IN SIBIU THESE NEXT WEEKS?
You’re in luck, because this spring is filled with events which bring a drop of energy and culture in the lovely Sibiu! If you’re looking to spend a day outdoor, head to the Dumbrava Forest. Because this Saturday, May 13th, is all about Maifest!
Maifest is a cultural manifestation designed to help maintain the identity of the Germans in Romania.
This festival offers a varied program with performances by artistic groups, exhibitions on various themes, religious services, popular Saxon dances, traditional costumes parade, brass bands and vocal groups.
It’s the 27th edition of Maifest, and it’s going to be a rich event, with a series of interactive and educational games for the participants.
If you’re visiting Sibiu with your little ones, you can try one of the workshops at the Gong Theater, or even a play for children. This Saturday, May 13th at 10:00 and 12:00, creative children with a rich imagination are invited to create stories, under the watchful eye of Diana Ribana. The workshop is about 60 minutes long, it’s recommended for children aged 6 to 10 years old, and the price of a ticket is 14 lei.
Sunday, May 14th, 11:00, the Gong Theater presents KINDERZIMMERZAUBEREI by Elise Wilk.
It’s recommended for children aged over 3 years old. The show, 50 minutes long, will be in German with Romanian subtitles. And the ticket price is only 7 lei.
Looking for something a little bit more…classy?
A Symphonic Concert might do the trick! Thursday May18th, at 7pm, Thalia Hall will be the home of Bach, 
Beethoven and Brahms.
The conductor for this concert is Gheorghe Costin, and Andreea Olariu is the piano soloist. Tickets are generally priced between 10 and 30 lei, depending on the event and the seating area, and they can be purchased at the entrance.
Another great event starting on Thursday the 18th is the much awaited Sibiu Jazz Festival – the highlight of this entire month.
The festival has come at it’s 47th edition and as a novelty, all of this years’s events are ticket-free! You can enjoy 4 days of the best international jazz players, in some of the best locations Sibiu has to offer : the Small Square, the Gong Theater, Thalia Concert Hall. It’s this edition that will also celebrate the 10 years anniversary of the “Sibiu-Luxembourg, European Capital of Culture” Programme.
So this event will be marked by the extraordinary concert of the Luxembourg based band “Jeff Herr Corporation”, taking place on May 19th, 20:30, in the Small Square. Jazz it away with Sibiu Jazz Festival!
And if you’re in the mood for theater, Thursday, May 18th , at 19:00, Bogdan Georgescu returns to the stage of TNRS. “MAL/PRAXIS” is the final part of a by now publicly acclaimed trilogy. “MAL/PRAXIS”analyses the case where the culpable person is known, yet no one takes a stand, with obvious disatruous consequences. It’s organising at Radu Stanca theatre. One ticket costs 20 lei.
We can safely say Sibiu is a must not only for it’s landmarks and historic center, but also for the many events taking place here. And it’s a must now because using Travelscounter, you have up to 20% discount in all the top restaurants, coffee-shops, pubs and clubs in Sibiu. So…welcome! And enjoy! Your trip is going to be awesome!
