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Updated 18 October at 22:19 · 146 events

Sunday 18 October

  1. until 12 NOV

    Fieldwork by Amalia Crisan

    IAGA Contemporary Art

    Exhibition

    The exhibition “Fieldwork” presents works by Amalia Crișan, curated by Liviu Bulea. The project starts from the garden as a place of observation, work and research for painting.

  2. 23:00

    CLUJ: Green Night · FREE Entry

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A Green Night party at Flying Circus, with indie sleaze, techno and electro-crash sound by irinnnxx. The line-up includes Winona Serafemme, Dragloriaro and Mother Teresa Green; entry is 18+, with ID.

Monday 19 October

  1. 09:30

    Fata din nori A.G.

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    The animated film “Fata din nori A.G.” is directed by Philippe Riche. A 12-year-old library mouse receives a magic feather; the film runs 1h 28m and is in Romanian.

  2. 15:00

    Naza 15+

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    Naza is a documentary directed by Yuval Rachel Abraham Szor, filmed at night on rooftops in Tel Aviv. It runs 1h 20m, is in Hebrew, and is marked 15+.

  3. 17:00

    Földszint · Parter

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    Földszint is a tragicomedy directed by Gábor Reisz, with Adonyi-Walsh Gáspár, Tünde Bacskó and Rodrigo Crespo. It runs 1h 48m and is in Hungarian.

  4. 17:00

    Panoramic componistic clujean II

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Classical

    A TMC concert with works by Cristian Bence-Muk, Șerban Marcu, Gáspár Veress, Matei Pop, Hans Peter Türk, Adrian Pop and others. Vocal and instrumental soloists perform, conducted by Eugenia-Tatiana Cibisescu-Duran.

  5. 19:00

    Recital cameral

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Classical

    A chamber recital features guest soloists Christoph Croisé and Oxana Shevchenko. The program includes works by Brahms, Chopin, Richard Strauss and Paganini.

  6. 19:15

    Street Fighter 12+

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    Street Fighter is an action film directed by Kitao Sakurai, with Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Noah Centineo, Olivier Richters and Cody Runnels. It runs 2h 05m and is rated 12+.

  7. 20:15

    DANKO JONES

    Form Space

    Concert

    A Danko Jones concert takes place at Form Space, with UK band Split Dogs opening. Danko Jones is a Canadian hard rock band formed in Toronto in 1996, playing as a trio.

  8. 22:00 · weekly

    International Student Party Every Monday Broke But Sexy

    Flying Circus

    Party

    An international student party takes place at Flying Circus, under the name Broke But Sexy.

Tuesday 20 October

  1. 15:00

    Földszint · Parter

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    Földszint is a tragicomedy directed by Gábor Reisz, with Adonyi-Walsh Gáspár, Tünde Bacskó and Rodrigo Crespo. It runs 1h 48m and is in Hungarian.

  2. 17:00

    Drumul căprioarelor spre Munții Albaștri

    Teatrul de Păpuși Puck

    Kids

    A puppet show, Drumul căprioarelor spre Munții Albaștri, about the Roe Deer searching for the secret road to the Blue Mountains. Written and directed by Varga Ibolya; in Romanian, for ages 6 and up.

  3. 17:15

    Primetime 12+

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    Primetime is a biographical psychological thriller directed by Lance Oppenheim. Robert Pattinson plays journalist Chris Hansen; the film runs 1h 50m, in English, rated 12+.

  4. 20:30

    Open Mic cu Havri și Traian

    Irish & Music Pub

    Stand-up Cancelled

    A stand-up comedy open mic takes place at Irish & Music Pub. Havri and Traian are the MCs, with comedians testing jokes and new material on stage.

  5. 18:00

    De la contemporani la clasici

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Classical

    A TMC concert by the Transilvania State Philharmonic, conducted by Matei Pop. At the Cornel Țăranu Amphitheatre, Ansamblul AdHOC, Cvintetul Duende and Quintet Fantastique play works by Bach, Danzi and Matei Pop.

  6. 19:00

    O SCRISOARE PIERDUTĂ ÎN CONCERT

    Teatrul Național Cluj-Napoca

    Concert

    A concert performance by Ada Milea, after I.L. Caragiale’s O scrisoare pierdută. The songs are by Ada Milea and Anca Hanu, with English surtitles and a 12+ age recommendation.

  7. 19:30

    Băiat de milioane 12+

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 28 lei

    A Romanian comedy film directed by Cristian Ilișuan. In Băiat de milioane, Andi wins 12 million euros in the lottery; it runs 1h 39m, in Romanian, with a 12+ rating.

  8. 20:00

    Proiecție cu Q&A: Jennifer's Body (2009) · În seria lunii 𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄

    Cinema Victoria

    Film

    A screening of Jennifer’s Body (2009), a horror film directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody, with Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. A Q&A with psychotherapist Cosmina Ciobanu follows, on the “imperfect victim”.

  9. 20:00

    Concertissimo ABARIS

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Classical

    Concertissimo ABARIS is a chamber concert with the ABARIS early music ensemble. The programme includes works by Dall’Abaco, Monteverdi, Seixas, Vivaldi, J. C. F. Bach, Porpora and J. S. Bach.

