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Bucharest International Piano Festival
Bucharest welcomes a new major classical music event this September. The first edition of the Bucharest International Piano Festival – BIPF takes place between September 22 and 26, 2026, in the Great Hall of the Romanian Athenaeum, bringing five consecutive evenings of solo piano recitals to one of the city’s most emblematic concert venues. The
Slow Coffee Festival Bucharest
The Slow Coffee Festival 2026 in Bucharest is scheduled for September 25 to September 27, 2026, at Romexpo, Pavilion A, Bulevardul Mărăști 65-67. This is the festival’s tenth edition and the largest and most spectacular yet. The Art of Slow Brewing and Tasting At the heart of the festival is the art of slow brewing. Attendees can
Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival
The Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival – BIEFF returns between September 23 and 30, 2026, for its 16th edition, bringing eight days of experimental cinema, artist films, moving-image works, talks, special screenings and industry events to venues across Bucharest. This year’s edition is built around the theme Vanishing Futures, exploring the ways contemporary cinema responds
Bucharest Science Festival
Bucharest Science Festival returns between September 23 and 27, 2026, bringing five days of experiments, exhibitions, laboratory visits, conferences, debates and hands-on science experiences to locations across the Romanian capital. Romania’s first major science festival reaches a new edition with 21 events taking place across 18 locations, inviting children, families, students and anyone curious about
RADAR
RADAR Festival of New Media Art returns to Bucharest between September 24 and 27, 2026, with its seventh edition, FULL SPECTRUM, hosted this year at ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni in Bucharest’s Old Town. After the 2025 edition at the House of Free Press, the festival moves to one of Bucharest’s historic cultural venues and brings
Open Streets Victoriei
Pedestrian weekends are back in Bucharest: “Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade” – full schedule. Open Streets Bucharest | September 19–20, 2026 Open Streets joins the Bucharest Days celebrations with a weekend of outdoor performances, live music, exhibitions, sports and guided tours on Calea Victoriei. Marking 567 years since the city’s first documented mention, the
Romanian Athenaeum
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
K Pop All Stars
K-POP All Stars comes to Arenele Romane on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, bringing an open-air tribute show dedicated to the music of BLACKPINK, BTS, Stray Kids, TWICE and other internationally recognised acts. The performance starts at 20:00, with general admission from 18:15. The Bucharest show combines live cover performances, choreography and stage visuals. A touring
The Color Run
The Color Run is also known as the “Happiest 5k on the Planet” and is a colourful race that celebrates health, joy, and uniqueness. The Color Run Night returns to Bucharest on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event area is located in the National Library parking lot, with the run starting on Unirii Boulevard. The
K-POP FOREVER! comes to Romexpo in Bucharest on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 20:00, bringing a stage production inspired by Korean pop music and KPop Demon Hunters to the Romanian capital. The show celebrates the music of BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE and other names associated with the genre through performances, choreography and large-scale visual production. For
KBK FEST – East European K-Pop Festival takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest, with EPEX, YVES and XLOV on the lineup. The festival brings Korean pop performances to the Romanian capital, alongside opening acts Midnight Pearls, Station9 and Irenity. For visitors coming to Bucharest for K-Pop, the event brings
Bucharest will host the 2028 UEFA Europa League Final, bringing one of European football’s most important matches back to the Romanian capital. The UEFA Executive Committee officially selected Bucharest and the National Arena to host the 2028 final. The Romanian Football Federation announced the decision on 15 September 2026. The exact match date, participating teams,
BIFF 2026
The Bucharest International Film Festival (BIFF) returns for its 22nd edition, 18-27 September 2026. For ten days, audiences can discover international and Romanian productions, national premieres, special screenings, gala events and Q&A sessions with filmmakers. BIFF 2026 takes place at Apollo111, Cinema Muzeul Țăranului Român and deGalben, bringing one of Bucharest’s leading international film events
