The liquidation of Krakow ghetto took place on 13th and 14th of March 1943. It was a tragic day not only for the Jewish community of Krakow, but also to the entire city. This event had marked the definitive end of the time when Poles and Jews were living alongside
St. John’s Fair is a few days of outdoor events maintained in a historical setting. In June, a few days before Feast of St. John the Baptist (in Polish noc świętojańska, noc Kupały) the most authentic medieval town is built on the riverbank just at the foot of Wawel Hill.
The festivals-packed and eventful summer in Krakow kicks off with a real musical feast – Wianki. For several years now, around the first day of summer, thousands of people has been gathering on the riverbanks of Vistula to participate in concerts of great Polish and international artists. As Wianki is one of the
Great Dragons Parade is an annual picnic for families from Krakow, as well as tourists from all over the world. It is held every June at the foot of the Wawel Hill. Two days are full of various attractions, including the Great Outdoor Show on the Vistula River and the highlight
The main idea behind the Garden Festival is to create an opportunity to spend time in beautiful gardens and parks in Krakow and to participate in a variety of cultural events for all those who are interested in nature as well as in culture. It is the only occasion to see
Every May Krakow joins the European Night of Museums. Over the years Krakow Night of Museums has gained such popularity that it is now one of the most anticipated events of the year. Museums, art galleries and cultural institutions remain open until late night hours, offering a unique opportunity to see
Crossroads Festival is a yearly event that brings together artists from around the world for a celebration of ethno-folk music. The programme aims to foster multicultural relations between people. Open-air concerts, chamber concerts and workshops present world music in a variety of forms. The festival was first organised in 1999 and then only
Every summer, Krakow becomes a huge outdoor stage and hosts International Festival of Street Theatres. Performances usually take place simultaneously at several stages located in the Old Town, most often on the Main Square, Szczepanski Square and Small Market Square behind St. Mary’s Basilica. International Festival of Street Theatres in Krakow was first
The most characteristic feature of the Sinfonietta Festival is the extraordinary approach to classical music. So far there were only two editions of the festival, but it has already been well acclaimed. Sinfonietta Festival brings together ensembles from Krakow and from Poland, as well as international artists for several days
Silent Film Festival in Krakow is a unique event during which an audience can experience the magic of cinema as closely as to how were films watched a hundred years ago. Screenings of silent films both, those iconic and lesser known, are accompanied by live music performed by talented artists of the