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Bucharest, the bustling capital of Romania, has recently earned the title of the most affordable capital city for renters in Eastern Europe. This distinction, highlighted in a 2024 analysis by Storia, a leading real estate platform, positions Bucharest as an ideal destination for renting in the European Union. The same study also places Romania 13th
Dance Night in Bucharest
The biggest collective dance organized in Bucharest will take place on August 24-25, on Calea Victoriei, Bucharest: Dance Night (Noaptea Dansului). Bucharest city residents and international tourists will have the opportunity to try over 20 dance styles (burlesque/jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, Romanian folk dances, Greek dances, shuffle dance, west coast swing, lindy hop, bachata, salsa,
Romanian traditional food
Looking for the best traditional restaurants in Bucharest? Here’s what you need to know about them. After learning about the traditional Romanian dishes, we are to make you taste these dishes at the best locations in Bucharest! Apart from anything else, Bucharest is also a culinary destination that offers a rich variety of traditional Romanian cuisine.
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Cinema under the Stars
Looking for an open-air cinema this summer in Bucharest? Cinema under the Stars (Cinema sub Stele) offers everything you need to watch good movies in the open air! When? From August 8 to September 8. Where? In Sector 6, Bucharest (according to the schedule below) Cinema under the Stars starts in Favorit market, the new
Buchaest ART Exhibition
Bucharest ART Exhibition, a show celebrating women’s creativity, reached its third edition. The Anonymo Muza Association, in partnership with the National Museum of Romanian Literature, invites art lovers to the MNLR – National Museum of Romanian Literature headquarters in Calea Griviței no. 64-66, between August 6-31 at the third edition of the Bucharest ART Exhibition
Internet connection
Bucharest has secured its spot among the top ten cities worldwide for the fastest broadband internet. This makes Bucharest a prime destination for digital nomads and tech enthusiasts. According to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index, Romania’s capital boasts an impressive average fixed broadband speed of 257 Mbps, outperforming many European counterparts such as Germany and Austria.
Imperio Tram
Bucharest visitors can see the load level of public transport in real-time in the Google Maps application. Thus, they can find out in advance how crowded the means of transport to arrive at the station are. The Bucharest Mayor announced this, and Google Maps print screens prove that public transport users in Bucharest have additional
Bucharest Hotel - Novotel
Bucharest will become the smartest city in the world at the end of July: Mensa’s biggest European event, the High IQ Society, will take place in Romania’s Capital between July 31 and August 4. The event takes place at Novotel, one of the famous Bucharest Hotels, and it is exclusively reserved for Mensa attendees. Mensa’s
Temperature rising in Bucharest
It is announced that Bucharest will be very hot this weekend, July 13-14, and most of the following week. A heatwave will affect temperatures in Romania’s capital. This has made even the Open Streets Bucharest organizers cancel all the artistic programs while still keeping the open streets on segments of Calea Victoriei. Bucharest weather is
Jimmy Carr
After the sold-out shows in 2022, Jimmy Carr returns to Romania with the „Laughs Funny” tour. The stand-up comedy artist will arrive in Bucharest on February 27, 2025, with a show at the Palace Hall (Sala Palatului) to the joy of all those who appreciate a good laugh with one of the British stand-up monsters.
