Christmas markets in Romania

Bucharest Christmas Market 2026

Piața Constituției (Constitution Square)

The capital's largest Christmas market is held in Piața Constituției, in front of the Palace of the Parliament, from 27 November to 27 December 2026. It is organised by Bucharest City Hall through AEUB (ARCUB), with chalets for craftspeople and producers, a food area, Santa's House, a Ferris wheel and a carousel.

27 November – 27 December 2026
Bucharest, capital of Romania
267 km from Sibiu, about 4 hours

Confirmed by the organiser Dates published by the organiser (AEUB / ARCUB) on the market's website and in the registration regulations. The festive lights are switched on on the opening evening, 27 November.

What to expect

  • A Ferris wheel and a double-decker themed carousel, plus Santa's House and the Christmas tree (2026)
  • About 133 chalets, a second stage and LED screens, according to the press (2026)
  • A 30 m tree made of LED mesh, according to Radio România București FM (2026)
  • More than 120 chalets and a 30 m eco-friendly tree (2025)

Opening hours and entry

2026: Monday–Friday 12:00–22:00, Saturday–Sunday 10:00–22:00, according to the organiser's documentation. Opening hours for special days and the performance programme are announced separately.

Free entry. The Ferris wheel and the carousel are paid for separately.

Organiser

Bucharest City Hall, through AEUB – Arte și Evenimente Urbane București (ARCUB); in 2025, through CREART. Website: www.bucharestchristmasmarket.ro

From Bucharest to Sibiu

Bucharest Sibiu Christmas Market. Tap a pin to navigate.

Combine your visit with Sibiu

If you are travelling from Bucharest to Transylvania, Sibiu is about 4 hours' drive away, via the Olt Valley or via Brașov. The market in the Grand Square (Piața Mare) opens on 13 November, two weeks before the one in the capital, and stays open until 3 January.

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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