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15th Małopolska Days of Cultural Heritage
The shortest description: four days, fifteen selected sites, visits free of charge with materials prepared specially for that purpose. This year, the leitmotif of the event will be “trail”: Małopolska presents some of its finest tourist routes and trails.
The shortest description: four days, fifteen selected sites, visits free of charge with materials prepared specially for that purpose. This year, the leitmotif of the event will be “trail”: Małopolska presents some of its finest tourist routes and trails.
E viva España! – Days of Spanish Music
The Academy of Music in Kraków presents a musical panorama of the Iberian Peninsula: from guitar flamenco, through lyrical melodies of the zarzuela, to piano and chamber compositions, as well as presenting the influence of Spanish sounds on music around the globe.
The Academy of Music in Kraków presents a musical panorama of the Iberian Peninsula: from guitar flamenco, through lyrical melodies of the zarzuela, to piano and chamber compositions, as well as presenting the influence of Spanish sounds on music around the globe.
Concerts at St Adalbert's Church
Programme of the concerts is composed of best known classical pieces as well as the most popular film melodies.
Programme of the concerts is composed of best known classical pieces as well as the most popular film melodies.
25th Days of Music by Kraków Composers
Music by artists with close ties to Kraków, rich programme, including projects prepared especially for the festival and premieres, concerts of music by the oldest and the youngest representants of the Kraków school of composition – the event is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
Music by artists with close ties to Kraków, rich programme, including projects prepared especially for the festival and premieres, concerts of music by the oldest and the youngest representants of the Kraków school of composition – the event is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
3rd Kraków Spring Men's Choir Festival
Intermingling voices, harmony, group effort, common joy and shared love of music – this is the shortest description of any choir. Listen to that harmony and joy during the Kraków Spring Festival of Men's Choirs!
Intermingling voices, harmony, group effort, common joy and shared love of music – this is the shortest description of any choir. Listen to that harmony and joy during the Kraków Spring Festival of Men's Choirs!
Concerts of Organ and Opera Music at St Giles' Church
Concert of organ music and opera singing – including works of the most talented composers such as W. A. Mozart, J.S. Bach and G.F. Haendel.
Concert of organ music and opera singing – including works of the most talented composers such as W. A. Mozart, J.S. Bach and G.F. Haendel.
6th Festival About Love Among the Others
Festival of films about sexual minorities organised by Goethe-Institut and Pod Baranami Cinema.
Festival of films about sexual minorities organised by Goethe-Institut and Pod Baranami Cinema.
Cracow Chamber Orchestra of St Maurice at St. Peter and Paul’s Church
The concerts of classical music are held at St. Peter and Paul’s Church.
The concerts of classical music are held at St. Peter and Paul’s Church.
Little Lord
A childrens’ literary classic which even adults return to with fondness – the Kraków Opera is hosting the Little Lord Fauntleroy.
A childrens’ literary classic which even adults return to with fondness – the Kraków Opera is hosting the Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Concerts of classical and film music at the Old Synagogue
In the main prayer hall of the Old Synagogue, the works of the greatest classical composers are presented, along with the theme from The Schinlder’s List, which reminds of the tragic events of the second world war.
In the main prayer hall of the Old Synagogue, the works of the greatest classical composers are presented, along with the theme from The Schinlder’s List, which reminds of the tragic events of the second world war.
Chopin Concerts at Wierzynek Restaurant
Chopin's etudes, nocturnes, mazurkas and polonaises, as well as works by Liszt, Mendelssohn or Schumann, performed by young, talented, Kraków pianists at the Renaissance Hall of the legendary Wierzynek Restaurant.
Chopin's etudes, nocturnes, mazurkas and polonaises, as well as works by Liszt, Mendelssohn or Schumann, performed by young, talented, Kraków pianists at the Renaissance Hall of the legendary Wierzynek Restaurant.