  10. 20:00

    Oh, John...

    Stația Teatru / Muzical

    Theatre from 50 lei

    Oh, John... is a one-man show by and with Rácz Endre. Three names, John, Ion and János, open a story about life, death and generational trauma.

  11. 22:00 · weekly

    Beer Pong Party Every Tuesday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A beer pong night at Flying Circus, with tables, cups, and balls provided. Players can join others or bring their own team, with music from a DJ.

Wednesday 21 October

  1. 09:30

    Pisicile de la muzeu 2: Comoara din Egipt A.G.

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 25 lei

    Cats in the Museum: Treasures of Egypt is an animated film directed by Vasiliy Rovenskiy. Maurice, Vincent and Cleopatra head to Egypt after a map to a genie that grants one wish every thousand years; runtime is 1h 30m.

  2. until 25 OCT

    Expoziție Maxim Dumitraș: Absențe încercuite (sculptură)

    Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca

    Exhibition

    An exhibition of sculpture by Maxim Dumitraș, “Absențe încercuite”, at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum. It is organised with Asociația Nod Cultural and curated in collaboration with Mihai Pop.

  3. until 25 OCT

    În cărțile artei. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca

    Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca

    Exhibition

    An exhibition of works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection looks at the book as image and text. The selection includes graphic art, sculpture and object, with a work by Ernst Barlach.

  4. until 1 NOV

    Vicky Tsalamata. La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century

    Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca

    Exhibition

    The graphic art exhibition “La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century” presents works by Vicky Tsalamata on time and the human condition. It is curated by Dan Breaz.

  5. 12:00

    DELTA SĂLBATICĂ A.G.

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 25 lei

    A nature documentary directed by Dan Dinu, filmed over five years in the Danube Delta. DELTA SĂLBATICĂ A.G. is narrated from the water’s perspective, in Romanian, and runs 1h 46m.

  6. 14:15

    Insula pierdută · Forgotten Island A.G.

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 25 lei

    An animated film directed by Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford. Jo and Raissa find a portal to Nakali island in a 1h 49m adventure, with voices by Dave Franco and Jenny Slate.

  7. 15:00

    Tururi ghidate / Guided tours

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Workshop Sold out

    A guided tour of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca, with entry through the main entrance. The tour lasts about 40 minutes, is recommended for ages 12+ and has a maximum of 25 participants; it is held in Romanian or English on request.

  8. 18:30

    FĂT FRUMOS DIN LACRIMĂ

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Opera Cancelled

    The musical “My Fair Lady” by Frederick Loewe replaces Dan Spînu’s “Făt-Frumos din lacrimă”. Tickets bought for the original performance remain valid.

  9. 19:00

    GUTTA // performance

    Casa Tranzit

    Talk

    GUTTA is a performance/lecture/audio session/installation by Ludomir Franczak, with music by Marcin Dymiter. It follows the story of “Amazon Gutta” and runs 50 minutes in English.

  10. 19:00

    Recital de pian

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Classical

    A piano recital by Luiza Borac at the Academic College. The program includes Gershwin, György Kurtág, Fanny Mendelssohn – Hensel, Clara Wieck – Schumann and Enescu, with solo piano transcriptions.

  11. 20:00

    Spectacol teatru „CUVINTE FĂRĂ DATĂ" · TRUPA IMAGO

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    “Cuvinte fără dată” is a theatre performance of old and new monologues by Imago, the student cultural centre’s theatre group. The script and direction are by Melania Aștilean, with choreography by Adelin Popescu.

  12. 20:00 · weekly

    Quiz Night Every Wednesday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A quiz night at Flying Circus, with interactive questions and games. Prizes are given for the first three places.

  13. 23:00

    Girls Can Drink: Free Flow Party

    Form Space

    Party

    A Girls Can Drink: Free Flow Party at Form Space. Entry is 18+, or for minors accompanied by parents or legal guardians.

Thursday 22 October

  1. until 26 OCT

    Concursul Internațional „Gheorghe Dima” · secțiunea Dirijat Coral

    Academia Națională de Muzică Gheorghe Dima

    Classical

    The Gheorghe Dima International Competition, Choral Conducting section, brings together young conductors from different countries. The five-day format includes competition rounds, masterclasses, the final and the awards.

  2. 21:00

    Silviu Gherman prezintă Damblageala de sfîrșit de an

    Irish & Music Pub

    Theatre from 50 lei

    A show presented by Silviu Gherman, Damblageala de sfîrșit de an gathers material about the year ending. It features Părintele Azarie, Doamna Iulia, Naredeche Sapucche and others.

  3. 19:00

    Recital cameral

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Classical

    A chamber recital with Ion Storojenco on cello and Cordelia Höfer on piano. The program includes cello and piano sonatas by Beethoven, Woelfl and Richard Strauss.

  4. 20:00

    SOLD OUT! Analog Balaton II Flying Circus II Kolozsvár II 10.22.

