Events and attractions in Krakow - Poland's cultural capital
Krakow is the most-visited Polish city by international tourists and a major hub for cultural events and music festivals. It blends a thousand years of history - the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Kazimierz district, and Podgorze - with lively student life around the Jagiellonian University and a dozen other schools.
Concerts and cultural events in Krakow
Tauron Arena Krakow (one of the largest halls in Central Europe), ICE Krakow Congress Centre, and Klub Studio host major concerts. Signature festivals: Krakow Live Festival, Sacrum Profanum, and Off Camera, with classical music at the Krakow Philharmonic and jazz at Piec Art and Harris Piano Jazz Bar. See the full calendar of culture and arts events and local sport and activity events.
Top attractions, museums and landmarks
Wawel Castle, the Main Square with the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica, and the Kazimierz district are the heart of any sightseeing and tourism trip. Don't miss Schindler's Factory, MOCAK, the Rynek Underground, the Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO), and the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial. Families will also find plenty of attractions for kids and families.
Restaurants, food and nightlife in Krakow
Dining is one of Krakow's strongest points - Michelin stars (Bottiglieria 1881, Copernicus), the Kazimierz food trails, and the famous obwarzanki make for a rich choice of accommodation and food. Nightlife centres on Kazimierz (Alchemia, Singer) and the Main Square, while families enjoy indoor entertainment like trampoline parks and escape rooms.
Explore events and attractions in other cities too: Warsaw, Wroclaw, and Katowice.
