Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready for the winter holidays in Oradea! Our guide presents the most important festive events and activities in the city, being useful for both locals and visitors who choose to spend their holidays here.
The historic center becomes the focal point of festivities, with Union Square hosting the traditional Christmas fair. Visitors can explore artisanal product stalls and traditional foods, admire the festive lighting on Corso and in December 1st Park, or enjoy performances in the pedestrian area. The holiday atmosphere extends to the Oradea Fortress, where various cultural events complete the city's festive program.
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Oradea Holiday Markets and Shopping
Oradea Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- First eco-friendly ice rink in Oradea.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Unirii Square offers a warm and traditional atmosphere, with tens of thousands of lights and winter decorations. Visitors can explore traditional food stalls, sweets, and handmade crafts, while in Ferdinand Square there is an eco-friendly ice rink.
- Where
- Oradea | More Info : Oradea Christmas Market
Christmas Jazz Festival
- What to Expect
- Stalls with traditional treats and handmade gifts.
- Description
- The Oradea Christmas Market offers visitors an experience filled with traditional treats, handmade gifts, and festive performances amidst a sea of lights.
- Where
- Oradea | More Info : Christmas Jazz Festival
Oradea Holiday Shows and Entertainment
International Theatre Festival
- What to Expect
- High-quality international short theater performances.
- Description
- The International Theater Festival in Oradea is a cultural event that brings together theaters from Romania and abroad to present short theater performances.
- Where
- Oradea | More Info : International Theatre Festival
Next Film Festival
- What to Expect
- Short films and award-winning productions projected in the open air.
- Description
- The Festivalul de Film Next offers a variety of good films, including short films and award-winning productions, projected in the open air in Oradea City Park.
- Where
- Oradea | More Info : Next Film Festival
Oradea Other Holiday Activities
Children's Workshops
- What to Expect
- Free workshops for children with various creative activities.
- Description
- The children's workshops offer a variety of creative and educational activities, including Coder Dojo, art, science, theater in Romanian and Hungarian, biology, calligraphy, Photoshop, fashion creation, meteorology, ecology, and photography.
- Where
- Oradea | More Info : Children's Workshops