    Flying Circus

    Party Sold out

    A concert by Analog Balaton takes place at Flying Circus, with tickets sold out. The duo Zsuffa Aba and Vörös Ákos play old and new songs in slightly different arrangements.

  5. 20:00

    The Kryptonite Sparks · Lansare TE TREZEȘTI

    Form Space

    Concert

    A The Kryptonite Sparks concert at Form Space marks the release of the single “Te Trezești” and includes first plays from the upcoming album. Entry is 18+, or with a parent or legal guardian.

Friday 23 October

  1. until 25 OCT

    nZEB Expo

    BT Arena

    Concert

    nZEB Expo is an event about energy-efficient construction at BT Arena. It brings together more than 170 manufacturers, with technical presentations, live demos and workshops.

  2. 17:00

    Emlékek markában · Életútinterjú Gy. Tatár Évával

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera

    A book presentation for “Emlékek markában – Életútinterjú Gy. Tatár Évával”. Author Kulcsár Gabriella presents the book, with Gy. Tatár Éva as guest and Szép Gyula as host.

  3. 18:00

    Gala Laureaților · Festivalul Dumitru Fărcaș 2026

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    The Laureates Gala of the Dumitru Fărcaș Festival is an evening of instrumental music. Valeriu Cașcaval, Ovidiu Barteș, Ionel Sabo and other players perform with the Festival Orchestra.

  4. 19:00

    POETRIA · CLEO T. (Franța) · Performance imersiv

    Casa Tranzit

    Talk

    POETRIA is an immersive performance by Cléo T., a sound artist and poet from France. With Rozana Mihalache and violinist Rubin Szabó Bázsa Lovász, it brings together poetry, music, soprano voice and piano.

  5. 19:00

    Concert extraordinar de închidere a festivalului „Toamna Muzicală Clujeană”

    Filarmonica de Stat Transilvania

    Concert

    A closing concert for the Toamna Muzicală Clujeană festival, with the Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster. Guest soloist Melody Moore appears in a program with Enescu and Richard Strauss.

  6. 19:00

    Acoustic Jam, open mic & mini concerts · CREEPY BASEMENT EDITION |

    Flying Circus

    Stand-up

    An acoustic jam with open mic and mini concerts by Cluj Jammin' Community. Local artists are on stage, and Corul CJJC prepares a surprise number; the format includes mini concerts followed by a jam session.

  7. 19:00

    Holt lelkek

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A theatre performance after N. V. Gogol’s novel Dead Souls, in Szakonyi Károly’s version. It is on the main stage, with RO and EN surtitles, runs 3 hours with one interval, and is 14+.

  8. 20:00

    Robin and The Backstabbers

    Form Space

    Concert

    A Robin and The Backstabbers concert takes place at Form Space. The event is for people aged 18 or over, or minors accompanied by parents or legal guardians.

  9. 20:00

    Oh, John...

    Stația Teatru / Muzical

    Theatre from 50 lei

    Oh, John... is a one-man show by and with Rácz Endre. Three names, John, Ion and János, open a story about life, death and generational trauma.

  10. 23:59

    Bad and Boujee

    Form Space

    Party

    Bad and Boujee is a party at Form Space with DJ Lexi playing Hip-Hop, RnB and Dancehall, with tracks from Biggie to Breezy and Gucci to Drizzy. Access is 18+ or with parents/legal guardians.

Saturday 24 October

  1. 08:00

    Târgul Numismatic Cluj-Napoca

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    Târgul Numismatic Cluj-Napoca is a fair for people interested in numismatics and history, organized by Asociația PRONUMISMATICA with CCS „Dumitru Fărcaș”. It takes place in Transilvania Hall, 1st floor.

  2. 18:00

    SOLD-OUT! Avanpremieră FJORD · Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest

    Cinema Victoria

    Film Sold out

    A special preview of FJORD, part of Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest. Cristian Mungiu’s film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve and is Romania’s submission for the Oscars.

  3. 19:00

    Te Pesti Srac

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera

    A performance evening, “Te, Pesti Srác”, by Incze G. Katalin and Laczkó Vass Róbert. Texts found by Incze G. Katalin became songs; the production runs a little over an hour.

  4. 19:00

    Dealul florilor 14+

    Reactor de Creație și Experiment

    Theatre from 100 lei

    Dealul Florilor is a play by Calița Nantu, directed by Mark Cristopher Demeter. It is set in block D12 in Dealul Florilor, with a 2000s atmosphere; it runs 100 minutes and is recommended for ages 14+.

  5. 20:00

    Trooper

    Form Space

    Concert

    A Trooper concert takes place at Form Space. The band marks 30 years of activity and has released 12 studio albums.

  6. 20:00

    Nem vagyok itt

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance based on Karácsonyi Zsolt’s Belső tízezer, adapted by Gyarmati Kata and Mezei Kinga. Directed by Mezei Kinga, it is in the Studio with RO/EN surtitles, +14, 1h45 without interval.

  7. 22:00 · weekly

    Retro Party Every Saturday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A retro party at Flying Circus, with music for the dance floor.

