November in Brașov blends winter sparkle with culture and practical improvements that make city breaks smoother. This monthly guide surfaces the most visitor‑friendly highlights with official, verifiable sources you can check for live details.

Trip tip: For a long weekend, pair the old town and museums with a concert night, a mountain day trip, and return to Council Square for the Christmas lights on November 30.

Christmas Market opens November 30

Brașov’s Christmas Market opens on November 30, with the festive lights switched on the same evening. The market spans three central areas—Piața Sfatului, Piața Sfântul Ioan, and the Rectorat zone—bringing wooden stalls, seasonal food, and stage moments back into the heart of the city.

Planning to be in town that weekend? Read our quick guide: Brașov Christmas Fair 2025.

Live music: Transilvania Blues Nights

On November 14, Rockstadt hosts Transilvania Blues Nights with Todd Sharpville—a Romania premiere for the renowned blues artist. Details and tickets are available via Rockstadt.

Theatre and culture

The International Festival of Contemporary Drama returns at Teatrul „Sică Alexandrescu” in mid‑to‑late November, complemented by a full month of repertory titles. Check the theatre’s schedule for dates and tickets.

Museums & exhibitions

At Muzeul de Artă Brașov, the collective exhibition “Un trecut care nu trece. Comunismul – între propagandă și artă” runs through November 30.

Prefer a broader culture day? Try our guides to Brașov museums and the city’s historic core.

Airport routes & access

Wizz Air’s autumn additions—Memmingen, Nürnberg, and Milan—are operating into November, making short breaks easier. Check live arrivals/departures at Brașov‑Ghimbav Airport and our route overview for context.

If you’re connecting across the city, our transportation guide and weather overview will help you plan transfers and day trips.

Poiana ski prep & upgrades

Ahead of ski season, the city completed lighting on the lower Lupului slope and launched procurement for four new snowcats, with snowmaking tests underway. The goal: extend daily ski hours and improve slope reliability.

Poiana Brașov ski lift in winter Photo: Fermoar.ro on Unsplash

In town, works on Romania’s largest electric‑bus depot—garaging and charging up to 157 e‑buses—are nearing completion, a win for quieter, lower‑emission mobility.

Plan your November

For weekly culture picks (theatre, concerts, workshops), scan the county’s round‑ups and venue listings before you go.

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