BUCHAREST NEWS

Bucharest National Opera enters its second century after a successful centenary season, celebrating it with the twelfth edition of the Opera Promenade on August 27. A celebration of music and outdoor movement for the fulfillment of the spirit. This is the message of the 12th edition of the Opera Promenade in 2022. Everyone is invited

Bucharest Jazz Festival returns between September 16 and 18, 2022, with a new edition of concerts and live sessions. Bucharest Jazz Festival 2022 takes place at The Combinatul Fondului Plastic, a space dedicated to events in the arts and design area. The ninth edition is organized by the Capital City Hall, through the Culture, Education,

The City Hall of Bucharest encourages promoting tourism projects in the capital through the Association for the Promotion and Development of Tourism. The general mayor of the capital, Nicusor Dan, announced that Bucharest now has a functional Tourism Promotion and Development Association. This year, the necessary funds will be allocated for the Association to start

The Bucharest-Ilfov Metropolitan train, the project of Bucharest general mayor, Nicusor Dan, will cost EUR 962 million and perform 86,000 trips/day. The project was criticized for megalomania and arouses controversy. According to Bucharest-Ilfov Intercommunity Development Association for Public Transport (TPBI), the Bucharest-Ilfov Metropolitan Train will cost EUR 962 million. Approximately EUR 614 million will be

Art Safari received over 65.000 visitors in its 9th edition, and thousands of people enjoyed international art in the heart of Bucharest at this successful festival. The first season of 2022 meant three months of cultural tourism in the heart of the Capital. Also, it marked the launch of the concept of temporary exhibitions that

A unique retail concept called The Palace of Antiquities (Palatul Vechiturilor) blends the energy of a secondhand shop with the variety of a flea market. If you are in Bucharest, you should visit one of the unique stores in the capital. The Palace of Antiquities is the heaven of all antique hunters or lovers of

Do you know what are foreign tourists’ most frequent online searches when they visit Bucharest? We carried out our own analysis in this sense based on the searches of our users, and the results were surprising. Here is the most searched information that you should know when you visit the capital of Romania: Our analysis

If you fly to Bucharest or leave from Bucharest, you should know that you can opt for Baneasa Airport. The airport has reopened, and the boarding time is much shorter. Bucharest Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (Baneasa) reopens in honour of the 110th anniversary of its founding after nine years from closing. George Dorobantu, the director

George Enescu Festival Competition prepares to receive international artists and impress Bucharest with classical musical notes. The 18th edition of the Competition will start at the Romanian Athenaeum on September 4, 2022, with great performances and exceptional artists. Classical music lovers can purchase tickets for the 18th edition of the George Enescu International Competition events

The first edition of Sounds of Summer – Jam in the Park, a festival centred around musical improvisation, will happen in Bucharest’s Obor Park from August 18 to August 21. According to a press release from the Metropolis Cultural Association distributed to AGERPRES on Monday, the four days of Sounds of Summer – Jam in

Trap sensation LIL PUMP will perform this summer on August 3, in Romania, Bucharest. The concert is held in ParkLake, where fans of the artist will be able to listen to songs like “Gucci Gang,” “I love it,” “Esskeetit” and “Arms Around You”. Many are expected to attend LIL PUMP’s first concert in Romania for

Bread After Reaping Wheat Fair is taking place this weekend at the “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum, and it will present the customs of the various people regarding the growing of wheat, and the production of bread will be displayed. Visitors will get the chance to learn more about how wheat was traditionally farmed, harvested,

The “Athénée Palace” hotel will be managed by HG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) and is owned by ANA Hotels, a hotel chain with 100% Romanian capital. The hotel has changed its name from Athene Palace Hilton Bucharest to InterContinental Athene Palace Bucharest. The contract will last 20 years, beginning on January 1, 2023, when the

Armin Van Buuren is planning an incredible show in Romania this September. The ‘Sound of Bucharest’ event will bring summer back on the bits of the beloved artist and will end a season of spectacular festivals in Bucharest. The long-awaited event will be heard on September 24, 2022, in Constitution Square (Piata Constitutiei) in Bucharest

The National Museum of Natural History “Grigore Antipa” announces the opening of a new temporary exhibition of live tropical butterflies in the greenhouse in the museum’s courtyard. If you want to meet the exhibition stars, you are invited to discover “Who flies among the flowers, in a zigzag so many times?” in the garden of

