International Shanty Festival – the biggest festival of sea songs in Europe, held every year in Krakow with top stars performing this type of music.

Misteria Paschalia festival – one of the most outstanding European events focusing on Renaissance and Baroque music. The concept of the festival is based on presenting masterpieces linked to the Holy Week and Easter. Annual, held since 2004.

The Krakow Film Festival – organised in Krakow annually since 1961, devoted to documentary, animation and short film forms.

Krakow Summer Jazz Festival – smooth jazz festival, held annually

The Night of Museums – one May night Krakow museums stay open till late at night and the entrance tickets usually cost 1PLN. Numerous additional attractions.

Music in Old Krakow – two-week classical music festival.

Pierogi Festival – pierogi – stuffed dumplings are so popular in Poland, that they are celebrated with a three days long festival during which one can taste them in dozens of varieties

Sacrum Profanum Festival – contemporary music festival, takes place every September.

Zaduszki Jazz Festival- The All Souls Jazz Festival is Europe’s oldest jazz fest and features Polish and international musicians.

Christmas Market – magical Christmas atmosphere on the Main Market Square. Folk art, Christmas ornaments, souvenirs, pottery, candies, knitwear, toys – and good food