Where Traditions Meet: The 22nd Kiermasz Pogranicza Kultur

From 15 to 25 October 2026, the 22nd Kiermasz Pogranicza Kultur (Culture Borderlands Fair) takes place on Mały Rynek in Kraków. It is organized by IMAGO Centrum Sztuki Ludowej (IMAGO Folk Art Centre). The fair features the work of craftspeople and artisans, and the programme includes music and dance performances and workshops. Admission to all programme events is free.

At a Glance

• Dates: 15–25 October 2026
• Venue: Mały Rynek in Kraków
• Organizer: IMAGO Centrum Sztuki Ludowej (IMAGO Folk Art Centre)
• Programme: crafts, performances by groups from several countries, workshops
• Admission to all programme events is free

Tradition Meets on Mały Rynek

The fair is held mainly on Mały Rynek, where its 22nd edition takes place from 15 to 25 October 2026. The event is prepared by IMAGO Centrum Sztuki Ludowej. It is aimed both at Kraków residents and at visitors who come to the city during this period.

The theme of this year’s edition refers to bringing different traditions together in one space. The organizers announce the presentation of musical, dance and craft traditions from the regions of Poland and many other countries. As a result, Mały Rynek becomes, for several days, a place of exchange between makers and performers from different parts of the world.

Crafts and Exhibitors from Several Countries

The stalls will feature products from craftspeople and artisans from Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine. The range covers a variety of techniques and materials, allowing visitors to see how craft traditions from different regions look side by side. Among the products presented are, among others:

• ceramics
• wooden and leather items
• textiles and embroidery
• lace and plaited products
• jewellery

Music and Dance from Many Countries

The artistic programme includes performances by groups from Lithuania, Estonia, Bulgaria, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus and Israel, as well as performers from Poland. The organizers announce the presentation of musical and dance traditions from various regions, so the fair combines crafts with live music and dance displays. The performances are part of the programme, for which admission is free.

Workshops on Traditional Techniques

Participants can learn about traditional craft techniques, watch work with materials and tools, and find out how selected products are made. The workshops allow visitors to look at the process of making craft objects itself, not only at the finished results.

A detailed workshop schedule is not described in the available materials, so it is worth checking the current programme on the organizer’s website and city information portals before your visit.

Food and the Karta Krakowska (Kraków Card)

Food and drink offerings are available during the fair. Holders of the Karta Krakowska (Kraków Card) can receive a 35 percent discount on this range, excluding alcohol. The benefit is particularly useful for people planning a longer stay on Mały Rynek who want to combine craft shopping with a meal.

Getting There and Traffic Arrangements

The materials announcing the fair do not include information on traffic changes, street closures or other transport disruptions connected with the event. They also do not provide separate directions for reaching Mały Rynek.

People planning to visit the city centre during this period can follow current announcements from municipal bodies, including the Zarząd Dróg Miasta Krakowa (Kraków Roads Authority, ZDMK) and MPK Kraków (Kraków public transport operator), to avoid surprises on their route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Facts

• The 22nd Kiermasz Pogranicza Kultur runs from 15 to 25 October 2026 on Mały Rynek.
• The programme combines crafts with performances by groups from many countries, plus workshops.
• Admission to all programme events is free, and Karta Krakowska holders can get a discount on food and drink.

Source: krakow.pl