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is waiting for you at the Saint Elijah Fair, from Friday, the 15th, until Sunday, the 17th of July, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Craftsmen, antique dealers and artists bring to the fair: wooden objects, ceramics, fabrics, braids, toys, ornaments, icons and many, many more just in the

A new event called ‘Bookuresti Tram’ will delight the people of Bucharest this summer. ‘Bookuresti Tram’ proposes Bucharest residents five urban-poetic journeys by vintage tram (on line 1) every day of Saturday, between July 23 and August 20, 2022 In a special weekend regime, the vintage tram based on the public transport service from Bucharest

Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 20:00, at 2/3 Gallery, Goethe-Institut, in collaboration with FILMKULTUR, presents the film screening “Looking for the unknown homeland” in the exhibition Noi2-Wir 2 ​​- Romanian-German Portraits. What do you do when you don’t feel at home in your home country? This question concerned Holger, a native of Bavaria. Holger Gutt

Between July 7-18, 37 French artists from the Parisian art gallery Rivoli 59 and 20 Romanian artists exhibiting at ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni are collaborating in the group exhibition “Km 0 of Art Contemporary”. The Romanian-French cultural exchange project was initiated by the Romanian-French artist George Bodocan and is organized by the 1001 Arts Association

City Hunt prepares for you a great adventure in the Romanian capital, Bucharest. If you want to participate in the hottest urban adventure, don’t miss this experience! The next city hunt adventure is probing its land in the old center of the capital, and the surprises are countless. The organizers turned the Old City Center

Movies Garden is the new cultural destination in Bucharest for the summer of 2022. The Center for Creation, Art and Tradition of Bucharest, together with the Capital City Hall, is organizing film screenings, acoustic concerts, theatrical productions, stand-up comedy acts, and Q&A sessions with Romanian personalities from the film industry every week, from Thursday to

A subway station in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, seemingly banal, hides a secret that makes it unique in the world. What makes it so special? Many residents did not know until now. Politehnica metro station is located near the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. This station does not stand out through vibrant colours, unique architectural style,

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant invites everyone in Bucharest to the second annual ARTISTS fair and ARTISANS, from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26, 2022, between 10 am and 6 pm. Artists and craftspeople who, via their work, support the revival and recovery of traditional crafts, including their modern revaluations, will be

Bucharest is one of the European cities holding the European “Life Will Win” tour, a charity event aimed at raising funds for medical equipment in Ukrainian hospitals and promoting Ukrainian musicians and Ukraine’s EU membership. The tour will stop in important European capitals or cities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Italy, and Spain,

The Universal Day of Romanian Blouse is celebrated every year on June 24. It promotes the symbol of Romanian tradition represented by the feminine shirt with impressive embroidery. The day of June 24 brings to the public’s attention the central part of the folk costume, named ”IA” or Romanian blouse. Cut from a single piece

The Bucharest National Opera concludes the Centenary Season with a reference event that will take place from June 24, 2022, until July 2. Bucharest Opera Festival is the first festival that invites in the capital all institutions with national opera rank in Romania subordinated to the Ministry of Culture (Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca, National Opera

The 29th edition of EUROPAfest, which will take place in Bucharest from July 1 to 9, will feature artists and bands from 23 nations. Bucharest residents will get the opportunity to hear musicians from Europe and other continents in themed evenings such as “Jazz at the Palace,” “Summertime Jazz,” “Jazz a Perfect Day,” and “It’s

Romanians just celebrated Heroes Day, a commemoration to honor and remember known and unknown heroes fallen in battles throughout history, for the nation’s freedom, and for the country’s defence and reunification. In Bucharest, the celebration of this day takes place in the city’s heart. Among other commemorative manifestations, Romanian soldiers dressed in ceremonial uniforms executed

Saga Festival kicks off on June 3 with a great concept that includes thousands of square meters of LEDs, lights, and special effects. The second edition of SAGA begins in just four days! The festival brings an electrifying concept based on imagination, transformation, and energy to the National Arena and its park. Festival lovers will

“Childhood Games” celebrates International Children’s Day in June with a rare exhibition of games and workshops for children at ARCUB Gabroveni. The collection “Games Childhood” will be displayed at the Columns Hall from June 1 to 30, 2022. Between June 4 and June 26, a series of workshops for children will be held at the

The “Indian Sari Meets Romanian Blouse” exhibition from ARCUB features formal wear, collectable garments, hand-woven, embroidered, or printed using ancient methods. Iulia Gorneanu is the curator of an exhibition organized by the Capital City Hall through ARCUB under the auspices of the Indian Embassy in Romania, which can be seen at the Gabroveni Inn –

