November at Ośrodek Ruczaj: Grupa MoCarta, Sonia Bohosiewicz and the Sensory Festival
In November, Centrum Kultury Podgórza – Ośrodek Ruczaj has prepared more than a dozen events for children and adults, ranging from major concerts to theatre and multimedia, as well as family festivals and workshops. Below is a detailed guide to the whole month. You can also find all these events in our events calendar, which can be browsed by month.
In brief
- Venue: Ośrodek Ruczaj, ul. Jana Kantego Przyzby 10A, Kraków.
- Dates: events from 6 to 29 November 2026.
- Headline acts: Grupa MoCarta (6 November) and Sonia Bohosiewicz (28 November).
- For families: Sensory Festival (13–14 November), Kindness Day (21 November) and a children’s play (20 November).
- Free admission to, among others, the patriotic concert (12 November), the WYSPIAŃSKI SPACE show (27 November) and some attractions at Kindness Day.
- Full schedule: krakow.net.pl events calendar.
November programme at a glance
| Date | Event | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November, 19.00 | Grupa MoCarta “Ale kino” | from 120 zł |
| 12 November, 17.00 | “While Poland Lives in Us” – patriotic concert | free admission |
| 13–14 November | II Sensory Festival | packages 45–75 zł |
| 20 November, 9.45 | “The Great Expedition of Mr. Maluśkiewicz” | 50 zł |
| 21 November | Kindness Day | free admission and 35–65 zł |
| 26 November, 10.00 | Educational concert by the Kraków Philharmonic | 20 zł (groups) |
| 27 November, 18.00 and 19.15 | WYSPIAŃSKI SPACE | free admission |
| 28 November, 18.00 | Sonia Bohosiewicz “10 Secrets of Marilyn Monroe” | from 110 zł |
| 29 November, 18.00 | “Dziady” – Teatralna Scena Solvay | 5 zł |
Grupa MoCarta “Ale kino” (6 November)
The season of major concerts at Ośrodek Ruczaj opens with Grupa MoCarta. In “Ale kino”, well-known film themes meet classical music, and the musicians’ virtuosity combines with the group’s characteristic humour. It is a musical journey through the world of cinema, in which serious music is treated with a touch of playfulness, without compromising the quality of the performance.
The show is aimed both at music lovers and at audiences who above all appreciate good entertainment. Start time 19.00, tickets from 120 zł. Details and tickets →
“While Poland Lives in Us” – patriotic concert (12 November)
The concert “While Poland Lives in Us” has been prepared in cooperation with the Kraków Seniors’ Council. It is a musical event devoted to Poland, its history and traditions. The audience will hear patriotic songs performed by a musical ensemble led by Mateusz Dutek.
The event is part of the November patriotic commemorations and is open to all residents. Start time 17.00, free admission. Details →
II Sensory Festival (13–14 November)
The second edition of the Sensory Festival is two days full of inspiring experiences for children and adults. The event combines art, movement, creativity, new technologies and relaxation, across ten thematic zones where you can experiment, create, explore the world with all your senses and meet experts.
Friday evening will feature “Comedy-Music 2-in-1”, combining live music, comedy and improvisation. Saturday will be a day of family fun, workshops, meetings and relaxation sessions.
- two-day package for a parent and child – 75 zł,
- Friday “Comedy-Music 2-in-1” – 59 zł,
- Saturday adult package (open meetings, one workshop of your choice and relaxation through sound) – 65 zł,
- relaxation package – 45 zł,
- Saturday children’s package “Little Explorer” (for a child and one guardian) – 65 zł.
Discounts are also available with the Podgórze in Culture Card and the Senior Card, as well as tickets for additional guests. Details and packages →
“The Great Expedition of Mr. Maluśkiewicz” – O! Teatr (20 November)
This show for children aged 3 and up is a journey, full of humour and musical surprises, into the world of poems by Julian Tuwim and Jan Brzechwa. Together with the title character, young audiences will meet unusual characters and set off on an unforgettable expedition. A rich set of props, music and nature sounds engage the audience and bring the surrounding world closer to children.
Running time: 60 minutes, start time 9.45. Tickets: 50 zł per person; in organised groups, one guardian per ten children attends for free. The show is also available to individual visitors. Details →
Kindness Day (21 November)
Ośrodek Ruczaj invites children and guardians to a day full of music, workshops and creative activities. The programme includes a Gordon-method concert, workshops developing social skills, and an open creative zone:
- 11.00 – Gordon-method concert “Bobobrzmienia” (led by Krzysztof Bolek): an interactive musical meeting for children aged 0–3 and their guardians. Tickets: 65 zł per guardian with a child, 60 zł with the Podgórze in Culture Card or the Senior Card.
- 12.30–14.00 – TUS workshops “Kindness Has Power!” for children aged 3–6 with parents (led by Justyna Lupa). Tickets: 35 zł per child with a parent.
- 12.00–14.00 – Creative Zone of Kindness (led by Alicja Kowalczyk and Katarzyna Kapuścik): children with guardians will make their own gifts and cards. Free admission.
Educational concert by the Kraków Philharmonic (26 November)
The concert, performed by musicians of the Kraków Philharmonic, is intended for organised groups from schools and nursery schools. Children will get to know instruments, musicians and a variety of musical genres in an accessible, engaging format. It is an opportunity for a first, conscious encounter with live music.
Start time 10.00, tickets: 20 zł per child. Details →
WYSPIAŃSKI SPACE – a multimedia story (27 November)
WYSPIAŃSKI SPACE is a multimedia journey into the imaginative world of Stanisław Wyspiański, combining painting, poetry, stained glass, sound and music. The screening lets you discover the artist’s work in a modern, immersive form.
Screenings at 18.00 and 19.15, free admission. The event is accessible thanks to interpretation into Polish Sign Language and subtitles. Details →
Sonia Bohosiewicz “10 Secrets of Marilyn Monroe” (28 November)
A concert with a story about one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Sonia Bohosiewicz shares lesser-known stories about Marilyn Monroe, linking them to musical hits. The repertoire includes songs associated with Marilyn Monroe, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, among them “I Wanna Be Loved by You”, “On the Sunny Side of the Street” and “New York, New York”.
The artist is accompanied by a live band: Fabian Włodarek (piano), Robert Murakowski (trumpet, flugelhorn), Piotr Górka (double bass) and Patryk Dobosz (drums). Start time 18.00, tickets from 110 zł. Details and tickets →
“Dziady” – Teatralna Scena Solvay (29 November)
To close November, Ośrodek Ruczaj invites you to a production based on Part II of “Dziady” by Adam Mickiewicz, one of the most important dramas of Polish Romanticism. The classic text, directed by Bogusław Tondera, is presented with live traditional music, which emphasises the ritual character of “Dziady”.
Start time 18.00, admission: 5 zł. Details →
Full calendar: we have gathered all cultural events in Kraków, browsable by month, in the Events section. Each event there has its own page with details, a map and a link to tickets.
Good to know: all events take place at Ośrodek Ruczaj, ul. Jana Kantego Przyzby 10A, Kraków. Before your visit, it is worth checking seat availability and current prices.
