What’s on in Cluj
Shows in Cluj
Theatre, opera, ballet, dance and stand-up, from every venue we follow.
142 events at 15 places
Most of them are at Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Cluj, Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca, Casa de Cultură a Studenților and Reactor de Creație și Experiment.
The week in Cluj The week in Cluj, 19–25 October: FJORD, Toamna Muzicală
Day by day
Updated 19 Oct, 14:50
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Drumul căprioarelor spre Munții Albaștri
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.
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Open Mic cu Havri și Traian
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.
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Oh, John...
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.
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18:30
FĂT FRUMOS DIN LACRIMĂ
The musical “My Fair Lady” by Frederick Loewe replaces Dan Spînu’s “Făt-Frumos din lacrimă”. Tickets bought for the original performance remain valid.
Cancelledsource: operacluj.ro
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Spectacol teatru „CUVINTE FĂRĂ DATĂ" · TRUPA IMAGO
“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.
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Regele moare · Exit the King
A performance of Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Gábor Tompa. King Bérenger faces his final moments; it is in Hungarian with Romanian and English translation, 1h30, recommended 16+.
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REST/ODIHNĂ
REST/ODIHNĂ is a performance at NON Centru de Arte Performative about homo laboriosus and bodies in contortion and exhaustion, between rushed work and pointless work.
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The Kryptonite Sparks · Lansare TE TREZEȘTI
A The Kryptonite Sparks concert at FORM Space marks the release of the single Te Trezești. The band also presents songs from the upcoming album for the first time.
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Silviu Gherman prezintă Damblageala de sfîrșit de an
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.
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Festivalul Dumitru Fărcaș · ediția 2026
The Dumitru Fărcaș Festival is three days of instrumental music and traditions. The program includes a soloist contest, recitals, a taragot players’ congress, an awards gala, and taragot jazz with Michael Marcus from New York.
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Emlékek markában · Életútinterjú Gy. Tatár Évával
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.
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Gala Laureaților · Festivalul Dumitru Fărcaș 2026
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.
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19:00
Acoustic Jam, open mic & mini concerts · CREEPY BASEMENT EDITION |
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.
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Holt lelkek
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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Oh, John...
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.
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Târgul Numismatic Cluj-Napoca
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.
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Te Pesti Srac
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.
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Dealul florilor 14+
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+.
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Nem vagyok itt
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.
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Primul om
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+.
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TIGRIȘORI DE POVESTE · spectacol-găzduit
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+.
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18:30
DON CARLO
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+.
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Dealul florilor 14+
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+.
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Premieră unică: Sleep With Your Eyes Open · Salon des Refusés
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.
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Tiny Classic Sessions #7
Tiny Classic Sessions #7 is a small-format classical music concert. The program includes opera, lieder and chamber repertoire, performed by voices and piano.
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Én vagyok a szél
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+.
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ROMEO SI JULIETA
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.
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Elsötétítés
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.
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Marile A · Un cabaret despre adicție
Marile A is a cabaret about addictions, pleasures and the things we have a hard time letting go of.
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Primul om
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+.
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18:00
9 RUȘINI și alte tablouri scandaloase din istoria recentă a României
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.
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19:00
AȚA ȘI NĂVODU' EI... DE VIAȚĂ // CASA STUDENȚILOR CLUJ NAPOCA // 27 OCTOMBRIE
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.
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Marile A · Cabaretul despre adicții
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.
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18:30
LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE
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.
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A mi kis városunk
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+.
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Janovics
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.
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CÂNTECE DE SPERIAT FRICA
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+.
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Don Carlos
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.
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BEethoven ROCKs: Cluj-Napoca
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.
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BĂRBIERUL DIN SEVILLA
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+.
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VISUL 14+
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+.
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Abigél
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+.
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Don Carlos
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.
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Cluj-Napoca: George Mihaita · RECONSTITUIREA UNEI VIETI
A performance with George Mihăiță, “Reconstituirea unei vieți”, at Casa de Cultură a Studenților.
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Ifjú barbárok
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.
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Csergő Domokos: Fidibusz Maximusz Csodaiskolája · Școala Fermecată a lui Fidibus Maximus
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.
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Még egy kívánság [bemutató és közönségtalálkozó]/ Încă o dorință [premieră și Q&A]
A premiere screening of One More Wish, directed by Kata Dobó and Fanni Szilágyi. After the film there is a Q&A with Kata Dobó, producer Dorottya Helmeczy and actor Gellért L. Kádár.
