November at Ośrodek Ruczaj: Grupa MoCarta, Sonia Bohosiewicz and the Sensory Festival
In November, the Centrum Kultury Podgórza – Ośrodek Ruczaj (Podgórze Cultural Centre – Ruczaj Centre) 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 the events in our events calendar, which can be browsed by month.
In brief
- Venue: Ośrodek Ruczaj, ul. Jana Kantego Przyzby 10A in Kraków.
- Dates: events from 6 to 29 November 2026.
- Headline acts: Grupa MoCarta (6 November) and Sonia Bohosiewicz (28 November).
- For families: the 2nd 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 of 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 | “Póki Polska żyje w nas” – patriotic concert | free admission |
| 13–14 November | 2nd Sensory Festival | packages 45–75 zł |
| 20 November, 9.45 | “Wielka wyprawa Pana Maluśkiewicza” | 50 zł |
| 21 November | Kindness Day | free admission and 35–65 zł |
| 26 November, 10.00 | Educational concert of the Kraków Philharmonic | 20 zł (groups) |
| 27 November, 18.00 and 19.15 | WYSPIAŃSKI SPACE | free admission |
| 28 November, 18.00 | Sonia Bohosiewicz “10 sekretów 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 the programme “Ale kino”, well-known film themes meet classical music, and the musicians’ virtuosity is combined with the band’s characteristic humour. It is a musical journey through the world of cinema, in which serious music is treated with a touch of irony, without compromising the quality of the performance.
The show is aimed both at music lovers and at audiences who above all appreciate good entertainment. The concert starts at 19.00, tickets from 120 zł. Details and tickets →
“Póki Polska żyje w nas” – patriotic concert (12 November)
The concert “Póki Polska żyje w nas” has been prepared in cooperation with the Kraków Seniors’ Council. It is a musical gathering devoted to Poland, its history and traditions. The audience will hear patriotic songs performed by a musical ensemble under the direction of Mateusz Dutek.
The event is part of the November patriotic commemorations and is open to all residents. The concert starts at 17.00, free admission. Details →
2nd 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 visitors can experiment, create, discover the world with all their senses and meet experts.
Friday evening will feature “Komediowo-muzyczne 2w1”, 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 “Komediowo-muzyczne 2w1” – 59 zł,
- Saturday adult package (open meetings, one workshop of your choice and relaxation in sound) – 65 zł,
- relaxation package – 45 zł,
- Saturday children’s package “Mały Odkrywca” (for a child and one guardian) – 65 zł.
Discounts are also available with the Podgórze w Kulturze Card and the Senior Card, as well as tickets for additional guests. Details and packages →
“Wielka wyprawa Pana Maluśkiewicza” – O! Teatr (20 November)
This show for children aged 3 and up is a journey full of humour and musical surprises through the world of poems by Julian Tuwim and Jan Brzechwa. Together with the title character, young audience members will meet unusual figures 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 at 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 gordonian concert, workshops developing social skills and an open creative zone:
- 11.00 – gordonian concert “Bobobrzmienia” (hosted by Krzysztof Bolek): an interactive meeting with music for children aged 0–3 and their guardians. Tickets: 65 zł per guardian with a child, 60 zł with the Podgórze w Kulturze Card or the Senior Card.
- 12.30–14.00 – TUS workshop “Życzliwość ma moc!” for children aged 3–6 with parents (led by Justyna Lupa). Tickets: 35 zł per child with a parent.
- 12.00–14.00 – Kindness Creative Zone (led by Alicja Kowalczyk and Katarzyna Kapuścik): children with guardians will make their own gifts and cards. Free admission.
Educational concert of the Kraków Philharmonic (26 November)
The concert, performed by musicians of the Kraków Philharmonic, is intended for organised groups from schools and kindergartens. Children 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.
The concert starts at 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 show lets visitors 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 sekretów Marilyn Monroe” (28 November)
A concert telling the story of one of Hollywood’s greatest stars. Sonia Bohosiewicz presents lesser-known stories about Marilyn Monroe, combining them with 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). The concert starts at 18.00, tickets from 110 zł. Details and tickets →
“Dziady” – Teatralna Scena Solvay (29 November)
To close November, Ośrodek Ruczaj invites audiences to a production based on Part II of “Dziady” (Forefathers’ Eve) by Adam Mickiewicz, one of the most important works of Polish Romantic drama. The classic text, directed by Bogusław Tondera, is presented with traditional live music that emphasises the ritual character of “Dziady”.
The performance starts at 18.00, admission: 5 zł. Details →
Full calendar: all cultural events in Kraków, browsable by month, are gathered in the Events section. Each event has its own page there with details, a map and a link to tickets.
Good to know: all events take place at Ośrodek Ruczaj, ul. Jana Kantego Przyzby 10A in Kraków. Before your visit, it is worth checking seat availability and current prices.
Based on information from: Centrum Kultury Podgórza – Ośrodek Ruczaj