Bucharest Central University Library
The Global Liveability Index is an annual assessment published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). This index ranks cities worldwide based on living conditions, using criteria such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. For this year, the index ranks the livability of 173 cities across five key categories: stability, healthcare, culture and
Namaste India Festival Bucharest
The „Namaste India” festival reached its 15th-anniversary edition! If you’re into Indian culture, come join the Indian Culture Festival „Namaste India” between June 28-30, 2024, at the Botanical Garden in Bucharest! For three days, discover this fascinating country’s culture, art, spirituality, colours and flavours, spending quality time in one of the most beautiful outdoor locations
Judas Priest Concert Bucharest
Judas Priest Rocks Bucharest during the Metalhead Meeting Festival. Bucharest, often hailed as the vibrant heart of Romania, is gearing up for an electrifying musical extravaganza as it plays host to the iconic heavy metal band Judas Priest. As part of the prestigious Metalheads Meeting Festival, this concert is monumental for metal enthusiasts and music
Metalhead Meeting Bucharest
Metalhead Meeting Bucharest takes place between July 17-20 at Romexpo and promises to offer all metalheads two stages and a spectacular lineup. Judas Priest is the headliner for this year’s edition, but the other bands will definitely create a metallic atmosphere to be remembered until the next edition. Judas Priest (UK), Rotting Christ (GR), Ihsahn
50 Cent
50 Cent to Headline „Summer in the City” Festival in Bucharest – on August 18, during the Summer in the City Festival, there will be a show offered by 50 Cent, the famous American hip-hop artist. Event Details Overview: 50 Cent, the internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist, will be headlining the „Summer in the City” festival
Official banner for the Athenaeum Sumer Festival
George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra offers to all music lovers the third edition of the Athenaeum Summer Festival from June 20 to June 29, 2024. This festival aims to create the sound of summer at the Romanian Athenaeum with famous works of classical music, jazz, original soundtracks and more. The famous British soprano Sally Matthews will
Football
That’s fantastic news for football fans in Bucharest! Here are the details for those who are interested: Event: EURO 2024 Fan Zone Location: George Enescu Square, downtown Bucharest Dates: June 14 to July 14 A giant screen is placed in George Enescu Square, near the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest. The fan zone is organized for
Tech Expo
Bucharest Tech Expo, a key highlight of Bucharest Tech Week, will occur from June 14-16, 2024, at Romexpo Pavilion B1. This event is part of a more significant festival that turns Bucharest into an international technology hub, drawing tech enthusiasts, business professionals, students, and innovators. Bucharest Tech Expo 2024: Event Details, Registration, Activities Event Details
Bucharest Opera Fest
Puccini’s centenary year is celebrated at the Bucharest National Opera through the third edition of the Bucharest Opera Festival, which will occur between June 7-16, 2024. Bucharest Opera Festival – All Puccini Edition has on the bill during the ten evenings of the festival no less than eight productions from the creation of the great
American Film Festival
American Independent Film Festival returns to Bucharest this year with its 8th edition, which will run from June 7-13 at Cinema Elvire Popesco and The Romanian Peasant’s Museum Cinema. The American Independent Film Festival is an American film, culture and lifestyle festival that aims to use the popularity of the cinema. Still, the cultural values
The Fresh fest
The Fresh means entertaining music, the giant picnic in the Botanical Garden in Bucharest, outdoor sports and a fitting start to the 2024 summer, as the organizers promise. The Fresh is organized inside the Botanical Garden in Bucharest on June 8, from 12.00 pm. Music and open-air-party lovers return to the Botanical Garden on June
Al Di Meola concert
Al Di Meola, the famous American guitarist, returns to Romania on June 3 for a new concert at the Palace Hall. This event will take place more than half a year since he had to interrupt a show at the Roman Arenas (Arenele Romane) in Bucharest following a heart attack. At that moment, Meola was
SAGA Festival
LATE EDIT: On Sunday, July 7, Nicki Minaj cancelled her show at the SAGA Festival. She announced canceling the trip to Romania on her X account. She said she was concerned about „protests in the area,” yet no protests were anticipated in Bucharest during her performance. SAGA Festival is the biggest music festival in Bucharest,
MoBU 2024 poster
