Targul Mesterilor Populari (Craftsman’s Fair)
Bucharest
May, 2012

Held at the one of the largest open-air museums in the world, the Craftsman’s Fair is a wonderful opportunity to witness the various textile weaving, pottery, glass blowing, and other skills, as executed by some of the finest craftsmen in Romania. This fair, located at the famous Village Museum, also features workshops that allow visitors to experience the craft making firsthand, which inspires fun for the whole family!

Bucharest of Old
Bucharest
May, 2012

Romania’s capital takes a look at the past during the Bucharest of Old festival. The city is made to look like it was back in the 19th century, while locals in period costumes parade through town in horse drawn carriages. Along with the traditional garb, you will also find music and food of the era.

Bucharest Street Music Festival
Bucharest
June, 2012

Forget about the traditional seated concert experience and enjoy the best of Romanian musicians as they take to the streets of Bucharest’s Old Town district. Performances of traditional Romanian music can be heard all throughout the city, and are performed by various musical groups during the event.

Bucharest Street Music Festival
Bucharest
June, 2012

The annual Bucharest Street Music Festival takes place in the lovely Old Town area of Bucharest. The event showcases Romanian folk and medieval tunes and artists each year and is held on the beautiful old cobbled streets of the nations capital.

B'ESTFEST Summer Camp
Bucharest
July 6 - July 8, 2012

The annual B'ESTFEST takes place in the beautiful B'ESTFEST Park. The event focuses on the best of electronic music and independent rock and roll bands from abroad. Classic groups such as Caro Emerald, Kreator, Garbage, Mila Vita, The Andy C and Obituary will grace the stages. Let there be loud rock! Good foods and camping are available on-site as well!

ANONIMUL International Independent Film Festival
Sfantu Gheorghe
August, 2012

The ANONIMUL film festival is held each year on the coast of the Black Sea at the Danube River delta town of Sfantu Gheorghe. This is a competitive festival in the categories of Fiction, Feature and Animated Short - the latter of which are voted on by the audience.

Romanian National Theater Festival
Bucharest
October, 2012 - November, 2012

Like most theater festivals the Romanian National Theater Festival puts on any number of Shakespeare plays and other standards. The festival also puts on plays by local playwrights and showcases new interpretations of other Eastern European playwright's works.

SoNoRo
Bucharest
November, 2012

The SoNoRo international chamber music festival brings together contemporary, classical and jazz. Each year there is a theme for the festival that all featured musical pieces adhere to in some way. The festival has ties to the Transylvania International Film Festival in the form of sponsored theme-related film screenings. For 2012 SoNoRo takes place mainly in Bucharest, but will have satellite performance locations in Cluj, Brasov and Iasi.

St. Nicholas Fair
Bucharest
December, 2012

This is the singular event to do your Christmas shopping while in Romania. Held at the Museum of the Romanian Peasant and hosting over 120 artisans it will be the perfect opportunity to purchase a taste of Romanian culture to last you a lifetime.