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Events in Krakow

Discover festivals, cultural events, and celebrations throughout the year

Seasonal Events

Spring (March - May)

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    Easter Market - Traditional crafts and food at Main Market Square (March/April)
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    Krakow Film Festival - International film screenings (May/June)
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    Juwenalia - Student festival with concerts and parties (May)

Summer (June - August)

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    Wianki - Midsummer festival with floating wreaths on the Vistula (June)
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    Krakow Jewish Culture Festival - Nine days of music, art, and workshops (June/July)
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    Summer Jazz Festival - Open-air concerts throughout the city (July)

Autumn (September - November)

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    Unsound Festival - Experimental music and arts festival (October)
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    Krakow Film Music Festival - Celebrating film scores (September)
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    All Saints' Day - Beautiful cemetery illuminations (November 1)

Winter (December - February)

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    Christmas Market - Magical market at Main Market Square (December)
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    New Year's Eve - Fireworks and celebrations in the Old Town (December 31)
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    Shrovetide - Pre-Lenten celebrations with traditional costumes (February)

Annual Highlights

Christmas Market

One of Poland's most beautiful Christmas markets, featuring wooden stalls, traditional crafts, mulled wine, and festive atmosphere at the Main Market Square.

December - January

Jewish Culture Festival

One of the world's largest festivals of Jewish culture, featuring concerts, workshops, exhibitions, and events celebrating Jewish heritage in Kazimierz.

June/July

Krakow Film Festival

One of Europe's oldest film festivals, showcasing documentaries, short films, and animations from around the world with international competitions.

May/June

Cultural Venues

Theaters & Concert Halls

  • • National Old Theatre - Poland's oldest theater, classic and contemporary productions
  • • Krakow Philharmonic - Classical music concerts in a beautiful modern hall
  • • Juliusz Słowacki Theatre - Historic theater with stunning architecture

Museums & Galleries

  • • National Museum - Polish art and historical exhibitions
  • • MOCAK - Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
  • • Czartoryski Museum - Home to Lady with an Ermine by da Vinci

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