Weekend calendar: Noël fair, carol concerts, exhibitions and more
Plenty of Christmas markets and a designer gift fair are on this weekend for those looking for the right presents, while carol concerts liven the mood.<o:p></o:p>
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Plenty of Christmas markets and a designer gift fair are on this weekend for those looking for the right presents, while carol concerts liven the mood.
In Bucharest:
Bucharest Christmas Market
November 29 - December 28
Held in the city's Constituției Square, the event will have a 30-meter-high Christmas tree, Santa Claus's House and a Ferris wheel, in addition to numerous stalls with season products.
Bucharest Downtown Christmas Market
November 29 - December 28
University Square hosts this event featuring a special culinary pop-up for the holidays, a Christmas tree, a carousel, and various light installations.
Bucharest Opera Christmas Market
December 6 – December 28
The esplanade of the Bucharest turns into a festive space, hosting classical music performances, recitals, concerts, a variety of workshops, and many other events.
Noël
December 13 – December 14
The designer gift fair hold its 16th edition at Unirea Shopping Center. The event will feature more than 100 designers presenting handmade and curated gifts, including unique pieces, capsule collections, and seasonal items. More here.
Art Safari
Until December 14
The event, held at Dacia-Romania Palace, encompasses five exhibitions exploring the work of Theodor Pallady, the story of George Enescu or Japanese design. Further info here.
Concerts @ George Enescu Philharmonic
December 11, 12
Fuad Ibrahimov conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Debussy, Sofia Gubaidulina, Gara Garayev, and Igor Stravinsky. Violinist Gidon Kremer is the soloist. More details here


