When the Christmas markets in Bucharest open. Where and during what period will the seven events take place

This year, Bucharest will put on its festive attire at the end of this month, with the opening of the Christmas markets. More and more diverse than ever. The Capital City Hall will organize no less than three such events: in the Constitution Square, in the University Square and on the esplanade of the National Opera. Each will have a different theme, and public access will be free. And some of the sector town halls will organize fairs. The best known is the one in sector 6, the West Side Christmas Market, made in collaboration with Untold.

PHOTO Facebook/ Bucharest Christmas Market

The Christmas market in Constitution Square

Bucharest Christmas Market is the main fair organized by the Capital City Hall, through CREART. The event will take place in the Constitution Square, between November 29 and December 28.

Visitors will find 120 booths at the fair with traditional products, handicrafts, decorations, seasonal goodies and souvenirs, the organizers announce. The largest ecological fir tree in the country will be located here, with a height of approximately 30 meters, which will dominate the entire square.

Santa's House, a panoramic wheel, a Venetian carousel, play areas, as well as workshops with children's activities will also operate in Constitution Square.

Music will also play a leading role. As every year, there will also be concerts. Two areas have been set up for musical events:

• Traditional area – carolers, folk ensembles, children's choirs, renowned artists and established bands
• Urban area – DJs with the most loved songs of the season, energy and rhythm at every step

Visiting hours are 12:00 – 22:00 during the week and 10:00 – 22:00 at the weekend.

“Bucharest Downtown Christmas Market”, the Christmas market in the University Square

The second City Hall fair will take place between November 29 and December 28. The focus here is on the food. Moreover, the event is organized in collaboration with the Food Truck Festival and is presented as a “special culinary pop-up for the holidays, with urban rhythms”

Visitors will be able to find a mix of international street food, light installations, Instagrammable decorations and live concerts at the fair. A carousel will complete the festive atmosphere.

“Bucharest Opera Christmas Market”, organized on the Esplanade of the National Opera

The third fair organized by the City Hall will open later, on Moș Nicolae, on December 6 and will remain open until December 28.

Here, say the organizers, the atmosphere will be refined, with decor inspired by French markets. And classical music will play a leading role. “Every weekend, the outdoor stage will host recitals with beloved artists and classical music performances, including productions from the repertoire of the Bucharest National Opera, which will be broadcast live.” announces CREART.

There will also be food stalls and children's workshops.

“Bucharest West Side Market”, the Christmas market in the 6th district

The Christmas Market in Sector 6 will open on November 28.

“We have installed the winter decorations, and the partners from Untold are making the final arrangements.

The stage is set. At the opening we will have a chart-topping artist with many radio hits”announced the City Hall of Sector 6 on the Facebook page.

The event is designed as a fair with festival events. The schedule has not yet been announced. In past years, visitors could also enjoy an outdoor ice rink.

Entry to the fair will be free.

“Winter Wonderland”, the Christmas market in sector 3

The fair organized by the District 3 City Hall will no longer take place in Laminor Hall, but will move outdoors, in Alba Iulia Square. The event will take place between November 27, 2025 and January 7, 2026. Here, visitors will be able to find a playground, a carousel, themed houses and spaces specially designed for children. On November 29, the lights will be lit.

The only outdoor New Year's Eve party will also take place in Alba Iulia Square.

“Iceland”, the Christmas market in sector 4

The Christmas market in sector 4 will be held in Lumea Copiilor Park, between November 27 and December 27. Entry is free.

Among the attractions announced by the organizers are a hot air balloon, a zip line, a patio, but also a “caravan of magical animals”. “This special area is dedicated to meeting the most adorable creatures of winter. It's the perfect time to meet majestic reindeer, adorable Husky dogs and other fantastic animals“, it says on the event's website.

Also at this fair, names such as Ștefan Bănică Junior or Direcția 5 will perform. The first musical show will take place on December 1, when Sofia Vicoveanca and Fuego will take the stage.

The “Christmas Story” fair hosted by the Comic Opera

PHOTO Comic Opera

This fair is already open from November 21 and will last until December 28. Entry is free here as well, but most of the workshops are chargeable.

“The Garden of the Comic Opera becomes a city of winter stories, with snow, carols, lights and shows, in a setting designed for each member of the family. The early opening is not just an excuse to extend the holiday – it's an invitation to enjoy the miracle of Christmas longer, in a space where every detail, from the snow that falls on the weekend to the smiles of the children, has been created to turn a few hours into a memory that will last.” announce the organizers.

There are lots of workshops and activities for children at the fair. These include:

– VR Sled Flight

– Flight simulator

– The Grinch's Grotto

– The Unicorn Museum

-The Sensory Labyrinth

– The Chamber of Mirrors

– Cinema (10 lei ticket).

The show “Fairy tales with horses” is also unique. which will take place daily, in the evening, from 18:00 and 19:30.

“The show created by stuntman Vali Vasilescu combines equestrian art, acrobatics and pyrotechnic effects in a spectacular visual experience, with Andalusian horses, birds of prey and domesticated wolves”say the organizers. Viewing is free.

The fair will be open from Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 21:00, and on weekends and from 1 December from 10:00 to 21:00.