Scheduled Easter Festivals in Romania for the Year 2025
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Gearing Up for Easter: A Whirlwind Tour of Romanian Cities' Fairs and Festivities
Mark your calendars, folks, as we're only a few weeks away from the joyous celebration of Easter! This year, it's a culmination of traditions across both Catholic and Orthodox communities. Let's hop on a virtual tour and explore some of the vibrant Easter festivities happening around Romanian cities.
Bucharest: A Spree of Creativity and Culture
Get ready for some artisanal goodness at the Bucharest City Hall fair, going down at King Michael I Park (Herăstrău) – Charles de Gaulle entrance from April 12 to April 21. You'll find artisans from every nook and cranny of Romania, displaying their wares and showcasing their talent. The event promises handmade creations, authentic local dishes, theatrical performances, music, and engaging workshops. Keep an eye on this link for more detailed updates.
Apart from the Bucharest City Hall fair, the Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum and the National Peasant Museum usually organize Palm Sunday or Easter Fairs, with details available on their social media channels and web pages.
Timisoara: A Month-Long Jamboree
Timisoara has already begun its Easter festivities in Liberty Square, where you'll find 16 trucks and 32 stalls offering a myriad of food and non-food products. There's something for everyone, with entertainment for all ages, including carousels, a eurojumper trampoline, a photobooth, and the Rabbit Train. Find out more about the planned concerts, performances, and activities on this page
Sibiu: A Meeting of Tradition and Creativity
Sibiu's Grand Square (Piața Mare) hosts the Easter fair from April 11 to April 22. The event promises to be a "hub for the community and a place where traditions and creativity meet in a festive atmosphere." You'll find approximately 50 booths displaying products and Easter gifts from local artisans and producers. More information is available here
Craiova: A Springtime Carnival
Craiova's Easter Fair, taking place from April 11 to May 1, is one of the city's top tourist attractions, alongside its Christmas Fair. This year's edition transforms the Nicolae Romanescu Park into a Spring Carnival setting, complete with thousands of tulips, water projections, and gondolas. Find out more about the festivities here
Brasov: A Festive Half-Marathon and Marketplaces
Brasov's downtown Council Square (Piața Sfatului) will host the Easter fair from April 11 to April 27. The event is set to assemble craftsmen, artisans, creators of handmade products, and agricultural and agri-food producers. Forty-eight sale stands will be available, with Easter gifts up for grabs. The city is also hosting a Half-Marathon on April 12.
Oradea: Fun and Games for Everyone
Oradea's Easter Fair is happening from April 11 to April 21 at the Fortress of Oradea. Expect festive decorations, gifts, and activities for all ages, including egg painting, pottery, carpentry, plaster painting, face-painting workshops, and many interactive games. Meanwhile, grown-ups can sample a variety of seasonal foods and pick an Easter present from the array of offerings. More information is available here
Cluj-Napoca: Embracing Customs and Craftsmanship
While there's no specific Easter fair in Cluj-Napoca this year, Iulius Mall Cluj-Napoca is hosting a family-oriented event with handmade crafts and a Buy & Get campaign offering shopping vouchers and prizes until April 18. Traditional Romanian customs with a contemporary twist will be at the heart of the festivities.
- At the Bucharest City Hall fair in King Michael I Park (Heraștău), running from April 12 to April 21, visitors can find local artisans showcasing handmade ornaments, attend engaging workshops, and enjoy authentic local dishes, making it a vibrant cluster of creativity and culture.
- The National Peasant Museum in Bucharest usually organizes an Easter Fair, with details available on their social media channels and web pages, where visitors can immerse themselves in traditional Romanian lifestyle and gain insight into local craftsmanship.
- Apart from food and non-food products, Timisoara's Easter fair offers entertainment for all ages, such as carousels, trampolines, photobooths, and the Rabbit Train, transforming Liberty Square into a festive spring gathering for both young and old.
