Brașov in January: Weather, Events and What to Do
The coldest month: short days, snow on the mountain, ski season at Poiana Brașov and a quiet Old Town once the New Year holidays are over.
What's on in Brașov
What's happening in Brașov this month and next, with dates confirmed by the organisers, and a month-by-month calendar of the city's regular events.
Coming up
List updated 18 October 2026
- 25 Sept – 1 Nov
Exhibition: Brașov, the (in)visible city
Brașov Art Museum, Bd. Eroilor 21 Confirmed
Free group exhibition about the city, curated by Alexandra Ilnițchi-Ardelean. Last day 1 November.
- 15 Oct – 17 Dec
Brașov Philharmonic autumn season
Patria hall (Filarmonica Brașov) Confirmed
Symphony concerts on most Thursdays: Grieg and Rachmaninoff on 29 Oct, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 on 19 Nov, Symphonie fantastique on 26 Nov.
- 22 Oct – 25 Oct
Hungarian Days festival
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
Hungarian Days festival in the main square, listed in City Hall's events calendar.
- 23 Oct – 25 Oct
Trofeul Poiana Brașov (motorsport)
Livada Poștei Confirmed
Motorsport event run by the Auto Blic sports club, with City Hall and RATBV as partners.
- 23 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween at Dino Parc Râșnov
Dino Parc Râșnov Confirmed
Halloween activities at Dino Parc Râșnov, 23 October–1 November. Pumpkin workshops, Dino Hunt and an evening guided walk. Adults 60 lei, children 40 lei.
- 23 Oct
Hans Zimmer portrait concert in Brașov
Sala Patria Confirmed
Film music for two pianos and percussion at Sala Patria, 23 October at 19:00. Horia Mihail, Toma Popovici, Alexandru Anastasiu and Yota Iida perform.
- 24 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween at Bran Castle
Bran Castle Confirmed
Daytime Halloween tours on 24–30 October (last entry 19:00; the castle opens at 12:00 on Monday 26 Oct) and 31 October (last entry 17:00), plus a family tour on 1 November (last entry 18:00). The Royal Park party on 31 October is listed separately below.
- 24 Oct
The Lady of the Camellias (ballet)
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Ballet performance at the Opera. Starts at 18:30.
- 24 Oct
Brașov Marathon Night Challenge
Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu Confirmed
Fourth edition of the city's night running race, on the promenade below Tâmpa.
- 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Dracula Fantasy Con
Coresi Shopping Resort Confirmed
Free fantasy, comics and cosplay convention over the Halloween weekend.
- 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween fair
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
Themed fair in the main square over the Halloween weekend.
- 30 Oct – 31 Oct
Vin la Brașov premium wine festival
Belvedere Events Center Confirmed
11th edition of a tasting festival of Romanian wineries: Friday 16:00–22:00, Saturday 14:00–22:00. Tickets on iabilet.
- 31 Oct – 1 Nov
Tosca (Puccini) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Two performances, conducted by Lorenzo Biagi and directed by Matteo Mazzoni. Start 18:30.
- 31 Oct
byron: 20th anniversary concert
Rockstadt club Confirmed
The Romanian rock band celebrates 20 years. Tickets on iabilet.
- 31 Oct
Barbarosa drummers' parade
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
Drummers' parade in the main square on Halloween, from 17:00, listed in City Hall's events calendar.
- 31 Oct – 1 Nov
Bran Castle Halloween party
Royal Park, Bran Castle Confirmed
The Royal Park Halloween party at Bran Castle, 31 October, 21:00–04:00, with DJ Ioni and DJ Szabo. Blood Moon (800 lei) sold out on 19 October.
- 2 Nov – 8 Nov
Comedy Week theatre festival
Sică Alexandrescu Theatre Confirmed
13th edition: a week of comedy theatre, opening with Teatrul Nottara's Comedy of Errors on 2 Nov; awards gala on 8 Nov.
- 7 Nov
Wiener Blut (Strauss) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Johann Strauss Jr.'s operetta, conducted by Mircea Holiartoc. Starts at 18:30; tickets 100 or 70 lei.
