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# KRAKÓW CELTIC FESTIVAL

4th-6th September 2026 - Dworek Białoprądnicki 

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- [Duo Le Pottier L'Haridon – Brittany, then and now](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/duo-le-pottier-lharidon-brittany-then-and-now/) - 12:00–13:00, Sunday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (ENG). Floriane Le Pottier and Yann-Ewen L'Haridon will explore the cultural melting pot that is Brittany, the melting pot where tradition and modernity collide. The musicians will describe musical cultures of Brittany, the role of music and dance in past and present Breton society, the sung and
- [Join us for the Celtic Parade – the grand opening of the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/09/03/join-us-for-the-celtic-parade-the-grand-opening-of-the-krakow-celtic-festival-2026/) - We are kicking off the Kraków Celtic Festival in grand style! Join us on September 4th at 16:00 at the Kraków Barbican, where the ceremonial Celtic Parade will begin. Accompanied by the sound of bagpipes—and featuring flags, rosettes, and other festive decorations—we will bring Celtic culture within the walls of the Old Town, marking the
- [Grzegorz i Ola Chudy – Celtic Lands](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/grzegorz-i-ola-chudy-celtic-lands/) - 14:30–15:30, Saturday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). It was enough that her dance group was named Beltaine, and his band was named… Beltaine. And so they bonded over their fascination with Celtic culture. Ola and Grzegorz share a great passion for travel – we cordially invite you to a photo report from their
- [Maria M. Wojtanowicz – Encounters with Brittany](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/01/maria-m-wojtanowicz-encounters-with-brittany/) - Saturday, 10:30–11:30, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki A talk on Breton culture. Loading…
- [Workshop for Young Children – Fairy Trees in Celtic Ireland](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/27/workshop-for-young-children-fairy-trees-in-celtic-ireland/) - 12:45–13:30, Saturday, Outside at Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Vanessa Medecin-Gałczewska (PL/ENG). The wee kiddies (3-7 years old) are warmly invited to join in fun activities about magic and sacred trees in Celtic Ireland… we will tell you all about the fairies, where to spot them, how to make friends with them, and what they
- [Workshop for Children – Robert the Bruce and the Spider: Perseverance in Celtic Scottish Culture](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/27/workshop-for-children-robert-the-bruce-and-the-spider-perseverance-in-celtic-scottish-culture/) - 14:00–15:00, Saturday, Outside at Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Vanessa Medecin-Gałczewska (PL/ENG). Older children and teens are welcome to hear the famous fable of Robert the Bruce and the Spider, and to take part in our circle talk about perseverance, endurance and resilience in Celtic Scotland. We will experiment with cultural practices of these virtues
- [Junior Highland Games - Training Session](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/27/junior-highland-games-training-session/) - 15:00–16:30, Saturday, Outside at Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Vanessa Medecin-Gałczewska (PL/ENG). Come and join our Saturday training session to get prepared for our very first Junior Highland Games on Sunday! Loading…
- [Junior Highland Games](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/27/junior-highland-games/) - 10:30–14:00, Sunday, Outside at Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Vanessa Medecin-Gałczewska (PL/ENG). Everyone is welcome to test their strength, agility and spirit at our very first Junior Highland Games! Come and join the events, including Caber Toss, Haggis Hurl and Tug-o-War, or simply come to cheer on our brave participants. We will also try a
- [Kiddies' Céilí](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/27/childrens-ceili/) - 14:30–15:15, Sunday, at Sala Wielofunkcyjna in Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With the Kiddies’ Céilí team (PL/ENG). A fun, child-friendly, traditional social dance gathering, featuring simplified steps, lively music and gentle guidance suitable for all ages and abilities. Come dance and have fun with us! Loading…
- [Celtic Knot Work and Symbols: Make your own Celtic Sensory Stone](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/27/celtic-knot-work-and-symbols-make-your-own-celtic-sensory-stone/) - 11:00–12:00, Saturday, Outside at Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Vanessa Medecin-Gałczewska (PL/ENG). Come join us to learn about Celtic knots and symbols, their designs, variations and meanings, and about Celtic Sensory Stones, their origins and purposes. Make your own Sensory Stone: a great tool to lower stress and anxiety! Loading…
