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Events and festivals Wine
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National Wine Day

the biggest celebration of Moldova’s wine culture

Events and festivals Music
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Etno Jazz Festival

international music festival

Events and festivals Sport
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ChișinăuMarathon

international running race

Events and festivals Music
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF OPERA AND BALLET “MARIA BIEȘU”

international opera and ballet festival

Events and festivals Wine
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Cricova Must Fest

young wine festival

Events and festivals Folklore and Traditions
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IA Mania

festival of traditional arts and crafts

Events and festivals Folklore and Traditions
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Folk Costume Day

ethno-folkloric festival

Events and festivals Music
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DescOpera

open-air classical music festival

Events and festivals Wine
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Rosé Day la Castel Mimi

celebration of rose wines

National Wine Day

National Wine Day is back with a new edition!
Being an annual tradition and appreciated by the amateurs of good wines, both in the country and abroad, the Celebration of the Wine of Moldova is held every year on the first weekend of October in the Square of the Great National Assembly. More than 70 wine producers from across the country will come together to showcase their achievements and successes over the past few years. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in tastings, master classes, and craft workshops and enjoy an artistic program with beloved performers from the country.
National Wine Day is an occasion to celebrate the product of national pride, which brings us fame all over the world.

Etno Jazz Festival

Does jazz make you happy? Then Etno Jazz Festival is an event you can’t miss. The Trigon band, hosts of the festival, surprises the audience every year with jazz bands from all around the world. During a week of live concerts, featuring emerging and seasoned jazz artists, the sounds will recharge your senses during this international music festival.

ChișinăuMarathon

Are you passionate about sports and like to test your endurance? Then the Chisinau International Marathon is the event for you. Bringing together over 17,000 people from 50 countries around the world every year. Choose your suitable distance of 5, 10, 21 or 42 kilometres and get ready to push your limits! Whatever your fitness level, grab your friends, family and come and conquer your medal!

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF OPERA AND BALLET “MARIA BIEȘU”

Is opera music your weakness? The annual Maria Biesu festival brings together artists and performers that keep the audience entranced and generates spontaneous applause. Talented artists from Moldova and abroad perform during this beautiful festival and showcase the diversity of culture in Moldova.

Cricova Must Fest

Searching for a place to celebrate the grape harvest in Moldova? Cricova’s MUST Fest celebrates the glory of the Moldovan grape harvest season. Festival visitors can travel through the famous underground cellars, a paradise of red, white, dry and sparkling wines. The streets of the underground cellars are marked by wine varieties, where you can take a stroll on the Legenda Plaiului street. While underground you’ll enjoy live music, artistic representations and film screenings. Another key attraction is the Wine School, which welcomes guests to sample select wines and learn about the art of serving wine from the prominent specialists.

IA Mania

Do you want to know and understand Moldovans better? Discover the cultural traditions of Moldova at IA Mania. Founded in 2013, the festival promotes traditional hand-embroidered blouses and supports the craftsmen who carefully preserve this tradition. The event is organized on the banks of the Nistru River and gathers artisans who display handmade objects, chefs who cook traditional recipes, musicians and dancers all in the Holercani village stadium. The festival hosts the Mandria, Pride, contest for young designers who present fashion collections inspired by local traditions. A mural art contest, Cai verzi pe pereti, and the Podul de flori conference celebrate folklore inspired traditions.

Folk Costume Day

What Moldovan tradition is celebrated on the last Sunday of June? Moldovans celebrate Folkloric Clothing Day, paying homage to authentic costumes representing Romanian folklore and other national ethnicities. The holiday has three key themes: heritage, guest and modern based on traditional customs. The “Ia,” a Romanian blouse, is also widely represented at the festival.

DescOpera

When was the last time an event took your breath away? The DescOpera Festival is a unique musical event of rare beauty, organized at the foot of the Orheiul Vechi Reservation limestone cliffs. The festival takes Opera from its traditional setting and transports it into the midst of nature. Audiences simultaneously enjoy beautiful weather, fresh air, amazing views and classical music played live on a natural stage. Classical musicians, from the Moldovan National Opera, led by Austrian-conductor Friedrich Pfeiffer, perform well-known masterpieces that spans over three days.

Rosé Day la Castel Mimi

When the sky clears and the sun shines brightly, it’s the perfect moment to grab a glass of Rosé from Castel Mimi and fully enjoy it. The wine, the color of the twilight sky, will be celebrated in its sixth edition at Castel Mimi. We will surprise you with multiple lounge areas to suit all tastes, the Play Ground and Happy Kids Zone, guided tours, a photo zone, tempting dishes, and of course, unlimited Rare Black Rosé wine. Already a tradition, the event will be crowned with a Fontaine Party.