Baranki for Kids
Baranki Dzieciom at Pod Baranami Cinema is a cycle of weekend film screenings for kids. We invite young English-speaking Cracovians to attend our special screenings of Polish animation as well as art and music workshops.
Baranki Dzieciom at Pod Baranami Cinema is a cycle of weekend film screenings for kids. We invite young English-speaking Cracovians to attend our special screenings of Polish animation as well as art and music workshops.
Chopin Concerts at the Bonerowski Palace
Concerts dedicated to the oeuvre of Fryderyk Chopin – iconic Polish composer, the genius of the piano.
Concerts dedicated to the oeuvre of Fryderyk Chopin – iconic Polish composer, the genius of the piano.
Folk Show at Jama Michalika
Meeting with Polish folklore, traditional and culture: see beautiful folk dances and costumes, listen to traditional Polish songs. During the show you can also try typical Polish dishes.
Meeting with Polish folklore, traditional and culture: see beautiful folk dances and costumes, listen to traditional Polish songs. During the show you can also try typical Polish dishes.
53rd KFF: Documentary competition
The results of the selection for the feature-lenght documentary competition. 20 titles will compete for the Golden Horn.
The results of the selection for the feature-lenght documentary competition. 20 titles will compete for the Golden Horn.
Oratorio with a Lunch Break
Let’s play association. I say “oratorio”, so what’s your reply...? Let me guess: Handel? Yet Capella Cracoviensis says: Haydn! And The Creation...
Let’s play association. I say “oratorio”, so what’s your reply...? Let me guess: Handel? Yet Capella Cracoviensis says: Haydn! And The Creation...
53rd KFF: Short film competition - selected films
Organisers of the Krakow Film Festival announced the selection results of the short film competition. 38 films, including seven Polish productions, will compete.
Organisers of the Krakow Film Festival announced the selection results of the short film competition. 38 films, including seven Polish productions, will compete.
Baby-sitting for kids during concert by Capella Cracoviensis
Would you like to go for a concert but need child care? We provide the services of professional babysitters that will take care of tiny tots at our premises at the Blue Hall on the 2nd floor of Krakow Philharmonic.
Would you like to go for a concert but need child care? We provide the services of professional babysitters that will take care of tiny tots at our premises at the Blue Hall on the 2nd floor of Krakow Philharmonic.
Klezmer concerts by Nazzar
Unique artistic events that link three elements – sound, image and word, a journey through the history of Kraków and district of Kazimierz, shown through music accompanied by live images.
Unique artistic events that link three elements – sound, image and word, a journey through the history of Kraków and district of Kazimierz, shown through music accompanied by live images.
Little Red Riding Hood
Colorful musical for children and adults, based on fairy tale by Jan Brzechwa.
Colorful musical for children and adults, based on fairy tale by Jan Brzechwa.
Music at the Botanical Garden 2013
At the Botanical Garden, music will be blooming soon! And it will remain in bloom until autumn...
At the Botanical Garden, music will be blooming soon! And it will remain in bloom until autumn...
Klezmer Concerts at Isaac Synagogue
The concerts are an artistic attempt to preserve the heritage of Kazimierz, an area that once flourished with the Jewish culture and tradition. They offer a unique possibility of meeting the Jewish culture and tradition at its very source!
The concerts are an artistic attempt to preserve the heritage of Kazimierz, an area that once flourished with the Jewish culture and tradition. They offer a unique possibility of meeting the Jewish culture and tradition at its very source!
53rd Krakow Film Festival
Just imagine: the weather is beautiful, the air is fragrant, and you have a lavishly-set table bearing delicacies in front of you... Luncheon on the Grass? No ? it?s the 53rd Krakow Film Festival! In May and June, we have a huge film feast in store.
Just imagine: the weather is beautiful, the air is fragrant, and you have a lavishly-set table bearing delicacies in front of you... Luncheon on the Grass? No ? it?s the 53rd Krakow Film Festival! In May and June, we have a huge film feast in store.