- 8 Nov
Autumn vintage vehicle parade
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
Classic cars on show in the main square, 11:00–15:00.
- 13 Nov – 15 Nov
Transylvanian Food Market
Piața Sfântul Ioan Confirmed
Weekend market of regional food producers.
- 13 Nov
Puya: Adevărul Gol-Goluț
Kruhnen Musik Halle Confirmed
Concert by the Romanian rock band. Doors 20:00, 18+. Tickets on iabilet.
- 14 Nov
La Bohème (Puccini) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Puccini's opera, conducted by Traian Ichim and directed by Carmen Dobrescu. Starts at 18:30; tickets 100 or 70 lei.
- 18 Nov
Theo Rose: Acorduri ample
Lux Divina Confirmed
Concert by the Romanian pop singer. Tickets on iabilet.
- 19 Nov – 21 Nov
Ursache Boxing Show (5th edition)
Sala Sporturilor Confirmed
Boxing show in the city's sports hall, listed in City Hall's events calendar for 19–21 November.
- 20 Nov
Luna Amară: new single launch
Rockstadt club Confirmed
The Romanian rock band presents its new single. Doors 19:00. Tickets on iabilet.
- 21 Nov
Carmen (Bizet) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Bizet's opera, conducted by Traian Ichim and directed by Matteo Mazzoni. Starts at 18:30; tickets 100 or 70 lei.
- 27 Nov – 3 Jan
Brașov Christmas market
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
Brașov Christmas market: 27 November–3 January. Official opening and lights on 30 November. Stalls in Piața Sfatului and Piața Sfântul Ioan.
- 28 Nov
Coppélia (ballet) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Delibes's ballet, choreographic adaptation by Alexandru Fotescu; 2 h 15 min with two intervals. Starts at 18:30; tickets 70 or 50 lei.
- 30 Nov
Christmas lights switch-on
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
The city's lights and the tree in Piața Sfatului are switched on at the official opening of the Christmas market. Programme to be announced.
- 1 Dec
Romania's National Day
Bd. Eroilor, Piața Unirii and Piața Sfatului Expected
Usually a military and religious ceremony on Bd. Eroilor, the Junii in Piața Unirii and a folk show in Piața Sfatului. 2026 programme not yet published.
- 4 Dec
Gypsy Rock Symphony in Brașov
Lux Divina Confirmed
Damian & Brothers and the Brașov Philharmonic orchestra at Lux Divina, 4 December at 19:00. Published ticket categories: 150, 200 and 250 lei.
- 6 Dec
Dincolo, Aproape: carol concert
Lux Divina Confirmed
Christmas carols with guest Paula Hriscu and the UNISON choirs, conducted by George Dumitrașcu. Starts at 18:00; tickets 120–210 lei on iabilet.
- 10 Dec
The Nutcracker with the Brașov Philharmonic
Patria hall (Filarmonica Brașov) Confirmed
Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic in concert, conducted by Andrej Vesel. Starts at 19:00.
- 10 Dec
Ștefan Bănică live
Lux Divina Confirmed
December concert by the Romanian singer. Tickets on iabilet.
- 17 Dec
Direcția 5: "100% Direcția 5" tour
Reduta Cultural Centre Confirmed
Concert by the Romanian pop-rock band. Starts at 19:30 (doors 19:00). Tickets on iabilet.
- 21 Dec
Paula Seling: Magia Crăciunului
Lux Divina Confirmed
Christmas concert by the Romanian singer. Starts at 19:30 (doors 19:00). Tickets on iabilet.
- 24 Dec
Regal Vienez Christmas concert
Sică Alexandrescu Theatre Confirmed
Viennese programme with two orchestras, a choir and ballet, led by violinist-conductor Bogdan Costache. Starts at 20:00; tickets 275–300 lei.
- 31 Dec
New Year's Eve in Piața Sfatului
Piața Sfatului Expected
Free open-air party. Last year: DJs and a laser show at midnight instead of fireworks, buses until 01:30. 2026 line-up not yet announced.
