Must-see entertainment in Transylvania

  • National Theatre

    Cluj-Napoca

    From Molière and Shakespeare through to modern drama, the Romanian language performances at the National Theatre are the slickest productions in town. Buy…

  • Filarmonica Brașov

    Braşov

    Lavish your ears with the sound of Brașov's venerable Philharmonic Orchestra, established in 1878, which hosts concerts throughout the year. Tickets for…

  • Flying Circus

    Cluj-Napoca

    Arrive around midnight to see this student-oriented club begin to swing. Punters come for the music rather than to pose, so check the theme before you…

  • Changing of the Guard

    Transylvania

    It's worth timing a stroll inside the citadel for the daily changing of the guard ceremony, in which uniformed guards trot on horseback between the old…

  • State Philharmonic

    Târgu Mureş

    With performances taking place in the impressive Culture Palace, it's well worth planning ahead to see opera, organ recitals, choral ensembles and more.

  • State Philharmonic

    Sibiu

    Founded in 1949, this has played a key role in maintaining Sibiu’s prestige as a main cultural centre of Transylvania. It's the key venue for performances…

  • Hungarian State Theatre

    Cluj-Napoca

    Hungarian-language operas and plays, from Ibsen to Kafka, grace the stage of this riverside theatre. Buy advance tickets via the website or at the box…

  • Puppet Theatre

    Braşov

    Teatrul Arlechino hosts whimsical puppet shows aimed at children. Reserve tickets by phone or buy from the ticket office (1.30pm to 4pm Tuesday and…

  • National Theatre

    Târgu Mureş

    Hungarian- and Romanian-language drama grace the stage at Târgu Mureş' theatre.

  • Radu Stanca National Theatre

    Sibiu

    Plays here are usually in Romanian, with occasional productions in German through the week (check the website). Buy tickets online or at the theatre 30…

  • Sică Alexandrescu Drama Theatre

    Braşov

    Contemporary drama and recitals take to the stage here. The ticket desk is open from 11am to 7pm from Tuesdays to Fridays, and 3pm to 7pm at weekends.

  • Opera Braşov

    Braşov

    Opera classics, plus a few productions geared towards children, take to the stage of this 1953-founded venue.

  • State Philharmonic

    Cluj-Napoca

    Hear choirs, quartets and rousing orchestras at Transylvania's State Philharmonic Theatre.

  • Cinema Arta

    Târgu Mureş

    Watch Hollywood films in their original language at this cinema on the main square.

  • House of Culture

    Transylvania

    This striking 1975-built cultural emporium hosts opera and theatrical productions, and serves as a festival venue.

  • Agenţie de Bilete

    Târgu Mureş

    Buy tickets for concerts, opera and ballet at this ticket office by the Culture Palace.