Hundreds of thousands protest to demand change in Poland Warsaw
Most opposition parties have called on supporters to join the march against the nationalist Law and Justice Party (PiS), led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
Those attending are former Prime Minister Donald Tusk and former President Lech Walesa.
The PiS has condemned the gathering as a "march of hate".
The mayor's office for Warsaw has estimated half a million people attended the event, which fell on the 34th anniversary of Poland's first partially-free elections.
Many travelled from across the country to take part, and simultaneous demonstrations have been held in other Polish cities like Krakow.
Various issues brought protests together, including frustrations over inflation, costs of living, and rights for women and LGBT.
Concerns have also been raised against new law accused of undermining Poland's democracy.
The law, criticised by the EU and US, sets up a commission to investigate undue Russian influence in Polish politics and has the power to ban people from assuming public office for ten years.
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