Bethesda Centre · Zîrnești · Moldova

Christmas Festival

A free, family-friendly celebration sharing the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners and give eternal life.

26 November–19 December 2026Thursday · Friday · Saturday16:00–20:00Free admission

Twelve festival evenings

Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

The Mayor of Zîrnești will officially open the festival on Thursday 26 November. The final evening, Saturday 19 December, will conclude with a special fireworks display.

Opening nightThu 26 NovOfficial opening by the Mayor of Zîrnești
Festival nightFri 27 Nov
Festival nightSat 28 Nov
Festival nightThu 3 Dec
Festival nightFri 4 Dec
Festival nightSat 5 Dec
Festival nightThu 10 Dec
Festival nightFri 11 Dec
Festival nightSat 12 Dec
Festival nightThu 17 Dec
Festival nightFri 18 Dec
Final nightSat 19 DecClosing fireworks display

Something for everyone

Festival activities, food and music

Christmas activities

Games, crafts, fire pit, miniature Winter Wonderland village, quizzes and rewards.

Food and refreshments

Free fries, Christmas tea, hot chocolate, cake, coffee, kürtős, popcorn and candy floss.

For those who would like a little more, food will also be available to purchase from Sydney Cafe.

Gospel presentation

Walk through the Gospel Pavilion and discover why Jesus Christ came into the world.

Music and carols

Live music each evening, visiting choirs and opportunities to join in singing Christmas carols.

Rides and games

Christmas train rides, bungee trampoline, slides and supervised fun activities.

Free Christian Literature

Bibles, Calendars and Christian literature available in Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian and English.

The true meaning of Christmas

Light into the darkness

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.”Isaiah 9:2

Christmas is more than lights, gifts and celebrations. It is the wonderful news that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, lived a perfect life, died on the cross to pay the price for our sins and rose again. Through Him, forgiveness and eternal life are offered freely to everyone who repents and believes.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16

You are warmly invited

Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with us

Come and enjoy an evening of activities, food, music and the message of hope found in Jesus Christ.

Admission and festival activities are free

Plan your visit

Festival information

WhereBethesda Centre
Zîrnești, Moldova
WhenThursday, Friday and Saturday
16:00–20:00
Dates26 November to
19 December 2026