- [Kiddies’ Céilí - Training Session](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/03/kiddies-ceili-training-session/) - 17:00–18:00, Saturday, at Sala Wielofunkcyjna in Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Vanessa Medecin-Gałczewska (PL/ENG). A fun, child-friendly, traditional social dance gathering, featuring simplified steps, lively music and gentle guidance suitable for all ages and abilities. Come learn the basics, and get ready for the big Céilí on Sunday! Loading…
- [Paweł Rewucki – bodhrán workshop (beginners)](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/06/pawel-rewucki-bodhran-workshop-beginners/) - 13:00–14:00, Saturday, Underground, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. With Paweł Rewucki (PL/ENG). Beginner workshop. Loading…
- [Witek Konopka – Sound of Magic: Bagpipes in Scottish legends and folktales](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/witek-konopka-sound-of-magic-bagpipes-in-scottish-legends-and-folktales/) - 11:00–12:00, Sunday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). Dr. Witold Konopka, teacher and academic, is a passionate Scottish bagpiper. He performs with the German Thistle Pipes and Drums, Queen Ann's Revenge, and, as a guest, with the band Dair. At this year's festival he will bring you into the fascinating world of Scottish legends,
- [Leannáin – Scottish Ceílídh dance workshop for beginners](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/leannain-scottish-ceilidh-dance-workshop-for-beginners/) - 12:30–13:30, Saturday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Scottish ceílídh dances are lively, social dances for groups and couples that remain an integral part of traditional weddings, celebrations, and social gatherings. We welcome everyone, regardless of skill level! The only requirements are the ability to count to four and recognize the right and left
- [Trebraruna – Scottish highland dance workshop](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/trebraruna-scottish-highland-dance-workshop/) - 13:30–14:30, Saturday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Are you a fan of Braveheart and Outlander? Have a soft spot for kilts, and aren't afraid of the sound of bagpipes? Then you should try dancing too! During this workshop, we'll explore Scottish Highland dances which echo history, ancient battles, and heroic deeds. You'll learn
- [Pracownia Kultura w Pracy: Celtic Poetry Workshops](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/pracownia-kultura-w-pracy-celtic-poetry-workshops/) - 10:00–12:00, Sunday, Sala Kominkowa, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). "I and Pangur Bán, my cat,'Tis a like task we are at;Hunting mice is his delight,Hunting words I sit all night." „Pangur Bán”, anonymous author, 9th century We invite you to a two-hour workshop devoted to one of Europe's most fascinating literary traditions. We will read
- [Aisling NicUilleagoid – Learn the concertina](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/aisling-nicuilleagoid-learn-the-concertina/) - 13:00–14:00, Saturday, Sala Kominkowa, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). This workshop will introduce the concertina and explain how it works. All skill levels are welcome, if you have a concertina bring it along! We will discuss how to get into playing the concertina, why you might choose this traditional instrument over others, and you might
- [Aleksandra Kałużny – Irish dance workshop](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/aleksandra-kaluzny-irish-dance-workshop/) - 13:00–14:00, Sunday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki (PL/ENG). On the festival Sunday at 13:00, we invite you to an Irish dance workshop for everyone. I'll reveal the secrets of fast footwork in soft and step, and we'll stretch and strengthen our entire body, so that we'll have the energy for festival dancing until dawn
- [Dr. Hab Bożena Gierek - Celtic culture and environmentalism](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/dr-hab-bozena-gierek-celtic-culture-and-environmentalism/) - 13:00–15:00, Saturday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). We invite you to a lecture by Dr. Hab Bożena Gierek – a religious studies and cultural studies expert, and an economist. She has authored four books, including the acclaimed "Religie Celtów", numerous scholarly articles, and over a hundred entries published in various lexicons. She currently
- [Foireann (Beata Michniewska) – group Celtic dance](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/foireann-beata-michniewska-group-celtic-dance/) - 12:00–13:00, Sunday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki (PL/ENG). On Sunday, September 6th at 12:00 noon, I invite you to a unique folk dance experience, where the most important things are having fun, laughter, and charging your batteries with positive energy. To warm up, I'll introduce you to an Irish polka step to the musical
