Bucharest Days 2024 celebrate the first documentary that mentions Romania’s capital. The famous Vlad the Impaler (Dracula, as he inspired Bram Stoker’s masterpiece) mentioned the name of the city, Bucuresti in Romanian, in a letter to the wealthy nobles of that time.
Bucharest 565, the name of this year’s edition, will delight international tourists and residents with the iMapp Bucharest show, concerts, Open Street events, and other surprises the Bucharest Mayorship has to offer.
The main events during Bucharest Days 2024: 565 Years of Bucharest
iMapp Bucharest
iMapp Bucharest is an international video mapping competition held in Bucharest, Romania. Artists and technology enthusiasts gather to transform the Palace of the Parliament‘s facade into a vibrant canvas.
The event showcases captivating narratives that engage the senses through video projections, 3D animations, and sound. Bucharest City Hall organizes the event with the help of The Center for Creation, Art, and Tradition of the Municipality of Bucharest (CREART).
The event is on Saturday, September 21, and the entrance is free.
Mahmut Orhan Concert
Global sensation Mahmut Orhan is ready to take control at iMapp Bucharest – Winners League on Saturday, September 21, from 20:00, electrifying Piața Constituții before the world’s largest international 3D video mapping competition. Present at top festivals such as Tomorrowland or Burning Man, Mahmut Orhan’s rise is unstoppable. His unmistakable sound and magnetic performances continue to propel him as one of the most exciting artists in electronic music today.
Subcarpati Concert
The festive weekend continues perfectly on Sunday, September 22, from 20.30, with an #undergroundfolklor concert in Piata Constituției. Subcarpati is the largest independent musical group in Romania. It was born almost 15 years ago at the initiative of Bean MC, and it is composed of a group of friends driven by a passion for music and folklore.
Open Streets on Calea Victoriei
Open Streets is held every weekend on Calea Victoriei and other streets. It is close to car traffic and offers the public live amateur performances, street food, and other events. For a full schedule, please check our dedicated page in the link.
Bucharest Fountain Show
The artesian fountains of Unirii Square, built during the communist period, were restored to life following an investment of 9 million Euros. Bucharest can now boast the first innovative fountains in Europe designed 100% on a computer, with a fantastic show of colour, music, and 3D projections on the water. Bucharest holds the Guinness Record for the longest choreographed fountain system in the world.
Events Schedule at the Bucharest Days 565
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Now in its 9th edition, iMapp Bucharest – Winners League is both a reference event for audiovisual specialists and a celebration of creativity, technology and innovation, becoming a brand of the Capital. From 21:30, take part if transforms the city into a true world capital of light! In partnership with five of the most important international light festivals in the world, the contest presents to the public the best and most talented artists in the field, who compete for the Grand Prize iMapp Bucharest 2024, through 3D video works that creatively explore the theme of the edition, LEGACY. See the teams participating in the competition and partner festivals: https://www.instagram.com/imappbucharest.
After the competition, iMapp Bucharest – Winners League, the most crucial video mapping event in the world, and MINA Museum, the first immersive arts museum in Romania, invite you to the most significant visual arts exhibition so far, on the 23,000 square meter facade square meters of the Palace of Parliament! The exhibition „The most famous Romanian classical painters”, a Mina Studios production, creation and adaptation by Les Ateliers Nomad, brings to the fore the masterpieces of the masters Theodor Aman, Nicolae Grigorescu, Ștefan Luchian and Nicolae Tonitza, reinterpreted through spectacular animations. More than 60 works will come to life in an immersive experience that combines tradition, cultural heritage and technology, being admired by the general public in a modern and energetic format!
With the opening of the gates on September 21, starting at 16:00, Piața Constituției will vibrate to electronic rhythms, DJ CS84 inviting the public to dance through an engaging and dynamic mix. The outdoor party will continue from 18:30, with an electrifying back-to-back set by Adrian Șaguna and Deny, the two DJs creating the perfect atmosphere through catchy rhythms, groovy tunes and a mashup of Afro, Deep and Tech-House before Mahmut Orhan took the stage.
The Bucharest Street Food Festival partner, the largest of its kind in Europe, ensures, through this special edition by iMapp Bucharest, from over 50 food trucks, the event’s international flavour and a good mood in a unique and spectacular recipe for a memorable weekend.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 11:00 – 22:00
On Sunday, September 22, from 8:30 p.m., Bucharest residents and tourists are invited to celebrate the city with one of the most beloved Romanian bands, Subcarpati. From 2009 to the present, the Subcarpati band has released 7 discographical materials through which they conquered hearts, reinterpreting folklore in their way and bringing to the fore the idea that it is vital to connect to our origins.
Ahead of their concert, starting at 2 p.m., Paul Damixie, a DJ internationally known for his remix of ‘Hello’, will rock the crowd by urging the audience to drink cures through music and vibrant rhythms every moment.
From 4:30 p.m., Sylvio, a DJ beloved for his sets that take listeners from electronic classics to niche records, spiced up with bits of global hits remixed in his way, will turn Constitution Square into a space of energy positive.
After 19:00, the band Floare de Maidan will heat the atmosphere at #Bucharest565, setting the stage for the Subcarpathians and creating a memorable experience for everyone present.
The city’s anniversary weekend program is completed, also on Sunday, by unmissable attractions: interactive shows and street food – the most famous dishes, from more than 10 international cuisines, are prepared for friends who meet in Piața Constituției by the Bucharest Street Food Festival