53rd KFF: National competition - list of selected films
42 films have been selcted to for the national competition: 7 short fictions, 12 animations and 23 documentaries.
42 films have been selcted to for the national competition: 7 short fictions, 12 animations and 23 documentaries.
Concerts at St Martin's
Concerts in St Martin's Church, organised by the Polish Bach Society, are held once a month. The performers playng at St Martin's are renowned artists as well as by the standing out students of the Academy of Music in Kraków.
Concerts in St Martin's Church, organised by the Polish Bach Society, are held once a month. The performers playng at St Martin's are renowned artists as well as by the standing out students of the Academy of Music in Kraków.
53rd KFF: Watch, Baby, Watch!
During the 53rd Krakow Film Festival (26 May - 2 June), we’ll be taking a look at Switzerland, stopping off somewhere in Europe, and listening to stories from around the world.
During the 53rd Krakow Film Festival (26 May - 2 June), we’ll be taking a look at Switzerland, stopping off somewhere in Europe, and listening to stories from around the world.
Tender Readings
"Tender Readings" - free Polish reading programs at Czuły Barbarzyńca Bookstore in Sundays
"Tender Readings" - free Polish reading programs at Czuły Barbarzyńca Bookstore in Sundays
Recommended by Radiofonia at KPB
Screenings of film recommended by Radiofonia – film cycle at Pod Baranami Cinema.
Screenings of film recommended by Radiofonia – film cycle at Pod Baranami Cinema.
Concerts at St Peter and Paul's Church – Classical and Film Music
Orchestra of the City of Krakow presents the most beautiful works of world-famous masters, from Baroque to contemporary music: Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Morricone, Williams.
Orchestra of the City of Krakow presents the most beautiful works of world-famous masters, from Baroque to contemporary music: Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Morricone, Williams.
Concert by Wycliffe Choral Society
Christopher Swain (conductor), Mary Morgan (soprano), Fiona Henderson (contralto), Richard Kitchen (tenor), Andrew Hopwood (bass), Ed Jenkins (accompaniment)
Christopher Swain (conductor), Mary Morgan (soprano), Fiona Henderson (contralto), Richard Kitchen (tenor), Andrew Hopwood (bass), Ed Jenkins (accompaniment)
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Corinne Day. Early Days
The year is 1990. In a fashion agency, a former model who has just started taking pictures with a camera she borrowed from her boyfriend finds Polaroid images of the then 14-year-old Kate Moss. Their acquaintance and collaboration introduced a new quality into fashion photography.
The year is 1990. In a fashion agency, a former model who has just started taking pictures with a camera she borrowed from her boyfriend finds Polaroid images of the then 14-year-old Kate Moss. Their acquaintance and collaboration introduced a new quality into fashion photography.
Vanity. Fashion Photography from the F.C. Gundlach Collection
A survey of the 20th century’s best fashion photographers at the National Museum in Krakow provides viewers with an opportunity to see a few icons of fashion photography that have shaped the awareness of fashion magazine readers throughout the world. Franz Christian Gundlach, a German artist and reporter, has been collecting masterworks in this field.
A survey of the 20th century’s best fashion photographers at the National Museum in Krakow provides viewers with an opportunity to see a few icons of fashion photography that have shaped the awareness of fashion magazine readers throughout the world. Franz Christian Gundlach, a German artist and reporter, has been collecting masterworks in this field.
We know the programme of this year’s FMF!
A concert of Spanish composer Alberto Iglesias – winner of the most prestigious film awards, who has collaborated with Pedro Almodóvar for 18 years – will inaugurate this year’s 6th Film Music Festival in Krakow on the 26th of September.
A concert of Spanish composer Alberto Iglesias – winner of the most prestigious film awards, who has collaborated with Pedro Almodóvar for 18 years – will inaugurate this year’s 6th Film Music Festival in Krakow on the 26th of September.
