Will New Year’s Eve in Zakopane in 2025 be the most popular New Year’s Eve celebration in Poland again? Well, not this time. After many years of celebration sponsored by the state TV, with big names on the stage, this year the celebration is much less impressive. The concerts will only include local folk bands, with no foreign or even Polish stars. Despite that, as Zakopane is still one of the most popular winter destinations, you may still expect crowd in the city.
New Year’s Eve in Zakopane location and information
The concert will take place in Rowien Krupowa, which is a big park in the centre of Zakopane, a few meters from the most popular street: Krupowki. Is it worth going to Zakopane art to take part in the event?
You don’t have a broad choice this year, but personally, I would avoid going to Zakopane for the event itself. The city will be extremely crowded, traffic jams on the way from Krakow (read our info on how to get from Krakow to Zakopane), and the hotels will be much more expensive. But if you stay in Zakopane anyway, it’s worth going to the event.
Tickets
The good thing is – there are no tickets – all celebrate for free!
Event’s Line up
Until now, the full line up has not been announced, but so far, the line-up is not impressive. So, what can you expect at the concert?
Confirmed performers at the event:
The Klimek Bachleda Regional Ensemble and Budorze
Two regional ensembles from Zakopane will jointly open the event with a special prologue. This is a unique presentation of the authentic culture of Podhale – dance, music and traditions that set the tone for the entire event and symbolically emphasise the Zakopane character of New Year’s Eve.
Basia Giewont with her band
An artist from Zakopane, known for her extraordinary ability to combine electronic, pop and folk music elements. Her energetic concert features modern sounds inspired by her highlander roots.
Future Folk
One of the most recognisable folk-electro bands in Poland. Their lively songs, combining traditional Podhale melodies with club energy, guarantee danceable rhythms and a unique atmosphere.
Szafa Gra
A quartet specialising in the greatest hits of recent decades. It is a musical journey full of covers that everyone knows – perfect for those who want to celebrate with well-known classics.
De Mono
A legend of the Polish pop-rock scene. De Mono’s performance just before midnight will transport the audience into the atmosphere of the greatest hits that have accompanied successive generations of fans for years.
Rico Sanchez & Gipsy King Show
A gypsy pop concert full of fire, rhythm and dance. After midnight, flamenco and rumba sounds take over the stage – the perfect dynamic start to the New Year.
And here is the official schedule:
- 19:00 – Zespół Regionalny im. Klimka Bachledy & „Budorze”
- 19:15–20:00 – Basia Giewont
- 20:15–21:00 – Future Folk
- 21:15–22:15 – Szafa Gra
- 22:30–00:00 – De Mono
- 00:00–00:15 – Powitanie Nowego Roku
- 00:30–01:30 – Rico Sanchez & Gipsy King Show