Sunday 25 October

  1. 11:00

    Primul om

    Teatrul de Păpuși Puck

    Kids

    Primul om is a show inspired by Greek mythology, about gods becoming the parents of the first humans. Direction, music and lyrics are by Cristina Juncu; performed in Romanian, recommended for ages 10+.

  2. 17:00

    TIGRIȘORI DE POVESTE · spectacol-găzduit

    Teatrul Național Cluj-Napoca

    Theatre

    Tigrișori de poveste is a puppet show by Asociația AnimaArt, directed by Dana Bonțidean. Paul Sebastian Popa, Eniko Takacs and Dana Bonțidean perform; recommended for ages 3+.

  3. 18:30

    DON CARLO

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Opera

    Don Carlo is a four-act opera by Giuseppe Verdi, based on Friedrich Schiller’s drama. It is sung in Italian with Romanian surtitles, has three intervals, and is recommended for ages 10+.

  4. 19:00

    Concursul Internațional „Gheorghe Dima” · Finala concursului de dirijat coral / Gala laureaților

    Academia Națională de Muzică Gheorghe Dima

    Classical

    The choral conducting final of the “Gheorghe Dima” International Competition takes place at the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music. The Transilvania State Philharmonic Choir sings, with Cornel Groza as permanent conductor.

  5. 19:00

    Dealul florilor 14+

    Reactor de Creație și Experiment

    Theatre from 100 lei

    Dealul Florilor is a play by Calița Nantu, directed by Mark Cristopher Demeter. It is set in block D12 in Dealul Florilor, with a 2000s atmosphere; it runs 100 minutes and is recommended for ages 14+.

  6. 19:15

    Premieră unică: Sleep With Your Eyes Open · Salon des Refusés

    Cinema Victoria

    Theatre

    A screening of Sleep With Your Eyes Open, directed by Nele Wohlatz in 2024, as part of Salon des Refusés. The film follows Kai after a young man’s disappearance leads her to stories of people whose fates mirror her own.

  7. 20:00

    Tiny Classic Sessions #7

    Stația Teatru / Muzical

    Theatre from 50 lei

    Tiny Classic Sessions #7 is a small-format classical music concert. The program includes opera, lieder and chamber repertoire, performed by voices and piano.

  8. 20:00

    Én vagyok a szél

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of I Am the Wind by Jon Fosse, directed by Tompa Gábor. Gedő Zsolt and Farkas Loránd are on stage; it runs 1h10 with no interval and is recommended for 14+.

  9. 22:00 · weekly

    Karaoke Night Every Sunday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A karaoke night takes place at Flying Circus.

Monday 26 October

  1. 19:00

    ROMEO SI JULIETA

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    A staging of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, directed by Toma Enache. Andrei Neagoe plays Romeo, with Ioana Brumar or Gia Țițoiu as Juliet; the production uses 8 projection screens and 3 video projectors.

  2. 20:00

    Elsötétítés

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of Spiró György’s Elsötétítés, directed by Vlad Massaci. Dimény Áron and Imre Éva are in the cast; it is in the Studio, with RO/EN subtitles, 14+, 2h without interval.

  3. 22:00 · weekly

    International Student Party Every Monday Broke But Sexy

    Flying Circus

    Party

    An international student party takes place at Flying Circus, under the name Broke But Sexy.

Tuesday 27 October

  1. until 29 OCT

    Cursuri de măiestrie · Canto

    Academia Națională de Muzică Gheorghe Dima

    Classical

    A vocal masterclass led by Italian tenor Giuseppe Sabbatini at the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music. The program runs for three days and focuses on vocal training for students.

  2. 17:00

    Primul om

    Teatrul de Păpuși Puck

    Kids

    A show inspired by Greek mythology, about gods who become parents to the first human. Directed by Cristina Juncu, who also wrote the music and lyrics; performed in Romanian and recommended for ages 10+.

  3. 18:00

    9 RUȘINI și alte tablouri scandaloase din istoria recentă a României

    Teatrul Național Cluj-Napoca

    Theatre

    A theatre performance by Cosmin Stănilă, Sașa Ceban, Ionuț Caras and Diana Buluga, directed by Ionuț Caras. The show has English surtitles, a Q&A with Marius Mureșan, and a 16+ age recommendation.

  4. 19:00

    AȚA ȘI NĂVODU' EI... DE VIAȚĂ // CASA STUDENȚILOR CLUJ NAPOCA // 27 OCTOMBRIE

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    Ața și năvodu’ ei… de viață is a comedy about love, betrayal and choices. The cast includes Constantin Cotimanis, Tania Popa, Iulia Dumitru and Tomi Cristin, with original music by Adrian Daminescu.

  5. 19:00

    Chemicide (CR) · Crumble (RO) · Beermageddon (RO) live

    Flying Circus

    Concert

    A thrash metal concert with Chemicide from San José, Crumble from Cluj-Napoca, and Beermageddon from Targu Mures. Chemicide released “Violence Prevails” in 2025; Crumble’s “We Will Crumble The System” came out in 2024.

  6. 20:00

    Marile A · Cabaretul despre adicții

    Stația Teatru / Muzical

    Theatre from 50 lei

    A cabaret about addiction, with MC Pasiune from “Marele B – cabaretul despre burnout”, now dealing with substance use. Written by Maria Manolescu and directed by Dragoș Mușoiu.