- [Kacper Wawrzyniak - Celtic History Talk "Każdy Ma Swojego Celta"](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/kacper-wawrzyniak-celtic-history-talk/) - 11:30–12:30, Saturday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). In this talk, we will have a closer look at legends and fables surrounding everything Celtic. Together we will find out how ancient historians described Celts, why their culture was so vital for creating the national spirit of so many countries, and how modern science sees
- [Rory Scammell - Hurdy gurdy journey](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/31/rory-scammell-hurdy-gurdy-journey/) - Saturday, September 4, 18:00 at Sala Teatralna. Coming from a family of Breton musicians, Rory Scammell partially rebelled; deciding to play Auvergnat music from the center of France instead. He then fell in love with renaissance and baroque music, and other traditions of the hurdy gurdy. On Saturday he will take you on a historical
- [Patryk Hołoga – bodhrán workshop (intermediate)](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/patryk-hologa-bodhran-workshop-intermediate/) - 12:00–13:00, Sunday, Underground, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). Bodhrán workshop for intermediate players. We will learn how to communicate and collaborate with other accompanists (both drum and chord players) in Celtic music. We will also learn some of the more unusual rhythms. Patryk Hołoga – percussionist coming from Poznań Celtic community. For many years present
- [Tomasz Kowalczyk – dance workshop, Brittany](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/tomasz-kowalczyk-dance-workshop-brittany/) - 11:00–12:30, Saturday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Breton Dance… An invitation to a swirling, trance-like circle that captivates all those longing for human contact. A circle where no one remains anonymous, where repetitive rhythm of steps and joined hands creates a sense of community and a natural bond that's sorely missing from today's
- [Łukasz Potoczny – Mandolin and banjo workshop](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/lukasz-potoczny-mandolin-and-banjo-workshop/) - 14:00–15:30, Saturday, Sala Kominkowa, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Workshops for people who already play the mandolin or tenor banjo. We will learn one or two tunes, work on rhythm and right-hand technique (picking), and talk about variations and ornaments (intermediate level). Loading…
- [Jakub Szczygieł](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/20/jakub-szczygiel/) - 14:30–15:30, Saturday, Underground, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Instrumental workshop (intermediate). Loading…
- ["Tartan Workshops" (Scottish Style) – For Children](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/25/tartan-workshops-scottish-style-discovering-the-world/) - 10:00-10:55, Saturday, Outside at Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Workshops offered by Poznajemy Świat (PL/ENG). At our "Tartan Tales: A Scottish Experience" workshop, children will have the opportunity to: Discover the richness of Scottish tartans and learn about their significance Explore elements of Scottish attire, try on a kilt, sporran, and Scottish caps, and play the
- [Duo Le Pottier L'Haridon – workshop](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/25/duo-le-pottier-lharidon-workshop/) - 13:30–14:30, Sunday, Underground, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki.(ENG). Breton music is best learned from the Bretons! Our special guests will lead an inspiring workshop in Breton music on violin and saxophone, but the workshop is dedicated to all instruments. You will learn about the main styles and movements in Breton music, ornamentation, and the relationship between
- [Łukasz Potoczny – Introduction to Irish Music](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/25/lukasz-potoczny-introduction-to-irish-music/) - 11:00–12:30, Saturday, Sala Kominkowa, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Workshop for beginners and players of any instrument: general concepts, rhythms. Loading…
- [Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe – Fiddle workshop (intermediate)](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/31/elizabeth-davidson-blythe-fiddle-workshop-intermediate/) - Sunday, September 6, 12:00 at Sala Kominkowa. In this fiddle workshop, we’ll learn a traditional Manx tune by ear and use it as a starting point to explore other techniques used in traditional Celtic fiddle music. We will be looking at bowing, ornamentation, rhythm, and phrasing, with a focus on finding your own musical voice.