New Wave Photography 2013
The second edition of event recognizes the rise of contemporary photography from Central and Eastern Europe. United Creativity, an organization representing established and emerging contemporary photographers from the region presents twelve artists exhibiting fine art photography from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
The second edition of event recognizes the rise of contemporary photography from Central and Eastern Europe. United Creativity, an organization representing established and emerging contemporary photographers from the region presents twelve artists exhibiting fine art photography from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
17th Kraków Opera Summer Festival
Premiere of "The Troubadour” and "Carmina Burana” on the Wawel courtyard, world-famous stars: Małgorzata Walewska and Mariusz Kwiecień – all music and ballet lovers, be prepared! 17th Kraków Opera Summer Festival is coming soon!
Premiere of "The Troubadour” and "Carmina Burana” on the Wawel courtyard, world-famous stars: Małgorzata Walewska and Mariusz Kwiecień – all music and ballet lovers, be prepared! 17th Kraków Opera Summer Festival is coming soon!
Oratorio with a Lunch Break
Let’s play association. I say “oratorio”, so what’s your reply...? Let me guess: Handel? Yet Capella Cracoviensis says: Haydn! And The Creation...
Let’s play association. I say “oratorio”, so what’s your reply...? Let me guess: Handel? Yet Capella Cracoviensis says: Haydn! And The Creation...
Antonisz. Technology for Me Is a Form of Art
Director of experimental animations, constructor, musician and inventor, co-founder of the legendary Studio of Animated Films in Kraków; gone before his time in 1987, Julian Antonisz is the subject of the exhibition prepared by the National Museum in Krakow together with the Zachęta Gallery in Warsaw.
Director of experimental animations, constructor, musician and inventor, co-founder of the legendary Studio of Animated Films in Kraków; gone before his time in 1987, Julian Antonisz is the subject of the exhibition prepared by the National Museum in Krakow together with the Zachęta Gallery in Warsaw.
Economics in Art
One of MOCAK’s main projects is a cycle of exhibitions presenting the ties between art and key achievements of human civilisation. Director and curator of the exhibition, Maria Anna Potocka, turns her attention to analysing fields that at first glance are quite unrelated: the arts and economics.
One of MOCAK’s main projects is a cycle of exhibitions presenting the ties between art and key achievements of human civilisation. Director and curator of the exhibition, Maria Anna Potocka, turns her attention to analysing fields that at first glance are quite unrelated: the arts and economics.
15th Małopolska Days of Cultural Heritage
The shortest description: four days, fifteen selected sites, visits free of charge with materials prepared specially for that purpose. This year, the leitmotif of the event will be “trail”: Małopolska presents some of its finest tourist routes and trails.
The shortest description: four days, fifteen selected sites, visits free of charge with materials prepared specially for that purpose. This year, the leitmotif of the event will be “trail”: Małopolska presents some of its finest tourist routes and trails.
Unsound 2013: Interference
Unsound Festival returns to the town of its birth - Krakow, Poland - this October 13th to October 20th for its 11th edition.
Unsound Festival returns to the town of its birth - Krakow, Poland - this October 13th to October 20th for its 11th edition.
Ghislain Dussart. Collages
Ghislain Dussart photographed Brigitte Bardot from the very beginning of her career. They first met in 1953, when he was visiting the actress’s sister. Their acquaintance, which lasted for many years, resulted in the most famous pictures of Bardot – the icon of femininity.
Ghislain Dussart photographed Brigitte Bardot from the very beginning of her career. They first met in 1953, when he was visiting the actress’s sister. Their acquaintance, which lasted for many years, resulted in the most famous pictures of Bardot – the icon of femininity.
Portishead in Kraków!
The British group Portishead, one of the originators of trip-hop, performs on 25 June at the tinning plant of the ArcelorMittal Poland. The concert is a preview of the 11th Sacrum Profanum Festival.
The British group Portishead, one of the originators of trip-hop, performs on 25 June at the tinning plant of the ArcelorMittal Poland. The concert is a preview of the 11th Sacrum Profanum Festival.
