Chopin Concerts in Poland: The 15 Best Evenings

1.Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall

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

Spend 50 minutes with Chopin’s nocturnes, mazurkas, and polonaises in the Chopin Concert Hall at Slawkowska 14. You’ll hear talented Polish pianists, including performers such as Pavel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdzikowski, in a cosy room near Market Square. Your ticket includes a glass of wine and entry to the Chopin Gallery.

“This was an excellent relaxed hour just above the bustling central square. The standard of the music was excellent and the candlelit ambience with a glass of wine should not be missed. Highly recommend 😊”

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2.Chopin Concert in the Old Town

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

Spend one hour hearing Chopin’s best-known works in a small Old Town townhouse near St. John’s Cathedral. Different pianists, including Joanna and Katarzyna Glensk, bring their own interpretations to a restored Pleyel piano. Seats are unnumbered, the mood is informal, and intermission includes Polish honey wine or cold-pressed apple juice.

“Nice and relaxing evening with a talented pianist playing Chopin. Small and intimate setting - about 45/50 of us in the audience.”

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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 pre-war-style living room near the National Museum. Hear Chopin performed by rotating pianists such as Thuy Melissa Dao, Toshiki Ishii, and Nene Yamagiski, with candlelight, Tomasz Sikora’s projected photographs, a glass of white wine, and a small sweet treat.

“really nice and intimate room. lots of explanation about Watch pice played”

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4.Chopin Concerts at Fryderyk Concert Hall

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

At Fryderyk Concert Hall in Warsaw’s Old Town, you’ll hear a one-hour Chopin recital on a Steinway piano in an intimate, 19th-century-inspired room. The program may include the Revolutionary Etude and Heroic Polonaise, with sparkling wine or orange juice at intermission and a chance to meet the pianist afterward. Performers have included Tetiana Shafran, Kseniia Ahisheva, and Robert Skiera.

“It was amazing experience. Very talented performers and beautiful interior and very friendly staff🙂”

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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 Chopin’s music in the Old Gallery of the Association of Polish Art Photographers, in the Royal Castle’s left wing. An English-speaking host welcomes you with Polish mead or apple juice before a talented pianist performs a changing program. Seats are limited but unnumbered, so arrive early for the clearest view.

“Venue was nice with good viewing. Nice beverage pre show. Loved the performance!”

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6.Frédéric Chopin Classical Music Candlelight Concert

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

Spend one intimate hour with Chopin in Krakow’s 17th-century Bernardine Monastery, a venue normally closed to the public. A host introduces the composer and pianist before a program of waltzes, nocturnes, polonaises, and preludes. Performers may include Pawel Kubica or Radoslaw Gozdzikowski, and Prosecco is included.

“Really great, nice venue. Host was lovely. Wine and beer was a nice touch. Pianist was fantastic”

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7.Live Chopin Piano Concert

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

Spend 55 minutes hearing professional pianists perform Chopin in the Dean’s Palace at the Museum of the Warsaw Archdiocese. The small concert hall, paintings, clear KAWAI grand piano, and Old Town setting create a focused evening of music. Pianists have included artists such as Maria Silva and Mamiko Ueya, though performers can vary.

“excellent piano player, very nice experience I would prefer a bigger room”

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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 at Warsaw’s Fryderyk Concert Hall, a small salon near the Old Town. A rotating pianist performs études, nocturnes, polonaises, and other works at 7pm each day. You may receive orange juice, wine, or another drink, and the small room gives you a close view of the keyboard.

“This is a really good experience. We didn't know what to expect, so as we were in Warsaw we thought we would we would try this experience and we're very surprised at the quality of the performance.”

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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 played by a professional pianist in Krakow’s historic Chopin Gallery. The small room, candlelight, and close seating create a focused concert setting. A host, sometimes named Marcus, welcomes you with a glass of sparkling wine and a short introduction to Chopin. Afterward, you can walk into the Main Market Square.

“A great experience when visiting Krakow. I would recommend this concert if you appreciate classical music in a casual and welcoming environment.”

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10.Chopin Piano Concert in St. Bernardine Church

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

At 8:00 pm, enter the Bernardine complex at Bernardyńska 2 for an intimate one-hour Chopin concert by an award-winning pianist. Expect solo piano, a historic church or monastery setting, regular or VIP seating, and a glass of wine in the VIP section. Doors open 30 minutes early, and late entry is limited to applause breaks.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the solo concert. The performance by Maria Moliszewska, a young pianist, was impressive! Especially the last piece, Grande Polonaise, was brilliant! We wish her all the very best in future.”

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

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

Spend one hour with a professional pianist performing Chopin in a historic townhouse at 20/22 Kanonia Street, just behind St. John’s Cathedral. The program includes an intermission with Polish honey wine, access to photographic exhibitions, and no ticket line. Smart casual dress is appropriate, and English support is provided.

“Extremely Fantastic pianist, lovely hospitality, we were full audience of more then 40 happy people, nice wine tasting too.”

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12.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 salon opposite Warsaw’s National Museum, listening to Chopin performed by a pianist while candlelight, portraits, nature photography, or live painting shape the room. Your ticket includes wine and a small sweet treat. Performers and added instruments vary by date.

“Great atmosphere with quality music and attention from the hosts! The musician playing at the day (mr. Stefan Walkykiewik) was simply awesome!”

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13.Candlelight Concert at Fryderyk Concert Hall

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

Spend one elegant hour at Warsaw’s Fryderyk Concert Hall, where musicians perform European classical and romantic works by Chopin, Mozart, Bellini, Puccini, and Gounod by candlelight. You’ll arrive 15 minutes early, hear music in a salon-inspired setting, and enjoy a glass of champagne during intermission. English and Polish assistance is available.

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14.Everyday Chopin Concert at 7 PM with candlelight by the Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Spend an hour with Chopin at 7 p.m. in Chopin Point Warsaw, an Old Town building at 8 Plac Zamkowy where he performed. Host Barbara Kotarba’s team offers an English introduction, reserved seating, and a choice of Polish mead or apple juice before a professional pianist plays Chopin by candlelight. Bring a smart-casual outfit and arrive 10 minutes early.

“El ambiente era bueno, la atención y puntualidad excelente, la concertista espectacular, pero se podría haber disfrutado más si hubiera tocado piezas más conocidas de Chopin.”

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15.Warsaw Chopin Airport Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, one-way ride between Warsaw Chopin Airport and your accommodation for about $41.03 per group of up to four. Your English-speaking driver meets you at Exit 2 beside Costa Coffee, helps with luggage, and drives 24 hours a day. Ask for a free child seat when booking.

“Driver didn’t turn up …. Others from shuttle24 were there and the guy was very helpful and organise a cab which was very good of him , but still it shouldn’t have happened”

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