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 on in Brașov this month and next, with dates the organisers have confirmed. Further down, a month-by-month calendar of the events that come round every year.
Coming up
List updated 18 October 2026
- 25 Sept – 1 Nov
Exhibition: Brașov, the (in)visible city
Brașov Art Museum, Bd. Eroilor 21 Confirmed
A group exhibition about Brașov itself, curated by Alexandra Ilnițchi-Ardelean. Entry is free, and the last day is 1 November.
- 15 Oct – 17 Dec
Brașov Philharmonic autumn season
Patria hall (Filarmonica Brașov) Confirmed
Symphony concerts on most Thursdays. Coming up: Grieg and Rachmaninoff on 29 Oct, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 on 19 Nov and the Symphonie fantastique on 26 Nov.
- 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.
- 24 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween at Bran Castle
Bran Castle Confirmed
Daytime Halloween tours run from 24 to 30 October, with last entry at 19:00. On Monday 26 Oct the castle doesn't open until 12:00. On 31 October last entry is 17:00, and on 1 November there's a family tour (last entry 18:00). The Royal Park party on 31 October has its own entry below.
- 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Dracula Fantasy Con
Coresi Shopping Resort Confirmed
A free convention for fantasy, comics and cosplay fans over the Halloween weekend.
- 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween fair
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
A Halloween-themed fair in the main square, all through the Halloween weekend.
- 30 Oct – 31 Oct
Vin la Brașov premium wine festival
Belvedere Events Center Confirmed
Romanian wineries pour their wines at this tasting festival, now in its 11th edition. It's open Friday 16:00–22:00 and Saturday 14:00–22:00, with tickets on iabilet.
- 31 Oct – 1 Nov
Tosca (Puccini) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Two performances, with Lorenzo Biagi conducting and Matteo Mazzoni directing. Both start at 18:30.
- 31 Oct
byron: 20th anniversary concert
Rockstadt club Confirmed
The Romanian rock band turns 20 and celebrates with this show. Tickets on iabilet.
- 31 Oct
Barbarosa drummers' parade
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
A drummers' parade in the main square on Halloween, starting at 17:00.
- 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
A week of comedy theatre, now in its 13th edition. Teatrul Nottara opens it with The Comedy of Errors on 2 Nov, and the awards gala is on 8 Nov.
- 7 Nov
Wiener Blut (Strauss) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Johann Strauss Jr.'s operetta, with Mircea Holiartoc conducting. It starts at 18:30, and tickets cost 100 or 70 lei.
- 8 Nov
Autumn vintage vehicle parade
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
Classic cars line up in the main square from 11:00 to 15:00.
- 13 Nov – 15 Nov
Transylvanian Food Market
Piața Sfântul Ioan Confirmed
A weekend market with food from producers across the region.
- 13 Nov
Puya: Adevărul Gol-Goluț
Kruhnen Musik Halle Confirmed
The Romanian rapper plays live. Doors open at 20:00, and it's 18+ only. Tickets on iabilet.
- 14 Nov
La Bohème (Puccini) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Puccini's opera, with Traian Ichim conducting and Carmen Dobrescu directing. It starts at 18:30, and tickets cost 100 or 70 lei.
- 18 Nov
Theo Rose: Acorduri ample
Lux Divina Confirmed
The Romanian pop singer live in concert. Tickets on iabilet.
- 19 Nov – 21 Nov
Ursache Boxing Show (5th edition)
Sala Sporturilor Confirmed
A boxing show at the city's sports hall, on the calendar for 19–21 November.
- 20 Nov
Luna Amară: new single launch
Rockstadt club Confirmed
The Romanian rock band launches its new single. Doors open at 19:00. Tickets on iabilet.
- 21 Nov
Carmen (Bizet) at Brașov Opera
Brașov Opera Confirmed
Bizet's opera, with Traian Ichim conducting and Matteo Mazzoni directing. It starts at 18:30, and tickets cost 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 in a choreographic adaptation by Alexandru Fotescu. It lasts 2 h 15 min with two intervals and starts at 18:30. Tickets cost 70 or 50 lei.
- 30 Nov
Christmas lights switch-on
Piața Sfatului Confirmed
The city's lights and the tree in Piața Sfatului go on at the official opening of the Christmas market. The programme hasn't been announced yet.
- 1 Dec
Romania's National Day
Bd. Eroilor, Piața Unirii and Piața Sfatului Expected
There's usually a military and religious ceremony on Bd. Eroilor, the Junii riders in Piața Unirii and a folk show in Piața Sfatului. The 2026 programme isn't out yet.