Anatolian Food Festival
Anatolian Food Fest returns to Bucharest from 18 to 20 September 2026, bringing three days of Turkish food, Anatolian traditions, music and dance to the Main Stage area of Titan Park. The festival is open on Friday from 17:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00. Admission is free. Visitors can
iMapp Bucharest
iMapp Bucharest returns to Constitution Square on 19–20 September 2026 for its 11th edition, bringing together international electronic music, monumental visual projections and one of Romania’s most important video-mapping competitions. Rudimental will perform a DJ + Production show on Saturday, 19 September, while WhoMadeWho will bring a Hybrid DJ Set to the stage on Sunday,
Sunset Fest
West Side Sunset Fest Bucharest 2026 takes place from Friday, 18 September, to Sunday, 20 September, on Lacul Morii Island. The new outdoor festival combines music, sports, children’s activities, and relaxation by the water, with each day continuing into the evening and ending with the sunset over the lake. Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00,
Best Japanese Restaurants in Bucharest
Looking for the best Japanese restaurants in Bucharest? Whether you are after a slow plate of nigiri by a koi pond, a bowl of tonkotsu ramen on a cold afternoon, or an omakase counter with a view over the city, Bucharest now has a Japanese dining scene with real depth — and real specialists behind
Bookisit Bucharest
Bookisit returns to Bucharest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with a free second-hand book fair for children and parents. The event takes place from 10:00 to 16:00 at The Youth by FNT, near Piața Romană. The 33rd edition combines pre-loved books with five free activities for children and families, including creative workshops, music and theatre.
EECC Bucharest
East European Comic Con returns to Bucharest from September 11 to 13, 2026, transforming the National Arena into a meeting place for fans of movies, television series, comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, manga, Japanese culture, board games, trading card games and technology. The famous San Diego Comic‑Con International was the primary source of inspiration for the
Indonesia
Autumn may have already arrived in Bucharest, but summer is making one last appearance. On Saturday, 12 September 2026, Indonesia Summer Festival will bring the warmth, colours and flavours of the Indonesian archipelago to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. Taking place from 16:00 to 20:00, the festival invites visitors to discover Indonesian culture
Urban Playfield
Urban Playfield comes to Bucharest on September 5 and 6, 2026, transforming IOR Park into an open-air space dedicated to sport, movement and games. The event takes place in the IOR Park, also known as Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park. Activities are organised between 10:00 and 20:00 on both days, and admission is free. Sport and
Bucharest Short Film
Bucharest Short Film Festival takes place between September 5 and 12, 2026, at Cinema Muzeul Țăranului – Studioul Horia Bernea. The festival reaches its 11th edition and begins its second decade after ten years dedicated to short cinema. BSFF 2026 presents contemporary fiction, animation, documentary, experimental and student films created by filmmakers from Romania and
Connect Dance
CONNECT Contemporary Dance Festival returns for its fifth edition, bringing performances, exhibitions, workshops, dance films and participatory events to Bucharest between September 5 and 8, 2026. This year’s theme, Common Ground, explores how movement can create shared spaces and new connections between people, communities and the cities they inhabit. CONNECT Festival Bucharest Programme Saturday, September
White Night MINA
MINA – Museum of Immersive New Art celebrates its third anniversary with a special edition of White Night at MINA on Friday, September 4, 2026. The museum will remain open from 20:00 until 01:00, offering visitors a special anniversary programme, a DJ set and a 50% discount on admission tickets. The event takes place exclusively
Sound District Floeasca
Sound District Floreasca transforms one of Bucharest’s best-known residential neighbourhoods into an open-air cultural district on September 11 and 12, 2026. The first edition of the festival brings classical music, opera, jazz, alternative rock and electronic music to Verdi Park and the surrounding streets. More than 400 artists will take part in over 40 concerts
Bucharest Fringe Festival
