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Things to do in Kraków this weekThursday 15 October

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🥇🏆Complete tour of Krakow: Old Town, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and Ghetto.

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Tonight in Kraków

10amAkitsushima. Wyspa WażekThu 15 October, 10am · Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha7pmSEKS, HAJS i GŁÓD – Luk PercevalThu 15 October, 7pm · Stary Teatr – Duża Scena8pm62. Studencki Festiwal Piosenki w KrakowieThu 15 October, 8pm · Pod Jaszczurami, NCK, Klub Studio8pmGrzesław Nawrocki – "Najpiękniejszy śmietnik"Thu 15 October, 8pm · Klub Alchemia · From PLN 608pmYaelokre, support: Ben CaplanThu 15 October, 8pm · Klub Studio · From PLN 138TonightOblicza CzapskiegoThu 15 October · Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie – Gmach GłównyTonightObywatelka CepeliaThu 15 October · Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie – Gmach GłównyTonightPicasso i pikasiaki. Nowoczesna ceramikaThu 15 October · Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie – SzołayscyTonightWORLD PRESS PHOTO – 69. edycjaThu 15 October · Biała Galeria CENTRUM, Nowohuckie Centrum KulturyTonightPatchlab Festival 2026: Dream SimThu 15 October · Pałac Potockich, MOCAK, Manggha and other venues

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatFaust (Opera Krakowska)Sat 17 October, 6:30pm · Opera KrakowskaSatDEAD BOB (ex No Means No)Sat 17 October, 7pm · Klub AlchemiaSatKraków Stand-up Festival 2026Sat 17 October, 8pm · TAURON Arena KrakówSatCracovia – Legia Warszawa (PKO BP Ekstraklasa)Sat 17 October, 8:15pm · Stadion CracoviiSunFestiwal 7xGospel 2026 – Grande FinaleSun 18 October, 6pm · From PLN 45SunBeata Kozidrak "Unplugged" – Final Concert of the 62nd SFPSun 18 October, 7pm · Klub Studio · From PLN 189SunDimash QudaibergenSun 18 October, 8pm · TAURON Arena Kraków

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Kraków

Restauracja WierzynekOld Town · $$$$Restauracja Pod AniołamiOld Town · $$$Pimiento Argentino GrillKazimierz · $$$Bar Mleczny Pod TemidąOld Town · $Klezmer-HoisKazimierz · $$Miód MalinaOld Town · $$$Restauracja ArielKazimierz · $$

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

FreeFri 7:30pm13. Krakowska Jesień Muzyczna – PrologueFri 16 October, 7:30pm · Muzeum Lotnictwa PolskiegoFri 8pmCiśnienie + Królówczana SmugaFri 16 October, 8pm · Klub AlchemiaFri 8pmGuzior – Widmo TourFri 16 October, 8pm · Klub Studio · From PLN 129Wed 8pmLOTTO & Lazy DolphinWed 21 October, 8pm · Klub AlchemiaKlub AlchemiaKazimierzMercy BrownOld Town · $$$Klub StudioNear AGH UniversityPiwnica pod BaranamiOld Town

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeFree Walking Tour of Krakow's Old Town and Wawel castle Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Jewish Quarter and Ghetto Free TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree🥇🏆Complete tour of Krakow: Old Town, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and Ghetto.Daily · 3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of the Old Town of KrakowDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Old Town & Wawel Castle walking tourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeUnique tour of Krakow Old Town - an unforgettable journeyDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeJewish Essentials 3 in 1- Kazimierz, Spielberg's Sites & the Ghetto Daily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Krakow: Old Town & Wawel Walking Tour with Local Tips & Food SpotsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Ghetto & Schindler's Factory: Stories of Courage and SurvivalDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow History Walking Tour by Show me KrakowDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeKraków Bites & Stories: Food, Culture & History Tour - Free TourDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Highlights: Old Town & Wawel Free Walking TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkEat your way through Kraków, Poland in a dayAny time · 7 hrs · From €2Explore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Kraków, Poland in a dayAny time · 7 hrs · From €2

