The full Festival Programme is now live!
Friday, 5th September 2025
| “Celtic Parade” | Barbakan, Basztowa 30, 16:00-17:00 |
| Festival opening / Kraków Céilí Band | Klub Pod Jaszczurami, Rynek Główny 8, 17:30-19:30 |
| Mandelbrodt Set | Klub Pod Jaszczurami, Rynek Główny 8, 19:30-21:00 |
| Celtic music session | Klub Pod Jaszczurami, Rynek Główny 8, 21:00 |
Saturday, 6th September 2025 (Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, Papiernicza 2, Kraków)
| Aleksandra Kałużny – Irish dance workshop | Sala Wielofunkcyjna, 11:00-12:00 |
| Fundacja Kultury Irlandzkiej – Ireland workshops for children | Plener, 12:00-13:00 |
| Jakub Szczygieł – Tin whistle for beginners | Podziemia, 12:00-13:00 |
| M. M. Wojtanowicz, M. Gałązka – Meeting with Brittany | Sala Teatralna, 12:00-13:00 |
| Lenka Fairy – Irish dance workshops | Sala Wielofunkcyjna, 12:00-13:00 |
| Jakub Szczygieł – Tin whistle: introduction to Irish music | Podziemia, 13:00-14:00 |
| T. Kowalczyk – Breton dance workshop | Sala Wielofunkcyjna, 13:00-14:00 |
| Dr. B. Gierek – ‘The Irish language in the Republic of Ireland – factors influencing the current situation of the language and forecasts for the future’ | Sala Teatralna, 13:30-14:30 |
| Ondřej Volčík – Fiddle Workshop | Podziemia, 14:00-15:00 |
| Film: Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance | Sala Teatralna, 14:40-15:30 |
| PERFORMANCES (MAIN STAGE) | |
| Paweł Dziemski & Jan Gałczewski | 15:00-15:30 |
| Saint Patrick’s Drum | 15:30-16:30 |
| Heel an’toe | 16:30-17:30 |
| Damhsa Alainn | 17:30-18:00 |
| Paddy de las Pampas & Lenka Fairy | 18:00-19:00 |
| Damhsa Alainn | 19:00-19:30 |
| Dair | 19:30-20:30 |
| Damhsa Alainn | 20:30-21:00 |
| Dálach | 21:00-22:00 |
| Celtic Music Session | Sala Kominkowa, 22:30 |
Sunday, 7th September 2025 (Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, Papiernicza 2, Kraków)
| Comhlan – Irish Dance Workshop | Sala Wielofunkcyjna, 12:00-13:00 |
| Mieszkaniec Zamieszkały – a Journey Through Brittany with Poetry and Sound | Sala Teatralna, 12:00-13:00 |
| P. Hołoga – Bodhran Workshop | Podziemia, 12:00-13:00 |
| P. Dziemski – Uilleann Pipes Meeting | Podziemia, 13:00-14:00 |
| Comhlan – Scottish Dance Workshop | Sala Wielofunkcyjna, 13:00-14:00 |
| K. Fujawa – Irish Stories | Sala Teatralna, 13:30-14:30 |
| Wydawnictwo Kropka – In the world of Scottish legends – family workshops | Plener, 15:00-16:00 |
| PERFORMANCES (MAIN STAGE) | |
| Kraków Piping Club | 15:00-15:30 |
| Kraków Céilí Band | 15:30-16:30 |
| The Stouters | 16:30-17:30 |
| Comhlan / Sedinum Celticum | 17:30-18:00 |
| Branán | 18:00-19:00 |
| Comhlan / Sedinum Celticum | 19:00-19:30 |
| Glór | 19:30-20:30 |
| Festival Closing Ceremony | 20:30-21:00 |
| Beltaine | 21:00-22:00 |
| Celtic music session | Sala Kominkowa, 22:30 |
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 been their lively concerts, enthusiastically received by audiences across the globe. The group has performed in Malaysia, Mexico, the USA and Canada, among other places, and is regularly invited to prestigious festivals throughout Europe.
They will also be at the Kraków Celtic Festival and will close the entire event for us, playing a concert on 7 September at 9 p.m.! You can’t miss it!
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 19th centuries and Irish sets. Whether elegant contredanse or lively solo dances, they continue to entrance onlookers and other dancers. The costumes are no accident either – the dancers’ closet is based on 18th century Scottish clothing.
