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The Jewish Culture Festival is one of Kraków’s premier annual events, and one of the largest festivals celebrating Jewish culture in the world.
Each summer hundreds of visitors descend upon Kraków's former Jewish district - Kazimierz - where a range of tours, lectures, workshops, film screenings, concerts and other special events present the diversity, beauty and complexity of Jewish culture from around the globe. Late night 'jam sessions' in the basement of Alchemia are always a highlight, and don't miss the huge free Saturday evenings concerts on ul. Szeroka, dubbed 'Shalom on Szeroka.'Events take place in various locations around Kazimierz; Cheder Cafe (and the parking area across from it on ul. Józefa) serves as the festival headquarters and information office.
2025 Jewish Culture Festival
The title of the 34th edition of Jewish Culture Festival is 'Kuzmir' - the Yiddish for 'Kazimierz,' the name of Kraków's former Jewish district. The festival will focus on the spiritual and historical heritage of Jewish Kazimierz, and its visible traces today. It will also strive to show visitors the true, non-touristy and non-commercial modern face of 'Kuzmir.'Note that this year the traditional 'Shalom on Szeroka' street party has been moved to Plac Wolnica. Check the website for festival programme details.
