Free things to do in Kraków this weekend

Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Educational bicycle tours 2026

Free guided bike rides teaching traffic rules and cycling confidence for people of any age in Kraków.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Poetry from Podgórze

A literary talk with poets about Podgórze-inspired poetry and translation, for adults interested in literature.

Ogniwo Cooperative · ul. Smolki 11a, Kraków

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Vintage Vibe Band: The Golden Age of Jazz at Chicago Bar

A live jazz trio evening with vintage swing, lounge and jazz standards at a bar, for adults.

Chicago Bar · ul. Sławkowska 11, Kraków

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Debate: Has Kraków's literary life moved to Podgórze?

A closing festival debate with literary experts discussing whether Kraków's literary scene has shifted to Podgórze, open to the public.

Ogniwo Cooperative · ul. Smolki 11a, Kraków

Music·Ages 12+·Outdoor

SILENCE Music Festival

An unconventional 24-hour music festival mixing classical composers with rap, punk, techno and culinary experiences.

Radziwiłł Palace · ul. Krakowska 1, Balice

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Arek Borzdyński: Clinic after hours at Klub Pod Jaszczurami

A pop concert by singer-songwriter Arek Borzdyński for dancing, singing along and ballads, aimed at adults.

Pod Jaszczurami · Rynek Główny 8, Kraków

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

Daily live music, cocktails and cigars

A nightly live music lounge with cocktails and cigars for adults.

Clava Lounge in the basement of the Hotel Unicus Palace · 13 Sławkowska, 31-016 Kraków, Kraków

Family·Ages 7–11·Indoor

Imagination Factory - from idea to screen (day 2)

Two-day free filmmaking workshop for children aged 7-11 covering the whole film production process.

Klub Zgody · os. Słoneczne 16, Kraków

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor

St. Michael's Fair – Mały Rynek

A traditional street market/fair organised by the Kraków Merchant Congregation, open to everyone.

Mały Rynek, 31-041 Kraków

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Days of the Kraków Fortress

A free open event showcasing the historic fortifications of Kraków and their restored buildings, for all visitors interested in history.

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Painting season at ARTzona

An exhibition summarising a season of painting classes and works created at ARTzona.

ARTzona of the C.K. Norwid Culture Center · os. Górali 4, Kraków

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Graduation Projects

A free exhibition showcasing outstanding graphic and industrial design graduation projects from Central Europe.

Apteka Designu · ul. Kopernika 19a, Kraków

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Exhibition "Song is great, song - creation" at the Provincial Public Library

A painting exhibition inspired by Mickiewicz's "Dziady", with QR codes linking art to literature.

Provincial Public Library · ul. Rajska 1, Kraków

Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Parsley Market – Podgórze

A community market offering local, sustainable and good-quality food from regional producers, for everyone.

Parsley Market – Podgórze · pl. Niepodległości / ul. Kalwaryjska 9-15 (przy przystanku KORONA), 30-509 Kraków

Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor

Kraków Crime Fiction Festival KRAJM 2026

A free festival with author meetings, workshops and literary walks centred on crime fiction.

Nowa Huta Cultural Centre · al. Jana Pawła II 232, 31-913 Kraków

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Exhibition of works by Magdalena Nałęcz "Never, Always, Sometimes, Always"

An art exhibition showcasing works by Magdalena Nałęcz, open to the general public.

Provincial Public Library in Kraków · ul. Rajska 1, 31-124 Kraków

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Pastel exhibition by Joanna Celewicz

An art exhibition of pastel works by Joanna Celewicz, open to the general public.

Provincial Public Library in Kraków · ul. Rajska 1, 31-124 Kraków