Cultural Krakow: What to Do in the City, September 15–30, 2025

September 15–16 (Mon–Tue)

Music & Literature

• Morning Organ Concerts – Krakow Philharmonic (Sept 15): An educational meeting with the queen of instruments – the organ.

• “Play It Again…” (Sept 15): Jazz and swing standards in the spirit of the golden era.

• 9th Krakow Music Salon (Sept 15): A revival of the 19th-century salon tradition.

• Meeting with Translator Wojciech Charchalis (Sept 15): Portugal through the lens of translation.

Theatre & Film

• “Fortissimo” (Sept 15): Piano competition – young virtuosos on stage.

• Film Screenings at the Jewish Culture Center (Sept 15): Historic conversations and documentaries.

• “Cracks of Existence,” “Oh My God!,” “The Haunted Manor” (Sept 16): Contemporary interpretations of classics and new drama performances.

Literary Events

• Open Mic – Krakow School of Poetry (Sept 16): A stage for emerging voices.

• “Climate Crisis and Marine Biodiversity” – Cervantes Institute (Sept 16): A lecture on climate impact.

For Parents

• Kino Bambino – “In-Laws 3” (Sept 16): A parent-friendly film screening.

September 17 (Wed)

Music

• Chopin Warm-Ups – Krakow Philharmonic.

• Horntet – Jazz Concert at Dworek Białoprądnicki.

• Young Stage: Suoni d’Autunno – Piano Recital.

Film

• Retrospectives: Has at Kino KIKA, Jarmusch at KIKA – classics of cinema.

Stand-up & Theatre

• Michał Leja “1991” – Stand-up Show.

• “A Song for Every Mood,” “A Recipe for a Better Climate” – musical and discussion evenings.

• Book Club: “My Dark Vanessa.”

September 18 (Thu)

Literature & Talks

• “Fearless Love of Eve Adams” – Biography Presentation.

• Meeting with Mikołaj Grynberg – Bunkier Sztuki.

• Krakow Crime Thursday – Janusz Mika.

• Meeting: Why Poles Love Turkey.

Music & Theatre

• FRH Presents: Pokusa – Free Jazz Experiment.

• “Queen” – Musical about a stage legend.

• “When Sleep Comes,” “Legal Affairs,” “Burlesque à la Polonaise” – diverse theatre performances.

September 19 (Fri)

Meetings & Concerts

• “A Woman of Character” – Evening in Memory of Irena Wollen.

• Premiere of Comic Book “Falling Stars Season” – Karakter Publishing.

• “Die of Laughter,” “Sedes,” “Square,” “Bagatela Sings” – comedy, punk, and cabaret.

September 20 (Sat)

For Music Lovers & Film Fans

• “Silence – Ambient Night” – Cricoteka.

• “Synchronization in Birkenwald” – Pre-premiere Screening.

City & History

• “Dream of Podgórze” – Outdoor Performance by Teatr KTO.

• Themed Walks: Nowa Huta Herstories.

Clubs & Concerts

• Black Sun Empire – Hype Park.

• Euphoria of Sound – Electronic Music Night.

Theatre

• “The Wedding,” “Divine Florence,” “Misery,” “You Teach Us How to Lift Our Dresses” – from classics to cabaret.

September 21 (Sun)

Family & Outdoor

• Wesoła Harvest Festival – Open-air celebration of the Krakow Metropolis.

• NutkoSfera – CeZik for children.

• Teatr Ludowy: “Thumbelina.”

Music & Poetry

• Concert: “Konrad Wallenrod” – Krakow Philharmonic.

• “The Human Voice / Piaf” – Monodrama and French Song Evening.

• “Impro KRK” – Improvisational Comedy.

Cinema

• “Restored Masterpieces: On the Silver Globe” – Screening with discussion.

September 22–24 (Mon–Wed)

• Lacrimosa – Hype Park (Sept 29, book early!).

• Historical lectures, museum tours, and thematic walks (Norwid Birthday Walk, Life is Beautiful Meeting).

• Opera/Musical: “Copernicus” – Krakow Opera (Sept 24).

• Film retrospectives, monodramas (Phantom Pain), author meetings (Joanna Bator, Karolina Wigura).

September 25 (Thu)

Packed Cultural Day

• “Magic Wound” – Dorota Masłowska on Stage.

• “The Play That Goes Wrong” – West End Comedy Hit.

• “Mi Amor, Mi Alegría” – Sephardic Songs Concert.

• “Kaczmarski and His Europe,” “100 Years of Polish Song” – Musical Journeys.

• Literary events: Book of the Month, “Things I Did Not Throw Away.”

September 26–27 (Fri–Sat)

Concerts & Shows

• “Cellar Angels,” “Bagatela Sings,” “Closer,” “Attack on the Old Theatre” (Sept 26).

• Improvised Romantic Comedy “Love It or Leave It,” “Office Syndrome,” “Wedding Hall,” “Scenes from a Marriage” (Sept 27).

• Night of the Jumps – Freestyle Motocross Spectacle (Sept 27).

September 28–30 (Sun–Tue)

Sunday Culture

• Faun – Klub Studio (Sept 28).

• Edyta Geppert – Kino Kijów (Sept 28).

• Concerts at St. Martin’s Church – Early Music.

• Coffee Ballet – Cracovia Danza.

• Art & Food Bazaar – Local Food Market (Sept 28).

End of the Month

• Music Under the Baranami, Historical Lectures (Sept 29).

• Theatre: “Black Comedy,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Henryk Sienkiewicz: Greatest Hits” (Sept 30).

• Book Events: Karolina Wigura “Endo,” Marlena Zynger, Women’s Book Club.

Permanent Exhibitions (Perfect for a Flexible Schedule)

If you prefer exploring at your own pace, check out Krakow’s permanent exhibitions:

• “World of Reptiles”

• “Art of Old Poland (12th–18th c.)”

• “Church Art of the Former Commonwealth”

• “History and Culture of Krakow Jews”

• “Polish Folk Culture”

• “Krakow Brotherhood of the Rooster & City Defense”
  – perfect for a 1–2 hour cultural break between coffee and dinner.

Practical Tips for MedHotel Guests

• Tickets: Some events require advance online booking.

• Transport: Most venues are within walking distance or just 1–3 tram stops away.

• Language: Concerts and films are language-barrier-free; check language details for lectures and literary events.

• Timing: Leave 15–25 minutes earlier, as Krakow’s Old Town can get crowded.

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We wish you an inspiring stay in Krakow and unforgettable cultural evenings!