Weekend calendar: Gaudeamus book fair, Bucharest Opera Christmas Market, IWA Charity Christmas Bazar and more
It’s the weekend of the St Nicholas celebration, but also of one for bookworms as one of Bucharest’s two major book fairs is on. Meanwhile, more season markets and events bring a festive atmosphere. <o:p></o:p>
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It’s the weekend of the St Nicholas celebration, but also of one for bookworms as one of Bucharest’s two major book fairs is on. Meanwhile, more season markets and events bring a festive atmosphere.
In Bucharest:
Gaudeamus book fair
December 3 - December 7
Hundreds of events are scheduled as part of the bookfair, one of Bucharest’s two main ones. The fair takes place at Romexpo, Pavillion B2. More here.
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.
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 4, 5
Gabriel Bebeșeleaconducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Dinu Lipatti and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Pianist Mihai Ritivoiu and flutist Joidy Blanco are the soloists. More here.


