Greats at ICE Kraków

The special guests of the ICE Kraków Congress Centre

The audience during Dianne Reeves concert (2015) by G. ZiemiańskiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Stars at ICE Kraków

Composers, singers, instrumentalists, theatre and film stars and masters of the word – ICE Kraków is visited by numerous famous guests. They perform on stage, entertaining the audiences and sit in the seats during the numerous events at the venue.

Nigel Kennedy during the New Year's Concert at ICE Kraków (2016) by W. WandzelICE Krakow Congress Centre

Nigel Kennedy

A famous violinist who makes classical works take on new meaning. The audience gathered at ICE Kraków had the pleasure of listening to pieces from his album Vivaldi: The New Four Seasons.

Krzysztof Penderecki at ICE Kraków (2018)ICE Krakow Congress Centre

Krzysztof Penderecki

One of Poland's most famous composers and conductors – his music has sounded numerous times in the halls of ICE Kraków. In 2018, in connection with Krakow's celebration of Krzysztof Penderecki’s 85th birthday, the ICE Kraków Auditorium was named after him.

Herbie Hancook performing on stage at Auditorium Hall by G. ZiemiańskiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Herbie Hancock

The jazz legend's concert took place at ICE Kraków in 2015. The American pianist, laureate of an Academy Awards and numerous Grammy Awards, performed during the 20th edition of the Summer Jazz Festival in Krakow.

Andrzej Wajda during Krakow Film Music Festival (2016) by W. WandzelICE Krakow Congress Centre

Andrzej Wajda

World-renowned Polish director, winner of an honorary Academy Award. The halls of the ICE Kraków Congress Centre often resounded with the music from the master's films during concerts.

Dianne Reeves Concert in the Auditorium Hall (2015) by G. ZiemiańskiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Dianne Reeves

American Grammy Award-winning artist, who is widely considered to be one of the most outstanding contemporary jazz singers of our time. She performed at the ICE Kraków Congress Center for the first time in 2015.

Leszek Możdżer at ICE Kraków (2015)ICE Krakow Congress Centre

Leszek Możdżer

The esteemed pianist and composer, winner of numerous awards, is a frequent guest at ICE Kraków. He performed at ICE Kraków accompanied by Gloria Campaner and the AUKSO Chamber Orchestra led by Marek Moś.

Kraftwerk performance in ICE Kraków (2015) by W. WandzelICE Krakow Congress Centre

Kraftwerk

The German pioneers of electronic music, who are famous for their experiments with robotics and innovative solutions performed at ICE Kraków in 2015 with a spectacular 3D show previously presented in New York, London and Sydney, among other cities.

Dawid Podsiadło concert at ICE Kraków (2019) by R. SłuszniakICE Krakow Congress Centre

Dawid Podsiadło

One of the most popular contemporary Polish musicians, whose songs in Poland can be sung by everyone, performed on our stage. Winner of the second edition of the TV program "X Factor", winner of many prestigious music awards.

Meeting with Olga Tokarczuk at ICE Kraków (2022) by M. ŁepeckiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Olga Tokarczuk

Literature buffs enjoy attending meetings with their favourite authors, especially celebrities like Olga Tokarczuk. The Polish writer, winner of the Nobel Prize and The Man Booker International Prize, was also a guest at ICE Kraków.

Grzegorz Turnau at ICE Kraków (2015) by G. ZiemiańskiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Grzegorz Turnau

All lovers of sung poetry know this famous Krakow-based musician. The singer, pianist and composer performs at ICE Kraków at quite an impressive frequency, and his concerts are always a delight to his listeners.

Jakub Żulczyk collecting a prize at the O!Lśnienia Gala 2022 (2022) by R. SłuszniakICE Krakow Congress Centre

Jakub Żulczyk

Polish writer and screenwriter, author of Wzgórze psów and one of the writers of the script for Belfer TV series. In 2022, he received an award in the Literature category during the O!Lśnienia gala at the ICE Kraków Congress Center.

Zbigniew Wodecki with Mitch & Mitch Orchestra and Choir at ICE Kraków (2016) by W. WandzelICE Krakow Congress Centre

Zbigniew Wodecki

We were happy to host this famous Polish singer and multi-instrumentalist from Krakow on the ICE Kraków stage. The Wodecki Twist Festival, dedicated to the artist’s work, is taking place at our venue.

Monika Brodka during concert at ICE Kraków (2016) by S.PawlikowskiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Brodka

Monika Brodka – Polish singer, composer and songwriter whose work enthrals listeners with her unique combinations of various musical styles. She performed at ICE Kraków with the MTV Unplugged concert.

Elīna Garanča concert at ICE Kraków (2018) by W. WandzelICE Krakow Congress Centre

Elīna Garanča

The Latvian-born mezzosoprano Elīna Garanča has performed on the world’s most famous opera stages - at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and Milan's La Scala. Her delightful voice also filled the halls of ICE Kraków.

John Powell at ICE Kraków - Kraków Film Music Festival 2022 (2022) by R. SłuszniakICE Krakow Congress Centre

John Powell

One of the most popular contemporary film music composers, collaborating i.a. with Hans Zimmer. His compositions can be heard, for example, in the animation "How to Train a Dragon", which was shown with live music in the Auditorium Hall during Krakow Film Music Festival 2022.

Natalia Kukulska concert at ICE Kraków (2020) by K. SchubertICE Krakow Congress Centre

Natalia Kukulska

A singer, songwriter, and composer, she began her musical career in childhood. She is the daughter of singer Anna Jantar and composer Jarosław Kukulski. It delights fans with interesting music projects such as a symphonic arrangement of Fryderyk Chopin's works.

Chris Botti performing in the Auditorium Hall (2015) by G. ZiemiańskiICE Krakow Congress Centre

Chris Botti

The Grammy-winning American smooth jazz trumpeter knows how to surprise his listeners. He preceded his 2015 performance at ICE Kraków with a visit to the tower of the Saint Mary’s Basilica and… played the bugle call!

José Cura concert in the Auditorium Hall (2015) by W. WandzelICE Krakow Congress Centre

New people of culture visit ICE Kraków every year

Are you wondering who else visited ICE Kraków? Check out the photos on our Instagram profile. Our guest list grows with every year! Who knows, maybe one day we will meet at a concert of your favourite artists?

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