- [Daniel Quayle – Backing workshop (intermediate)](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/31/daniel-quayle-backing-workshop-intermediate/) - Sunday, September 6, 13:30 at Sala Kominkowa. Most Celtic traditional music was historically unaccompanied, but throughout the last 100 years, many new techniques and instruments have come along to provide a rhythmic and harmonic background for the ancient melodies. In this workshop, we’ll discuss and learn some techniques for accompanying these melodies (primarily on stringed
- [Sign Up for Our 2026 Workshops Here!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/blog-2026-08-01-workshops/) - Just enter your details below to join this year's workshops. Loading…
- [The second edition of the Kraków Celtic Festival kicks off this week!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/31/the-second-edition-of-the-krakow-celtic-festival-kicks-off-this-week/) - See you there!
- [Los Paddys](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/paddy-de-las-pampas-and-lenka-fairy/) - Saturday, September 5, 16:30 – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Los Paddys - “Ireland meets South America for a dance!” Los Paddys is a fusion of Celtic roots and South American rhythms. This totally unique sound is used as a template to write original songs. Being based in Ireland, the band plays plenty of jigs and
- [Heel an' toe](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/heel-an-toe/) - Thursday September 3, 9:00 pm - Stary Port. Sunday, September 6, 6:00 pm - Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Heel an’ toe is a Warsaw-based duo that made its debut on the Celtic music scene at Celtycki Gotyk Festival in 2024. Rafał (fiddle, podorythmie) and Sai (guitar) play tunes from Cape Breton, Quebec, Scotland and Ireland
- [Foireann](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/foireann/) - Saturday, September 5, 19:00, 19:30 – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Foireann (Irish for “team”) was formed out of a passion for Celtic culture and dance. The band members train daily in Warsaw and create their own dance performances, taking audiences on a journey through dark forests, vast valleys, and pubs buzzing with energy. Every performance
- [Kraków Celtic Festival featured on Limerick's Live 95!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/06/krakow-celtic-festival-featured-on-limericks-live-95/) - Listen here! Two musicians attending the festival, Paddy Mulcahy from Lahinch and Aisling NicUilleagoid from West Limerick, joined Limerick Today to discuss the history of the festival and their old connections to Kraków. Kraków Celtic Festival will be running from the 4th to the 6th of September, celebrating all things Irish and Celtic music, dance,
- [Volunteer at Kraków Celtic Festival 2026!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/06/volunteer-at-krakow-celtic-festival-2026/) - This form will help us get to know you better and match your skills and interests with the appropriate tasks during the festival. Loading…
- [Kraków Celtic Festival featured on Clare FM radio in Ireland!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/06/krakow-celtic-festival-featured-on-clare-fm-radio-in-ireland/) - Listen to the full interview with Festival Director Jan Gałczewski here: https://www.clare.fm/podcasts/morning-focus/clare-musicians-go-to-polish-celtic-festival/
- [Monday Club Lads](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/monday-club-lads/) - Friday, September 4, 18:00 at Klub Pod Jaszczurami. Just from the photo alone, you can tell what a serious lineup this Monday crew is. The band consists of musicians steeped in pub culture, specializing in songs of all kinds—from Irish hits to Scottish ballads. So why the serious faces in the photo? It’s hard to
- [Basilisk](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/basilisk/) - Friday, September 4th, 7:30 pm at Klub Pod Jaszczurami. Basilisk are a duo of balfolk blasphemers - Mike Bee on banjo and Rory Scammell on electro-synth hurdy-gurdy, synthesisers and looping. They play a a twisted mix of tunes from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Brittany, Galicia, Hungary, America, and beyond, with influences from everywhere else. Formed
- [Kraków Piping Club](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/krakow-piping-club/) - Friday, 4.09, 16:00 – Stare Miasto (Old Town), leading the Celtic Parade. Kraków Piping Club is a small group of musicians led by Dr. Lindsay Davidson, performing traditional Scottish bagpipe and small pipe music. They bring the powerful, distinctive sound of Scotland to events across Poland, playing a mix of marches, drums, and other classic
- [Kraków Céilí Band](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/krakow-ceili-band/) - Thursday, September 3, 19:30 – Stary Port. Saturday, September 5, 15:30 – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. The Kraków Céilí Band is an informal group whose formation and performances can be described using many foreign terms—ad hoc, qui pro quo, vice versa, et cetera. The ensemble consists mainly of musicians associated with the Kraków Celtic jam