- 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 Paula Hriscu as guest and the UNISON choirs, conducted by George Dumitrașcu. It starts at 18:00, and tickets cost 120–210 lei on iabilet.
- 10 Dec
The Nutcracker with the Brașov Philharmonic
Patria hall (Filarmonica Brașov) Confirmed
Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic, played in concert with Andrej Vesel conducting. It starts at 19:00.
- 10 Dec
Ștefan Bănică live
Lux Divina Confirmed
The Romanian singer's December concert. Tickets on iabilet.
- 17 Dec
Direcția 5: "100% Direcția 5" tour
Reduta Cultural Centre Confirmed
The Romanian pop-rock band live. It starts at 19:30, and doors open at 19:00. Tickets on iabilet.
- 21 Dec
Paula Seling: Magia Crăciunului
Lux Divina Confirmed
A Christmas concert by the Romanian singer. It starts at 19:30, and doors open at 19:00. Tickets on iabilet.
- 24 Dec
Regal Vienez Christmas concert
Sică Alexandrescu Theatre Confirmed
A Viennese programme with two orchestras, a choir and ballet, led by violinist and conductor Bogdan Costache. It starts at 20:00, and tickets cost 275–300 lei.
- 31 Dec
New Year's Eve in Piața Sfatului
Piața Sfatului Expected
A free open-air party. Last year there were DJs, a laser show at midnight instead of fireworks, and buses running until 01:30. The 2026 line-up hasn't been announced yet.
- 15 Jan
Golden Voices of Gospel
Lux Divina Confirmed
An evening of gospel music. It starts at 19:00, and doors open at 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 In Piața Sfatului from late November to early January. 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 how cold it gets and on 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 how cold it gets and on 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 how cold it gets and on snowmaking. In 2025/26 it ran from 30 December to 29 March.
April
- Brașov Days (Zilele Brașovului) Three days of concerts and fairs in Piața Sfatului, Friday to Sunday on the weekend after Orthodox Easter. It ends with the Junii parade.
- Junii parade Seven groups of riders from Șchei ride through the Old Town on the Sunday after Orthodox Easter. The next one should be on 9 May 2027.
May
- Brașov Days (Zilele Brașovului) Three days of concerts and fairs in Piața Sfatului, Friday to Sunday on the weekend after Orthodox Easter. It ends with the Junii parade.
- Junii parade Seven groups of riders from Șchei ride through the Old Town on the Sunday after Orthodox Easter. The next one should be on 9 May 2027.
July
- Rockstadt Festival (formerly Rockstadt Extreme Fest) A big metal festival in late July. After many years in Râșnov, it's now in Ghimbav, right next to Brașov. 2027 dates: 26–30 July.
August
- Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival An international jazz and blues festival in mid-August, in Piața Sfântul Ioan and the city's clubs. 2027 dates: 13–15 August.
- Oktoberfest Brașov A beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului by Parcul Tractorul, free to get in. It's been on every late summer since 2009. 2026: 27 Aug – 6 Sep.
September
- Oktoberfest Brașov A beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului by Parcul Tractorul, free to get in. It's been on every late summer since 2009. 2026: 27 Aug – 6 Sep.
- DrAMAtic Brașov International Festival An international theatre festival, held every September at the Sică Alexandrescu Theatre. The 2026 festival is the 31st.
October
- Oktoberfest Brașov A beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului by Parcul Tractorul, free to get in. It's been on every late summer since 2009. 2026: 27 Aug – 6 Sep.
- Brașov Running Festival Brașov's running festival in early October, around Coresi and Piața Sfatului. The 2026 festival is the 6th.
- Bookfest Brașov book fair The Romanian publishers' book fair, with book launches and talks. It's usually in October at Transilvania University, and entry has been free in recent years.
- Dracula Film Festival Fantasy and horror films at Cinema Astra every October. The festival has been running since 2013.
- Halloween at Bran Castle and in the Old Town Around 31 October, Bran Castle runs themed tours and ticketed night parties. Back in town, there's a Halloween fair in Piața Sfatului.
November
- Christmas market In Piața Sfatului from late November to early January. The lights and the big tree go on at the official opening on 30 November.
- Comedy Week (Săptămâna Comediei) Early November brings a week of comedies at the Sică Alexandrescu Theatre.
December
- Christmas market In Piața Sfatului from late November to early January. 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, plus a folk show in the main square. That's how it went in 2025.
- New Year's Eve in Piața Sfatului City Hall throws a free open-air party, and extra night buses run.
- Ski season in Poiana Brașov Usually from around Christmas to late March, depending on how cold it gets and on snowmaking. In 2025/26 it ran from 30 December to 29 March.