Last updated: 11 November 2024
Feel the holiday spirit in Alba Iulia, where the entire community comes together to celebrate the festive season. This guide presents all the events and activities organized in our historic city, being useful for both locals and visitors.
The historic center hosts the traditional Christmas Fair in Alba Carolina Fortress, with wooden chalets set up in the Fortress Square. Around the fortification, you'll discover festive lighting, the ice rink in Fortress Square, and outdoor cultural performances. The holiday route extends along the main streets, connecting historic landmarks with the modern areas of the city.
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Alba Iulia Holiday Markets and Shopping
Sibiu Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Panoramic wheel and natural ice rink.
- Description
- The Sibiu Christmas Fair is an annual event that transforms Piața Mare into a magical place, offering a variety of activities and attractions, including a panoramic wheel, an ice rink, and Santa's workshop.
- Where
- Sibiu | More Info : Sibiu Christmas Market
Cluj-Napoca Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Santa's Box and panoramic carousel.
- Description
- The Cluj-Napoca Christmas Fair is a festive event offering a variety of activities and attractions, including an Instagrammable Santa house, children's workshops, and a panoramic carousel.
- Where
- Cluj-Napoca | More Info : Cluj-Napoca Christmas Market
Alba Iulia Holiday Shows and Entertainment
St. Andrew's Day
- What to Expect
- Prayers at the tomb of Father Arsenie Boca.
- Description
- The Day of Saint Andrew is an event dedicated to the celebration of Romania's National Day, featuring prayers at the tomb of Father Arsenie Boca, visiting Râmeț Monastery, and participating in the Holy Liturgy.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : St. Andrew's Day
National Day of Romania
- What to Expect
- Military parade and historical ceremonies in Alba Iulia and Bucharest.
- Description
- Romania's National Day commemorates the unification of Transylvania, Banat, Crișana, and Maramureș with Romania in 1918.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : National Day of Romania
Children's Shows in Alba Iulia
- What to Expect
- Interactive children's shows with puppets and actors.
- Description
- The Prichindel Puppet Theatre in Alba Iulia offers educational and entertaining performances for children, featuring a variety of puppet manipulation techniques and actors on stage.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : Children's Shows in Alba Iulia
Christmas Concerts in Alba Iulia
- What to Expect
- Interactive show with soloists and instrumentalists from two renowned orchestras.
- Description
- The Regal Viennese Christmas Concert in Alba Iulia offers a unique musical experience, featuring soloists and instrumentalists from two renowned European orchestras, Orchestra di Teatro D’Opera Italiana and Orchestra Operei Vox. Conductor Bogdan Costache will lead the performance, which will include Viennese musical masterpieces and traditional Romanian Christmas carols.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : Christmas Concerts in Alba Iulia
Christmas Eve
- What to Expect
- Performances of ancient customs.
- Description
- The Christmas Eve at Alba Iulia Christmas Market will be a night filled with traditions and carols, featuring performances of ancient customs and folk music.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : Christmas Eve
Caroling in Alba Iulia
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas carol concert.
- Description
- The Christmas concert in Alba Iulia is a musical event that brings together local artists and people of all ages to celebrate the winter season.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : Caroling in Alba Iulia
Alba Iulia Other Holiday Activities
St. John Day
- What to Expect
- The consecration of the church „St. John the Baptist” in the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Irineu.
- Description
- The Day of St. John the Baptist was marked by a solemn service officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Irineu in the parish of Alba Iulia – Tolstoi. The service included the consecration of the church with the name „St. John the Baptist” and the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.
- Where
- Alba Iulia | More Info : St. John Day