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This tremendous festival has been held in Cracow for over fifteen years now, and the former Jewish district of Kazimierz has itself steadily regained its colours during those years. Kazimierz may still be somewhat rundown in parts, but it's now one of the most spellbinding areas in Cracow, and the Festival of Jewish Culture is undoubtedly one of the brightest feathers in its cap.
Every year in June or July visitors are able to enjoy celebrated Jewish and Jewish-inspired acts from across the globe strutting their stuff in Kazimerz's synagogue, cellars, theatres and cafes. Amongst regular performers, hot names to look out for are Kroke, Brave Old World, The Cracow Klezmer Band and Ukrainian newcomers The Kharkov Klezmer Band. 
On top of all this music, every year there is an interesting programme of book launches, lectures, tours of Jewish sites with international experts, and even introductions to the weird and wonderful world of Jewish cuisine - in short a unique insight into Poland's rich Jewish legacy. During the Renaissance and Baroque eras, Jews talked of Cracow as a 'Jewish Paradise', such was the extent of their freedoms and of the richness of cultural life in the city.
A key support player in the festival will be the Galicia Museum (ul. Dajwor 18). This recently opened enterprise deserves a special mention, not simply due to its programme of events for the festival, but also for its permanent exhibition, which could not come more highly recommended if you're curious about Poland's Jewish legacy. Their exhibition is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Every year the festival culminates in a huge open air concert on the picturesque Szeroka Street (the aptly named Wide Street). It's a lot of fun and there'll be plenty of dancing and merry-making to round things off.
You can pick up a printed copy of the festival programme from the Cultural Information Office just off Cracow's Main Market Square at ul. sw. Jana 2. Or if you want to keep tabs on the latest news online, check out the Cracow Life events section, where you'll find up to the minute information on what's going on.
Jewish Culture Festival 2010
This year's festival will take place from 26 June through 4 July, with tickets going on sale from 15 June. A full schedule of the event's activities can be found here. | | | |
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Australia
Aug.29.2010
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| | "do you have the dates for 2011? Thanks." | joan ominsky
United States
Jul.30.2010
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| | "Would you please recommend one or more reasonably priced tour services, from the United States to Krakow, that focus only or mainly on the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival, June 26-July 4, 2010? On the Internet, I found the PolandJewishHeritageTours.com, but it is too expensive for me. Thank you. Larry Rosenberg, in Arizona, USA. larryros@gmail.com" | Larry Rosenberg
United States
May.01.2010
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| | "Sounds like an awesome festival!" | Jen
United States
Mar.30.2010
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| | "Had an amazing time at the festival, and yes, the closing party was fantastic. Balkan Beat Box especially good. Got bthe whole crowd going!" | Al and Kate Powell
United Kingdom
Jul.31.2009
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| | "Enjoy the festival. you must go to the 'Shalom on the Szeroka' party on the last day. Great party and unforgettable atmosphere. " | Marek
Poland
Jun.30.2009
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| | "Thanks for the new festival dates and link (in English!!!). Should be a good show this year." | rob
United Kingdom
May.30.2009
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| | "I take a group [non profit] each year for Jewish festival and organise Stehtl trip and Krakow city Jewish tours and take over a a hotel in Jewiosh quarter and should contact me by e-mail if you wish to join this years trip" | Marcel Manson
United Kingdom
Apr.24.2009
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| | "What are the dates for the 2009 festival?" | Rennie Cohen
United States
Feb.16.2009
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| | "This page is really helpful in telling me what goes on." | Rennie Cohen
United States
Feb.16.2009
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| | "what are the dates for the Jewish cultural festival in 2009?" | vered
Netherlands
Dec.23.2008
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| | "What are the date for next year 09? Is Klezmer music festival a constant of this festival. Where I can get more information on this specific topic?.
Thanks a lot.
Mauro" | Mauro
Italy
Dec.19.2008
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| | "What are the dates for the 08 festival. Please let me know as soon as possible. Why is this not on the internet? Everyone in the world is looking for this?" | giella
United States
May.02.2008
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| | "2008 dates appear to be June 28-July 6, according to the festival's website at www.jewishfestival.pl/" | Mindy
United States
Oct.10.2007
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| | "When are the dates for the 2008 Jewish Festival, please?
Thanks." | Sarah Krakauer
United States
Sep.28.2007
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| | "Please give me the dates of the Cracow Jewish Culture Festival 2008. - Hiermit bitte ich um das Datum des Krakauer Jiddisch-Festivals 2008. - Hob a dank!" | Juergen Paschke
Germany
Sep.27.2007
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| | "Are there dates for 2008 set yet?" | Dan
United States
Sep.06.2007
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| | "Excellent site with very good and useful information! I have a question: Do you know the dates of the Jewish Festival in 2008? Please send dates to me if you have them! Thank you so much...I have saved your site to 'my favorites'" | Sue
United States
Aug.20.2007
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| | "I just learned about this festival! Can I please find out the dates for 2008?" | Marlene
United States
Jul.14.2007
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| | "Jewish Culture Festival that has been an annual fixture in the city's cultural agenda since 1988." | Tom
United Kingdom
Apr.25.2007
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