The 2026 Fryderyk Awards. Kasia Lins queen of the evening

Frédéric Awards 2026 handed out. Kasia Lins triumphs, Lady Pank with the award of a lifetime

The 2026 Fryderyki Awards are behind us. The most important gala of the Polish music industry once again attracted the biggest names of the scene, thrilling performances and creations that are talked about long after the event is over. This year’s edition belonged first and foremost to Kasia Lins, who was named Artist of the Year, and the band Lady Pank, honoured with the prestigious Golden Fryderyk for lifetime achievement.

The 2026 Fryderyk Awards – Kasia Lins became Artist of the Year

One of the highlights of the gala was the announcement of the winner in the Artist of the Year category. The statuette went to Kasia Lins. The artist was also recognised for her album ‘Obywatelka K.L.’, named Album of the Year in the alternative pop category.

This is a huge success for the singer, who has consistently built her position on the Polish music scene in recent years. Her interpretations of songs by Grzegorz Ciechowski and Republika turned out to be one of the most talked-about projects of the season.

Lady Pank with a Golden Fryderyk. The legend of Polish rock appreciated

The awarding of the Golden Fryderyk also caused great excitement. The honourable lifetime achievement award went to the band Lady Pank. This was one of the most prestigious awards of the evening and a symbolic summary of the long career of the group, whose hits are known to several generations of listeners.

For fans of Polish rock, it was undoubtedly one of the most moving moments of the gala. Lady Pank has for years remained one of the most important bands in the history of Polish pop music.

Gabi Drzewiecka at the Frédéric Awards 2026 – her outfit caught the eye

Although the centre of the event was the music awards, the Fryderyki 2026 also had its fashion heroine. Gabi Drzewiecka, who hosted the gala, appeared on the red carpet in a bright pink sequin dress and immediately attracted the attention of the audience.

Fryderyki, or Polish Grammys

For years, the Fryderyks have been regarded as one of the most important music awards in Poland. They are often referred to as the ‘Polish Grammys’, as they honour artists whose albums, singles and performances have made the strongest mark on the music market. This year’s gala showed that the Polish scene is extremely diverse. Alongside legends such as Lady Pank and Coma, artists of the younger generation were awarded, including Zalia, Daria from Silesia and pszona. This is a clear sign that audiences and the industry are increasingly willing to pay attention to fresh sounds.

Fryderyk 2026 winners. Who won the statuettes?

During the gala, artists were awarded in many categories, from pop and hip-hop to rock, metal, alternative and illustrative music. Here are the major winners of the 2026 Frederics:

Artist of the Year

Kasia Lins

Golden Fryderyk

Lady Pank

Album of the Year – pop

Zalia – “Heart”

Album of the Year – alternative pop

Kasia Lins – “Obywatelka K.L.”

Album of the Year – hip-hop

Pezet – “Popular music”

Album of the Year – metal

Coma – “Coma Live at Pol’and’Rock Festival”

Album of the Year – rock and blues

Błażej Król – “Ashes” and Waluś Kraksa Kryzys – “Themes and variations”

Single of the Year – pop

Kuban, Faust and Zalia – “Kyoto”

Single of the Year – hip-hop

O.S.T.R. – “Sam”

Single of the Year – alternative pop/rock

Daria from Silesia – “And maybe it’s still possible”

Phonographic Debut of the Year

pszona

Music Video of the Year

Maciej Aleksander Bierut, Kasia Lins and Karol Łakomiec for the music video for “Death in a Bikini” by Kasia Lins