Weekend calendar: Christmas markets, jewelry fair, and carols
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and another chance to search for presents or enjoy the season’s music.<o:p></o:p>
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It’s the last weekend before Christmas and another chance to search for presents or enjoy the season’s music.
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.
Christmas Jewelry Fair
December 20 – December 21
The public can discover the works of 18 contemporary jewelry designers and collectives, each with their own vision and techniques. More details here.
Concerts @ George Enescu Philharmonic****
December 18, 19
Leo Hussain conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, and Engelbert Humperdinck. Violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky is the soloist. More details here.
Little Classics – Christmas Carols for Children
December 19
The Parliament Palace hosts this event by Cvartet Sonore. More details


