International Soup Festival
May
A hugely popular annual event in the Kazimierz district, during which various cooks and restaurants compete to create a champion soup. Free samples are handed out, and the party continues as day gives way to night and soup gives way to beer.
Wianki
June
Comprising three days of live performances by Kraków musicians, Wianki takes place on the banks of the Vistula River and centres mainly on classical music. The event is traditionally timed to coincide with a celebration of the summer solstice.
Jewish Culture Festival
June-July
A dynamic expression of Kraków’s strong Jewish heritage, this annual culture festival offers movies, boat cruises, book launches, live music, prayer ceremonies and traditional food stalls. It's been running for more than 20 years and bills itself as an 'unending celebration of Jewish life'.
Festival of Polish Music
July
Presenting works by Polish composers from the Middle Ages to the present day, this nine-day event has been running since 2005 and has featured accomplished musicians from across the globe. It makes use of various concert halls and religious buildings.
Unsound Festival
October
Showcasing different types of new and electronic music, Kraków’s Unsound Festival has grown from small beginnings just over a decade ago to become an eagerly anticipated international event. Its line-up typically features well-known artists alongside fresh, innovative talent.