Asia in Kraków: Smaczny Targ at Cracovia Hall, 17–18 January 2026
The Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia (Cracovia 100th Anniversary Hall) at al. marsz. Ferdynanda Focha 40 in Kraków was set to host a two-day Asian Festival, organized as part of the Smaczny Targ event. The event was scheduled for 17 and 18 January 2026, with free admission. Because these dates had already passed before publication, this text serves as a reminder of the original announcement.
In brief
- The Asian Festival within Smaczny Targ was to take place at the Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia, al. Focha 40.
- Dates: 17 January 2026 (Saturday, 12:00–20:00) and 18 January 2026 (Sunday, 12:00–18:00).
- The stalls were to offer dishes from cuisines including Thai, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Malaysian, Georgian and Lebanese.
- Part of the event was a Matcha Festival featuring matcha-based drinks, including matcha latte and ice matcha.
- Admission was free.
Food market and Asian festival
According to the organizers’ announcement, the event was to take the form of a food market and an Asian festival. The stalls were to offer dishes from cuisines including Thai, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Malaysian, Georgian and Lebanese. Street food, sweets and drinks were also announced.
Besides food, the offering was to include Asian cosmetics and accessories, as well as elements related to Asian and Japanese culture. The available materials do not state the number of exhibitors or a detailed hourly programme.
Matcha Festival
One part of the overall project was to be the Matcha Festival, devoted to various variants of Japanese green tea. It was meant to complement the stalls offering cuisine from different countries of Asia.
Matcha-based drinks were announced, including matcha latte and ice matcha, a chilled version. The offer was aimed at people who want to try different forms of this drink.
Dates, hours and venue
The event was to last two days: on Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 12:00 to 20:00, and on Sunday, 18 January, from 12:00 to 18:00. The venue was the Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia at al. marsz. Ferdynanda Focha 40 in Kraków.
| Day | Hours | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 12:00–20:00 | Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia, al. Focha 40 |
| Sunday, 18 January 2026 | 12:00–18:00 | Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia, al. Focha 40 |
Information for residents
For Kraków residents, the announcement meant the opportunity to attend a free, two-day event in the area of al. Focha. The source material contains no information about changes to traffic organization, additional public transport services or disruptions in the vicinity of the hall.
Note: There is no confirmed information about changes to traffic or public transport around the Cracovia Hall. Before attending a similar event, it is worth checking the organizers’ announcements and the current timetables of transport operators.
Frequently asked questions
The Asian Festival within Smaczny Targ was to take place on 17 and 18 January 2026 at the Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia, al. marsz. Ferdynanda Focha 40 in Kraków. Saturday’s hours were planned for 12:00–20:00, and Sunday’s for 12:00–18:00.
According to the announcement, admission to the event was free. This information comes from the organizers’ materials and event portals where the festival was advertised.
Dishes from cuisines including Thai, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Malaysian, Georgian and Lebanese were announced, along with street food, sweets, drinks, and Asian cosmetics and accessories. A separate part of the event was the Matcha Festival with matcha-based drinks.
Key facts
- The Asian Festival within Smaczny Targ was scheduled for 17–18 January 2026 at the Hala 100-lecia KS Cracovia.
- Admission was free, and the programme included Asian cuisine, street food and the Matcha Festival.
- The material contains no information about the detailed programme or about changes to transport and traffic.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
