Poland Guitar Fest, Kraków: 25 to 26 April 2026
Update: the 2026 edition took place on 25 and 26 April. Check the official Poland Guitar Fest website for the next edition.
Central Europe doesn’t have many dedicated guitar events, which is exactly what makes Poland Guitar Fest worth watching. In only its second year, this independent fair in Kraków is already becoming the region’s go-to gathering for guitar culture.
A Young Event With a Clear Mission
Poland Guitar Fest launched in 2025 with around 50 brands and roughly 1,000 visitors, a strong start for a new event. The organisers are clear about what they’re building: a place where boutique makers and guitar fans can connect directly, without the filter of mainstream retail. Brands that rarely appear in regular shops are a deliberate focus, which makes the show floor interesting for players who’ve already seen the usual names.
The fair runs over two days at the CKF 13 Conference Center in Kraków, a modern venue with good transport links in one of Poland’s most beautiful cities.
What’s On
The show floor covers guitars, basses, amps, effects and accessories, with an emphasis on independent and boutique brands from Poland and beyond. Alongside the exhibition there are workshops, clinics and demos where you can get hands-on time and talk directly to the makers.
The 2026 opening times were 9:00 to 17:00 on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April.
Practical Details
- Dates: 25 to 26 April 2026
- Venue: CKF 13 Conference Center, Kraków, Poland
- Tickets and info: polandguitarfest.com
Kraków is well connected by air from across Europe, including from Amsterdam, and the centre is compact and walkable. If you’re making a weekend of it, Kraków rewards extra time.
Who Is It For?
Anyone interested in boutique and independent guitar brands, especially players tired of seeing the same big brands at every music fair. It’s also worth the trip if you’re curious about the Polish and Central European guitar-building scene, which is more active than most people outside the region realise.
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