The Brașov market is held in Piața Sfatului, at the foot of Mount Tâmpa, with the Black Church next door. The 2026 edition has 43 chalets, 23 of them for craftspeople and producers, and the theme of the city's festive lights is "Childhood".

27 November 2026 – 3 January 2027

Brașov, Brașov County

142 km from Sibiu, about two and a half hours

Confirmed by the organiser The dates appear in the market's official regulations (DAIP Brașov, 19 October 2026). The chalets open on 27 November as a preview; the official opening, with the lighting of the tree and the festive lights, takes place on 30 November from 17:00 in Piața Sfatului.

What to expect

Lighting of the tree and the festive lights on 30 November from 17:00, with a programme of performances in Piața Sfatului (2026)
43 chalets in Piața Sfatului: 12 for craftspeople, 11 for producers, 18 Food & Drinks and 2 for resellers; the craftspeople run free demonstration workshops (2026)
Festive lights on the theme "Childhood", with more than 1.3 million LEDs, a canopy of lights on strada Republicii and large figures on Aleea de sub Tâmpa (2026)
"Orășelul poveștilor" in Piața Sfântul Ioan (2026)
A tree with 200,000 fairy lights and 5,000 baubles; a Fly Project concert at the opening (2025)

Opening hours and entry

2026: Monday–Friday 14:00–22:00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00–22:00. On 31 December, the Food & Drinks area is open from 14:00 to 01:00.

The market is held in the public square; the sources do not mention an entry ticket.

Organiser

Brașov City Hall, through the Directorate for Public Infrastructure Administration (Public Markets Administration Service). Website: www.pietepublice.ro/targ-craciun-2026

From Brașov to Sibiu

Brașov Sibiu Christmas Market. Tap a pin to navigate.

Combine your visit with Sibiu

Brașov and Sibiu are the two great Saxon cities of Transylvania, about two and a half hours apart. Many visitors combine them: one day in Piața Sfatului, one day in the Grand Square (Piața Mare). The Sibiu Christmas Market has been open since 13 November.

Sources

Most sources are in Romanian.

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].

Brașov Christmas Market 2026