Panoramic Componistic Clujean II is a concert of works by Cluj composers, part of the 59th edition of Toamna Muzicală Clujeană. The program brings together different musical styles and perspectives.
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.
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.
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.
Panoramic Componistic Clujean II is a concert of works by Cluj composers, part of the 59th edition of Toamna Muzicală Clujeană. The program brings together different musical styles and perspectives.
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.
A chamber recital features guest soloists Christoph Croisé and Oxana Shevchenko. The program includes works by Brahms, Chopin, Richard Strauss and Paganini.
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+.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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+.
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+.
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+.
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.
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+.
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.
Tiny Classic Sessions #7 is a small-format classical music concert. The program includes opera, lieder and chamber repertoire, performed by voices and piano.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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+.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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+.
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+.
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.
An OUTFLOW concert at FORM Space presents the concept “Confesiunile unei trupe independente”. The Cluj band includes special guests, unreleased songs, and reworked versions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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+.
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+.
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