The 8th Krakow Accordion Festival will be held in Krakow, Poland from October 11th to 18th, 2026. The event will open with a concert at the Florianka Auditorium AMKP featuring accordionists Wiesław Ochwat and Maciej Zimka performing with Magdalena Kulig (mezzo-soprano) and Piotr Lempa (bass).

In addition to daily concerts, a jam session, exhibition and film competition, the event will include free instrumental workshops for individuals and groups.

Workshop dates:
October 12th to 16th at the K. Penderecki Academy in Krakow)
October 17th at Galician Town, City Hall, Nowy Sącz

The workshop coordinator is Wiesław Ochwat. Registrations are required as places are limited and close on October 6th, 2026. Email address: wieslaw.ochwat@gmail.com

Download festival program: 2026Krakow.pdf