Events

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

Krakow Christmas Crib Contest is one of the most iconic customs of the city. Krakow Christmas Crib is a unique symbol that represents the Nativity of Jesus in the scenery of historical buildings of Krakow. The tradition of making these colourful and sleek, mixed with the characteristic features of Krakow architecture

Unsound Festival is a huge undertaking that originated in 2003 as a local initiative. Since then it has grown into one of the largest and most interesting festivals in Poland, that also gained international recognition. The Unsound Festival takes place each year at the end of October in Krakow. Thanks

Krakow Theatrical Reminiscences is the oldest in Krakow annual review of alternative and experimental theatres. The main aim of Krakow Theatrical Reminiscences is always to reflect the character of contemporary living and highlight urging social issues. The festival’s objective is to provoke reflection in the festival audience and initiate discussion through difficult questions raised