📍 Filharmonia im. K Szymanowskiego

About the venue

The Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic in Kraków is a cultural institution of the Małopolska Region that has operated continuously since 1945. Located at ul. Zwierzyniecka 1, it has borne the name of composer Karol Szymanowski as its patron since 1962. The concert hall seats 693 and is decorated in 1930s style with gilded columns and coffered ceilings; its 180 m² stage accommodates over 200 musicians. The philharmonic is renowned for oratorio performances and works by Krzysztof Penderecki, and has toured in more than 30 countries.