The 15 Best Concerts & Recitals in Poland

1.Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,330 reviews · 50 min · from $18Our pick

Spend 50 minutes hearing Chopin’s nocturnes, mazurkas, polonaises, and other piano works in an intimate hall on Sławkowska Street. Your ticket includes a glass of wine and entry to the Chopin Gallery. Performers vary, with pianists such as Pavel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdzikowski appearing in recent programs.

“Location was excellent for the romantic piano concert. Program was very well designed. The best of course was the pianist. He was a real virtuoso. All together it was a memorable evening.”

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2.Chopin Concert in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,287 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour in a historic townhouse behind St. John’s Cathedral, hearing Chopin performed by pianists such as Katarzyna Glensk and Joanna. The small salon setting, restored Pleyel piano, unnumbered seating, and choice of Polish mead or apple juice make this a personal, easy-to-fit Warsaw evening activity.

“The venue held 50 people and was acoustic. No one was more than 30 feet from the pianist and her piano. The pianist I saw was amazing. The small glass of honey mead or apple juice at intermission was a nice touch. I am not a classical music expert, being more of a classical rock fan, but I could not have been happier with the entire event.”

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3.Warsaw Concert: Chopin – Painted by Candlelights with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,442 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour in Warsaw’s Chopin Salon, a 42-seat living-room venue near the National Museum. Hear Chopin and related works from pianists such as Thuy Melissa Dao and Toshiki Ishii, with candlelight, Tomasz Sikora’s portrait projections, white wine, and a sweet treat.

“really nice and intimate room. lots of explanation about Watch pice played”

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4.Chopin Concerts at Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 687 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

At Fryderyk Concert Hall in Warsaw’s Old Town, you’ll hear a one-hour, two-part Chopin recital on a Steinway piano, with sparkling wine or orange juice at intermission. Performers vary, and you can meet the pianist afterward. The candlelit, 19th-century-style room makes this a polished cultural stop.

“It was amazing experience. Very talented performers and beautiful interior and very friendly staff🙂”

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5.Chopin Concert at Historical Venue in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 445 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour with a live Chopin recital in the Old Gallery of the Association of Polish Art Photographers, in the left wing of Warsaw’s Royal Castle. You’ll sit close to the pianist, hear brief introductions to selected pieces, and enjoy Polish mead or apple juice before the music.

“The artist was wonderful. It was a truly remarkable experience to watch her perform.”

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6.Frédéric Chopin Classical Music Candlelight Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 413 reviews · from $20

Spend one hour with Chopin in Krakow’s candlelit Bernardine Monastery, a 17th-century venue near Wawel Castle that is normally closed to visitors. An introductory talk leads into two piano sets, with performers such as Pawel Kubica or Radoslaw Gozdzikowski appearing on some dates. Prosecco is included.

“Absolutely amazing, pianist Pawel Kubica was outstanding. This was one of the best experiencing for both myself and my son..This was the first time we have both watched a pianist perform and what a debut. Thank you to all involved.”

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7.Live Chopin Piano Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 370 reviews · 55 min · from $20

Spend 55 minutes with professional pianists in the Dean’s Palace at the Museum of the Warsaw Archdiocese. You’ll hear Chopin on a high-quality KAWAI grand piano, surrounded by paintings, in a small concert hall beside St. John’s Archcathedral.

“It was a beautiful concert played by a very talented pianist. The room acoustics very good, the atmospehere intimate, perfect for this type of concert. I’ll definetly book again next time when I’m in Warsaw.”

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8.Chopin Concerts everyday at the Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Attend a 7pm Chopin recital in Warsaw’s small, elegant Fryderyk Concert Hall. Expect études, nocturnes, polonaises, and other piano works performed by a changing lineup of Polish and international pianists. The evening lasts about an hour and includes orange juice, wine, or another drink.

“First the venue is quaint and authentic atmosphere. We booked through Viatour and was able to pick a seat in row 1 or 2. While any seat was good - this gave you a real chance to see how amazing the pianist is! A new found appreciation and inspiration! Definitely worth attending!”

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9.Chopin Piano Concert at Chopin Gallery with a Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour hearing Chopin performed by an award-winning pianist in Krakow’s small Chopin Gallery. Host Marcus welcomes you with a complimentary glass of wine, then the music begins in a candlelit room. Arrive early to find the venue, climb two flights of stairs, and choose a seat near the piano.

“The pianist was amazing. The wine not so much, perhaps offer soft drink option? Otherwise great to watch, shame a few people spoilt it with their phones filming when asked not to.”

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10.Christmas Music Concert With Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Spend one hour at the Royal Chamber Orchestra Hall on Sławkowska Street, listening to Christmas and classical music in Krakow’s 15th-century Dębiński house. You’ll hear accomplished local musicians, enjoy a glass of wine, and escape the Christmas-market crowds in a small historic room.

“Pleasant experience of good music in a relax d setting”

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11.Chopin Piano Concert in St. Bernardine Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend an hour with Chopin’s piano music at Krakow’s St. Bernardine Church, starting at 8 pm. Award-winning pianists such as Radoslaw Goździkowski and Maria Moliszewska have performed here. Choose regular or VIP seating, with VIP tickets including a glass of wine.

“This concert was magnificent. The pianist was a young man, Witold, who was very talented. He played about eight selections, only only one which was familiar to me. The majority of the pieces were masurkas and were light and bouncy. The ballads were more soulful. We were greeted with wine, which was very good. The concert lasted approximately an hour and left us plenty of time to visit the Stare Rynek. The place where this concert was held was a little tricky to find. It is in the same building with a Kantor and a Polish pottery store. I am not sure that it is handicapped accessible.”

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12.Jewish-Style Klezmer Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 192 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Spend one hour with conservatory-trained musicians performing Klezmer influenced by Polish, Romanian, Greek, Ukrainian, and Turkish traditions. The concert takes place in Krakow’s 15th century Dębiński tenement, with English and Polish guidance. Expect an intimate setting, lively playing, and a few familiar tunes.

“The duet I saw are incredibly talented and I had such a wonderful time. I went after my trip to Auschwitz and it's such a great way to raise your spirits. I highly recommend it.”

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13.Everyday concerts of Chopin’s music at the Old Town in Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Spend an hour with a professional pianist performing Chopin in a historic townhouse at 20/22 Kanonia Street, behind St. John’s Cathedral. The program usually includes a short intermission with Polish honey wine, plus access to changing photography exhibitions. Smart casual dress is requested.

“We enjoy the performance so much! Loved every piece that was beautifully executed. We were pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the organizers and offers of complementary honey wine.”

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14.CHOPIN – Painted by Candlelights with Wine: Warsaw Concert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Meet at Chopin Salon, five minutes from Warsaw's National Museum, for a candlelit piano recital with stories about Chopin, a glass of wine, and a sweet treat. The program may include live painting or images by Polish artist Tomasz Sikora, creating a small, personal concert rather than a grand hall performance.

“Excellent performance by a very talented pianist. Has a great time. Thanks for the opportunity to see and hear such beautiful music”

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15.Candlelight Concert at Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 1 hour · from $36

Enjoy a 60-minute candlelit concert at Warsaw’s Fryderyk Concert Hall, featuring European classical and romantic music by Chopin, Mozart, Bellini, Puccini, and Gounod. Arrive 15 minutes early, dress warmly, and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine during the intermission.

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