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 10 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 – 18 Oct
Dracula Film Festival
Cinema Astra, Str. Lungă 1 Confirmed
14th edition of the fantasy and horror film festival: four days of screenings, competitions and guests.
- 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.
- 15 Oct
Horia Brenciu & HB Orchestra
Lux Divina Confirmed
Pop and swing concert with a big band. Tickets on iabilet.
- 17 Oct
Faust (Gounod) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Gounod's opera, conducted by Traian Ichim. Starts at 18:30.
- 20 Oct
Tango Meets Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Argentine tango gala with the Cluj Tango Orchestra. Starts at 19:00.
- 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.
- 24 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween at Bran Castle
Bran Castle Confirmed
Evening tours from 24 October, the Halloween party on 31 October and a family day on 1 November. Tickets are limited.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 18 Nov
Theo Rose: Acorduri ample
Lux Divina Confirmed
Concert by the Romanian pop singer. Tickets on iabilet.
- 27 Nov – 3 Jan
Brașov Christmas market
Piața Sfatului and Piața Sfântul Ioan Confirmed
Over 50 stalls in three zones. Preview weekend 27–29 Nov; official opening with the Christmas lights on 30 Nov.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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 programme, what tickets cost and where to go.
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 Evening tours and a ticketed party 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.