Live Music · KRAKOW CONCERTS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 concerts worth the ticket, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.
Spend 50 minutes hearing nocturnes, mazurkas, and polonaises by Chopin in a small Gothic-style hall near Krakow’s Market Square. Young Polish pianists perform a changing program, with wine and Chopin Gallery access included. Expect stairs, an intimate room, and no guaranteed biography talk.
“A wonderful experience and such a talented pianist. Would definitely go again”
Spend about 50 minutes hearing solo piano works in Krakow’s Royal Chopin Hall, a 17th-century venue beside Wawel Castle. The program includes Chopin, Beethoven, Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninov, and Bacewicz. Choose VIP seating in the first two rows for a glass of wine and a closer view.
“The setting was lovely. The pianist was excellent. My only criticism would be that an introduction to what each piece of music was would be nice. But other than that it was a very pleasant way to spend an hour.”
Meet at Slawkowska 14, near Krakow’s Main Market Square, for a 50-minute Chopin recital in a candlelit gallery. Award-winning pianists perform mazurkas, ballades, waltzes, and polonaises on a Yamaha grand piano. A glass of wine or water is included.
“A lovely introduction to the music of Chopin, the pianist was very talented and it was a nice experience overall”
Spend an hour with Chopin in Kraków’s 17th-century Bernardine Monastery, a hall normally closed to the public. A host introduces the composer and pianist before a candlelit recital of famous works. Artists vary, with pianists such as Pawel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdzikowski appearing in recent performances. Prosecco is included.
“Great rehearsal space for students of the academy to showcase their skills to a small but engaged audience. It’s like a private concert for some of the impressive music from this renound composer.”
Spend about an hour hearing award-winning pianists play Chopin in Krakow’s small Chopin Gallery. A host introduces the composer, offers a glass of sparkling wine, and leaves you close to the piano. The concert is in English, with Old Town Krakow waiting outside afterward.
“Excellent piano recital from a highly accomplished professional pianist. A Polish national playing Chopin’s music in the native country - what could be better?!”
Spend 50 minutes with Krakow’s Chopin Chamber Trio in the Bernardine Fathers Monastery near Wawel Castle. Hear piano, violin, and cello arrangements of Chopin, Mozart, Vivaldi, klezmer, opera, film music, and Polish folk songs, with wine included.
“It was a beautiful concert in an amazing location. My wife and I greatly enjoyed the whole experience and would happily do it again!”
Spend one cozy hour with Krakow’s Royal Chamber Orchestra in the historic Dębiński house on Sławkowska Street. You’ll hear classical and Christmas pieces, often featuring strings, piano, or flute, while enjoying a glass of wine. Expect a small, intimate setting and stairs to the hall.
“It was better than I expected it really put you in the Christmas mood the musicians were all very good”
Meet at Bernardyńska 2 for an intimate one-hour Chopin concert at 8 pm. Award-winning pianists, including performers such as Radoslaw Goździkowski and Maria Moliszewska, play in a historic monastery setting. VIP seating places you near the piano and includes a glass of wine.
“The pianist made the piano pieces come alive. I have never heard Chopin's pieces being interpreted in such a manner. It was not too long and made for a wonderful evening on a cold February night. The small gallery transported us back in time. The venue was not at the Bonerowski hotel that night and slightly difficult to find initially.”
Meet at 14 Sławkowska Street for a one-hour klezmer concert in the historic Dębiński tenement, also called Under Barrel. Conservatory-trained musicians perform instrumental folk music and Yiddish songs shaped by Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Greek, and Turkish traditions.
“A lovely evening with some lovely and managing musicians. Would recommend. Ovation and encore well deserved.”
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