Szymborska’s Drawer
Furniture and objects from the poet’s flat will form a part of Szymborska’s Drawer – an exhibition organised by the National Museum in Krakow and the Wisława Szymborska Foundation, opening at the Szołayski House on the first anniversary of her death (1 February).
Furniture and objects from the poet’s flat will form a part of Szymborska’s Drawer – an exhibition organised by the National Museum in Krakow and the Wisława Szymborska Foundation, opening at the Szołayski House on the first anniversary of her death (1 February).
Opening of the European Centre of Polish Numismatics
From the dinar of Bolesław Chrobry minted on the occasion of the Congress of Gniezno in the year 1000, through early Polish banknotes from the era of the Kościuszko Uprising, to contemporary currency we will see on the permanent exhibition at the European Centre of Polish Numismatics.
From the dinar of Bolesław Chrobry minted on the occasion of the Congress of Gniezno in the year 1000, through early Polish banknotes from the era of the Kościuszko Uprising, to contemporary currency we will see on the permanent exhibition at the European Centre of Polish Numismatics.
53rd Krakow Film Festival
Just imagine: the weather is beautiful, the air is fragrant, and you have a lavishly-set table bearing delicacies in front of you... Luncheon on the Grass? No ? it?s the 53rd Krakow Film Festival! In May and June, we have a huge film feast in store.
Just imagine: the weather is beautiful, the air is fragrant, and you have a lavishly-set table bearing delicacies in front of you... Luncheon on the Grass? No ? it?s the 53rd Krakow Film Festival! In May and June, we have a huge film feast in store.
Sting will headline LFO 2013!
A concert by legendary British artist, ex-leader and co-founder of cult band The Police, will be the highlight of the fourth edition of Life Festival Oswiecim. An author of hits such as „Roxanne”, „Every Breath You Take” or „Fragile” will come on stage of MOSiR Stadium on Saturday, 29th June.
A concert by legendary British artist, ex-leader and co-founder of cult band The Police, will be the highlight of the fourth edition of Life Festival Oswiecim. An author of hits such as „Roxanne”, „Every Breath You Take” or „Fragile” will come on stage of MOSiR Stadium on Saturday, 29th June.
A Woman’s Work Is Never Done
Apparently no-one is born a woman... The shaping of women’s social and cultural roles will be illustrated by an exhibition at the International Cultural Centre, juxtaposing early prints (16th-19th century) with contemporary objects and installations.
Apparently no-one is born a woman... The shaping of women’s social and cultural roles will be illustrated by an exhibition at the International Cultural Centre, juxtaposing early prints (16th-19th century) with contemporary objects and installations.
A Midsummer Night’s Film
What’s on at the cinema, apart from the Krakow Film Festival? French and Danish cinematography, southern climates, portraits, and short films.
What’s on at the cinema, apart from the Krakow Film Festival? French and Danish cinematography, southern climates, portraits, and short films.
6th Children’s Film Festival
What do fishermen do at the bottom of the ocean? Where do bunnies skip off to? How do you make animations? What are kids’ favourite fancy dress outfits? We’ll be able to find out (in time for the school holidays!) during the 6th Children’s Film Festival
What do fishermen do at the bottom of the ocean? Where do bunnies skip off to? How do you make animations? What are kids’ favourite fancy dress outfits? We’ll be able to find out (in time for the school holidays!) during the 6th Children’s Film Festival
13th Małopolska Dragons’ Parade New Traditions
Listen! Cracovian monsters, known locally as dragons, reveal themselves once again. They spend the rest of the year hiding from onlookers, to emerge in early June and captivate us with their beauty.
Listen! Cracovian monsters, known locally as dragons, reveal themselves once again. They spend the rest of the year hiding from onlookers, to emerge in early June and captivate us with their beauty.
Franz Ferdinand to headline Coke Live Music Feastival 2013!
Biffy Clyro also to play in Krakow. Both bands hail from Scotland, yet stem from different rock music legacies. They will meet on the same stage in Krakow on August 9, 2013.
