Where to find the

Where to find the Christmas spirit in Bucharest By Oana Vasiliu

Experiences are so much more fulfilling than objects, so we encourage you to grab your family or a group of friends and go do something together, as there are plenty of Christmas-themed events across town.

Magic West Side Christmas Market can be found in Drumul Taberei Bucharest Christmas Market seen from above

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

The Bucharest Christmas Market is located in Constitution Square and it will stay open until December 26. Some say that Bucharest’s Christmas Market is one of the best in Europe, featuring locally made gifts as well as traditional Romanian beverages and foods. As usual, the symbolic and impressive Christmas tree is present to mark the wonderful Santa’s House attraction. It’s the best place to be for children on a jolly Christmas evening.

The West Side Christmas Market is taking place in Drumul Taberei Park, until December 27. The natural, 8-metre-high Christmas tree, adorned with snowflakes, stars, and LEDs with festive motifs, will be placed in the middle of the fair. The organisers, namely the team behind the UNTOLD festival, aim to turn the space into the largest Christmas theme park in Bucharest. They have prepared special Christmas workshops for ations by artists from all over the country. Sala Dalles (18 Nicolae Balcescu Blvd.) is nearby it also hosts a special Christmas fair between December 16-19.

At the National Peasant Museum, this month’s weekends are booked with several Christmas Fairs. BR particularly encourages you to visit the charity Christmas fair "Daruim si Ajungem MARI," which will take place on Saturday, December 10. A team of volunteers and creative friends have prepared lots special things with their hands: tree decorations, gingerbread, craft beer, jewellery, handmade clothes and accessories, scented candles, cosmetics, homemade sweets and goodies, and more. All the funds raised will be donated to the Ajungem MARI NGO, which takes care of orphan children.

both kids and adults, with lots of magical activities and light shows all around the Christmas Market

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CHRISTMAS FAIRS

Mezanin Market at Universul Palace returns with two holiday weekends: December 10-11 and December 17-18. Visitors are welcomed by a relaxed vibe, with passionate people and coffee from Beans & Dots, in the creative district, near Cismigiu Park. Visitors will be able to find jewellery, interior design products, interesting drinks and sauces, children’s and adult clothing, eco-friendly products, books, sweets, and honey in healthy combinations, special accessories, and natural cosmetics from over 50 small entrepreneurs.

Dichisar de Iarna is taking place at Impact Hub Universitate (21 Tudor Arghezi Street) in the next two weekends. It is the most important design and handmade fair in Bucharest, bringing creCHRISTMAS CAROLS

The Saint Joseph Cathedral in Bucharest will once again host a Christmas Concert by the Royal Choir. The event is scheduled for December 13, where the choir will be conducted by Razvan Rados, while Ciprian Mardare, Silviu Alexandru Mihaila, Ileana Sima, and Stefan Ailenei will be featured as guests. Entrance is free of charge.

The Madrigal – Marin Constantin Chamber Choir has already announced its national tour “On the road to Christmas,” also kicking off the celebrations for the Madrigal Choir’s 60th anniversary. In Bucharest, the concert will take place at the National Opera, on December 19-20.

The Bucharest Symphony Orchestra, led by John Axelrod, returns to Sala Palatului on December 30 to deliver the tenth edition of its New Year concert. The event will present the Classical Rock concept in a programme combining classical works with pop and rock music. Artist Florin Ristei will perform at the event, offering a unique musical journey. Tickets are still available.