Cotroceni, one of Bucharest’s most beautiful and quiet neighbourhoods, reopens its courtyards for the autumn edition of Bazar de Cotroceni – Cotroceni Bazaar, which takes place between October 12-13, 2024.
As in the 2023 edition, more than 150 courtyards in the neighbourhood will open their doors and welcome the public with menus and special events.
This year, Sounds of Cotroceni, the 7th edition, will be part of Cotroceni Bazaar with a unique program.
Among the confirmed artists are Mădălina Pavăl & Orchestra, The Kryptonite Sparks, Amphitrio, Diana Căldăraru, Mara Halunga & Caue de Marinis, Adrian Ciuplea – BassOn, DJ Antenna, Hefe B2B Brugner, DJ Grecescu and Voda.
This year, as you walk through Cotroceni, you will meet the neighbourhood community’s talents, professional experiences, passions, and stories. This year’s edition aims to be an exhibition platform for neighbours with special interests and an opportunity to learn so that we can then return to our daily lives with new ideas and treasures in our souls.
This year, in partnership with the Sector 6 City Hall, a special part of the neighborhood comes to life through Cotroceni Bazaar, now part of the West Side events family. At the intersection of Ernest Juvara and Dimitrie Brânzdă streets, you’ll find activities for children, a musical moment on Saturday afternoon, and a children’s theater performance on Sunday.
By joining the lineup of events like West Side Hallo Fest and West Side Flower Fest, Cotroceni Bazaar becomes another vibrant celebration within the West Side brand, bringing more energy and creativity to the local community.
Streets schedule for Bazaar de Cotroceni 2024
A weekend full of creative workshops and exhibitions spread across various streets of Cotroceni. Each street will offer different activities ranging from art, music, crafting, and much more. Here’s the full breakdown of activities by location:
Str. Dr. Atanasie Demostene
- There will be a creative workshop focused on textile recycling.
Str. Dr. Capșa
- A comic strip and manga workshop will be led by Daniel Horia, the author of the graphic novel Epoca mea de aur.
Str. Dr. Carol Davila
- Children can participate in creative workshops where they can paint plaster figures, crochet, or make bracelets.
- Ana Pan will host a gingerbread-making workshop.
- A financial education session will be held.
- A street portrait photography workshop will be led by Fotosmart and Andrei Popovici.
Str. Dr. Curie
- A stone painting workshop will be organized.
- There will be a piano performance.
- Participants can join discussions about tea, including preparation techniques for relaxation and healing.
- Stories about the neighborhood cats will be shared.
- Chess and backgammon games for children will be available.
- A nutrition workshop will also take place.
Str. Dr. Dimitrie Brândză
- Cofetăria Cadesto will host a workshop on decorating brioches.
Str. Sf. Elefterie
- A jewelry-making workshop will be conducted by Alina Băncilă.
- Acting courses for both children and adults will be offered by Acting Lab.
Bld. Eroilor
- There will be a ceramic exhibition.
Str. Dr. Eugen Iosif
- A painting exhibition will take place.
- Workshops and games for children will be organized, along with discussions on the responsibilities of owning a dog.
Bld. Dr. Ghe. Marinescu
- Discussions about writers and artists who lived in Cotroceni will be accompanied by poetry sessions.
Str. Dr. Ghiulamila
- A painting workshop will be held.
Str. Dr. Herescu
- Throwback Coffee will organize a kombucha-making workshop.
Str. Dr. Iatropol
- A presentation on the wine-making process will be available.
Str. Dr. Lister
- A workshop will help participants discover their natural abilities and traits suited for different professions.
- Children can attend a painting workshop where they will decorate plaster figures.
- There will also be a presentation on the history of old houses and documents, along with the story of nationalization.
Str. Dr. Mirinescu
- Participants will have the opportunity to create felt necklaces in a crafting workshop.
Str. Dr. Obedenaru
- Workshops for children will be organized by Fundatia Cantacuzino Floresti.
Str. Dr. Pasteur
- Literature and music will be celebrated on this street.
- A painting workshop using vinyl records as canvases will be held.
- An electric Lego set workshop will also be available for participants.