Biffy Clyro also to play in Krakow. Both bands hail from Scotland, yet stem from different rock music legacies. They will meet on the same stage in Krakow on August 9, 2013.
Forever Young. Polish Art ca. 1900
Renovation and modernisation of the Szołayski House – branch of the National Museum in Krakow was finished in summer 2012. From 26 September 2012 to 29 September 2013, we’ll be able to see there works from the Young Poland period from the collections of the museum.
Renovation and modernisation of the Szołayski House – branch of the National Museum in Krakow was finished in summer 2012. From 26 September 2012 to 29 September 2013, we’ll be able to see there works from the Young Poland period from the collections of the museum.
Edward Dwurnik. Madness
One of the most distinctive personalities of Polish contemporary art, an insightful portraitist of the realities of the last half-century, controversial provocateur renowned for his mocking tone: the National Museum in Krakow presents over 100 paintings, drawings and collages by Edward Dwurnik.
One of the most distinctive personalities of Polish contemporary art, an insightful portraitist of the realities of the last half-century, controversial provocateur renowned for his mocking tone: the National Museum in Krakow presents over 100 paintings, drawings and collages by Edward Dwurnik.
Welcome Summer with Wianki in Kraków
The Wianki festival returns to the Vistula. This year’s event, held over three days (21-23 June), comes in a new, updated format.
The Wianki festival returns to the Vistula. This year’s event, held over three days (21-23 June), comes in a new, updated format.
Rolke Studio
Tadeusz Rolke – a great of Polish journalism photography – for many years, he worked as a reporter, doing fashion photography for "Przekrój" magazine. Photographs from his archive shows the building of relationships between the photographer and the models, the fashion of Communist Poland is the background of a story that could no longer take place today.
Tadeusz Rolke – a great of Polish journalism photography – for many years, he worked as a reporter, doing fashion photography for "Przekrój" magazine. Photographs from his archive shows the building of relationships between the photographer and the models, the fashion of Communist Poland is the background of a story that could no longer take place today.
Remembered Artists. Workshop of Hanna Rudzka-Cybis
Student of Józef Pankiewicz, co-founder of the Paris Committee, one of the most important representatives of colourism in Polish painting, the first woman professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków: Hanna Rudzka-Cybis will be recalled by the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków on the 25th anniversary of her death.
Student of Józef Pankiewicz, co-founder of the Paris Committee, one of the most important representatives of colourism in Polish painting, the first woman professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków: Hanna Rudzka-Cybis will be recalled by the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków on the 25th anniversary of her death.
May I help you?
In May, the alternative takes the lead, both outdoors and in the more traditional indoor setting. Finding it hard to choose? Here’s some help!
In May, the alternative takes the lead, both outdoors and in the more traditional indoor setting. Finding it hard to choose? Here’s some help!
Florence and the Machine to Coke Live Music Festival
Coke Live Music Festival will take place on August 9 and 10 in Aviation Museum area. The first announced star are British band Florence and the Machine, led by the charismatic Florence Welch.
Coke Live Music Festival will take place on August 9 and 10 in Aviation Museum area. The first announced star are British band Florence and the Machine, led by the charismatic Florence Welch.
11th Krakow Photomonth Festival
The 11th Krakow Photomonth Festival focuses on fashion in the flash of photographers’ cameras. Get ready! - suggest the organisers, stressing that fashion is the key to understanding contemporary culture. We will look for it during the ten exhibitions of the main programme, ten presentations of the ShowOFF Section, and numerous other events held as part of the Kraków Photo Fringe.
The 11th Krakow Photomonth Festival focuses on fashion in the flash of photographers’ cameras. Get ready! - suggest the organisers, stressing that fashion is the key to understanding contemporary culture. We will look for it during the ten exhibitions of the main programme, ten presentations of the ShowOFF Section, and numerous other events held as part of the Kraków Photo Fringe.