- [Duo Le Pottier-L'Haridon](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/duo-le-pottier-lharidon/) - Saturday, September 5, 19:30 – Main Stage, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Duo Le Pottier-L'Haridon, made up of Floriane Le Pottier (fiddle) and Yann-Ewen L'Haridon (soprano saxophone, vocals, bombarde), is a musical encounter that will transport you into the world of Breton dance music! The two musicians love playing in unison, counterpoint, and rhythmic drones, subtly
- [Saint Patrick's Drum](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/saint-patricks-drum/) - Saturday, September 5, 18:00 – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Saint Patrick's Drum is a musical journey through Celtic landscapes, with a touch of Polish sensibility and contemporary imagination. A Polish band performing traditional Celtic music, blending the sounds of old Irish melodies with modern arrangements and multi-genre inspiration. The lineup features experienced musicians who've been
- [Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/elizabeth-davidson-blythe-daniel-quayle/) - Saturday, 5.09, 21:00 – Main Stage, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle are a duo from the Isle of Man, blending Manx music with Irish, Scottish, and Estonian influences. Elizabeth plays fiddle, Daniel plays bouzouki, and together they've performed at festivals across Europe. Their debut album, The Coast Road, came out in
- [Damhsa Alainn](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/damhsa-alainn/) - Saturday, 5.09, at 19:00 & 20:30, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Damhsa Alainn is a Warsaw-based dance group dedicated to Irish dance and Celtic culture. The group aims to promote Irish dance at the highest level while showcasing its energy, beauty, and joy. They perform at festivals, theaters, and private events across Poland. In addition to
- [The Kraków Celtic Festival 2026 Program is now online!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/04/the-krakow-celtic-festival-2026-program-is-now-online/) - Check the full timetable here: https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/programme/
- [Celtomania](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/celtomania/) - Celtomania - Pasjonaci tańca z Częstochowy will perform at the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026! Sunday, September 6, 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Celtomania dance troupe has been passionately performing Irish dance for twelve years. The dancers perform both during traditional competitions and in modern, stage-oriented arrangements as part of
- [Sheeban Celtic Band](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/sheeban-celtic-band/) - Sheeban Celtic Band will perform at the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026! Sunday, September 6, 4:30 p.m. – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Sheeban Celtic Band is a Kraków-based group that combines traditional Irish and Scottish melodies with modern arrangements with extraordinary energy, creating concerts full of emotion, lively rhythms, and an unforgettable atmosphere. The distinctive sound
- [Glór](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/glor/) - Glór will perform at the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026! on Sunday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. – Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki We’re kicking off our series of posts about this year’s artists. The full lineup of bands performing at the Festival will be posted on our website shortly. Glór (Irish for “voice”) - is a trio
- [Trebraruna](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/trebraruna/) - Trebraruna will perform at the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026! Sunday, September 6 – 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., Dworek Białoprądnicki Cultural Center Scottish warriors or Irish fairies? Trebraruna doesn’t have to choose. They’ll dance with a sword in hand and a wreath on their heads. They’ve been dancing since 1994 and are
- [Hydrofonika](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/01/hydrofonika/) - Hydrofonika will perform at the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026! Sunday, September 6, 3:00 p.m., Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki. Hydrofonika is a folk trio from the Tri-City region. They blend traditional Irish music with Polish creativity. Their sound is based on an acoustic dialogue between the violin, flute, and guitar, as well as elaborate, at times
- [Become an exhibitor at the Kraków Celtic Festival!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/08/03/become-an-exhibitor-at-the-krakow-celtic-festival/) - 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Registration is now open for vendors keen to sell their goods at the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026! ☘🎻 https://dworek.eu/wydarzenia/krakow-celtic-festival-2026/ Do you run a business specialising in themed handicrafts, or do you make instruments, folk accessories or other Celtic merchandise? Seize this opportunity and fill in the application form on the Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki website
