George Enescu International Music Festival
Season or date: September (biennial)
World-class classical music festival held in Bucharest and throughout the country.
Festivals in Romania
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Sibiu International Theatre Festival
Season or date: June
One of Europe's largest performing arts events, with the entire city becoming a stage.
Untold
Season or date: August
EDM festival in Cluj-Napoca featuring world-renowned DJs.
Electric Castle
Season or date: July
Outdoor music festival held at a castle in Banat region.
Mărțișor
Season or date: March 1
Traditional spring-welcoming celebration with red-and-white thread ornaments.
Sighișoara Medieval Festival
Season or date: Last week of July
Historical parade and knight tournaments in the fortress city of Sighișoara.
Transilvania International Film Festival
Season or date: Late May to June
Romania's largest film festival, gathering independent films from around the world.
Danube Delta International Bird Fair
Season or date: September
Held in the Ramsar-listed delta, attracting birdwatchers from around the world.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Easter (Orthodox calendar)
- May Day
- St. Andrew's Day
- Unification Day (December 1)
- Christmas