- 15 Jan
Golden Voices of Gospel
Lux Divina Confirmed
Gospel concert. Starts at 19:00 (doors 18:30). Tickets on iabilet.
Month by month
Brașov in February: Weather, Events and What to Do
Still winter, with a little more sun. In 2027 Brașov hosts the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival, then the school ski week fills the slopes.
Brașov in March: Weather, Events and What to Do
The changeover month: frosty nights, the odd snowfall, the end of the ski season and one of the quietest times of the year in the Old Town.
Brașov in April: Weather, Events and What to Do
Spring arrives: green hills by the end of the month, longer opening hours and a quiet Old Town until the Easter holidays begin.
Brașov in May: Weather, Events and What to Do
Warm afternoons, the first thunderstorms and the city's own festival weekend. In 2027 May also opens with the Orthodox Easter long weekend.
Brașov in June: Weather, Events and What to Do
The longest days of the year and the start of the hiking season, with short afternoon storms in the wettest month.
Brașov in July: Weather, Events and What to Do
Peak summer: warm afternoons, cool nights, long evenings and every mountain road and trail open.
Brașov in August: Weather, Events and What to Do
The warmest and one of the driest months of summer, with two of the city's biggest festivals.
Brașov in September: Weather, Events and What to Do
Our favourite month: mild and settled, everything still open, and the summer crowds gone.
Brașov in October: Weather, Events and What to Do
Autumn colours on Tâmpa, a busy cultural calendar and the switch to winter hours.
Brașov in November: Weather, Events and What to Do
The quietest month of the year, until the Christmas market and the long weekend at the very end.
Brașov in December: Weather, Events and What to Do
Christmas market month, from National Day to New Year's Eve in Piața Sfatului, with the ski season starting when the snow allows.
Winter
Brașov Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Hours and Prices
The 2026 dates are confirmed by City Hall. Here is what to expect in Piața Sfatului, what things cost and how to get there.
New Year's Eve in Brașov 2026: Party, Buses and What's Open
The 2026 programme isn't out yet. Here is how the 2025 night in Piața Sfatului ran, which buses ran home, what Poiana offers and what is closed on 1 January.
Ice Skating in Brașov: Rinks, Prices and Opening Dates
Two public rinks: Olimpia, outdoors at the foot of Tâmpa and open from early December, and the indoor Olympic Ice Rink by the train station. Hours and prices checked on 16 October 2026.
Brașov in Winter: Weather, What's Open and Things to Do
December to February in Brașov: cold nights, short days, a Christmas market in Piața Sfatului and ski slopes a bus ride away.
Skiing Near Brașov: Poiana Brașov, Predeal and Sinaia
Poiana Brașov is a city bus ride from the Old Town. Predeal, Sinaia and Azuga are on the railway line south. Here's how they compare.
Festivals and traditions
The Junii Parade in Brașov: Date, Route and Where to Watch
Once a year, on the Sunday after Orthodox Easter, seven groups of riders from Șchei ride through Brașov's Old Town. Here is when, where and how to see them.
Brașov Days (Zilele Brașovului): Dates, Programme and the Junii
The city's spring festival takes over Piața Sfatului on the weekend after Orthodox Easter. Here is when it is, what happens each day and how to get around.
Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival: Dates, Tickets and Venues
Three August evenings of blues, jazz and soul on a stage in the Old Town, plus jam sessions, a gospel concert in a fortified church and free daytime events.
Rockstadt Extreme Fest (Rockstadt Festival): Dates, Tickets, Camping
Romania's big metal festival moved from Râșnov to Ghimbav in 2026 and becomes Rockstadt Festival in 2027. Dates, tickets, camping and how to get there and back from Brașov.
Oktoberfest in Brașov: Dates, Venue and What to Expect
A beer tent, a funfair and Romanian rock bands on the edge of the Tractorul district, every late summer since 2009.