Open Streets Bucharest is quite similar to what happens in other major cities across the world. Open Streets projects establish pedestrian areas on segments of Calea Victoriei and Kiseleff Road in Bucharest in the last weekend of spring and offer citizens outdoor recreation activities such as theatre moments, classical music concerts, and a series of

Update: Bucharest Coffee Festival brightened the weekend in Bucharest and flavoured the people of Bucharest with the inviting aromas of coffee. Here’s how it was at Bucharest Coffee Festival: The guests were able to taste all the flavours presented by the cafes in Bucharest and were able to observe the art of making coffee and

The sixth edition of BURGERFEST, Romania’s only event dedicated solely to burgers, will occur in May, between May 20 and 22. Bucharest has become the meeting place for all those with burger DNA to discover the best burgers in the country. BURGERFEST invites all burger fans to unwind on the green grass and fresh air

On Saturday, May 14, 2018, the 18th edition of Museum Night will be organized in Bucharest. This includes tangible manifestations such as public exhibitions, interventions, artistic experiments, and screenings. talks. performances. interactive tours. Some of the recommended museums to be visited, starting at 6 PM, are The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, the Museum of Recent Arts

Unirii Park hosts an outdoor event on May 13-15 with traditional food, traditional Romanian clothes, and tasty sweets that will remind you of your childhood. Now that temperatures have risen, events and festivals are starting to occur in Bucharest. As at any other event dedicated to tasting, Unirii Park will be assaulted by gourmets and

On Sunday, May 15, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., ASPA (Animal Surveillance and Protection Authority) will hold its largest adoption fair at the National Arena in Bucharest.Sixty dogs from ASPA centres and 20 cats from the Territorial Veterinary Center Sector 2 and the TNR Capture Sterilization Release organisation will be waiting for you “on

The Art Archive Gallery, in collaboration with the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, opens the “Ceremonials – Ceremoniale” exhibition, a charity event benefiting the Romanian National Red Cross Society, in the New Gallery Hall. The opening ceremony, no word game intended, offered a unique opportunity to discover some of the works and talk with

Art Safari is the most impressive art event of the year and is promising an impressive art collection for any art lovers out there. 2022 Art Safari’s edition is coming with big names from the art universe like Picasso, Dali, Theodor Aman and many more. Art Safari specializes in exhibition pavilion design and is the

After two epidemic seasons, the 18th edition of Museum Night will take place on Saturday, May 14, across the country. It will feature public exhibitions, interventions, artistic experiments, screenings, presentations, seminars, concerts, and interactive tours, all held in physical format. In this year’s edition, over 170 museums and memorial houses, art galleries and gardens, cultural

The TIFF@MNAR Cinematheque event, held in the Auditorium Hall of the National ART Museum in Bucharest, will feature art films, documentaries, and award-winning productions from international festivals from April 27 till April 30. According to a press release, the program kicks up on Wednesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. with the gala premiere of Oana

Video Exhibition with Gipsy personalities, at the Bucharest Metro. Charlie Chaplin and Johnny Raducanu are among the characters you will see at the exhibition. On Tuesday, April 15, Bucharest metro hosts a video exhibition featuring 11 gipsy personalities, including Ion Voicu, Charlie Chaplin, and Johnny Raducanu. We are happy to launch a new project in

Bucharest’s Palm Sunday Fair will take place from April 15till 17 at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant for all the artisans’ lovers and those who want to know more about Romanian culture. This event invites you to creativity and fun in one of the most significant locations for the Romanian tradition in Bucharest.

The Bucharest Half Marathon and Marathon return this season to their original dates after being rescheduled last year for the fall due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The OMV Petrom Bucharest HALF MARATHON will be held on May 7-8, 2022, while the Raiffeisen Bank Bucharest MARATHON will be held on October 8-9, 2022, according to the

Romanian tourism earned over EUR 400 million from foreigners who have chosen to come to Romania in 2021. According to NIS (National Institute of Statistics), 837,7 thousand non-resident tourists arriving in Romania spent on average EUR 480 per person in 2021. The number of tourists in Romania for 2021 recorded a significant growth of 90%

On February 19, the most well-known Romanian sculptor Constantin Brancusi is celebrated annually. Brancusi was born on this day in 1922. It has been 146 years since Brancusi’s birth. Constantin Brancusi Day, 2022, is a day to remember his extraordinary talent and mastery. Constantin Brancusi, a pioneer in modern sculpture, is one of the most