly appealing to audiences who want to hear the current phase of his career in a space designed for attentive listening. For longtime fans, the opportunity to compare new songs with his familiar musical style adds further value, while newer listeners will have a chance to discover the artist outside the large festival format.
Before attending, it is worth listening to the new album in its entirety and then returning to earlier songs such as "Beksa", "Syreny" and "Bez końca". This selection provides a good overview of the changes in Rojek's sound without making assumptions about which compositions will actually appear on the concert setlist.
For visitors who already have tickets, the most important things are to check the selected performance time, prepare their admission details and allow enough time to reach Strefa Kultury. This will help keep the evening at NOSPR focused on the reason audiences come - Rojek's voice, his songs and the encounter between new music and a venue where every detail can be heard.
Sources:
- NOSPR (nospr.org.pl) - concert calendar for Artur Rojek on October 11, 2026, performance times, ticket status, tour and expected duration.
- Sony Music Poland (newsroom.sonymusic.pl) - announcement dated September 18, 2026, about the album "Chciałbym urodzić się żeby latałem", singles, collaborators and tour.
- Sony Music Poland (newsroom.sonymusic.pl) - presentation of the songs "Yeti" and "W objęciach" and the collaboration with Dawid Podsiadło.
- Kayax (kayax.pl) - Artur Rojek's solo discography, the albums "Składam się z ciągłych powtórzeń" and "Kundel", and well-known singles.
- Polska Agencja Prasowa (pap.pl) - report on the live album by Dawid Podsiadło and Artur Rojek recorded at the ZORZA 2025 festival.
- Nagata Acoustics (nagata-i.com) - NOSPR concert hall project and acoustics, capacity, architecture and opening year.
- NOSPR (nospr.org.pl/o-nas/zaplanuj-wizyte) - concert hall address, public transport, city location and visitor facilities.
- NOSPR (nospr.org.pl/aktualnosci) - information about parking, admission rules, cloakroom facilities, ticket use and conduct during concerts.