# Cultural festivals in Romania

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-10-27T15:50:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various cultural events have been organized across different Romanian cities. In late September 2026, Orăștie hosted the third ‘Dacul Vesel’ International Epigram Festival, which featured humor, music, and literature with international participants. Simultaneously, the Artown NOW festival began in Ploiești, utilizing the Uzuc industrial ruins to revitalize public spaces through urban art and workshops.

In November 2026, Oradea is scheduled to host the 12th Interethnic Theater Festival (IFESZT). Hosted by the Szigligeti Theater, this biennial event focuses on minority theater, featuring productions from Hungarian, German, Jewish, and Roma companies to foster cultural exchange.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Oradea to host 12th Interethnic Theater Festival

The 12th Interethnic Theater Festival will be held in Oradea, Romania, from November 10–21, featuring 20 productions from Hungarian, German, Jewish, and Roma minority theater groups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oradea-to-host-12th-interethnic-theater-festival

### 2026-09-28: Cultural festivals held in Orăștie and Ploiești

Cultural festivals in Romania are highlighting diverse art forms, from the ‘Dacul Vesel’ epigram festival in Orăștie to the Artown NOW street art event revitalizing industrial ruins in Ploiești.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-held-in-ortie-and-ploieti

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