  7. 22:00 · weekly

    Beer Pong Party Every Tuesday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A beer pong night at Flying Circus, with tables, cups, and balls provided. Players can join others or bring their own team, with music from a DJ.

Wednesday 28 October

  1. 19:00

    Seara de Poveste

    Urania Palace

    Event from 65 lei

    Seara de Poveste is a storytelling event where ordinary people tell stories from their lives and from people they know. Each edition has a theme announced in advance.

  2. 18:30

    LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Ballet

    La Fille mal gardée is a comic ballet in two acts. The Cluj Opera version follows Jean Dauberval’s original libretto, with music by Peter Ludwig Hertel and Ferdinand Hérold; it has an interval and a 7+ recommendation.

  3. 19:00

    A mi kis városunk

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A mi kis városunk is a theatre performance of Thornton Wilder’s play, directed by Jesca Prudencio. It has RO/EN surtitles, runs 2h45 with one interval, and is 12+.

  4. 19:00

    Janovics

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    Janovics is a performance inspired by the life of Jenő Janovics, based on a text by Miklós Vecsei H. and Nikolett Németh, directed by Attila Vidnyánszky jr. It is in Hungarian, with Romanian and English surtitles.

  5. 19:00

    CÂNTECE DE SPERIAT FRICA

    Teatrul Național Cluj-Napoca

    Theatre

    A concert performance by Ada Milea, based on ideas from texts by Herta Müller. The cast includes Anca Hanu, Radu Dogaru, Cristian Rigman, Mihnea Blidariu, Adriana Băilescu and Miron Maxim; recommended 12+.

  6. 20:00 · weekly

    Quiz Night Every Wednesday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A quiz night at Flying Circus, with interactive questions and games. Prizes are given for the first three places.

Thursday 29 October

  1. 18:30

    Don Carlos

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera from 80 lei

    A performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Don Carlos, in four acts with two intervals. The libretto is by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, and the story is set in Spain around 1560.

  2. 19:00

    CONCERT EXTRAORDINAR · CORUL ȘI ORCHESTRA „HARMONIA JUVENTUTIS”

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Classical

    A debut concert by the Harmonia Juventutis Choir and Orchestra, made up of students from the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music. Cristian Munteanu conducts; the programme includes the world premiere of Missa in E-flat major.

  3. 19:30

    BEethoven ROCKs: Cluj-Napoca

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    BEethoven ROCKs is a concert by Orchestra Simfonică București, with reorchestrations of songs by Queen, Metallica, Deep Purple, The Police and Rainbow on electric instruments. It lasts 2 hours; ages 7+ with an adult.

Friday 30 October

  1. 10:00

    Doctor Honoris Causa · Giuseppe Sabbatini

    Academia Națională de Muzică Gheorghe Dima

    Classical

  2. 15:00

    Tururi ghidate / Guided tours

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Workshop

    A guided tour of the Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca, in Romanian or English on request. The tour lasts about 40 minutes, is recommended for ages 12+ and is limited to 25 participants.

  3. 19:00

    Paul Ciuci & Compact · "Imi amintesc de tine..."

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 90 lei

    A Compact Paul Ciuci concert brings Romanian rock hits to the stage. Children up to 5 may enter without a seat.

  4. 18:30

    BĂRBIERUL DIN SEVILLA

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Opera

    Bărbierul din Sevilla is an opera by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini after Beaumarchais. It is performed in Italian with Romanian surtitles, has two intervals, and is recommended for ages 7+.

  5. 19:00

    VISUL 14+

    Reactor de Creație și Experiment

    Theatre from 100 lei

    A musical by Alexa Băcanu, directed by Dragoș Alexandru Mușoiu. An acting class prepares its exam show, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; running time is 120 min., age 14+.

  6. 19:00

    Abigél

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of Abigél, based on the novel by Szabó Magda, directed by Eszenyi Enikő. Kozma Veronika plays Vitay Georgina; it runs 2h45 with one interval and is rated 10+.

Saturday 31 October

  1. 18:00

    Don Carlos

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera from 80 lei

    Don Carlos by Giuseppe Verdi is an opera in four acts, with two intervals. The libretto is by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, and the action is set in Spain around 1560.

  2. 19:00

    Cluj-Napoca: George Mihaita · RECONSTITUIREA UNEI VIETI

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Theatre

    A performance with George Mihăiță, “Reconstituirea unei vieți”, at Casa de Cultură a Studenților.

  3. 19:00

    Ifjú barbárok

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance inspired by Bartók Béla and Kodály Zoltán, with text by Vecsei H. Miklós and the team’s improvisations. The Cluj Hungarian State Theatre and Gyulai Várszínház co-production runs 3 hours, with one interval.

  4. until 1 NOV

    NOSTALGIA · Balul bobocilor

    BT Arena

    Concert

    NOSTALGIA returns to Cluj-Napoca with Balul bobocilor at BT Arena. The program is Retro-Disco-Future, and minors are not admitted.

