Kraków Photo Tours

01/08/2026

What's On in Krakow in August 2026: Events, Festivals & Things to Do

We all hate missing the great events which take place throughout the year in Kraków, so here's the August edition of our monthly guides to events and what's on across the city this month.

Including;

Sat 1st August 5pm - Warsaw Uprising "Powstanie Warszawskie" Commemoration
Sat 1st August - Historic Tram
Sat 1st - Sun 2nd August - Ironman 70.3
Sun 2nd August - Kayak National Kraków - Kolna
Fri 21st - 30th August - Festival Smaku & Tradycji

Your August 2026 Guide to Krakow Events

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Wianki 2026 will take place from Friday, 19th June to Sunday, 21st June.

Wianki is one of Kraków’s great Summer music and fun festivals, celebrating the pagan tradition, popular in Slavic countries, of weaving flower garlands or wreaths (Wianki in Polish), which young women wear.

(apologies for some weird line breaks/formatting- I’m working to fix it, but decided to publish now as the events start on Friday – meanwhile, I’ll keep working to squish the gremlins)

WIANKI w Krakowie

10/06/2026

What’s On in Krakow in June 2026: Events, Festivals & Things to Do

We all hate missing the great events which take place throughout the year in Kraków, so here’s the first of our monthly guides to events and what’s on across the city in June.

At a glance

10th-14th June - Wodecki Twist Festival
10th-13th June - 27th Kraków Opera Summer Festival
11th June - Lajkonik
11th-21st June - St. John's Fair
12th June - Night Bike Ride
13th June - Theatre Night
13th-14th June - Enchanted Song Festival Finale
13th-18th June - EtnoKrakow Festival
14th June - Juvenia - Ekstraliga Rugby Cup 5th place Final
14th June - City Hall Open Day - Events & Concerts
19th-21st June - Wianki
20th June - Obwarzanek Day
20th June - Summer on Bagry - Lato nad Bagrami
26th-28th June - Gastro Miasto Food Festival
27th June - Tracksuit Parade, (Parada Dresówa) Nowa Huta
27th June- 31st August - Summer Jazz Festival
27th-5th July - Miłosz Festival
27th-28th June - Kraków Comic Festival

Your June 2026 Guide to Krakow Events

14/05/2026

I can’t think of a better way to spend World Whisky Day than to enjoy a few drams at the 8th edition of ‘Whisky Day Cracow‘, on

Saturday 16th May, from 1:00 pm-9:00 pm at Fort Kleparz.

Scotch whisky, in a former Austro-Hungarian Fort in the heart of Kraków, Poland!

Enjoy a wee dram or twa!
It's literally the water of life - “uisge beatha,” in Gaelic.

Slàinte mhath – Good Health (phonetic:: Slawn-chuh va)
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Tickets 199 zł, include a commemorative whisky glass, lanyard, 20 zl coupons, free cocktail, water & guide.

Link to tickets in the article.

Whisky Galore

14/05/2026

On the evening of Friday, 15th May, the city comes alive again for the 2026 Night of Museums (Noc Muzeów) — a unique chance to explore Kraków’s museums, galleries, historic buildings, and cultural spaces late into the night. 🌙🏛️

One of the city’s most eagerly awaited events, part of the Kraków Nights series. (dates of other Kraków Nights in the article).

From medieval cellars and hidden courtyards to interactive exhibitions, science experiments, concerts, and special performances, there’s something for everyone — whether you’re new to Kraków or have lived here for years.

Most venues offer entry for just 5 zł, while many attractions are completely free.

Prior registration or booking is required for some venues and events.

Expect long queues at the most popular spots, but also plenty of hidden gems across the city, often with access to areas, exhibits, etc., which are not normally open to the public.

It’s one of the best ways to experience Kraków’s culture, history, and atmosphere after dark. ✨

Check out our article for highlights, tips, and must-see locations for Night of Museums 2026!

Noc Muzeów w Krakowie 2026

12/02/2026

It's that time of year again, when Krakowians and people across Poland feast on Pączki - over 100 million of them, consumed in one day!

If you're new in Poland or just visiting, you may have seen long queues outside some baker's, and crates of doughnuts stacked in the shops.

Here's our essential guide to Pączki, where to get the best, fun facts, prices and a recipe to make your own.

Over 100million Pączki are consumed on Tłusty Czwartek

04/02/2026

The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum announced today (4.2.26) that entry tickets for visitors to the museum will only be available online from the 1st of March.

The museum has taken action to avoid 2am pickups, having guests queue for tickets, and other unscrupulous practices by some tour operators.

Museum takes action to counter unscrupulous tour operators