28 November 2025 – 1 January 2026
Krakow, Main Market Square
28.11.2025 (Friday)
16:00 – Presentation of the Kozłów Commune
29.11.2025 (Saturday)
From 9:00 – Writing letters to Santa Claus
11:45 – “Krakowiacy” Song and Dance Ensemble
12:00 – Ceremonial opening of the Christmas Market
12:15 – Sending letters to Santa Claus by representatives of the Polish Post
12:20 – “Krakowiacy” Song and Dance Ensemble
14:00 – Presentation of the Szczawnica Commune
15:30 – Highlander band “Warasy”
30.11.2025 (Sunday)
12:00 – Presentation of the Wolbrom Commune
15:00 – Backstage Art Studio artists
16:00 – Folk Dance Ensemble “Krakowianie”
16:40 – “Mar Mur Dance” Dance School
17:00 – St Andrew’s Day with “Ahaju Fusion” from Bolivia
04.12.2025 (Thursday)
10:00 – 83rd Krakow Nativity Scene Contest
Main Market Square, at the Adam Mickiewicz Monument
12:00 – Presentation of nativity scenes on the Christmas Market stage
05.12.2025 (Friday)
From 10:00 – Presentation of the Lanckorona Commune
06.12.2025 (Saturday)
150 Santas for the 150th anniversary of MPK S.A.
8:30 – Santa parade from Grzegórzecki Roundabout to the Main Market Square
Students of the School of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of the Małopolska Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship in Krakow set off from 4 Rzeźnicza Street
9:30 – Handing out Santa gift packages funded by the City of Krakow, MPK S.A., Krakow Merchants’ Congregation, DICO s.c., ARTIM Sp. z o.o. to children from the S. Żeromski Hospital in Krakow All Saints’ Square
10:00 – Santa Tram of MPK S.A. All Saints’ Square
Around 11:00 – Meeting with children in the S. Żeromski Hospital – handing out Santa gift packages
12:00 – Presentation of the Lisia Góra Commune
14:00 – Natalia Staroń
15:00 – Julia Szarek with band
16:00 – Christmas karaoke
Stage next to St Mary’s Basilica
17:00 – Christmas tree lighting and concert
Stage next to St Mary’s Basilica
07.12.2025 (Sunday)
11:00 – Merchant’s Day: Merchant’s Address
12:00 – Presentation of the Trzebinia Commune
14:30 – Highlander Brass Band Skomielna Czarna and Bogdanówka
15:30 – Presentation of the Mszana Dolna Commune
18:00 – Alexander Martinez and Sylwia Frączek – World Christmas Hits
11.12.2025 (Thursday)
From 16:00 – “Bridges Between Cities” project (Dr H. Jordan Youth Centre) – Christmas presentations of Youth Culture Centres
12.12.2025 (Friday)
From 10:00 – Presentation of the Zawoja Commune
16:00 – “Bridges Between Cities” project (Dr H. Jordan Youth Centre) – Christmas presentations of Youth Culture Centres
17:00 – Presentation of the Liszki Commune
13.12.2025 (Saturday)
11:30 – Your Voice Foundation – Dziedzic Vocal Academy
12:30 – Presentation of the Pcim Commune
15:00 – Establishing a Polish record for Christmas Eve sour rye soup (żurek)
17:00 – Presentation of the Pcim Commune
18:00 – “Jaszczury” Choir – patriotic concert with Dr H. Jordan Youth Centre
19:15 – “Joy Is Born…” – Star-studded concert
The most beautiful carols and pastorals performed by: Anna Sokołowska-Alabrudzińska, Mateusz Mijal, Paweł Piotrowski, Łukasz Lech
14.12.2025 (Sunday)
10:00 – Presentation of the Limanowa Commune
11:00 – Workshops for children
15:00 – Presentation of the Kocmyrzów-Luborzyca Commune
18:00 – Krakow Children’s Choir
18:30 – “Alert” Youth Vocal Group
15.12.2025 (Monday)
17:00 – “ISK: A Season to Share” – performance by students of the International School of Krakow
18.12.2025 (Thursday)
From 10:00 – Presentation of the local brand Karpating (Beskid Gorlicki)
16:00 – “Bridges Between Cities” project (Dr H. Jordan Youth Centre) – Christmas presentations of Youth Culture Centres
18:00 – Christmas concert by students and teachers of the School of Crafts and Entrepreneurship (MIRiP)
19.12.2025 (Friday)
From 10:00 – Presentation of the local brand Karpating (Beskid Gorlicki)
16:30 – Julia Szarek
18:15 – “Christmas Touch of Heaven” – Unisono pop‑gospel group
19:15 – Anna Kukla and Paweł Bryniak
20.12.2025 (Saturday)
11:30 – Departure of the festive procession from the Barbican to the Main Market Square
12:00 – Carol singers’ parade – ancient carols and pastorals
12:30 – Presentation of carolling groups Folklore Association “Regional Theatre” in Krakow
14:30 – Announcement of the Christmas Epigram Contest results
15:00 – Presentation of the Wieliczka Commune
17:00 – Sing with us! Carolling with Krakow choirs during the Christmas Market on Krakow’s Main Market Square
21.12.2025 (Sunday)
12:00 – Presentation of the Zielonki Commune
17:00 – Sing with us! Carolling with Krakow choirs during the Christmas Market on Krakow’s Main Market Square
22.12.2025 (Monday)
16:00 – Presentation of the Czorsztyn Commune
17:15 – Natalia Staroń
18:15 – Julia Niedzielin
23.12.2025 (Tuesday)
16:30 – Agata Kuliś,- Jazzy Christmas
18:00 – “Jaszczury” Choir – Christmas concert with Dr H. Jordan Youth Centre
27.12.2025 (Saturday)
15:00 – Highlander band “Warasy”
17:15 – Julia Niedzielin
18:30 – Carolling group “Pleśnioki” from Pleśna
During the Christmas Market, Krakow schools, institutions and organisations will also present their activities.
Hosts: Krakow Merchants’ Congregation, ARTIM Sp. z o.o.
Main Partner: TAURON
Media patrons: TVP3 Kraków, TVP Info, LoveKraków.pl, Dziennik Polski
Programme implemented by: Museum of Krakow, Dr Henryk Jordan Youth Centre, Folklore Association “Regional Theatre” in Krakow, School of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of the Małopolska Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship in Krakow, MPK S.A. in Krakow, Krakow Culture Forum, ZPIT “Krakowiacy”, Gastronomy School Complex No. 1 in Krakow, Stara Portiernia, Kuźnia Smaków Biernat, Krakow Merchants’ Congregation, ARTIM Sp. z o.o., Kraków Tourism Alliance – Association of the Tourist Organisation of the Royal Capital City of Krakow.