Events

Krakow Photomonth Festival was first organised in 2001 as an independent initiative of the artistic community in Krakow. Over the years this bottom-up project grew into one of Europe’s leading photography festivals. Each year it draws the attention of photography enthusiasts and local artists, as well as the best photographers

Krakow Film Festival is one of the oldest such events in Europe focusing on documentary, animation and short film forms. Many esteemed Polish artists began their careers on that festival, including Krzysztof Kieslowski, Marcel Lozinski or Zbigniew Rybczynski, Oscar winner for the film Tango in 1982. The festival was first organised in 1961

Every year in April a celebration of jazz takes place during the Jazz Festival in Krakow Masters and Youngsters. This festival aims to foster the relationship between young jazz performers from all over the world with experienced and esteemed jazz artists during several days of concerts.   2017 Jazz Festival

Off Camera Festival – International Festival of Independent Cinema is a yearly event organised since 2008 in Krakow. Its main aim is to promote world independent cinema and as such is one of the largest and most distinctive film events in this part of Europe. Each year, the festival holds hundreds of film screenings, seminars,

Annually there are a lot of cultural festivals in Krakow. Holidays in Krakow are always marked with a variety of events from film festivals, to seasonal fairs, to unique regional celebrations. Take a look at our guide to yearly events in Krakow to see what interests you the most. Cultural festivals

There is a wide variety of New Years Eve entertainment in Krakow. From public concerts organised by the municipality to special dinners in restaurants for New Year’s Eve to elegant balls in unusual venues. Public New Years Eve entertainment It is traditional that public concerts are organised at New Year’s Eve

Krakow Christmas Market Each year Krakow is hosting the largest Christmas Market in Poland. It takes place in the Main Square, the heart of the historic Old Town. Christmas markets have always taken place there, since it has always been the major trade venue, annually welcoming festive merchandise as the

Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow is an annual event organised since 1988 in the once Jewish district of Kazimierz. The festival aims to popularise Jewish culture, history, and faith, which flourished in Poland before the Holocaust. Jewish Culture Festival is organised in close collaboration with such institutions as Jewish Community Centre of

Christmas markets in Poland One of the most popular Christmas time highlights in Poland are Christmas markets. In Krakow, one of the biggest cities in Poland and it’s ancient capital, Christmas markets has always been exceptionally festive. Markets have always played an important role in city’s life. They not only