Opera Rara Kraków 2026: Autumn Part of the Festival from 3 October
The autumn edition of the Opera Rara Kraków 2026 festival will take place from 3 October to 13 December. The programme includes song recitals, music theatre productions, and Baroque, Romantic and contemporary works. Events are scheduled at several venues in Kraków, and the festival is linked to World Opera Day.
In Brief
- The autumn part of the festival runs from 3 October to 13 December 2026.
- The “Walcz o pieśń” cycle includes ten meetings devoted to vocal lyric music at Bunkier Sztuki.
- On 25 October, Capella Cracoviensis will perform Schumann’s oratorio at Teatr Łaźnia Nowa.
- The autumn part concludes on 7 December at the Sukiennice, with L’Arpeggiata and Christina Pluhar.
The “Walcz o pieśń” Cycle at Bunkier Sztuki
One of the pillars of the autumn part of the festival is the “Walcz o pieśń” cycle. It includes ten meetings devoted to vocal lyric music, scheduled at Bunkier Sztuki. The first one will take place on 7 October, and the cycle will end on 13 December, coinciding with the close of the entire autumn edition.
The spacing of the events over time makes this the most regular part of the programme. Audiences can take part in the festival over several weeks, from early October to mid-December, without being limited to a single evening.
25 October: “Das Paradies und die Peri” at Teatr Łaźnia Nowa
On 25 October, Robert Schumann’s oratorio “Das Paradies und die Peri” will be performed at Teatr Łaźnia Nowa. It will be performed by Capella Cracoviensis under the direction of Jan Tomasz Adamus. Anna Prohaska will sing the title role, and the other soloists form an international cast.
The oratorio represents the Romantic strand, which in the festival programme sits alongside Baroque repertoire and 20th-century music. The performing line-up includes an ensemble, a conductor and soloists, making this evening one of the more extensive events of the autumn part.
29–30 October: “Pierrot Lunaire” at Wesoła Immersive
On 29 and 30 October, a performance of Arnold Schoenberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire” is scheduled at Wesoła Immersive. Tabea Mitterbauer and Spółdzielnia Muzyczna will appear on stage. The two dates give the option of choosing an evening that fits your own calendar.
The work belongs to 20th-century music, which features in the autumn edition alongside Baroque and Romantic pieces. For listeners interested in the variety of the festival’s repertoire, this is one of the events that connects a classical sound with a more modern form of expression.
Finale: “Rappresentatione di Anima, et di Corpo” at the Sukiennice
The autumn part of the festival will culminate on 7 December with a concert of Emilio de’ Cavalieri’s “Rappresentatione di Anima, et di Corpo” at the Sukiennice. L’Arpeggiata, the vocal ensemble Capella Cracoviensis and Christina Pluhar will perform. The programme is based on Baroque repertoire.
The finale takes place six days before the end of the entire festival edition, scheduled for 13 December. The concert therefore closes the autumn block of events and marks the last announced date in the part devoted to vocal and instrumental performance.
Accompanying Programme and Practical Information
The official programme also includes “Bar.okową ucztę”, Schumann’s “Dichterliebe”, Messiaen’s “Harawi”, songs by Strauss and Schubert’s “Die schöne Müllerin”. The season calendar also features theatre events, and among the accompanying items Philip Glass’s “Einstein on the Beach” is listed.
Detailed programme and ticket information are available on the festival website. The most important dates mentioned in the announcement are summarised below.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 October – 13 December | “Walcz o pieśń” cycle (10 meetings) | Bunkier Sztuki |
| 25 October | “Das Paradies und die Peri” | Teatr Łaźnia Nowa |
| 29–30 October | “Pierrot Lunaire” | Wesoła Immersive |
| 7 December | “Rappresentatione di Anima, et di Corpo” | Sukiennice |
Important: Tickets and the detailed festival programme are available on the event website. Before heading out, check the times and venues of individual concerts, as they apply to specific dates. The materials do not indicate any changes to traffic organisation or public transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
The autumn part of the festival runs from 3 October to 13 December 2026. The final concert at the Sukiennice is scheduled for 7 December. The festival is organised in connection with World Opera Day.
The cycle includes ten meetings devoted to vocal lyric music, scheduled at Bunkier Sztuki. It will take place from 7 October to 13 December 2026.
Information about tickets and the detailed programme is available on the festival website. It is worth checking the current times and venues of individual events there before buying a ticket.
Key Facts
- The autumn edition of the festival runs from 3 October to 13 December 2026 at several venues in Kraków.
- The programme combines song, music theatre, and Baroque, Romantic and contemporary works.
Source: krakow.pl