The Irish section on stage presents both lively choreographies of their own creation and traditional dances so that the audience can fully get acquainted with the magic of Irish dance, which never gets boring!
In between performances, the dancers focus on honing their skills under the guidance of teachers from the McGahan Lees school, which has allowed them to succeed in international Irish dance competitions and participate in world championships, and during performances they impress with the precision of performance and lightness of dance.
Branán
Branán are 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 is accompanied by Irish flutes, fiddle, guitar and bodhrán, forming a traditional Irish instrumental lineup.
The result is songs that bring inner peace. Branán is associated with the Tri-City Irish music community. Some of the musicians co-founded the band Hydrofonika and participate in sessions at Pub Donegal in Gdynia.
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 collaborates with Irish dance groups.
Glór’s members are:
Ula Kapała (voice, guitar) – a Wroclaw-based artist associated with the folk scene since the 1990s. Ula’s repertoire is an extraordinary treasure trove of songs and poems, and she is one of the few in Poland to perform, among other things, Scottish puirt à beul – a sung Gaelic accompaniment to dance.
Łukasz Potoczny (tenor banjo, diatonic accordion, voice) – originator and spiritus movens of the group. A versatile musician who feels equally at home in a pub session and in an orchestral lineup. For many years his greatest fascination has remained traditional Irish music.
Pawel Rewucki (bodhrán, bones, spoons) – percussionist also associated with the bands Celtic Tree and Shandon Bells. He plays primarily the bodhrán – the hoop drum that is the beating heart of traditional Irish music.
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 a refined musical sensitivity – marked by attention to detail, phrasing, and the spirit of each tune and song. This approach has earned them lasting appreciation from audiences across the scene.
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 France, South Africa, and beyond. The group, led by Clare songwriter Paddy Mulcahy, features top traditional musicians Adam Shapiro and Kirsten Allstaff, a dynamic rhythm section with Liam O’Boyle and Angelo Heart, and South American influences from Ariel Concolino and Fernando Roa Brith.
St. 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 years. Their instruments are a unique blend – besides violin, guitar and Irish bodhrán drum, one can also hear piano or handpan, which gives their music a unique character – subtle, yet full of energy.
Anna Szewczuk – fiddle, vocals;
Jan Kloczko – acoustic guitar; piano; vocals;
Patryk Hologa – bodhrán, cajon, handpan, percussion instruments.
Damhsa Alainn
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 performances, Damhsa Alainn organizes Celtic-themed cultural events, workshops, and regular dance classes.
Dair
Dair is a Szczecin-based band dedicated to Celtic music, blending diverse musical personalities into a dynamic and cohesive sound. Their instrumentation includes Irish flute, fiddle, diatonic accordion, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, bass guitar, and vocals, allowing them to craft unique arrangements that reflect their own artistic character while staying true to Celtic traditions.
The band’s name, “Dair,” comes from the Gaelic word for “oak tree,” symbolizing strength and deep roots. Interestingly, in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Doriathian language, “Dair” also means “tree shadow,” a nod to the world of The Lord of the Rings.
Dair explores the sounds of various Celtic regions, reinterpreting traditional tunes with their own distinctive style. Whether on stage or in the studio, they bring the spirit of Celtic music to life with passion and originality.
The Stouters
The Stouters is a Kraków-based group playing traditional Irish music. Their repertoire includes lively jigs and reels, as well as slower airs and songs.
The band members are:
🎵 Michał Górka – mandola, mandolin, tin whistle, tenor banjo
🎻 Rafał Dąbrowski – fiddle
🎶 Jan Gałczewski – bouzouki, banjo
They perform at concerts, sessions, and cultural events, sharing the sounds of Ireland with audiences in Poland and beyond.
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, Breton, Iberian and other European bagpipe habits.
Members play on different types of Scottish Bagpipes (Highland, Smallpipes, lowland pipes, chamber pipes), medieval pipes, renaissance pipes, Gaita, Irish pipes, Polish bagpipes, English border pipes.
A strong aspect of the group’s activity is helping people to learn to play bagpipes and organising performances for the players as well as in the future trying to expand the bagpipe audience across Kraków and Poland.Anyone interested in bagpipes is welcome to get in touch and find a suitable way and level of participation.
The Club is led by Lindsay Davidson.
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