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Festival Programme: Comhlan

Comhlan means a “group of friends” in Gaelic, united by a common passion and ability to have fun. It is one of the two oldest Irish and Scottish dance groups in Poland, operating continuously since 1993. Auld Comhlan is the group’s historical section with a repertoire based on SCD Scottish dances from the 18th and…
Festival Programme: Damhsa Alainn

Damhsa Alainn is a Warsaw-based group created out of passion for Irish dance and Celtic culture. Its goal is to spread Irish dance at the highest level while showing its beauty and the joy it brings. The group performs on both festival and theater stages as well as at private events. The core group is…
Festival Programme: Dálach

Dálach offers a vibrant and authentic take on Irish traditional music in Central Europe. Founded in Brno, Czech Republic, in 2009, the band has built a strong reputation for its musicianship and distinctive repertoire, drawing on tunes and songs from various regions of Ireland. Known for their dynamic live performances, Dálach brings both energy and…
Festival Programme: Glór

Glór (Irish for ‘voice’) is a Polish trio performing Irish and Scottish music. The group many years of stage experience and love to share stories and curiosities about the culture and music of the Celtic lands. The band’s repertoire includes ballads and songs known from pubs, as well as extremely lively dance music. Glór also…
Introducing the team — Aleksandra Kałużny

Aleksandra is a dancer, choreographer and an irish dance instructor. In 2014-2018 associated with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG). She is Co-founder of the Damhsa Alainn group, with which she performed at many celtic festivals in Poland and co-organizes her own cultural events such as Celtycki Wieczór Samhain and Warsaw Celtic Evenings with live…
Festival Programme: Saint Patrick’s Drum

Saint Patrick’s Drum is a musical journey through Celtic landscapes, with a touch of Polish sensibility and modern imagination. A Polish music band performing traditional Celtic music, which combines the sounds of ancient Irish melodies with modern arrangements and multi-genre inspiration. The lineup includes experienced musicians who have been on the Polish folk scene for…
Festival Programme: Kraków Piping Club

Kraków Piping Club was formed in late 2024 by a group of bagpipe music enthusiasts as a direct result of the Kraków Celtic Festival coming into being. The purpose of the club is to celebrate bagpipe music of all kinds, with a stronger focus on the Celtic bagpipe traditions, but not forgetting about Polish, historical,…
Festival Programme: Heel an’ Toe

Heel an’ toe is a Warsaw-based duo that made its debut on the Celtic music scene in Poland in 2024. Rafal on fiddle and Sai on guitar play music from such regions and traditions as Cape Breton, Irish, Quebecois, and their lively melodies in reels and jigs are made for dancing.
Introducing the team – Jan Gałczewski

Jan Gałczewski is the Founder of Kraków Celtic Festival. Jan plays a central role in the development of Celtic and Irish music in Poland. Jan is a multi-instrumentalist, specialising in Irish bouzouki. He has been involved in the world music scene for over 20 years, playing instruments such as bagpipes, flutes, tenor banjo, guitar, and…
Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki — co-organiser of Kraków Celtic Festival

Find out more about their impressive schedule of events here: dworek.eu