Potocki Palace

Since 2021, Potocki Palace has been co-managed by KBF and the Bunkier Sztuki Gallery of Contemporary Art. It’s an important address on Krakow’s cultural map, and the extensive programme of one-off and cyclical events includes book launches, discussion panels, workshops for kids.

Potocki Palace is a space open to readers, lovers of art and young fans of culture. The foyer has a library open every day and an exhibition space. Some of the most important rrecent presentations include the toy exhibition prepared by the Kraków Library and the Toy Museum.

One of the managers of Potocki Palace is the Bunkier Sztuki Gallery of Contemporary Art, one of Poland’s most important institutions of its kind. The gallery hosts regular exhibitions by contemporary Polish artists on the ground floor and in the basement of the Palace.

Every year, Potocki Palace hosts events held as part of the Miłosz Festival – one of the most important celebrations of poetry in Central and Eastern Europe.

Potocki Palace celebrates prose as well as poetry! Every year, it hosts events accompanying the main programme of the Conrad Festival, including the Book Congress and events for kids.

Potocki Palace is home of the Kraków UNESCO City of Literature Programme, operated by KBF. The main aim of the programme is developing and promoting our city’s literary heritage, supporting the local book market and popularising reading.

Potocki Palace hosts “Literary Moments” – weekly workshops for kids and families held on Sundays. 

One of the most fascinating interdisciplinary events hosted by Potocki Palace is Megabit Bomb – Festival of the Future. The event features discussions on the future and the environment, myriad workshops and demonstrations of state-of-the-art technologies.

Misteria Paschalia – Poland’s largest festival dedicated to early music – fits in beautifully into the Palace’s historic interiors. Traditionally, during Holy Week and Easter all corners of Krakow – including Potocki Palace – resound with music celebrating this special period.

Potocki Palace hosts events of Krakow’s most important festivals, including the Film Music Festival. In 2022, the Green Room hosted a meeting with John Powell, composer of soundtracks from films such as Kung Fu Panda and How To Train Your Dragon accompanying two FMF concerts. 

In September 2021, Potocki Palace served as the Festival Centre of the 14th MASTERCARD OFF CAMERA Festival. 

Po\wolna Sobota is a cycle of monthly meetings, held on Saturdays and celebrating simply spending time together, breathing calmly and perhaps learning something new. Each event focuses on concepts of mindfulness, relaxation and good living.

Potocki Palace is open to local initiatives attracting local residents regardless of age or gender. The venue hosts workshops, discussions and meetings focusing on social engagement and equality prepared by myriad NGOs, including foundations and associations.