Bucharest Fringe – Independent Theatre Marathon returns September 4-13, 2026, bringing ten days of independent theatre, dance, physical theatre, and performative installations to venues across the Romanian capital. Now in its 16th edition, the festival presents 25 productions created by independent companies, established artists and theatre students. Performances take place at Teatrul Apropo and several
Moldovan Wine Festival Bucharest
The Moldovan Wine Festival returns to Bucharest on September 5–6, 2026, for its sixth edition. The event takes place on Kiseleff Boulevard and is open from 12:00 to 22:00 on both days. More than 40 wineries from the Republic of Moldova will present award-winning wines, sparkling wines and Divin, alongside masterclasses, gastronomy, live music and
ASIA Fest
ASIA Fest returns to Bucharest from September 4 to 6, 2026, for its 13th edition. The festival takes place outside the National Arena, with public access from Maior Coravu Street. More than 200 artists and over 100 restaurants, food trucks, cultural centres, importers and exhibitors will bring together Asian food, K-Pop, cosplay, traditional performances, martial
Beta Fish Competition
Romania International Betta Show 2026 takes place at the Dimitrie Brândză Botanical Garden in Bucharest. The competition runs from September 3 to September 6, while the exhibition will be open to the general public on September 4 and 5. The fourth edition brings Betta fish breeders and aquarium enthusiasts together at one of Bucharest’s most
Street Food Festival Bucharest
Bucharest Street Food Festival returns on September 5-6, 2026, bringing two days of street food and live music to Constitution Square and Unirii Boulevard. Entry is free throughout the weekend. What is the Bucharest Street Food Festival? Bucharest Street Food Festival is one of the city’s best-known outdoor food events. First organised in 2016, the
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The Bucharest International Air Show – BIAS 2026 takes place on August 28 and 29 at Bucharest Băneasa–Aurel Vlaicu International Airport and ROMAERO. Now in its 16th edition, Romania’s largest aviation show brings together more than 200 military and civilian participants from Romania and abroad. The programme includes international aerobatic teams, fighter aircraft, Romanian military
Urban Arts
Urban Arts Festival brings two days of street culture, dance, sport, visual art and live music to Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park, widely known as IOR Park, on August 29 and 30, 2026. The new Bucharest festival brings together five urban competitions: Street Dance & Breaking, K-POP Dance Cover, Graffiti, Kendama and Skate. Visitors can watch
Balkanik Festival Bucharest
Balkanik Festival – Home of World Music returns to Bucharest between August 28 and 30, 2026, for its 13th edition. This year, the festival moves to Tei Park, where concerts, art, food and late-summer gatherings will take over a large green space on the shore of Lake Tei. Under the theme “The Sounds of Heritage.
Unforgettable Festival Bucharest
Unforgettable Festival returns to Bucharest on September 5–6, 2026, with a new edition entitled The Next Chapter. The event promises two evenings built around symphonic music, internationally acclaimed performers and special collaborations created for the festival stage. Unforgettable Festival 2026 – The Next Chapter Unforgettable Festival brings classical, crossover and contemporary music together in large-scale
Open Street Party Bucharest
No Art Bucharest returns on August 22, 2026, transforming Edgar Quinet Street in the heart of the city into a large daytime electronic music party. The third Bucharest edition of the international No Art concept takes place between 14:00 and 22:00, next to the Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning and only a
Woof Fest banner
WOOF Fest – Festivalul lui Bobiță returns to Bucharest on September 5–6, 2026, for its fourth edition, bringing together dogs, their owners, families and animal lovers in the garden of ParkLake Shopping Centre. The open-air festival runs from 10:00 to 22:00 and offers free admission. The programme includes interactive activities for dogs and their owners,
Family picnic
Family Picnic – Picnic în Familie returns to Bucharest on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a Back to School edition dedicated to children, parents and grandparents. Organised by Social Moms, the event takes place in Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park, also known as IOR or Titan Park, between 10:00 and 19:00. Admission is free, but visitors
Numismatic Fair
The Bucharest Numismatic Fair returns on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for its second edition, bringing numismatists and collectors together at Sala Polivalentă. The event will be open between 08:00 and 14:00, with free admission for visitors. It is dedicated primarily to numismatics and offers an opportunity to discover, buy, sell and exchange banknotes, coins and
