Czestochowa is very important centre of cultural life. Every year there are many big affairs that are known in all country. These are:

-> International Festival of Sacral Music "Gaude Mater"
-> International Violin Festival "B. Huberman"
-> Art Triennial " Sacrum"
-> The Pyrotechnics and Laser Show,

and many local occasions, which makes citizens' life more interesting and gives the chance for them to be better educated.

In 1998 Czestochowa as the first town in Central Europe received the Europe Prize "Prix de l'Europe", the highest award granted to European local governments by the Council of Europe. This prize was given as a result of local government's effort made for the European integration, maintenance and development of friendly relations with partner towns in Europe, sharing experience in the sphere of culture, education, tourism and economy. Furthermore, Czestochowa collaborate with different countries from all over the world such as: Loreto, Lourdes, South Bend, Fatima, Altotting, Pfrorzheim and Graz, which belong to the group of prize towns. Czestochowa also was awarded the Honorary Flag of Europe and the Council of Europe Honorary Plaque.