Event
Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) 2027
FITS is one of Europe's three largest performing-arts festivals, turning Sibiu's medieval squares into ten days of theatre, dance, circus, street performance and concerts. The 34th edition runs 18–27 June 2027.
Reviewed May 2026 · Love Bucharest editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dates
June 18–2027 (day: 27)
Where
Across Sibiu (Piața Mare, Piața Mică and venues citywide)
Price
Many street and outdoor shows free; indoor shows ticketed
Official
www.sibfest.ro ↗Last updated:
What to expect
- One of Europe's three biggest performing-arts festivals
- Hundreds of shows: theatre, dance, circus, street acts, concerts
- Free open-air performances across Sibiu's UNESCO-listed old town
Planning tips
- Book Sibiu accommodation months ahead — the small city fills up
- Grab the festival app/programme; outdoor shows have long queues
- Roughly 4 hours from Bucharest — make it a multi-day trip
Build a day around it
In Bucharest, an event day is best when it’s clustered. Treat the event as one anchor block, then pair it with one food mission and one simple walk. If you keep buffer time, the day feels fun instead of logistical.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short neighborhood walk.
- If you’re making a full day: one museum/architecture block + event + a calm evening plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
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