TAURON Arena Kraków: A Record-Breaking 2025 and Plans for the Years Ahead

With over 925,000 participants and 350 events, 2025 proved to be a record-breaking year for TAURON Arena Kraków. Poland’s largest multi-purpose indoor arena generated an impressive PLN 229 million in economic impact for the city, strengthening its position as one of Europe’s key event venues.

Since its opening, the venue has hosted more than 3,200 events, attracting a total of 7.6 million visitors. The Arena’s cumulative contribution to Kraków’s economy has now exceeded PLN 1 billion.

Event participants did not only make use of TAURON Arena Kraków’s facilities but also supported local restaurants, cafés, shops, and hotels. They explored the city, used public transport and taxis, and contributed directly to the local economy. TAURON Arena Kraków reinforces Kraków’s image as a modern, open metropolis, attracts visitors, supports job creation, and stimulates growth across multiple sectors.

An Arena of Diversity

“TAURON Arena Kraków is a place open to everyone. A space that constantly evolves and responds to the diverse needs of residents and event organizers alike. It can transform into a concert hall, a sports arena, an exhibition or trade fair venue, an educational space, or an event facility,”
says Małgorzata Marcińska, President of Arena Kraków SA.

TAURON Arena Kraków received the Innovation & Excellence Awards in the Entertainment Venue of the Year category. The award recognized the quality of services, innovative management approach, and engagement in local initiatives. TAURON Arena Kraków is the first arena in Poland to receive this distinction.

Arena of Music, Arena of Sport: Global Stars and Major Events

In 2025, the TAURON Arena Kraków stage hosted world‑class artists including Billie Eilish, Pitbull, Tyler, The Creator, Scorpions, Robbie Williams, Sting, Bryan Adams, Katy Perry, Simply Red, Tom Odell, Sabaton, Boris Brejcha, as well as leading Polish artists such as Coma, Dżem, Mata, Sylwia Grzeszczak.

The Arena is also a hub of sporting excitement. In 2025, it hosted events such as the TAURON Polish Cup, the Wagner Memorial Tournament, and the Cavaliada Final—the largest indoor equestrian competition series in Poland. The Arena served as both the start and finish point of the 11th PKO Cracovia Royal Half Marathon, and young basketball enthusiasts gathered there for the final of the GOMAR School Basketball League.

An Arena of Transformations

The Arena also develops its own original projects. One such initiative was the concert “To Kraków tworzy metamorfozy feat. Smolik”, bringing together different generations and musical styles.

An Arena for Residents, An Arena for Education

TAURON Arena Kraków consistently carries out social and educational initiatives. The “Art of Living Well” series, focused on mental health and emotional wellbeing, enjoys great popularity. The venue also hosted events such as the 13th Kraków Family Day, the 9th Great Ecology Lesson, the Carnival Revue, Drag Queen Revue, the dance project In Love with Dance, and several editions of Silent Disco. Interactive educational sessions for primary school pupils—“Discover Music in the Arena”—were also held.

An Arena of Art

Thanks to cooperation with the Bunkier Sztuki Gallery, sculptures such as Przekupka by Małgorzata Markiewicz and Bestia by Maurycy Gomulicki were displayed during the Neighbourhood Art Picnic in the Arena’s green surroundings. The event was complemented by a rich artistic activity program.

Arena Garden

The summer months also featured numerous outdoor sports and recreational activities as part of the Arena Garden program.

2026: Even More Events

Concerts in 2026 have already been announced by artists including Eros Ramazzotti, Eric Clapton, The Neighbourhood, Álvaro Soler, André Rieu, Madison Beer, Conan Gray, OneRepublic, Lady Pank, Mrozu, Taco Hemingway, Ricky Martin, Doja Cat, DJ BoBo, Niall Horan, and KORN.

Planned events also include the International Gala of TV Series as part of the Film Music Festival, the anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Electro Symphony vol. 2, Gaming Concert, Beksiński Live, and festivals such as Impact and Generation.

Sports fans can look forward to the Hubert Jerzy Wagner Memorial Tournament, the ADCC World Championship 2026—one of the world’s most prestigious and longest-running combat sports tournament series—and Healthy Day with Anna Lewandowska.

Projects aimed at residents remain a permanent part of the Arena’s program, including further editions of The Art of Living Well, Silent Disco, the Neighbourhood Health Picnic, the Great Ecology Lesson, and various outdoor and picnic events.

2027 Calendar

Concerts scheduled for 2027 include performances by RUSH, Daria Zawiałow, and Hans Zimmer LIVE. In September 2027, Kraków will become the world capital of volleyball, as the most important matches of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship will be played at TAURON Arena Kraków.

More information about upcoming events is available on the TAURON Arena Kraków website and via its official social media channels.