Romanian cheeses, artisan bread, chocolate and preserves come together at Artisan Food Market from 16 to 18 October 2026, at the National Library of Romania. The thirteenth edition moves to a larger venue on Bulevardul Unirii, with three days of tastings, producer presentations and shopping. For visitors interested in Romanian food, the appeal is meeting

Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week brings runway shows, exhibitions, designer events and fashion talks to Bucharest from 13 to 17 October 2026. The spring/summer 2027 edition centres on the National Museum of Art of Romania, with events also taking place in theatres, galleries and other spaces across the city. Romanian and international designers share the programme,

Lumina Park Bucharest opens at the Botanical Garden on 16 October 2026, bringing an illuminated evening trail to the city until 17 January 2027. Its first Romanian edition, Around the World (Ocolul Pământului), takes visitors on a journey with light installations, music, and interactive displays inspired by different destinations. For visitors looking for something to do

An afternoon of Indian dancing, music and festive colours is coming to Bucharest. The Indian Dance and Culture Festival (Navratri Mahotsav) takes place on 18 October 2026 at Politehnica București, bringing Garba, Dandiya, and Indian food to a family-friendly celebration. From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, visitors can discover a festival rooted in Indian traditions,

Men on Matasari (Bărbați pe Mătăsari) returns to Bucharest on October 9–11, 2026, bringing live music, art and crafts to Mătăsari Street. The seventh edition combines concerts, independent creators and food stalls in an outdoor street-festival setting. The autumn counterpart to Women on Matasari invites visitors to explore the street, meet local makers and discover