Christmas markets in Romania

Arad Christmas Market 2026

Piața Catedralei (Cathedral Square) and Parcul Reconcilierii

In Arad, the Christmas market is held in Piața Catedralei and Parcul Reconcilierii, with wooden chalets, food trucks and concerts. In 2026 it opens on 14 November.

14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Arad, Arad County
302 km from Sibiu, about three and a half hours

Confirmed by the organiser Dates from the 2026 edition's regulations, published by the Arad Municipal Cultural Centre.

What to expect

  • Wooden chalets, food trucks, bars and kürtőskalács stalls (2026)
  • Almost 30 chalets, 14 stalls and food trucks in Piața Catedralei (2025)
  • A Ferris wheel and an artificial ice rink (2025)
  • A fireworks display (2025)

Opening hours and entry

According to the regulations, the 2026 hours will be announced after the exhibitors have been selected. In 2025, the two official sources gave different hours (18:00–23:00 and 14:00–22:00 respectively).

Not specified in the sources.

Organiser

Arad Municipal Cultural Centre, on behalf of Arad City Hall. Website: www.cmcarad.ro

From Arad to Sibiu

Arad Sibiu Christmas Market. Tap a pin to navigate.

Combine your visit with Sibiu

On the A1 motorway, Arad is about three and a half hours from Sibiu. If you enter the country from the west, Sibiu is a natural stop on the way to Transylvania.

Public information compiled by the Sibiu Christmas Market team from official sources and the press, checked on 31 October 2026. Organisers may change dates and opening hours, so check their website before you travel. Are you an organiser and spotted a mistake? Write to us at [email protected].

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