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PUPEK · Minden kelet és nyugat között · PUPEK · Everything between East and West
PUPEK · Everything between East and West is a dance theatre performance by Bratislava’s Ifjú Szivek Dance Theatre. Cast and further details are listed by the Hungarian Opera of Cluj.
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Tradu-mi neliniștea · Fordítsd le a nyugtalanságom
“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.
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WHEN SPACE BECOMES STORY · Platforma BD 2026
The exhibition WHEN SPACE BECOMES STORY is part of Platforma BD 2026. Works by Eliot Mărmureanu, Lorena Maxim and Claudia Stăcescu turn objects, images and spatial interventions into fragments of possible stories.
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Va, pensiero
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+.
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Holt lelkek
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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Nem vagyok itt
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.
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Kálmán Imre: CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ · SILVIA
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.
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Édes Anna
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.
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KÁLMÁN IMRE: CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ / SILVIA
Kálmán Imre’s operetta “Csárdáskirálynő / Silvia” is presented at the Hungarian State Opera Cluj, directed by Selmeczi György. Kulcsár Szabolcs conducts, with the choir, orchestra, ballet ensemble and Tokos Ensemble.
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IL TABARRO / GIANNI SCHICCHI
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.
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Stand-up comedy cu Natanticu și Edi Rădoiu · Two Men Show
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.
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ALMA MAHLER
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.
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ÉJIDŐ
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.
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CHOTTO DESH
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+.
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Chotto Desh · Interferences 10
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.
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BILL VISSZATÉR
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+.
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AZ OTTHON ANGYALA
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.
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The Angel of the Heart · Interferences 10
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.
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Povești pe răzătoare 2: Băiețelul care se putea mușca de nas 5+
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+.
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Nem vagyok itt
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.
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LACUL LEBEDELOR
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+.
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HÓ, HÓ, HÓ
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.
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Snow, snow, snow · Interferences 10
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.
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Concert Ada Milea
An Ada Milea concert with characters and objects that sing, from a lamp to a hair dryer and toys. The pieces come from older albums and theatre shows, reworked for violin and atypical percussion.
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ÁLOMBELI PÁRBESZÉDEK
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COJO Live
COJO Live is a performance with COJO on mic and lyrics, and iRonic as music producer and creative director. The format mixes performance art, urban beats and rhymes, and spoken word poetry.
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A KOPASZ ÉNEKESNŐ
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.
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The Bald Prima Donna · Interferences 10
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.
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Lucian Ban & ELEVATION: RUSH
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.
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Povești pe răzătoare 2: Băiețelul care se putea mușca de nas 5+
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+.
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LACUL LEBEDELOR
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+.
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Once Upon a Long Day · Interferences 10
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.
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Volt egyszer egy hosszú nap
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.
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CSELÉDEK. ANYAGOK
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.
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ABUL HASSZÁN JEMENITA PÁRATLAN TÖRTÉNETE ÉS PUSZTÁBA MENEKÜLÉSE (AZ EZEREGYÉJSZAKA MESÉI NYOMÁN)
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.
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The Incomparable Story of Abul Hossein the Yemeni and His Flight into the Desert · Interferences 10
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.
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FORRÓSÁG
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.
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SPARGATORUL DE NUCI · Turneu National de balet
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.
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A BALGA ÉS A HALÁL
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.
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Death and the Fool · Interferences 10
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.
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SIRÁLY, NYÍLT PRÓBA
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.
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TRUBADURUL
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+.
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Kill your darlings 16+
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+.
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Holt lelkek
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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ÁLMOK ÉJSZAKÁJA
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Dream Story · Interferences 10
A performance of Arthur Schnitzler's Dream Story, directed by FRANK HOFFMANN and presented by the National Theatre of Luxembourg. It is in German, with Hungarian, Romanian and English translation, on the Main Stage.
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Én vagyok a szél
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+.
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VĂDUVA VESELĂ
Văduva veselă is a three-act operetta by Franz Lehár, with a libretto by Victor Léon and Leo Stein after Henri Meilhac. The performance is in Romanian, with two intervals and a 12+ recommendation.
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Răscoala 18+
A musical based on Liviu Rebreanu’s novel “Răscoala”, written by Alexa Băcanu and directed by Dragoș Alexandru Mușoiu. It runs 140 minutes, is 18+, and includes scenes of physical and sexual violence.
