The 15 Best Chopin Concerts in Poland

1.Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,330 reviews · 50 min · from $18Our pick

At Chopin Concert Hall on Slawkowska Street, listen to nocturnes, mazurkas, and polonaises performed by young Polish pianists such as Pavel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdzikowski. Your 50-minute ticket includes a glass of wine and entry to the Chopin Gallery. Expect an intimate candlelit room, historic character, and stairs to the second floor.

“It was an intimate setting and an exceptionally talented pianist, in the heart of beautiful old town Krakow.”

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2.Chopin Concert in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,287 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour near St. John’s Cathedral hearing Chopin performed by a different pianist each day on a restored Pleyel concert piano. The small room keeps you close to the music, while a short intermission offers Polish honey wine or apple juice. Staff guide you to unnumbered seats, and conversation with the pianist may follow.

“really gorgeous music in a nice space that feels very local and intimate. they were nice enough that when my child was getting antsy during the performance we could hear the concert outside in the garden, but it's summer and the weather is nice. note that the chairs are padded foldable chairs. this is a good snack sized concert that doesn't take itself too seriously.”

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3.Warsaw Concert: Chopin – Painted by Candlelights with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,442 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour in Warsaw’s Chopin Salon, a living-room-style venue near the National Museum. A pianist such as Thuy Melissa Dao or Toshiki Ishii performs Chopin and related works while Tomasz Sikora’s images play across the portrait backdrop. Your ticket includes white wine and a small sweet treat.

“amazing, we enjoyed the shown so much. it was not just a Chopin concert, but a journey through time, from composers that inspired Chopin, to those who got inspired by him. Well curated, we enjoyed the VIP seats.”

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4.Chopin Concerts at Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 687 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour hearing Chopin performed by a different accomplished pianist at Fryderyk Concert Hall in Warsaw’s Old Town. Expect a two-part Steinway recital, a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at intermission, and a chance to meet the artist afterward. English and Polish hosting, VIP seating, and daily start times may be available.

“Beautiful settiing, concert hall in Warsaw. Attending the candlelight evening concert. Mesmerized by the superb piano playing. Highly recommended!”

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5.Chopin Concert at Historical Venue in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 445 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour with live Chopin in the Old Gallery of the Association of Polish Art Photographers, in the left wing of Warsaw’s Royal Castle. The small salon setting, limited seating, and Polish mead or apple juice create a personal evening. Pianists have included Aleksandra Bobrowska and Klaudia Kudelko, though the performer may vary.

“Absolutely loved this Chopin concert. We foolishly arrived a bit late and just about gave up going as hadn’t a clue where to go. But phoned the local contact who very patiently managed to give us directions to the venue. The concert hadn’t started but we did miss the pre concert drinks. The pianist was fantastic playing a variety of pieces. I absolutely loved it.”

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6.Frédéric Chopin Classical Music Candlelight Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 413 reviews · from $20

Spend one hour with Chopin in Krakow’s Bernardine Monastery, a 17th-century hall at the foot of Wawel Castle that is usually closed to visitors. A host introduces the composer and pianist before a recital of familiar waltzes, nocturnes, polonaises, and preludes. Pianists such as Pawel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdziskowski have performed here, though the artist and program can change.

“enjoyable and very riveting. amazing pianist, high calibre practicing music professor.”

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7.Live Chopin Piano Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 370 reviews · 55 min · from $20

Spend 55 minutes with Chopin in the heart of Warsaw’s Old Town. Professional pianists, including artists such as Maria Silva and Mamiko Ueya, perform in the intimate Dean’s Palace at the Museum of the Warsaw Archdiocese. You’ll hear the music on a high-quality KAWAI grand piano, surrounded by paintings, with St. John’s Archcathedral next door.

“We really enjoyed listening to the very talented Maria Silva. It was a relatively short concert, which suited us perfectly - a taste of Ms Silva's extraordinary talent in the beautiful city of Chopin's youth.”

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8.Chopin Concerts everyday at the Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Spend about an hour with Chopin in the intimate Fryderyk Concert Hall near Warsaw’s Old Town. A Polish pianist performs études, nocturnes, polonaises, and other works at 7 pm each day. Your ticket includes admission and a welcome drink, such as orange juice or sparkling wine. The small hall offers close views, but seating and the exact program can vary.

“It was one of the best concert I ever listened. Great pianist delivers a great performance. We really enjoyed it”

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9.Chopin Piano Concert at Chopin Gallery with a Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour hearing Chopin performed by an award-winning pianist in Krakow’s small, candlelit Chopin Gallery. Your ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine and a short introduction to Chopin’s life. The hall is up two flights of stairs, and the concert often lasts about 45 minutes.

“An enjoyable concert by a very talented pianist. A shame it only lasted 45 minutes and there was not a very large audience.”

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10.Christmas Music Concert With Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Spend an hour with Krakow’s Royal Chamber Orchestra at Sławkowska 14, a historic tenement house known as Dębiński or Under Barrel. Expect polished classical and Christmas music, a small glass of wine, and an intimate setting reached by stairs. This suits couples and culture-minded visitors seeking a quiet break from the Christmas markets.

“Absolutely fabulous! In the Choppin music venue opposite the Pasta Bar. Up on the 2nd floor so a lot of steps! Toilet available also”

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11.Chopin Piano Concert in St. Bernardine Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At 8 pm, enter the Bernardine monastery at Bernardyńska 2 for an intimate one-hour Chopin recital. Award-winning pianists, including Radosław Goździkowski and Maria Moliszewska on some evenings, perform in a historic church setting. Choose regular or VIP seating, with a glass of wine included in the VIP section.

“Great to go with family, the place was cozy, easy to arrive and Radoslaw Goździkowski played beautiful we really enjoyed his proficiency and candor.”

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12.Jewish-Style Klezmer Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 192 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Meet at 14 Sławkowska Street for a one-hour Klezmer concert in Krakow's 15th century Dębiński, or Under Barrel, tenement. Conservatory-trained musicians perform Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Greek, and Turkish-influenced melodies, plus Yiddish songs. English and Polish guidance is available, and a wine tasting is listed in the Old Town itinerary.

“The concert was very nice and brought up good memories.”

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13.Everyday concerts of Chopin’s music at the Old Town in Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Spend an hour with Chopin in a historic townhouse behind St. John’s Cathedral. A professional pianist performs a selection of solo works, followed by a short interval with Polish honey wine, juice, and water. You also have access to changing photography exhibitions, making this a compact cultural stop before dinner or after an Old Town walk.

“I guess if you come to Warsaw, you just have to listen to Chopin live. It’s a wonderful opportunity when I saw it’s available. Wonderful night, the pianist played well.”

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14.CHOPIN – Painted by Candlelights with Wine: Warsaw Concert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Spend about an hour in a pre-war Warsaw salon listening to Chopin performed by a live pianist. Candlelight, a glass of wine, a sweet treat, stories about the composer, and changing art or photography create a small, personal concert near the National Museum.

“A relaxing and transporting time listening to Chopin’s piano and aria compositions while sipping on wine and snacking on cake.”

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15.Candlelight Concert at Fryderyk Concert Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 1 hour · from $36

Enjoy a 60-minute candlelit concert at Warsaw’s Fryderyk Concert Hall, featuring European classical and romantic works by Chopin, Mozart, Bellini, Puccini, and Gounod. You’ll hear renowned musicians in a salon-inspired setting and receive a glass of sparkling wine during intermission. English and Polish assistance is available.

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