List of events in Kraków

The historic city of Kraków, Poland, especially the Old Town, is the hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals, cultural events and street parades.

Some of the events are organised by the city,[1] some by private companies, but most express Polish and Kraków living traditions kept and celebrated by its citizens.

During this open-air show the locals and the tourists have the opportunity to welcome the New Year and take part in concerts (performed also by international artists) that are organised by the city.

For many years a Shanties Festival has been held in Kraków, where Polish and international performers present songs of this type.

Easter Holidays is the period full of customs celebrated by the locals (some of them are spread around Poland while others are typical only for Kraków).

A parade is a spectacular event during which huge dragons (created by Kraków youth) are carried to the banks of Vistula river — all accompanied by brass bands, stilt walkers and dancers.

Churches of Kraków organises colourful processions for the locals (during which some of the citizens take part in the event dressed in folk costumes).

About week after the Corpus Christi, the parade of Lajkonik (a man traditionally dressed as a Tatar) takes place.

The bakers present traditional methods of baking bread, while the whole event is accompanied by folk dances and singing.

During a week of festival the visitors can take part in workshops, exhibitions and numerous concerts - all connected with Jewish Culture.

The festival presents the variety as well as common elements of traditional music from numerous countries, but especially those situated along the Carpathian mountains.

The locals and the visitors, who decide to celebrate the New Year's Eve on the Main Market Square of Kraków, are entertained by concerts and additional happenings organised by the city.