Kraków takes care of its people when it comes to providing free entertainment options for New Year's Eve.  A few years ago some changes were made to the super-extraordinary NYE extravaganzas that had been previously organised across the city, but as it turns out, those changes were well received by Cracovians and visitors alike. It just goes to show that there's no shortage of magic in this city to tap into if you're searching to ring in the New Year with flair, whatever your preference.

In keeping with the city's steady battle against smog, this year's festivities will again be without fireworks, opting for confetti instead (less noise, less smoke, more clean-up). When it comes to entertainment, there will be three stages: the main market square, Rynek Podgórski and Aleja Róż in Nowa Huta. On the market square stage adjacent to the Town Hall Tower performers will include Polish stars Jan Rapowanie, Andrzej Dąbrowski, Krystyna Prońko, Ten Typ Mes, Ralph Kaminski (project Albo Inaczej), Paulina Przybysz, and Tetris; just after midnight, electro-pop duo The Dumplings will give a farewell concert. The largest party may be in Nowa Huta, just off of Plac Centralny, where legendary DJ Hirek Wrona and local DJ Mazubar will help the district celebrate its 70th anniversary. Meanwhile, the Podgórze Market Square will be transformed into a large ballroom straight from the past, where you will have an opportunity to learn 19th century dances.