Animest 2026 takes place from 2 to 11 October in Bucharest, bringing more than 320 animated productions to cinemas and cultural venues across the city. The 21st edition of the International Animation Film Festival includes feature films, short-film competitions, screenings for children, late-night programmes, workshops and virtual reality experiences. This year’s theme, Animated by Nature,

Roaring engines, tyre smoke and head-to-head drift battles take over Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) on 3–4 October 2026, as the RoDrift Grand Finale (Marea Finală RoDrift) brings the season’s decisive competition to central Bucharest. With the Palace of Parliament behind the circuit, Pro and SemiPro drivers compete for the final points of the championship. Saturday

Traditional Romanian crafts, contemporary textile design and live folk music come together in central Bucharest from 1 to 4 October 2026. Bucharest, Art and Crafts – Living Heritage in the City (București, Artă și Meșteșug – Patrimoniul Viu în Oraș) brings four days of demonstrations, exhibitions and cultural events to 7 Piața Alexandru Lahovari, with

Pumpkin pie, autumn decorations and an evening film in the garden: Pumpkin Fair returns to Bucharest on October 3–4, 2026, turning the Antipa Museum Garden near Piața Victoriei into a weekend destination for seasonal food, local crafts and family activities. The fair opens from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on both days, with pumpkins at

More than 300 designers from over 50 countries come to Bucharest for Romanian Jewelry Week 2026, bringing contemporary jewellery, international exhibitions and a weekend fair to the National Library of Romania. The seventh edition runs from September 30 to October 4, with opportunities to discover experimental designs, meet their creators and buy pieces directly from

TEDxTraian Women brings 11 speakers to Cuibul Artiștilor in Bucharest on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a day dedicated to Empowerment. From a commercial pilot and a disability rights advocate to authors, entrepreneurs and psychologists, the lineup brings together people with different experiences of finding their voice, questioning expectations and changing direction. Under the message

African storytelling, drum workshops, traditional games and a children’s fashion showcase come together in Bucharest on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the AU MBOA Afro Kidz Festival. Taking place at Youth by FNT The Youth, the event invites children and parents to spend an afternoon discovering African heritage through play, music, food and creativity. Under

Thirteen Asian embassies, traditional music and dance, and an afternoon of cultural discoveries at Bucharest’s Village Museum. The fourth Asian Cultural Festival takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, inviting visitors to explore Asian heritage at the “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum. There will be no Asian food, but attendees will experience Asian culture and