- [This September: Kraków Celtic Festival!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/01/this-september-krakow-celtic-festival/) - 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The goal of this year’s Kraków Celtic Festival 2026 is clear: to give everyone a chance to discover the world of the Celts – a world full of music, dance and good craic! ☘✨ Follow the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2364596623961011 What’s in store for us on the first weekend of September? Concerts, Celtic
- [Open Call for Kraków's Celtic Art Exhibition!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/07/16/open-call-for-krakows-celtic-art-exhibition/) - We invite artists to participate in an exhibition presented as part of the Kraków Celtic Festival 2026. This project aims to bring together contemporary art, literature, language, and folk traditions associated with Celtic cultures and Kraków’s local heritage. Submissions are due by August 16, 2026. The exhibition’s starting point is the question of the boundaries
- [Festival dates announced for 2026: September 4-6!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2026/01/03/festival-dates-announced-for-2026/) - Krakow Celtic Festival is back! In September 2026, Krakow will once again become the Celtic cultural centre of this part of Europe. Fans of Celtic cultures will flock to the Krakow for the second edition of the Krakow Celtic Festival, which will take place on the first weekend of September! Last year's edition showed everyone
- [Kraków Celtic Festival 2025 was a success!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/09/12/krakow-celtic-festival-2025-was-a-success/) - We are delighted to announce that our inaugural Kraków Celtic Festival was a success! Over the course of three days we brought thousands of people from across Poland and beyond its borders together to celebrate music, culture, and dance from Celtic traditions. Stay tuned for news about upcoming events and of course about Kraków Celtic
- [Official Programme of Kraków Celtic Festival 5-7 September 2025](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/27/official-programme-of-krakow-celtic-festival-5-7-september-2025/) - Friday, 5th September 2025 Saturday, 6th September 2025 (Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, Papiernicza 2, Kraków) Sunday, 7th September 2025 (Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, Papiernicza 2, Kraków)
- [Festival Opening: Friday September 5th](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/29/festival-opening-friday-september-5th/) - The first edition of the Krakow Celtic Festival will take place from Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7. The festival will open on Friday, September 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Klub Pod Jaszczurami, a legendary venue on the cultural map of Krakow. FREE ADMISSION We cordially invite you to join us and have fun
- [Learn the official Kraków Celtic Festival tune!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/23/learn-the-official-krakow-celtic-festival-tune/) - Traditionally bagpipe tunes were written to celebrate a special person, event, or place. The idea was not just commemoration and recording history in a safe way, but to bring people together in doing so. And here we have a special event and place - the first ever Krakow Celtic Festival, to bring people together and
- [Festival Programme: Beltaine](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/29/beltaine/) - Beltaine is one of the most interesting bands on the Polish folk scene. The group has achieved its unique sound thanks to its special ability to combine traditional music (world/Celtic) with contemporary music. Seven personalities and seven different musical worlds come together to create a unique musical mix. From the very beginning, Beltaine's great strength has
- [Festival Programme: Dair](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme-dair/) - The Krakow Celtic Festival will bring native bands from near and far! Meet another festival band that will arrive all the way from West Pomerania - @dair.art! Listen to what its members and members have to tell you in the video below! ☘️ The group has been in existence for over ten years, although in
- [Kraków Celtic Festival T-shirts now available!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/21/krakow-celtic-festival-t-shirts-now-available/) - Festival T-shirts are now available! The design was created by our talented friend Anna Rabbit (www.annarabbit.com). If you are interested in purchasing a festival T-shirt, please place your order using the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9TW9R6R-NDzDVRAEArumQ13k7nqRpaCCtafe4Kht7SvjoMg/viewform Those of you who order a T-shirt by the end of this Sunday (August 24, 2024!), will be able to pick
- [Call for volunteers!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/20/call-for-volunteers/) - If you'd be interested in helping out at Kraków Celtic Festival any time from the 5th-7th of September then please fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePOs9vPo6VpHojHqYT9g6hXWhqFM2li5uQIyWwtk96NIeuCA/viewform?pli=1 We'd love to have you on board!