  5. 22:00

    Halloween Party

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A Halloween party at Flying Circus. Guests are expected to come in costume.

  6. 22:00 · weekly

    Retro Party Every Saturday

    Flying Circus

    Party

    A retro party at Flying Circus, with music for the dance floor.

Monday 2 November

  1. 18:00

    Csergő Domokos: Fidibusz Maximusz Csodaiskolája · Școala Fermecată a lui Fidibus Maximus

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera from 40 lei

    A performance of Csergő Domokos’s The Enchanted School of Fidibus Maximus. The Hungarian Children's Choir of Cluj takes part, prepared by Fábián Apolka and Kálló Krisztián; it is directed by Novák Péter.

Tuesday 3 November

  1. 20:00

    Tradu-mi neliniștea · Fordítsd le a nyugtalanságom

    Stația Teatru / Muzical

    Theatre from 80 lei

    “Tradu-mi neliniștea · Fordítsd le a nyugtalanságom” is a theatre performance written and directed by Rácz Endre. Five characters lock themselves in an apartment and play Catan until the world seems better.

Wednesday 4 November

  1. 17:30

    Oana Bozga-Pintea · Festivalul Folcloric TINEREȚE · Ediția a VI-a

    BT Arena

    Concert

    The TINEREȚE Folklore Festival, now in its sixth edition, is a show by Oana Bozga-Pintea at BT Arena. The program brings together guests and a professional orchestra led by Ovidiu Barteș.

  2. 18:30

    Va, pensiero

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Opera

    An opera gala, “Va, pensiero”, marks Babeș-Bolyai University Day. The Choir and Orchestra of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca perform under Tiberiu Soare, with four soloists; no interval, recommended 7+.

  3. 19:00

    Holt lelkek

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A theatre performance after N. V. Gogol’s novel Dead Souls, in Szakonyi Károly’s version. It is on the main stage, with RO and EN surtitles, runs 3 hours with one interval, and is 14+.

  4. 21:00

    Avanpremieră Wild Horse Nine · John Malkovich · Cel mai bun actor · Veneția 2026

    Cinema Victoria

    Film

    An advance screening of Wild Horse Nine, directed by Martin McDonagh. Starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi, the black comedy follows two CIA agents sent to Easter Island in 1973.

Thursday 5 November

  1. 20:00

    OUTFLOW live FORM Space · "Confesiunile unei trupe independente"

    Form Space

    Concert

    An OUTFLOW concert at FORM Space presents the concept “Confesiunile unei trupe independente”. The Cluj band includes special guests, unreleased songs, and reworked versions.

  2. 20:00

    Nem vagyok itt

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance based on Karácsonyi Zsolt’s Belső tízezer, adapted by Gyarmati Kata and Mezei Kinga. Directed by Mezei Kinga, it is in the Studio with RO/EN surtitles, +14, 1h45 without interval.

Friday 6 November

  1. 20:00

    SKA-NK

    Form Space

    Concert

    A Ska-nk concert by the band formed in the Baia Mare area in 2010. Their sound mixes ska and punk with reggae and rap influences; entry is 18+ or for minors with parents or legal guardians.

Saturday 7 November

  1. 18:00

    Kálmán Imre: CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ · SILVIA

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera from 80 lei

    A three-act operetta, Csárdáskirálynő / Silvia by Kálmán Imre, at the Hungarian Opera in Cluj. It is conducted by Kulcsár Szabolcs and directed by Selmeczi György.

  2. 20:00

    Édes Anna

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    Édes Anna is a stage adaptation after Kosztolányi Dezső, adapted by Lőkös Ildikó and Szabó K. István. Directed by Szabó K. István; Studio, RO/EN subtitles, 14+, 2h with no interval.

Sunday 8 November

  1. 19:00

    La Copla

    Cinema Florin Piersic

    Film from 76 lei

    A Spanish Night – La Copla performance with Maria Rubí in a new guise. It follows her flamenco shows presented in Romania.

  2. 18:00

    Kálmán Imre: CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ · SILVIA

    Opera Maghiară de Stat Cluj

    Opera from 80 lei

    A performance of Kálmán Imre’s three-act operetta The Csárdás Princess, also known as Silvia. Conducted by Kulcsár Szabolcs and directed by Selmeczi György.

Monday 9 November

  1. 18:30

    IL TABARRO / GIANNI SCHICCHI

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Opera

    A performance of two one-act operas from Giacomo Puccini’s Il Trittico: Il Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi. One follows Michele on the Seine, the other is a comedy set in Florence in 1299; recommended 10+, with intermission.

Tuesday 10 November

  1. 09:00

    Interferences International Theatre Festival 2026

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Festival

    Interferences International Theatre Festival 2026 is a theatre festival at the Hungarian State Theatre of Cluj. The programme includes works directed by Dejan Projkovski, Kinga Mezei, Sue Buckmaster, András Urbán and Emma Dante.

  2. 20:30

    Stand-up comedy cu Natanticu și Edi Rădoiu · Two Men Show

    Irish & Music Pub

    Stand-up from 54 lei

    Two Men Show is a stand-up comedy show with Cosmin Natanticu and Edi Rădoiu. The two are on stage at the same time, with crowdwork and moments built around interaction with the room.