Str. Dr. Romniceanu
- The story of the Hope Shelter & what we need to know before adopting a dog
- Collage/analog photography workshop
- Artistic game with oversized chalk cubes
- Compost Academy
Str. Dr. Severeanu
- Braga and stories about Braga
Str. Dr. Severin
- Painting exhibition
Str. Dr. Staicovici
- Jewelery and decoration creation workshop
- Guitar music
- Savonia Court
- Discussions on minimalism and sustainability
Str. Dr. Th. Ionescu
- Sound-performative installations: Connections and Sound Synaesthesia – AltReal
- Stories about the Romanian painter Dimitrie Berea, the painter of Hollywood stars
Str. Dr. Tomescu
- Art and creative workshops for children
- Talks about horses and riding
Str. Dr. Babes
- Biographical data and interesting information about Victor Babeș
- Tech Talks and mentoring sessions for students and entrepreneurs just starting out.
The printed map will be available during the event at several points in the neighbourhood.
Cotroceni Blues
At the entrance to the Cotroceni district, the beautiful courtyard on Sf. Elefterie Street opens its doors.
The Cotroceni Blues event, part of the Cotroceni Bazar, where our neighbor, George Petroșel, is the host, invites us to two days of music, art and discoveries.
During the day, the courtyard turns into a meeting space, where you can discover vintage items, design objects, jewelry and art. Also here you will have the opportunity to learn how to create special cocktails.
In the evening, we invite you to enjoy live music:
🎶 Saturday, October 12:
18.00 – 19.00: NoruNegru
19.30 – 20.30: Mr. Jurjak
🎶 Sunday, October 13:
18.00 – 19.00: Fomyo
19.30 – 20.30: Ana Coman
Agora in Romniceanu Park
This year’s edition of Bazar de Cotroceni will transform the park into an agora, a meeting place for people and ideas.
The four discussion sessions will open a space for dialogue, giving us the opportunity to transform individual and community actions into a valuable resource with meaning and direction. Their moderation, supported by the expertise of the guests, will serve as a compass in the decision-making process that shapes the environment in which we live. Each session becomes an opportunity to explore ideas, learn from the guests’ experiences, and identify concrete solutions to guide us in shaping a more sustainable and harmonious common future.
After 17:00, when the sun sets, the agora will acquire a special atmosphere and be enveloped in violin chords, reinterpreted does, and interwar jazz.
The program of the four discussion sessions:
Saturday, October 12:
🕰️11.30 – 13.00 – Regeneration of neighborhoods through culture
Moderator / Ana Rubeli, Aici a Stat
Guests / Gabriel Liiceanu, Ioana Pârvulescu
🕰️15.00 – 16.30 – Is it still important to have civic involvement in the neighborhood?
Moderator / Irina Zamfirescu, activist
Guests / Ilinca Nanoveanu, Elena Lucaci, Diana Ghindă
Sunday, October 13:
🕰️11.00 – 12.30 – Heritage and architecture – the challenges of restoring old houses
Moderator / Armina Popeanu, architect and founder of Creative Entrepreneurship
Guests / Eliza Yokina, Sofia Mihailescu, Bogdan Vlad, Ruxandra Sacaliș, Emil Burbea
🕰️15.00 – 16.30 – City architecture, urban development and people’s well-being
Moderator / Grațian Mihăilescu, UrbanizeHub
Guests / Ciprian Ciucu, Paul Olteanu, Alexandru Belenyi, Bogdan Suditu, Andrei Coșuleanu
Music program:
Saturday, October 12:
🕰️ 17.00 – 18.00 / Bogdan Platy
🕰️ 18.30 – 19.30 / Simona Delegeanu
Sunday, October 13:
🕰️ 18.00 -19.00 / Sorina Rotaru
Cotroceni Bazaar – Bazar de Cotroceni is an invitation to discover the community and the neighbourhood – with its bohemian streets and romantic air – on foot, on a walk. Car traffic is not blocked, as residents continue their household activities during the weekend. The organizers thus encourage the public to opt for other means of transport as a form of respect for all participants. Alternatives we encourage: metro, bicycle and scooter.
The Bazar de Cotroceni event is organized by the Incotroceni Association and created by the neighbourhood community – residents and local businesses.
How to get to Cotroceni Bazaar Autumn Edition 2024 & Sounds of Cotroceni
The 11-13 October weekend at Cotroceni Bazaar promises to be a vibrant mix of creative workshops, hands-on activities, and exhibitions, offering something for everyone.
From crafting and painting to photography, financial education, and even kombucha-making, there’s no shortage of exciting experiences across the neighbourhood.
Whether exploring art, learning new skills, or simply enjoying time with family, each street will have its unique charm and activities, making it an unforgettable event.
