Bucharest Days 2026 celebrates 567 years since the first documented mention of Romania’s capital. On September 19 and 20, residents and visitors can enjoy concerts, video mapping, outdoor performances, guided tours and family activities across central Bucharest.
The celebrations bring together iMapp Bucharest in Constitution Square, Open Streets on Calea Victoriei, guided visits inside City Hall, the Dâmbovița Apă Dulce boat rides and the Museum Triangle in the Kiseleff–Victoriei Square area.
The main events during Bucharest Days 2026: 567 Years of Bucharest
iMapp Bucharest
iMapp Bucharest returns to Constitution Square for its 11th edition, transforming the façade of the Palace of Parliament into a monumental display of digital art, music and technology. Under the theme “Past. Forward.”, seven international video mapping winners present their work as part of the Bucharest Days celebrations.
On Saturday, September 19, Rudimental (DJ & Production) performs at 20:00, followed by the international video mapping competition between 21:30 and 23:00. The evening also includes “NADIA – The Perfect 10”, a projection dedicated to Nadia Comăneci, created by Mindscape and Carmen Lidia Vidu.
The programme continues on Sunday, September 20, with DJ Under & MC Aner and DJ OLiX from 16:00 onwards. WhoMadeWho performs a Hybrid DJ Set between 20:30 and 22:00. Music, food and drinks complete the weekend programme in Constitution Square.
Dambovita Delivery
Dâmbovița Apă Dulce invites visitors to discover Bucharest from the water, with free boat rides departing from Debarcaderul Națiunile Unite. No reservation is required, and participation is subject to availability. Visitors with their own SUP, kayak or canoe are also welcome.
The boat rides take place on Friday, September 18, between 16:00 and 19:00, and Saturday, September 19, between 14:00 and 19:00. The programme is organised by the Ivan Patzaichin – Mila 23 – Rowmania Association and Nod Makerspace, with support from Platforma de mediu pentru București.
Museum Triangle: Discover Dobrogea
The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant and the National Geology Museum join Bucharest Days with a programme dedicated to Dobrogea. Taking place on September 19 and 20 in the Kiseleff–Victoriei Square area, the Museum Triangle brings together family activities, creative workshops, musical experiences and architectural lighting installations.
Visitors can try pottery, linocut printing, creative recycling and paddle- and boatbuilding workshops, alongside activities exploring Dobrogea’s biodiversity and geology. Turkish, Tatar and Aromanian musical performances introduce audiences to the region’s cultural diversity.
The programme also includes the “Discover Romania’s DNA” treasure hunt and a screening of “Wild Romania” on Saturday, between 19:30 and 21:30.
Open Streets on Calea Victoriei
Open Streets celebrates Bucharest Days with a special programme on September 19 and 20, bringing sports, exhibitions, theatre, circus performances, concerts and guided tours to Calea Victoriei. Activities take place at several locations along the pedestrian route, from the CEC Palace to Revolution Square and the National Museum of Art of Romania.
Sports activities near the CEC Palace and a preview of the “Cred în România – Catalizator III” exhibition at the intersection with Calea Griviței run between 10:00 and 22:00 on both days. Historian and guide Laurențiu Enache leads a free walking tour from 16:00 to 18:00 each day, starting at 1 Calea Victoriei. Advance booking is required, and places are limited.
Saturday’s programme includes “The Magic of Riddles”, an interactive performance for children aged three to six in Revolution Square, the “Writers’ Bucharest” discussion, a reading performance by Diana Cavallioti and an outdoor show by the Bucharest Metropolitan Circus. On Sunday, Revolution Square hosts a discussion about the past, present and future of Văcărești Natural Park.
Both evenings feature Cantus Mundi children’s choirs near the Odeon Theatre and Battle of the Beats outside the National Museum of Art of Romania. During the latter, TOESUP and Denis Kablat transform sounds contributed by the audience into original beats, with participants also voting for the winning track.
On Sunday, from 20:00, the National Military Circle hosts four 15-minute performances of “It’s not goodbye, it’s turn heads later”. Presented by NEPI Rockcastle, the production combines fashion, dance, music and video, using recovered clothes and materials to create stage costumes. The artistic team includes director and choreographer Ștefan Lupu, scenographer Adrian Damian and musician Mihai Dobre.
Open City Hall
Bucharest City Hall opens its doors for guided tours during Bucharest Days 2026. Visitors can explore the history and architecture of the former Palace of the Ministry of Public Works, discovering the representative spaces inside the building that now houses the capital’s administration.
Tours take place at 47 Regina Elisabeta Boulevard on Saturday, September 19, from 16:00 to 17:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday, September 20, from 12:00 to 13:00 and from 13:00 to 14:00.
Participation is free, but advance registration is required, and places are limited. Visitors can book through the City Hall registration platform.
