Syrenka Rzeszów Showcase

Saturday 31 may 2026, 3:00pm 

Join us as we showcase our repertoire we are taking to the 20th World Folklore Festival in Rzeszów, Poland. In July 2026, our ensemble has been selected to perform at the 20th World Folklore Festival in Rzeszów, Poland. The International Folklore Festival in Rzeszów is a globally recognised celebration of traditional music, dance, and cultural heritage. This international event brings together cultural groups from around the world to celebrate traditional music, dance, and heritage. Our group will proudly represent Australia’s Polish community on an international stage.

Special guest performances from Syrenka Senior, Intermediate and, Junior groups. 

2:30pm Doors open
3:00pm Performance starts
4:00pm Raffle prizes drawn 
5:00pm Performance concludes
 
Tickets available to purchase at the door:
Adults | $25 per person ($30 on the night at the door)
Children 12 & under | $15 ($20 on the night at the door)
Children under 3 | Free of charge
 

Polish Folkloric Ensemble Syrenka

Based in Ashfield, Sydney, Our ensemble is a Sydney based Polish folkloric dance group dedicated to preserving and promoting Polish cultural traditions through dance, music, and community engagement. With a rich 58 year history, Syrenka debuted at the National Shell Folkloric Festival for the opening of the Sydney Opera house in 1973. Also performing at the Opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, at all PolArt festivals in Australia since beginning in 1975, the World Festival of Polish Folkloric groups at Rzeszow in Poland in 1999, 2002 and 2019, Saint Pope John Paul II in 1986, numerous delegates from Poland, consular occasions and throughout Australia at concerts and multicultural festivals.

GETTING THERE | The Polish Club Ashfield is located 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. Pedestrian access is only available from Liverpool Road. 
 
TRAIN | We are conveniently only a 5 minute walk from Ashfield Train Station. Take the Brown Street Exit from the train station, and continue up Browns Street until you reach Liverpool Road. Cross the road and continue left. The destination will be on your right. 
 
PARKING | We are delighted to welcome our guests to park their vehicles in our underground carpark. The entrance is located via 73 Norton Street. You can easily enter the club from the carpark using the lift. Alternatively, there is always plenty of street parking in the surrounding area with access to the club via the front entrance on 182 Liverpool Road.
 
CHECK-IN | Ensure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to be able to check-in at reception. Members can easily scan their members card, and guests can either scan their drivers license or become an associate member for $5. Allow 5 minutes to become a member.
 
STO LAT RESTAURANT BOOKINGS | Bookings are essential. Food is subject to availability. Leave a note when booking about which special you are interested in.