  3. 19:00

    ALMA MAHLER

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of ALMA MAHLER by Sasho Dimoski, directed by Dejan Projkovski. The Stoyan Bachvarov State Theatre production from Bulgaria is in Bulgarian, with Hungarian, Romanian and English subtitles; 16+, 2h20, no interval.

Wednesday 11 November

  1. 17:00

    ÉJIDŐ

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    ÉJIDŐ is a performance after Pilinszky János by Zentai Magyar Kamaraszínház and Magyarkanizsai Regionális Kreatív Műhely. Directed by Mezei Kinga, it is in Hungarian with Romanian and English surtitles; 16+, 1h15 no interval.

  2. 19:00

    CHOTTO DESH

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    CHOTTO DESH is a performance by Akram Khan Company from London, made by Karthika Naïr, Sue Buckmaster and Akram Khan. Directed by Sue Buckmaster, it lasts 1 hour with no interval and is recommended for ages 5+.

  3. 19:00

    Chotto Desh · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Național Cluj-Napoca

    Theatre

    Chotto Desh is a performance by Akram Khan Company, London, created by Karthika Naïr, Sue Buckmaster and Akram Khan. It is directed by Sue Buckmaster and performed in English, with Hungarian and Romanian translation.

Thursday 12 November

  1. 17:00

    BILL VISSZATÉR

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of BILL VISSZATÉR by Szegedi-Szabó Béla is presented by Kosztolányi Dezső Színház from Subotica, Serbia. It is directed by Urbán András; it runs 1h20 without intermission and is 16+.

  2. 20:00

    AZ OTTHON ANGYALA

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of AZ OTTHON ANGYALA by Emma Dante, presented by Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale from Palermo/Rome. It is in Italian, with Hungarian, Romanian and English subtitles; 14+, 1h 5m, no interval.

  3. 20:00

    The Angel of the Heart · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    The Angel of the Hearth is a theatre performance by Emma Dante, directed by Emma Dante. The Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale production is in Italian, with Hungarian, Romanian and English surtitles.

Friday 13 November

  1. 17:00

    Povești pe răzătoare 2: Băiețelul care se putea mușca de nas 5+

    Reactor de Creație și Experiment

    Theatre from 100 lei

    A performative reading from the Povești pe răzătoare series, by Alex Moldovan, directed and adapted by Selma Dragoș. Oana Mardare tells the story of a boy who can bite his own nose; it runs 35-40 min, ages 5+.

  2. 17:30

    Nem vagyok itt

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance based on Karácsonyi Zsolt’s Belső tízezer, adapted by Gyarmati Kata and Mezei Kinga. Directed by Mezei Kinga, it is in the Studio with RO/EN surtitles, +14, 1h45 without interval.

  3. 18:30

    LACUL LEBEDELOR

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Ballet

    A four-act ballet to music by Piotr Ilici Ceaikovski, with a libretto by Vladimir Beghicev and Vasili Geltzer. The Cluj Opera staging is by Vasile Solomon and has two intervals; recommended age is 5+.

  4. 20:00

    HÓ, HÓ, HÓ

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    HÓ, HÓ, HÓ is a performance after L. Ny. Tolsztoj by LG Arts Center – Wansung Playground from Seoul, directed by Ji-hye Park. It is in Korean, with Hungarian, Romanian and English surtitles; 10+, 2h with an interval.

  5. 20:00

    Snow, snow, snow · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A theatre performance after Leo Tolstoy, directed by JI-HYE PARK. The LG Arts Center – Wansung Playground production from Seoul is in Korean, with Hungarian, Romanian and English surtitles.

Saturday 14 November

  1. 18:00

    ÁLOMBELI PÁRBESZÉDEK

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

  2. 19:30

    A KOPASZ ÉNEKESNŐ

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of The Bald Soprano by Eugène Ionesco, produced by the Northern Theatre Satu Mare – Harag György Company and directed by Tompa Gábor. In Hungarian, with Romanian and English surtitles; 14+, 1 h 25 min, no interval.

  3. 19:30

    The Bald Prima Donna · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of The Bald Prima Donna by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Gábor Tompa. It is staged by the Harag György Company of Satu Mare Northern Theatre, in Hungarian with Romanian and English surtitles.

  4. 19:30

    The Bald Prima Donna · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Național Cluj-Napoca

    Theatre

    A performance of The Bald Prima Donna by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Gábor Tompa. It is staged by the Harag György Company of Satu Mare Northern Theatre, in Hungarian with Romanian and English surtitles.

  5. 21:00

    Lucian Ban & Elevation: RUSH · Album release concert · Interferences 10

    Auditorium Maximum UBB

    Concert

    An album release concert for RUSH by Lucian Ban & Elevation takes place at Auditorium Maximum UBB. On stage are Lucian Ban, Abraham Burton, John Hébert and Nasheet Waits, with guest Gavril Țătmure.

