16th International Choir and Orchestra Festival, Krakow, Poland

Dates: 01 October - 05 October 2025 | Krakow, Poland

The Krakow Music Festival is held annually and is organised by MRF Music Festivals, one of Europe's biggest festival organisers.  This festival is suited to those choirs looking to travel for a short period and who would like to have some free time to explore the city. Your choir will have the opportunity to perform twice, once as part of the cycle of performance for an approximate 30-minute duration and secondly as part of the joint concert where choirs perform 1-2 songs.  There is plenty of time for choirs to arrange sightseeing tours and to see all this wonderful city has to offer. 

The former capital of Poland is one of Europe’s last undiscovered destinations by mass tourism. Here the Holy Father Pope John Paul II served as a Bishop for more than twelve years. Centre of the old town is Rynek (main market place), one of Europe’s most beautiful and largest market places. This market place is divided by huge cloth halls as well as the gothic St. Mary’s Basilica.

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning and logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, allowing you to focus on the singing. Contact us today for more information and sing with your choir in Krakow, Poland!

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Performance Details

- Festival programme of 10 songs (max. 30 minutes) for the concert in the main concert hall

- 2 songs for the concert of all ensembles

Festival Highlights Include

- Performing in front of large appreciative audiences

- Seeing the city sights

- Perform in a group concert with choir and orchestras

Whats Included in the Price

- Four-nights bed and breakfast in a 3* or 4* Hotel in Krakow city centre

- Festival participation fee

- Participation diploma per choir

- Souvenir folder per group

- Participation in the festival concert together with other participating choirs (1-2 songs)

- Festival concert performance of 30-45 minute duration

- Return airport transfers with guide assistance on arrival

- Free place for choir conductor

Optional Tours & Excursions

- Half board

- Bus for transfers and trips in Poland

 - City tour in Cracow

- Tour to the salt mine in Wieliczka – an fairytale world underground

- Tour to the Jasna Góra cloister in Częstochowa – the religious centre of Poland

- Tour to the former Auschwitz concentration camp

- Tour guide for an outing to Zakopane

Tour Manager

A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay. The tour manager does not travel with the group.

Transportation While in krakow

Choirs can reach the concert venues by subway (or public bus) from the hotel or we can offer optional coach transfers. We recommend that larger groups consider the use of a coach for the transfers.  

 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Arrive in Krakow and meet your local guide for coach transfer to your hotel
  • Time at lesiure to explore the city
  • Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel
Day 2
  • Breakfast in your hotel
  • Participation in the concert of all ensembles
  • Visit to a festival concert
  • Dinner in your hotel restaurant 
Day 3
  • Breakfast in your hotel
  • Meeting with conductors
  • Rehearsal
  • Participation in the festival concert
  • Dinner in the hotel restaurant 
Day 4
  • Breakfast
  • Visit to a festival concert
Day 5
  • Breakfast
  • Departure

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: July 15, 2025

FLIGHTS

Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking. Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.

 

A quotation costs nothing, so contact us today on 01 888 7830

 or email us at reservations@choircontactireland.ie