- [The Embassy of Ireland in Warsaw is an official festival partner!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/08/06/the-embassy-of-ireland-in-warsaw-is-an-official-festival-partner/) - We are delighted to announce that the Embassy of Ireland in Poland is now an official partner of Kraków Celtic Festival! Find out more here: https://www.ireland.ie/en/poland/warsaw
- [Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki venue map](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/06/19/centrum-kultury-dworek-bialopradnicki-venue-map/)
- [Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki — co-organiser of Kraków Celtic Festival](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/17/centrum-kultury-dworek-bialopradnicki-co-organiser-of-krakow-celtic-festival/) - Find out more about their impressive schedule of events here: dworek.eu
- [Hugo Yorck is now an official festival partner!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/17/hugo-yorck-is-now-an-official-festival-partner/) - We're excited to announce our partnership with leading tour operator Hugo Yorck. Find out about their amazing offers here: https://www.hugoyorck.pl/
- [Davidson School of Piping now an official festival partner!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/10/davidson-school-of-piping-now-an-official-festival-partner/) - We are delighted to announce that the Davidson School of Piping is now an official partner of Kraków Celtic Festival! Find out more here: teachyourselfbagpipes.co.uk lindsaydavidson.co.uk
- [Festival Programme: Saint Patrick's Drum](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme-saint-patricks-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: Dálach](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme-dalach/) - 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: Paddy de las Pampas and Lenka Fairy](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme-paddy-de-las-pampas-and-lenka-fairy/) - “Paddy de las Pampas and Lenka Fairy” are a music and dance duo based in Lahinch, Co. Clare. They perform traditional Irish music accompanied by Irish step dance. Formed during The Gathering in 2013, Los Paddys began as a cultural exchange between musicians and dancers from Ireland and Argentina, later expanding to include members from
- [Festival Programme: Branán](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme-branan/) - Branán is a band from the Tri-City (Trójmiasto) area, whose music ranges from arrangements of traditional Irish melodies to original compositions. The artists draw from the Irish tradition, but are not afraid of modern inspirations and non-obvious harmonic solutions. The band's sound is largely shaped by the harp, giving the music space and gentleness. It
- [Festival Programme: Comhlan](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/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: Glór](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme/) - 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
- [Festival Programme: Damhsa Alainn](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/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
- [Introducing the team — Aleksandra Kałużny](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/introducing-the-team-aleksandra-kaluzny/) - 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: Kraków Piping Club](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/festival-programme-krakow-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,
- [Kíla concert for Falastin Fest!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/30/kila-concert-for-falastin-fest/) - The Kraków Celtic Festival team played with Kíla! 🇮🇪 This is one of the most iconic Irish traditional bands in recent times. You just can't miss this powerful dose of Irish fusion and energy! The money from ticket sales went to the development of Falastin Fest - the Palestinian cultural festival in Krakow.
