What’s on in Cluj
This weekend in Cluj
The programme from Friday to Sunday: shows, concerts, open exhibitions and parties, day by day.
57 events at 26 places
Most of them are at Flying Circus, Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca, Edison House of Music and Form Space.
Day by day
Updated 19 Oct, 14:50
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until 14 NOV
Pleiades
Achraf Touloub’s solo exhibition “Pleiades” is at Galeria Plan B. The project is presented during Berlin Art Week.
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until 25 OCT
În cărțile artei. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
The exhibition “In the Books of Art” presents works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, curated by dr. Dan Breaz. It includes works by Camil Ressu, Romul Ladea and an unseen work by Ernst Barlach.
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until 12 NOV
Fieldwork by Amalia Crisan
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.
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until 14 NOV
NOT FUJI
The exhibition NOT FUJI presents a project by Cristian Opriș. The works build a dialogue between the artist’s personal experience and the tradition of Japanese printmaking.
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until 9 NOV
Music Gallery: Focus România
Music Gallery: Focus România is an exhibition about music stories from Romania. It covers vinyl in Romania, Phoenix, hip-hop on tapes, Enescu and Johnny Răducanu; it is open for one month.
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until 9 NOV
Music Gallery: Focus România
An exhibition of Music Gallery: Focus România at Edison House of Music. This chapter brings forward positive stories from Romanian culture.
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until 25 OCT
Melonland
“Melonland” is an exhibition at Biju Gallery, presented as part of Romanian Art Week 2026. The watermelon is used as a recurring symbol, moving through still life, political imagery and contemporary image culture.
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until 25 OCT
Expoziție Maxim Dumitraș: Absențe încercuite (sculptură)
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.
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until 1 NOV
Vicky Tsalamata. La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century
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.
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until 26 OCT
Concursul Internațional „Gheorghe Dima” · secțiunea Dirijat Coral
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.
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until 23 OCT
The Caribbean vibe is coming to Cluj
A Caribbean-vibe party takes place at Flying Circus, organized by CMC Outre-Mer and CMC Event. The announced music includes Shatta, Bouyon, Zouk, Dancehall, Trap and French Rap.
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03:00
Cedry2k · Lansare album ”Improgramabil” ~ Invitat Pietonu
A launch concert for Cedry2k’s album “Improgramabil”. Guest artist Pietonu appears as part of the album release tour announced by Cedry2k.
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until 25 OCT
nZEB Expo
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.
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10:00
În cărțile artei. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
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.
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17:00
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.
source: magyaropera.ro
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21:00
Robin and the Backstabbers
A Robin and The Backstabbers concert at Form Space. The band returns to the club with this show.
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18:00
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
POETRIA · CLEO T. (Franța) · Performance imersiv
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.
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19:00
Concert extraordinar de închidere a festivalului „Toamna Muzicală Clujeană”
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.
source: filarmonicatransilvania.ro
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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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19:00
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+.
source: huntheater.ro
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20:00
Turneu Aniversar Celelalte Cuvinte · Anul 45
A Celelalte Cuvinte concert from the Anul 45 anniversary tour. The band, formed in 1981, includes songs such as “Dacă vrei”, “Iarbă prin păr” and “Un sfârșit e un început” in the set.
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20:00
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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23:59
Bad and Boujee
Bad and Boujee is a party at Form Space, with Hip-Hop, RnB and Dancehall throughout the night.
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23:00
Halloween Warm Up / American Horror story
A karaoke night at Flying Circus, listed in the club’s weekly programme.
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Concert de cânt bizantin
A mini-concert of Byzantine chant takes place as part of Byzantine Art Days. In the program, it follows the opening of the Exhibition of Byzantine Illuminated Manuscripts.
source: muzeul-etnografic.ro
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08:00
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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10:00
În cărțile artei. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
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.
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20:00
When Jazz Meets Taragot
A When Jazz Meets Taragot concert takes place at Edison House of Music, as part of the 8th edition of the Dumitru Fărcaș Festival.
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17:00
Expoziția de Artă Bizantină
A mini-concert of Byzantine chant takes place as part of Byzantine Art Days. In the program, it follows the opening of the Exhibition of Byzantine Illuminated Manuscripts.
source: muzeul-etnografic.ro
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18:00
SOLD-OUT! Avanpremieră FJORD · Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest
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.
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19:00
Music By Humans
A concert with Extemporal, Mock Surprise, TURM and Tba at Flying Circus, focused on Cluj’s underground music scene. TURM launches his debut album, with lyrics in German, English and Romanian.
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19:00
METAL LEGENDS ROUND II
A Metal Legends - Round II tribute concert with Masterpiece (Metallica Tribute, Cluj-Napoca) and Ramm-brand(t) (Rammstein Tribute, Miercurea Ciuc). Minors aged 12 to 18 need a parent or legal guardian.
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19:00
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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19:00
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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20:00
Concert Festivalul Dumitru Fărcaș
A concert from the Dumitru Fărcaș Festival brings together American jazz and the taragot, an instrument specific to Romanian folklore.
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20:00
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.
source: huntheater.ro
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21:00
MR. HO + DODO + CULTATUM
A DJ set at Atelier Cafe with MR. HO, DODO and CULTATUM. MR. HO moves through House, Techno, Breakbeat and Electro; DODO comes from the Romanian scene, and CULTATUM brings melodic grooves and driving basslines.
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22:00 · Every week
Retro Party Every Saturday
A retro party at Flying Circus, with music for the dance floor.
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23:00
HALLOWEEN RAVE F2F
Halloween Rave F2F is a hard techno party at Matter, with Technokool and Kitti Kay in an F2F format. The event is presented by Teoria Perfekta.
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Melonland, A Landscape of Abundance
An exhibition with drawings and a bronze sculpture at Biju Gallery. “Melonland, A Landscape of Abundance” is curated by Caroline Arhuero.
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tomorrow is not promised: W.O.R.K, Open Call Exhibition & Film-Production Scenography
The exhibition tomorrow is not promised: W.O.R.K presents installations from Partea 1. Iubirea and Partea 2. Puterea. Both Reactor productions are directed by Petro Ionescu.
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10:00
În cărțile artei. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
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.
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11:00
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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17:00
Chocolat + Degustare de ciocolată
A screening of “Chocolat” takes place at Cinema Arta, paired with a chocolate tasting from Friandise. The film is a romantic drama set in a French village.
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17:00
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+.
source: operacluj.ro
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19:00
Concursul Internațional „Gheorghe Dima” · Finala concursului de dirijat coral / Gala laureaților
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.
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19:00
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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19:15
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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20:00
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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20:00
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+.
source: huntheater.ro
Tickets
The programme is collected daily from the venue’s own site, Eventbook and Facebook. Check the time on the event page before you go.
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