Norwid Festival 2026 in Kraków: the motto “Samotność wspólna”
The Cyprian Kamil Norwid Cultural Centre in Kraków (Ośrodek Kultury im. Cypriana Kamila Norwida) is announcing the second edition of the Norwid Festival. The event will take place on 20–22 November 2026 under the motto “Samotność wspólna” (“Shared Solitude”). The festival will open on 20 November at 18.00 at the centre’s seat at os. Górali 4 in Nowa Huta.
In brief
- Norwid Festival 2026 will take place in Kraków on 20–22 November 2026.
- The motto of the event is “Samotność wspólna” (“Shared Solitude”), referring to loneliness, closeness and responsibility for another person.
- The organiser is the Cyprian Kamil Norwid Cultural Centre in Kraków.
- The opening on 20 November at 18.00 will include the opening of an exhibition by Sebastian Juszczyk and a performance combining word and image.
- The main venue of the events is at os. Górali 4 in Nowa Huta.
The second edition of the festival in Kraków
The Norwid Festival will take place in Kraków for the second time. The event is scheduled for 20–22 November 2026. The guiding motto is “Samotność wspólna” (“Shared Solitude”), which refers to experiences of loneliness, the need for closeness and responsibility for another person.
The pairing of the two concepts in the title points to the main theme of the event. The festival is meant to deal with relationships between people, and this theme was already announced in the organiser’s communications.
Organiser and programme concept
The festival is organised by the Cyprian Kamil Norwid Cultural Centre in Kraków. The programme is intended to connect the work of the patron with contemporary issues such as social divisions, anxiety and concerns about safety. As a result, nineteenth-century poetry is placed alongside the experiences of the present day.
The announced scope of activities includes the poetry of Norwid and the themes of loneliness and interpersonal relationships. For residents, this means a cultural event that combines literature with visual forms and shared experiences of art.
Programme: opening and exhibition
The programme elements known so far focus on the first day of the festival. On 20 November 2026 at 18.00, the opening will take place. It will be accompanied by the opening of the exhibition “Samotność wspólna” by Sebastian Juszczyk and a performance combining word and image.
The available materials do not include a full list of events for all three days of the festival. Detailed times for the remaining programme items have also not been given. The organiser has not yet presented the full schedule, so further information should be followed in its communications.
- 20 November 2026, 18.00 – festival opening
- Opening of the exhibition “Samotność wspólna” – Sebastian Juszczyk
- Performance combining word and image
Venue in Nowa Huta
The festival is taking place in Nowa Huta. The main venue of the events is the Cyprian Kamil Norwid Cultural Centre at os. Górali 4 in Kraków. The opening and the exhibition opening are planned there. The available materials do not indicate other locations, so a full list of venues cannot be provided at this stage.
The information provided does not indicate that any changes to road traffic or public transport have been introduced in connection with the festival. People planning to attend should check current connections themselves before setting out.
What is not yet known
At this stage, the date, the motto, the edition number and the opening event have been confirmed. Activities related to Norwid’s poetry and the theme of interpersonal relationships have been announced. However, ticket prices, registration rules and the detailed participation of guests in individual programme items remain unknown.
The lack of these details does not determine the shape of the events, but it does mean that interested people should expect official communications from the organiser. Further details will appear as the programme is announced.
Note: The available materials do not state whether admission to the festival events is paid or whether registration is required. Before attending, it is worth checking this information directly with the organiser at the Cyprian Kamil Norwid Cultural Centre.
Frequently asked questions
The second edition of the festival is scheduled for 20–22 November 2026 in Kraków. The opening event will be the festival opening on 20 November at 18.00.
The main venue of the events is the Cyprian Kamil Norwid Cultural Centre at os. Górali 4 in Nowa Huta. A full list of locations has not been provided in the available materials.
No. The available materials do not provide ticket prices or registration rules. This information should appear in the organiser’s communications, so it is worth following them before a planned visit.
Key facts
- Norwid Festival 2026 has been confirmed for 20–22 November 2026, and its motto is “Samotność wspólna” (“Shared Solitude”).
- The full programme, ticket prices and participation rules have not yet been provided in the available materials.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
