The 6 Concerts & Recitals in Krakow That Earn Their Price

1.Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,330 reviews · 50 min · from $18Our pick

Spend 50 minutes hearing Chopin’s nocturnes, mazurkas, and polonaises in a small concert hall near Krakow’s Market Square. English-speaking staff greet you, a glass of wine is included, and the Chopin Gallery adds context. Pianists such as Pawel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdzikowski have performed here.

“A great evening of enjoying beautiful Chopin music with a glass of wine. Directions were clear to the concert hall which was in Old Town. Just 3 mins walking from the tram stop. A must-do when you are in Krakow!”

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2.Frédéric Chopin Classical Music Candlelight Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 413 reviews · from $20

Spend one hour with Chopin in Krakow’s Bernardine Monastery, a 17th-century venue at the foot of Wawel Castle. A host introduces the composer and pianist before a live program of polonaises, waltzes, nocturnes, and preludes. Pianists may include Pawel Kubica or Radoslaw Gozdziskowski.

“Lovely concert, great pianist, duration was just right. Felt very special”

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3.Chopin Piano Concert at Chopin Gallery with a Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour hearing Chopin played by an award-winning pianist in Krakow’s small, atmospheric Chopin Gallery. A host, identified in one account as Marcus, introduces the program and offers a glass of sparkling wine. Choose your own seat, then step into the Old Town for an evening walk.

“Pianist was absolutely amazing, wine was a tad sweet for my liking but still very delicious. Would definitely recommend to any one visiting Krakow”

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4.Christmas Music Concert With Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Spend one festive hour at Royal Chamber Orchestra Hall on Sławkowska Street. You’ll hear Krakow musicians perform Christmas favorites and classical pieces inside the 15th-century Dębiński tenement, with a glass of wine included. Expect stairs, an intimate room, and little spoken explanation.

“Really lovely way to spend part of our evening. beautiful music.”

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5.Chopin Piano Concert in St. Bernardine Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend an hour with Chopin at Bernardyńska 2, where award-winning pianists perform in a historic monastery setting. Choose regular or VIP seating, with a glass of wine included for VIP ticket holders. Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8:00 pm concert.

“Radoslaw Gozdzikowski was an outstanding pianist, and we were privileged to have seen him play. The show greatly enhanced our visit to Krakow!”

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6.Jewish-Style Klezmer Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 192 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Meet at the Klezmer venue on 14 Sławkowska Street for a one-hour concert in Krakow's historic Dębiński tenement. Professional musicians perform instrumental Klezmer and Yiddish songs shaped by Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Greek, and Turkish traditions. English and Polish guidance is available.

“I was a little disappointed that there was no base as the the photograph suggests but all of the musicians were very skilled and I enjoyed the music. the venue is nothing spectacular and it's the same venue for the chopine concerts.”

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