Tours & day trips

Booked with the operator

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum8 hrs · Oświęcim · FreeWieliczka Salt Mine4 hrs · Wieliczka, just outside KrakówKalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary4 hrs · Kalwaria Zebrzydowska · Free
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Festivals & one-offs

FreeFriVII Festiwal Czango w KrakowieFri 16 October · Various venues, KrakówFreeMonFestiwal Conrada 2026Mon 19 October · Various venues, Kraków

Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Kraków

FreeJazzowy spacer po Krakowie – historia i współczesnośćRoute from Kraków TravelFreeNa tropie street artuRoute from Kraków TravelFreePoetycki spacer po KrakowieRoute from Kraków TravelFreePrzystań poety – spacer śladami Czesława MiłoszaRoute from Kraków TravelFreeTropem lokacji filmowychRoute from Kraków Travel

Free this week

Free13. Krakowska Jesień Muzyczna – PrologueFri 16 October, 7:30pm · Muzeum Lotnictwa PolskiegoFreeVII Festiwal Czango w KrakowieFri 16 October · Various venues, KrakówFreeFestiwal Conrada 2026Mon 19 October · Various venues, KrakówFreeFree Walking Tour of Krakow's Old Town and Wawel castle Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Jewish Quarter and Ghetto Free TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree🥇🏆Complete tour of Krakow: Old Town, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and Ghetto.Daily · 3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of the Old Town of KrakowDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Old Town & Wawel Castle walking tourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeUnique tour of Krakow Old Town - an unforgettable journeyDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeJewish Essentials 3 in 1- Kazimierz, Spielberg's Sites & the Ghetto Daily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Krakow: Old Town & Wawel Walking Tour with Local Tips & Food SpotsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Ghetto & Schindler's Factory: Stories of Courage and SurvivalDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow History Walking Tour by Show me KrakowDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeKraków Bites & Stories: Food, Culture & History Tour - Free TourDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeKrakow Highlights: Old Town & Wawel Free Walking TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeJazzowy spacer po Krakowie – historia i współczesnośćRoute from Kraków Travel

Date night

Dinner, drinks and a show

Restauracja WierzynekOld Town · $$$$Klub AlchemiaKazimierzToday 8pm62. Studencki Festiwal Piosenki w KrakowieThu 15 October, 8pm · Pod Jaszczurami, NCK, Klub StudioRestauracja Pod AniołamiOld Town · $$$Mercy BrownOld Town · $$$Today 8pmYaelokre, support: Ben CaplanThu 15 October, 8pm · Klub Studio · From PLN 138Pimiento Argentino GrillKazimierz · $$$Klub StudioNear AGH UniversityFri 6:30pmFaust (Opera Krakowska) – premiereFri 16 October, 6:30pm · Opera KrakowskaKlezmer-HoisKazimierz · $$Piwnica pod BaranamiOld TownMiód MalinaOld Town · $$$Fri 8pmGuzior – Widmo TourFri 16 October, 8pm · Klub Studio · From PLN 129Restauracja ArielKazimierz · $$Sat 6:30pmFaust (Opera Krakowska)Sat 17 October, 6:30pm · Opera KrakowskaSat 8pmKraków Stand-up Festival 2026Sat 17 October, 8pm · TAURON Arena Kraków

More in Kraków

Kraków: what's on, answered

What's on in Kraków this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 7 events listed in Kraków, including Faust (Opera Krakowska), DEAD BOB (ex No Means No) and Kraków Stand-up Festival 2026. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Kraków?

Yes: 12 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 3 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Kraków?

There are 3 tours and day trips to book, including Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine and 2 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Kraków?

Local favourites include Restauracja Wierzynek, Restauracja Pod Aniołami, Pimiento Argentino Grill and Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą, and for a drink, Klub Alchemia and Mercy Brown.

Where can I go hiking near Kraków?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Kraków include Jazzowy spacer po Krakowie – historia i współczesność, Na tropie street artu and Poetycki spacer po Krakowie.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Kraków, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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