- [Festival Programme: Heel an' Toe](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/new-act-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 – Jakub Szczygieł](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/31/introducing-the-team-jakub-szczygiel/) - Jakub Szczygieł is Co-Founder of the Kraków Celtic Festival! He is a seasoned flute and whistle player, known both in the Celtic and Balfolk music scenes from groups such as Beltaine, Light Migrations, Balsam and Celtic Tree. He shows his musical versatility as a guest artist of many musical genres, including a cooperation and recording
- [Introducing the team - Jan Gałczewski](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/07/30/introducing-the-team-jan-galczewski/) - 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
- [Kraków Celtic Festival hosted an evening of Breton culture](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/06/28/krakow-celtic-festival-hosted-an-evening-of-breton-culture/) - With great joy, we immersed ourselves in the spirit of Brittany – a region with deep Celtic roots, where poetry, music, and dance form a living narrative of tradition and identity. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who joined us – for your presence, for sharing in the emotions of poetry and dancing to
- [Kraków TV is a partner of Kraków Celtic Festival!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/06/27/krakow-tv-is-a-partner-of-krakow-celtic-festival/) - We’re excited to announce that Kraków's International Expat Community TV Channel has officially partnered with the Kraków Celtic Festival! This collaboration brings together two vibrant communities—international residents and lovers of Celtic culture—for a shared celebration of music, heritage, and community life in Kraków. Stay tuned for upcoming videos as we bring the spirit of Kraków
- [St. Andrew's festival announcement!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2024/11/29/st-andrews-festival-announcement/) - On Saturday 30th November, St. Andrew's night, we announced the first ever Kraków Celtic Festival. To accompany the announcement, Lindsay Davidson played a selection of tunes on the pipes whilst we were treated to Scottish dancing from Anna and Daria from Comhlan, Irish and Scottish dance group. Set against the backdrop of the Kładka Bernatka
- [Goldfinch Whistles is now an Official Partner of Kraków Celtic Festival](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/04/18/goldfinch-whistles-is-now-an-official-partner-of-krakow-celtic-festival/) - We’re thrilled to announce that Goldfinch Whistles is joining this year’s Kraków Celtic Festival as an official partner! Handcrafted in Poland with a deep love for tradition and tone, Goldfinch Whistles brings the soul of Celtic music to life—one note at a time. Their whistles are beloved by musicians across Europe and beyond for their
- [Our St Patrick's Day Céilí Event was a success!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/03/26/our-st-patricks-day-ceili-event-was-a-success/) - What an evening it was! Let's relive our Céilí Night once again! Follow our social media closely, as soon we'll be publishing new info about the upcoming Festival and the smaller Celtic events preceding it. Don't miss it! The amazing shutter master Sasza Usyk is responsible for the wonderful photo coverage of Saturday's event. Thank
- [Kraków Celtic Festival mentioned on Polish Television!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/03/18/krakow-celtic-festival-mentioned-on-polish-television/) - Aleksandra, a member of our team, appeared today with her friends on TVP2, opening the programme Pytanie na Śniadanie. She mentioned our upcoming festival! Polish TV was moved today by Irish music and dance, which was listened to by the Irish Ambassador to Poland, Patrick Haughey, who was present in the studio. We encourage you
- [KCF on the radio!](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/03/01/kcf-on-the-radio/) - We visited @radio_krakow on March 1! On the day of St. David, the patron saint of Wales, we had the opportunity to talk about Celtic culture in Poland and Krakow, plans for our festival in September, and also to play live! We would like to thank editor Krystyna Święcicka-Wójcik for inviting us and all the
- [Burns Session Night in Klub Re](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/02/09/burns-session-night-in-klub-re/) - The Burns Session Night was a success! We are very happy that you all dropped by in such great numbers and with such wonderful energy for the first event under the aegis of the Krakow Celtic Festival. This is just a foretaste of how we will be partying in September! Many thanks to @klub_re for
- [International Women's Day](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/03/08/international-womens-day/) - Kraków Celtic Festival is marking International Women's Day with this tune, "Krakowianki," composed and performed by Lindsay Davidson on the Scottish smallpipes, sometimes known as the 'wee pipes'. In the bagpipe world, it is traditional to compose a piece of music to commemorate a person, a place, a moment in history. In such a way
- [St. Patrick’s Céilí Night | wieczór kultury celtyckiej !](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/2025/03/17/st-patricks-ceili-night-wieczor-kultury-celtyckiej/) - Join us on the 22 March at St. Patrick’s Céilí Night | wieczór kultury celtyckiej in Dworek Białoprądnicki Cultural Centre! It is also the location of this year's Kraków Celtic Festival, which will take place this September. It is here that the Celtic heart of Poland will beat in the summer! Dworek is surrounded by

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- [Thursday (03/09/2026)](https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/blog/tag/thursday-2026/) - These are the groups playing on Thursday (03/09/2026) at Stary Port, Straszewskiego 27, Kraków.
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