Dracula Film Festival Brașov: 2026 Dates, Tickets and Programme
Brașov's fantasy and horror film festival has run every autumn since 2013. The 2026 edition, what tickets cost, the Fantasy Con still to come and what we know about 2027.
Bookfest Brașov: 2026 Dates, Venue and Programme
The city's yearly book fair, run by the Romanian Publishers Association: four days of discounted books and author events every autumn.
Halloween in Transylvania 2026: Bran Castle and Brașov
Bran Castle turns Halloween into a nine-day programme, with a party in its park on the 31st. Prices, the last bus, the Brașov fair and the real Dracula story.
The year in Brașov
January
- Christmas market Late November to early January in Piața Sfatului; the lights and the big tree go on at the official opening on 30 November.
- Ski season in Poiana Brașov Usually from around Christmas to late March, depending on the cold and snowmaking. In 2025/26 it ran from 30 December to 29 March.
February
- Ski season in Poiana Brașov Usually from around Christmas to late March, depending on the cold and snowmaking. In 2025/26 it ran from 30 December to 29 March.
March
- Ski season in Poiana Brașov Usually from around Christmas to late March, depending on the cold and snowmaking. In 2025/26 it ran from 30 December to 29 March.
April
- Brașov Days (Zilele Brașovului) Concerts and fairs in Piața Sfatului from Friday to Sunday on the weekend after Orthodox Easter, ending with the Junii parade.
- Junii parade Seven groups of riders from Șchei ride through the Old Town on the Sunday after Orthodox Easter. Next: 9 May 2027 (expected).
May
- Brașov Days (Zilele Brașovului) Concerts and fairs in Piața Sfatului from Friday to Sunday on the weekend after Orthodox Easter, ending with the Junii parade.
- Junii parade Seven groups of riders from Șchei ride through the Old Town on the Sunday after Orthodox Easter. Next: 9 May 2027 (expected).
July
- Rockstadt Festival (formerly Rockstadt Extreme Fest) Large metal festival in late July in Ghimbav, next to Brașov, after many years in Râșnov. 2027 dates: 26–30 July.
August
- Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival International jazz and blues festival in mid-August, in Piața Sfântul Ioan and local clubs. 2027 dates: 13–15 August.
- Oktoberfest Brașov Free-entry beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului by Parcul Tractorul, held every late summer since 2009. 2026: 27 Aug – 6 Sep.
September
- Oktoberfest Brașov Free-entry beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului by Parcul Tractorul, held every late summer since 2009. 2026: 27 Aug – 6 Sep.
- DrAMAtic Brașov International Festival International theatre festival at the Sică Alexandrescu Theatre in September (31st edition in 2026).
October
- Oktoberfest Brașov Free-entry beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului by Parcul Tractorul, held every late summer since 2009. 2026: 27 Aug – 6 Sep.
- Brașov Running Festival The city's running festival in early October, around Coresi and Piața Sfatului (6th edition in 2026).
- Bookfest Brașov book fair The Romanian publishers' book fair, with launches and talks, usually in October at Transilvania University. Free entry in recent years.
- Dracula Film Festival Fantasy and horror film festival at Cinema Astra in October, held since 2013.
- Halloween at Bran Castle and in the Old Town Themed Halloween tours and ticketed night parties at Bran Castle around 31 October, plus a themed fair in Piața Sfatului.
November
- Christmas market Late November to early January in Piața Sfatului; the lights and the big tree go on at the official opening on 30 November.
- Comedy Week (Săptămâna Comediei) A week of comedy theatre at the Sică Alexandrescu Theatre in early November.
December
- Christmas market Late November to early January in Piața Sfatului; the lights and the big tree go on at the official opening on 30 November.
- Romania's National Day (1 December) Ceremonies on Bd. Eroilor and in Piața Unirii, and a folk show in the main square (programme as in 2025).
- New Year's Eve in Piața Sfatului A free open-air party organised by City Hall, with extra night buses.
- Ski season in Poiana Brașov Usually from around Christmas to late March, depending on the cold and snowmaking. In 2025/26 it ran from 30 December to 29 March.