Michał Szpak Wins Big at Kielce Music Festival with “Maj”
According to Interia.pl, singer Michał Szpak won the title of Song of the Summer at the Magiczne Zakończenie Wakacji festival in Kielce on August 28–30, taking home a commemorative statuette and a 500,000 PLN cash prize for his track “Maj”. The final concert of the summer featured major Polish and international acts at the Amfiteatr Kadzielnia, drawing thousands of fans for the holiday weekend finale.
International Icons and Polish Stars Light Up Kadzielnia Amphitheatre
According to Interia.pl, the multi-day festival kicked off with the 20th anniversary of Kabaret Skeczów Męczących and the Świętokrzyska Gala Kabaretowa before transitioning to the Sunday music finale hosted by Maciej Rock, Adam Zdrójkowski, and Patricia Kazadi. The lineup brought legendary British boyband Take That—featuring Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen—who performed hits like “Patience” and an unreleased preview of “Feel My Love” alongside Michael Patrick Kelly, according to Interia.pl. French-Canadian vocalist Garou also took the stage, delivering a surprise duet of “Sous le vent” with Doda, matching a performance that originally featured Celine Dion.
Contasting Festival Scenes: Kielce Versus Chełm
While Kielce hosted the final weekend of summer events featuring pop icons and comedy galas, Super Express (se.pl) reported on a parallel massive turnout for the “Lato z Radiem i Telewizją Polską” tour stop in Chełm. According to Super Express, the Chełm concert drew massive crowds with pyrotechnic displays during Michał Szpak’s performance of “Fire” and a rock-heavy setlist featuring Krzysztof Cugowski, De Mono, and IRA. Super Express noted that audience members in Chełm described Szpak’s rendition of Guns N’ Roses’ “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” as powerful and commanding, contrasting with the contest-focused format in Kielce where his original song “Maj” secured the top prize.
Did you know?
Michał Szpak’s winning song “Maj” beat out several other nominated tracks at the Kielce festival, including entries from Kasia Sienkiewicz, Wiktor Waligóra, Sarsa, Marissa, and Mecner, according to Interia.pl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Song of the Summer award in Kielce?
According to Interia.pl, Michał Szpak won the title with his song “Maj,” receiving both a statuette and a 500,000 PLN prize.
Which international artists performed at Magiczne Zakończenie Wakacji 2026?
According to Interia.pl, international guests included Take That, Garou, Lucenzo, and Michael Patrick Kelly.
What venue hosted the final summer concert in Kielce?
According to Interia.pl, the festival took place at the Amfiteatr Kadzielnia in Kielce.
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