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A király halódik
A király halódik is a performance of Eugène Ionesco’s play, translated into Hungarian by Gera György and directed by Tompa Gábor. It is in Hungarian with RO/EN surtitles, 14+, 1h 30 min, no interval.
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21:00
DORIAN GRAY ARCKÉPE
A performance after Oscar Wilde, Dorian Gray arcképe is by the Yugoslav Drama Theatre in Belgrade. Directed by Nataša Radulović; in Serbian, with Hungarian, Romanian and English surtitles, 16+, 1h25 without intermission.
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17:00
A FELEBARÁT ARCA
The performance “The Face of the Neighbour”, after F. M. Dosztojevszkij, is by Sfumato Theatre Laboratory from Sofia. It is in Bulgarian with Hungarian, Romanian and English subtitles; 12+, 1h 35, no interval.
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18:00
Cluj-Napoca: Stand-up Comedy cu Micutzu, Geo Adrian si George Dumitru · “Atentie, vin ursii!”
RO ALERT: Atenție, vin urșii. is a stand-up show with Micutzu, Geo Adrian, George Dumitru and Alex Ioniță. The show is part of an autumn tour through Romanian cities.
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19:00
Răscoala 18+
A musical based on Liviu Rebreanu’s novel “Răscoala”, written by Alexa Băcanu and directed by Dragoș Alexandru Mușoiu. It runs 140 minutes, is 18+, and includes scenes of physical and sexual violence.
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19:00
Gluttony · Interferences 10
A Bitò Produccions performance from Barcelona, “Gluttony”, directed by Pau Matas Nogué and Oriol Pla Solina. It is performed in Catalan, with Hungarian, Romanian and English translation, on the Main Stage.
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19:00
MOHÓSÁG
MOHÓSÁG is a Bitò Produccions performance from Barcelona by Pau Matas Nogué and Oriol Pla Solina. It is in English, with Hungarian and Romanian surtitles, 14+, 2h with no interval.
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20:00
DON QUIJOTE
A nonverbal performance of Don Quijote by Székesfehérvári Balett Színház from Hungary. Directed and choreographed by Egerházi Attila, Iratxe Ansa and Igor Bacovich; 1h 40 with interval, 14+.
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Don Quixote · Interferences 10
Don Quijote is a nonverbal performance by Székesfehérvár Ballet Theatre from Hungary. It is directed and choreographed by EGERHÁZI ATTILA, IRATXE ANSA and IGOR BACOVICH.
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18:30
SPĂRGĂTORUL DE NUCI
A fairy-tale ballet in two acts with music by P. I. Ceaikovski and a libretto by Marius Petipa, inspired by E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story. The performance has one interval and is recommended for ages 5+.
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Eagle Eye Cherry in premiera
An Eagle Eye Cherry concert takes place at Form Space. The artist is known for the hit “Save Tonight”.
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19:30
Spectacolul "Napszentület", prezentat de Teatrul Coregrafic și Dans Folcloric "Trei Scaune · Háromszék"
The show “Napszentület” is presented by the “Trei Scaune · Háromszék” Choreographic Theatre and Folk Dance company. It is a traditional dance and folklore show with world music, suitable for families.
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19:30
Spectacolul "Cifra lelkek forrásvize", prezentat de Ansamblul Popular Mérai Cifra
A traditional dance and folklore performance, “Cifra lelkek forrásvize”, presented by Ansamblul Popular Mérai Cifra. The event is family-friendly.
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20:00
Elsötétítés
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.
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10:00
In the glare of lightning 5+
In the glare of lightning is a non-verbal theatre show by Robert Smolík and Veronika Vlková, with Veronika Vlková. It lasts 50 minutes and is recommended for ages 5+.
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18:30
TURANDOT
An opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini, completed by Franco Alfano, with a libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. Performed in Italian with Romanian surtitles; it has two intermissions and a 10+ recommendation.
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Selmeczi György: Artaban
A one-act mystery opera, Artaban by Selmeczi György. The production is directed and conducted by Selmeczi György.
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18:30
SPĂRGĂTORUL DE NUCI
The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet set to music by P. I. Tchaikovsky, with a libretto by Marius Petipa. The performance has one intermission and is recommended for ages 5+.
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SPARGATORUL DE NUCI · Turneu National
A ballet performance of The Nutcracker comes to Casa de Cultură a Studenților with Balletto Nazionale Italiano. Set to P.I. Tchaikovsky’s music, the story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince features Oksana Bondareva.