  6. 21:00

    Lucian Ban & ELEVATION: RUSH

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    An album launch concert for RUSH by Lucian Ban & ELEVATION. It takes place in the Auditorium Maximum hall and runs 1h 30 with no interval.

Sunday 15 November

  1. 11:00

    Povești pe răzătoare 2: Băiețelul care se putea mușca de nas 5+

    Reactor de Creație și Experiment

    Theatre from 100 lei

    A performative reading from the Povești pe răzătoare series, by Alex Moldovan, directed and adapted by Selma Dragoș. Oana Mardare tells the story of a boy who can bite his own nose; it runs 35-40 min, ages 5+.

  2. 18:30

    LACUL LEBEDELOR

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Ballet

    Swan Lake is a ballet in four acts, with music by Piotr Ilici Ceaikovski and a libretto by Vladimir Beghicev and Vasili Geltzer. The Cluj Opera production is by Vasile Solomon and is recommended for ages 5+.

  3. 19:00

    Once Upon a Long Day · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    Once Upon a Long Day is a theatre production based on Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night, directed by LUK PERCEVAL. The Helena Modrzejewska National Stary Theatre in Krakow performs it in Polish, with Hungarian, Romanian and English surtitles.

  4. 19:00

    Volt egyszer egy hosszú nap

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    Volt egyszer egy hosszú nap is a Stary Teatr Kraków performance after Eugene O’Neill, directed by Luk Perceval. It is in Polish with Hungarian, Romanian and English subtitles; 16+, 2h 40min with interval.

Monday 16 November

  1. 18:00

    CSELÉDEK. ANYAGOK

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    The performance “CSELÉDEK. ANYAGOK” is directed by Jarosław Fret at Wachowicz/Fret Studio – Grotowski Institute, Wrocław. It is in Polish, with Hungarian, Romanian and English subtitles; 16+, 1h30 without interval.

  2. 20:00

    ABUL HASSZÁN JEMENITA PÁRATLAN TÖRTÉNETE ÉS PUSZTÁBA MENEKÜLÉSE (AZ EZEREGYÉJSZAKA MESÉI NYOMÁN)

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    The Story of Abul Hasszán of Yemen and His Flight into the Desert is a Radu Stanca National Theatre Sibiu production directed by Silviu Purcărete. In Romanian, with Hungarian and English surtitles; 16+, 1 h 25, no interval.

  3. 20:00

    The Incomparable Story of Abul Hossein the Yemeni and His Flight into the Desert · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of The Incomparable Story of Abul Hossein the Yemeni and His Flight into the Desert, directed by Silviu Purcărete. The Radu Stanca National Theatre, Sibiu production is in Romanian, with Hungarian and English surtitles.

Tuesday 17 November

  1. 18:00

    FORRÓSÁG

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    FORRÓSÁG is a production of Jon Fosse’s play, directed by Filip Grinvald, from L.O.F.T. and Third Space Theatre, Podgorica. Performed in Montenegrin, with Hungarian, Romanian and English surtitles; 12+, 1h, no interval.

  2. 19:00

    SPARGATORUL DE NUCI · Turneu National de balet

    Casa de Cultură a Studenților

    Ballet

    A ballet performance of The Nutcracker by Omnia Ballet Production, with Messapica from Italy. The music is by Tchaikovsky and the choreography by Valentin Barteș; guests include Robert Enache and Amyra Badro.

  3. 19:30

    A BALGA ÉS A HALÁL

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance of “A BALGA ÉS A HALÁL” by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, directed by Dragoș Galgoțiu. A Tony Bulandra Theatre Târgoviște production, in Romanian with Hungarian and English subtitles; 16+, 1h30, no interval.

  4. 19:30

    Death and the Fool · Interferences 10

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A theatre performance after Hugo von Hofmannsthal, directed by Dragoș Galgoțiu and presented by Tony Bulandra Municipal Theatre Târgoviște. It is in Romanian, with Hungarian and English translation, on the Main Stage.

Wednesday 18 November

  1. 17:00

    SIRÁLY, NYÍLT PRÓBA

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A performance after A. P. Csehov, SIRÁLY, NYÍLT PRÓBA is by the Galician Drama Centre in Santiago de Compostela. It is in Galician, with Hungarian, Romanian and English subtitles; 16+, 1h 15, no interval.

  2. 18:30

    TRUBADURUL

    Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca

    Opera

    Trubadurul is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Salvadore Cammarano after Antonio García Gutiérrez. It is sung in Italian with Romanian surtitles, has three intervals, and is recommended for ages 7+.

  3. 19:00

    Kill your darlings 16+

    Reactor de Creație și Experiment

    Theatre from 100 lei

    A lecture-performance by and with Lucia Mărneanu, about an artist preparing a talk on Saul Steinberg. It runs 90 minutes and is recommended for ages 16+.

  4. 19:00

    Holt lelkek

    Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj

    Theatre

    A theatre performance after N. V. Gogol’s novel Dead Souls, in Szakonyi Károly’s version. It is on the main stage, with RO and EN surtitles, runs 3 hours with one interval, and is 14+.

We collect the programme every night from the venues’ sites, Eventbook and their Facebook pages. Check the time on the event page before you go.