Sense4Fit
Sense4FIT Summit returns to Bucharest on August 29 and 30, 2026, bringing two days of fitness, health, wellbeing and active lifestyle experiences to Romexpo. The event combines live workouts, international presenters, professional education, bodybuilding competitions, wellness activities and a large exhibition area. More than 100 trainers, athletes, doctors, coaches and specialists from over ten countries
Always Forever Festival
Always Forever Festival debuts near Bucharest on September 4 and 5, 2026, bringing two days of international music to the gardens of Mogoșoaia Palace. The first edition combines UK rap, synth-pop, alternative music and Romanian artists in one of the most distinctive festival settings around Bucharest. Skepta and Hurts headline the event, joined by AJ
Dinamo Fest
Are you in Bucharest this weekend and looking for something different to do? Experience the atmosphere of Romanian football at DinamoFest, a pre-match event organised for supporters before Dinamo București’s home games. The third edition takes place on Saturday, August 22, ahead of the SuperLiga match between Dinamo București and Universitatea Cluj. You can join
Violin and play
The George Enescu International Competition returns to Bucharest between August 23 and September 19, 2026, bringing almost a month of classical music performances, international competition stages, chamber recitals and symphonic concerts to the Romanian capital. The anniversary edition marks the competition’s 20th edition and takes place under the theme “In Pursuit of Excellence.” A total
Big Little Festival for families
Big Little Festival returns near Bucharest between August 21 and 23, 2026, transforming the grounds of Mogoșoaia Palace into a large playground for children, parents and the entire extended family. The three-day event combines live concerts, theatre, storytelling, creative workshops, science experiments, sport, gaming and outdoor relaxation. Rather than separating entertainment for children from activities
SAGA
SAGA Festival returns to Bucharest from August 21 to August 23, 2026, bringing three days of electronic music, live performances and large-scale festival production to the National Arena. The 2026 edition marks a new chapter for one of Bucharest’s biggest music festivals. After previous editions were organised at Romaero Băneasa, SAGA moves to Romania’s largest
Balkan Beats
Balkan Beats Bucharest returns with new dates and a new venue. The festival will take place on September 5–6, 2026, at Arenele Romane, bringing two days of Balkan pop, urban music, trap, dance and folk influences to Bucharest. What is Balkan Beats Bucharest? Balkan Beats Bucharest is a large-scale music festival dedicated to the contemporary
Saint Mary’s Day, celebrated on August 15, is one of Romania’s major summer holidays and one of the country’s most important name days. In Bucharest, the celebration includes Romanian music, traditional dancing, outdoor events, fairs, and plenty of reasons to spend the weekend around the city. If you are visiting Bucharest between August 14 and
Trucks
SUNDAY EDIT: THE FESTIVAL WAS CANCELLED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 16. Bucharest gets a serious dose of horsepower this weekend as Truck Tuning Festival – AUTOEXPO & TUNING takes over House of Free Press – Casa Presei Libere from August 14 to 16, 2026. Dedicated to automotive and tuning enthusiasts, the event brings
Kyralina Bookshop
In a quiet corner of central Bucharest, close to Amzei Square and the busy avenues surrounding the Romanian Athenaeum, there is a place where the city suddenly seems to speak French. Librairie Kyralina is the only dedicated French bookshop in Romania. Small, independent and deeply personal, it feels less like a conventional shop and more
Bucharest event
Cinema Under the Stars returns to Bucharest between July 17 and August 16, 2026, bringing 15 free outdoor film screenings to five parks in Sector 6. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, a different park becomes an open-air cinema where visitors can watch films on a giant screen, starting at 8:00 p.m. The 2026 edition
Traditional suits
Armenian Street Festival (Festivalul Strada Armenească) Returns for Its 10th Edition The Armenian Street Festival, known locally as Festivalul Strada Armenească, returns to Bucharest from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The anniversary edition takes place at the “Dimitrie Brândză” Botanical Garden and brings together three days of concerts, Armenian traditions, contemporary art, gastronomy, workshops
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