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18:30
Teo, Vio și Costel · Orizont Electric · Stand Up Comedy Show
A stand-up comedy show with Teo, Vio and Costel, titled Orizont Electric. The event is part of a national tour.
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19:00
Ansamblul Etnofolcloric PLĂIEȘII · „Leru-i Ler La-nalte Curți”
A carol concert by Ansamblul Etnofolcloric „Plăieșii”. The ensemble is led by Nicolae Gribincea and presents the programme “Leru-i Ler La-nalte Curți”.
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18:30
SPĂRGĂTORUL DE NUCI
Spărgătorul de nuci is a fairy-tale ballet in two acts, with music by P. I. Tchaikovsky and a libretto by Marius Petipa. The performance has one interval and is recommended for ages 5+.
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Turneu Național "MOROȘENII VĂ COLINDĂ"⬩ Cluj-Napoca
A carol concert from the “Moroșenii vă colindă” tour, third edition. On stage are Alexandru Pop, Năstăcuța Iuga, Marius Ciprian Pop, Florentina Giurgi and Petre Giurgi; children under 7 enter without an assigned seat.
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20:00
Elsötétítés
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.
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18:30
MY FAIR LADY
A two-act musical about Eliza Doolittle, a flower seller in London, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor. The performance is in Romanian, has one intermission, and is recommended for ages 5+.
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Tangó
A performance of Sławomir Mrożek’s “Tangó” is staged in the Hungarian translation by Kerényi Grácia. Directed by Keresztes Attila; it runs 2h45 with one intermission, 16+.
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Nem vagyok itt
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.
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Rómeó és Júlia
A performance of Rómeó és Júlia, after William Shakespeare, directed by Ifj. Vidnyánszky Attila. Kiss Tamás plays Rómeó and Román Eszter plays Júlia; it runs 3 hours with one interval, RO/EN subtitles, 14+.
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A király halódik
A király halódik is a performance of Eugène Ionesco’s play, translated into Hungarian by Gera György and directed by Tompa Gábor. It is in Hungarian with RO/EN surtitles, 14+, 1h 30 min, no interval.
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20:00
Paula Seling · “Magia Crăciunului" · Ora 20:00
A carol concert with Paula Seling, titled “Magia Crăciunului”. The show is presented as suitable for the whole family.
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18:30
BOEMA
Boema is a four-act opera by Puccini, with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. The text is based on Henry Murger’s Scènes de la vie de bohème.
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Holt lelkek
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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BOEMA
Boema is a four-act opera by Puccini, with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica after Henry Murger’s Scènes de la vie de bohème.
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18:30
SPĂRGĂTORUL DE NUCI
The Nutcracker is a fairy-tale ballet in two acts set to music by P. I. Ceaikovski, with a libretto by Marius Petipa. The performance has one interval and is recommended for ages 5+.
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19:00
Abigél
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+.
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20:00
REGAL VIENEZ CASA STUDENȚILOR CLUJ NAPOCA 16 DECEMBRIE
A Regal Vienez Christmas concert takes place at Casa de Cultură a Studenților. The programme includes Viennese music, carols and special artistic moments, with Bogdan Costache and two orchestras.
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Édes Anna
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.
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18:30
SPĂRGĂTORUL DE NUCI
A two-act fairy ballet by P. I. Ceaikovski, with a libretto by Marius Petipa. The performance has one interval and is recommended for ages 5+.
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19:00
Cluj-Napoca: Horatiu Malaele · Sunt un Orb
The theatre performance “Sunt un orb” features Horațiu Mălăele on stage. It is a one-actor format.
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18:00
I’ll Make a Hole So I Can Stick Out of It 15+
I’ll Make a Hole So I Can Stick Out of It is an object theatre performance with an original script, by/with Berta Doubková. It runs 30 minutes and is recommended for ages 15+.
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19:00
Ifjú barbárok
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.
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A mi kis városunk
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+.
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19:00
Abigél
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+.
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18:00
LILIACUL
The operetta “Liliacul” by J. Strauss the Younger is performed in Romanian at the Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca. The performance has three acts, two intermissions and a recommended age of 10+.
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Hegedűs a háztetőn
A performance of Hegedűs a háztetőn by Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock and Joseph Stein, directed by Béres László. Bogdán Zsolt plays Tevje; it runs 3 hours with one interval and RO/EN surtitles.
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