Last updated: 11 November 2024
The winter holidays transform Bucharest into a center of traditional festivities. Our guide presents the most important events and locations that bring the holiday spirit to the capital.
Constitution Square hosts the traditional Bucharest Christmas Fair, with wooden chalets full of artisanal products and local delicacies. In the historic center, along Lipscani and Smârdan streets, festive lights create the specific holiday atmosphere, while University Square and Cișmigiu Park offer skating areas and entertainment for all ages. At the Parliament Palace and Revolution Square, light installations complete the city's festive landscape.
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Bucharest Holiday Light Displays
Festive Lighting of the Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The festive lighting creates a special atmosphere in Constitution Square.
- Description
- The festive lighting of the Christmas Market is a main attraction of the event, which lights up in the evening of the opening and illuminates the stalls and decorations in Constitution Square.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Festive Lighting of the Christmas Market
Bucharest Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bucharest Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and manual objects.
- Description
- The Bucharest Christmas Market in Constitution Square is an event dedicated to winter holidays, promoting authentic creations and traditions. Featuring handmade crafts, manual objects, and traditional food, the event offers a rich cultural experience.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Bucharest Christmas Market
West Side Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The first Christmas market in Bucharest with a 33-meter tall Ferris wheel and a 660 sqm ice rink.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Drumul Taberei Park offers a variety of activities, shows, and workshops, with traditional food and delicious desserts.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : West Side Christmas Market
Sale of Gifts and Traditional Products
- What to Expect
- Authentic and handmade Romanian products.
- Description
- Invie Traditia offers a wide range of traditional Romanian products, including ceramics, wood, and authentic handmade items.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Sale of Gifts and Traditional Products
Bucharest Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Madrigal: Christmas of the Flowers
- What to Expect
- Traditional carols and special pieces directed by Anna Ungureanu.
- Description
- The Madrigal Christmas Flowers Concert is a special musical event that brings the message of Christmas through a series of traditional carols and special pieces, directed by Anna Ungureanu.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Madrigal: Christmas of the Flowers
Madrigal: Christmas Mood
- What to Expect
- Traditional and international carol concerts.
- Description
- Concertul Madrigal: Starea de Crăciun is a special musical event that brings traditional and international carols in an impressive artistic setting.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Madrigal: Christmas Mood
Artistic Program at the Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Live performances and traditional Christmas carols.
- Description
- The artistic program of the Bucharest Christmas Market features a variety of performances, including DJ sets and traditional Christmas carol presentations, bringing the festive atmosphere to life.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Artistic Program at the Christmas Market
Carol Concerts
- What to Expect
- Carols are sung in chorus, in a state of communion and high spiritual vibration.
- Description
- The concert of carols performed by the Psaltic Group "Tronos" is a musical celebration that brings emotion and joy to the public, by singing traditional carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Carol Concerts
Interactive Activities for Children
- What to Expect
- Interactive activities for children in an open urban setting.
- Description
- Interactive activities for children offer a variety of creative and entertaining experiences, including theater workshops, dance demonstrations, and concerts, all taking place in a relaxed and accessible setting.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Interactive Activities for Children
Bucharest Other Holiday Activities
Santa’s House
- What to Expect
- Cultural exhibitions and creative workshops.
- Description
- Casa lui Moș Crăciun offers a variety of cultural activities and exhibitions, including creative workshops and art exhibitions.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Santa’s House
Creative Workshops for Children
- What to Expect
- The workshops offer an interactive and innovative experience.
- Description
- The creative workshops for children and parents at Art & Hobby Studio Bucharest offer an innovative and interactive experience, combining education with entertainment. Children and parents share moments filled with creativity and joy.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Creative Workshops for Children
Visit from Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Guided tours by elves through all the houses in the village.
- Description
- Visit Satul lui Moș Crăciun for a unique entertainment experience, where children and parents can discover winter holiday traditions and customs in a festive and magical setting.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Visit from Santa Claus
Christmas Workshops for Adults and Children
- What to Expect
- Creative Christmas workshops with traditional and modern crafts.
- Description
- The Christmas workshops for adults and children at Casa cu Rost offer a variety of creative activities, including preparing authentic dishes and creating unique decorations with traditional or modern crafts.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : Christmas Workshops for Adults and Children
The Story of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Personalized services for magical moments in family, events, and corporate settings.
- Description
- The Story of Santa Claus offers premium Santa Claus rental services for authentic holiday celebrations and unique memories in Bucharest.
- Where
- Bucharest | More Info : The Story of Santa Claus