BALET DWORSKI CRACOVIA DANZA
Read moreFounded by Romana Agnel in 1998, this dance troupe, which performs worldwide, focuses on the staging of historical dances and court culture. Since 2000, Cracovia Danza has produced the Cracovia Danza Court Dance Festival and offers performances in town throughout the year. Visit their website to discover their program of original, often contemporary creations. If you are lucky enough to attend one of the performances, it will be a lasting memory of your visit to Krakow.
TAURON ARENA
Read moreThis gigantic performance hall has large visual and musical machines that make it the preferred stop for all international tours that pass through town. Find its rich program alternating between shows for children and the family, legends of rock and variety, world tours of artists in vogue and contemporary circuses. If you book early enough, you can even see one of your favorite artists in Poland at a very competitive price.
LE PIANO ROUGE
Read moreOn the Rynek square, this address is particularly recommended for its varied program of jazz and pop music. One room is dedicated to live music, transmitted by screen in the rest of the alcoves, decorated with many drapes and velvet. You can also dine here without worrying about Polish and Italian cuisine. Concerts start at 10 pm and it is better to book on weekends, as the place is very popular with couples on romantic outings. Finally, the outdoor terrace will allow you to enjoy the magic of the place.
FORTY KLEPARZ
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PHILARMONIE DE CRACOVIE (FILHARMONIA KRAKOWSKA)
Read moreLocated in a neo-baroque building with impeccable acoustics in the southwestern part of the Planty, this concert hall, the largest in Krakow, is home to one of the country's best symphony orchestras. Its programming is very modern and includes a wide range of influences and performances. If you are lucky enough to get a seat (they often go out long in advance), go there, you won't regret it and you will spend a fantastic evening.
TEATR LUDOWY
Read moreBuilt in 1955, today this theater is renowned for its avant-garde and experimental productions. For knowledgeable spectators only.
CLUB CABARET
Read moreA cabaret known for its dancing magazines (every evening at 8 p. m.) followed by… dancing evenings. You can dine there by attending the show and continue at the bar or on the dance floor. Nice place for those who like to dance without necessarily being surrounded by unspoiled students. That said, the place is not reserved for more than 40 years since it also attracts the space that rehearses in the city's dance schools. The Klub Kabaret is one of the only places in town to dance salsa, bachata, swing or rock to the sound of true orchestras.
OPÉRA DE CRACOVIE (OPERA KRAKOWSKA)
Read moreNot yet having blown its twentieth candle, this modern opera house, all glazed in burgundy red, now takes over the duties of the Słowacki Theater, too small to keep up with the trend. The Krakow stage is not the best in Poland, but the performances are still of excellent quality. Tickets are very cheap compared to French opera houses. So don't miss it if you have the opportunity.
JAZZ CLUB U MUNIAKA
Read moreLocated at the bottom of a staircase in a tiny 14th century cellar, a stone's throw from the Cathedral of Our Lady, this club is considered Krakow's jazz venue par excellence. Once a favorite of connoisseurs, it is now well frequented by foreign tourists, which raises the eyebrows of the most pedantic. However, the atmosphere has not changed, the small stage with no more than five tables remains intimate and authentic. Jazz concerts are held here every night from 9:30 pm.
THÉÂTRE JULES SLOWACKI (TEATR IM. JULIUSZA SŁOWACKIEGO)
Read morePlays, mostly Polish classics, have been performed here since 1893. This is Krakow's benchmark theatrical stage.
PIEC ART ACOUSTIC JAZZ CLUB
Read moreThe bar is located in the basement and has very nice vaulted rooms where the stone is mixed with musical instruments exposed and lit in full view as a decoration. The acoustics of the place are excellent, which is why it has long been the best known and most popular jazz club in Krakow. Concerts are held here every Wednesday and Thursday and often on weekends. In these cases, go there as soon as possible so as not to miss anything.
KINO POD BARANAMI
Read moreFor decades, this establishment has been a favorite of moviegoers and underground art lovers who swear by independent culture. Indeed, this alternative culture mecca, now rather trendy, continues to screen old art house films and reruns in original versions, very regularly in English, to a loyal audience. Located in an old building on the corner of the Rynek, it has some of the most beautiful screening rooms in Poland, with a slightly decrepit palace decor full of charm.
STARY TEATR
Read moreSeveral scenes for modern rooms, sometimes classic but only in Polish. This theater boasts a long theatrical tradition and it is felt in programming.
TEATR GROTESKA
Read moreThis theater is intended as a cultural center offering different types of performance beautifully performed. The exhibits here are often rewarded at the national level. The theater also features the feature of masks and puppet shows for children and adults. It also hosts the Grand Dragon parade which takes place in early June.