MoBU 2024, the International Art Fair of Bucharest, welcomes contemporary art lovers from Bucharest and abroad from May 29th to June 2nd, 2024, at Romexpo’s Central Pavilion. According to the organizer’s announcement, this year’s event boasts a complex, multi-functional, 22,000 square meter indoor and outdoor exhibition space. The program includes all activities typical of art
Bucharest Bonsai Show
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Bucharest Bonsai Show is set to take place from June 14-16, 2024. This unique event invites attendees to explore bonsai trees’ intricate beauty and artistry at the Botanical Garden „D. Brândza, University of Bucharest, within the Administrative building, rooms P04 and P08. Bucharest Bonsai Show: Event Highlights Exquisite
Festival du Bonheur Bucharest
On the weekend of May 25-26, 2024, Kiseleff Boulevard will become the center of culinary excitement with the much-anticipated return of the Festival du Bonheur. This event promises two days filled with joy, delicious food, and a festive atmosphere throughout the entire program. A Feast for Food Lovers Festival du Bonheur offers a unique opportunity
Herbarium Festival Bucharest
The international festival of rituals, plant experiences, and natural products is the largest event in Eastern Europe. Therme Bucharest, the largest wellness center in Europe and a leader in promoting well-being, announces the second edition of the Herbarium Festival from May 13-26, 2024. This event, the biggest in Eastern Europe dedicated to the art, culture,
At this year’s edition of Asian Food Fest, discover traditional Asian cuisines, from ramen to Vietnamese Pho Bo soup, Thai soup, kimchi, Turkish kebab, padthai, Iranian kebab, dolma, matcha tea, and masala tea. More than 15 Asian countries will exhibit the dishes they are proud of and cook exceptionally well. Japan, China, India, Turkey, Iran,
Foreign language learning Lingly AI
Are you an expat in Bucharest? Linlgy.ai has just launched its dedicated version to learn Romanian. It might be the easiest way to learn the essentials of Romanian while chatting with an AI character! Lingly.ai, a revolutionary personalized language learning app, is thrilled to announce its official launch in the Romanian market on Thursday, May
Bucharest Graffitti
Bucharest Street Art Festival takes place for the first time between May 11 and 19, 2024, in three spaces in Bucharest: May 11-12 at the Combinatul Fondului Plastic, BucharestMay 15 – Conference „Street Art and Vandalism in Bucharest” at the Goethe InstituteMay 18-19 at the National Museum of Contemporary Art Bucharest Street Art Festival proposes
Romanian Art Fair
Twenty-six exhibitors from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Frankfurt and Vienna will participate in the second edition of the RAD Art Fair, which will occur between May 16 and 19, 2024, at Caro Bucharest. The program brings together works presented by leaders of contemporary art in Romania, timely public discussions, a new sculpture park, a design project,
Romanian Design Week banner
Romanian Design Week – RDW Exhibition will showcase 200 local architecture and design projects. The twelfth edition of Romanian Design Week takes place this year between May 24 and June 2 in the historical monument building in George Enescu Square, which in the past housed the famous CINA restaurant (Benjamin Franklin Street 10). The more
Revino Wine Show
Revino Bucharest Wine Show is for everyone who loves quality wine and values excellence in wineries’ products and services. Exhibitors will present premium wines to the general public and a trade audience. On Saturday and Sunday, wine lovers and professionals can taste wines from local or international wineries, discover Romania’s fascinating wine areas and plan a
Official banner for Funko Tango Bucharest
Funko Tango is a three-day tango event in Bucharest from May 10th to 12th, 2024. This exciting event promises a fun-filled weekend of dancing, music, and socializing with fellow tango enthusiasts. The organizers promise live music, 6 milongas with tandas selected by internationally acclaimed TDjs, and a generous space of 550 sqm of premium dance
Dance show in Bucharest
The Bucharest National Dance Center (CNDB) announces the performance program for May. One of the crucial events of the month is the premiere of the contemporary dance show Memetics, choreographed by Sergiu Diță, followed by three CNDB productions – BLOT, Bodies on The Line, Patosfera and Casual Wednesday (Miercurea Lejeră). This project presents unique and
World's Largest Star Wars Diorama
The members of RoLUG (LEGO® User Group from Romania), with support from LEGO Romania, built the most giant diorama of LEGO® pieces in the world. The record was recognized by Guinness World Records™ at East European Comic Con, 2024 edition. The diorama, composed of over one million LEGO pieces, pays homage to the Star Wars™ universe
Dali World event concert
After a sold-out performance, held for the first time for art lovers, at the end of March, the artists of the Bucharest National Opera, Mihaela Maria Ișpan (mezzo-soprano), Mladen Spasinovici (cello) and Ethan Schmeisser (piano and musical direction) return to ARCUB – Gabroveni Inn to recreate the magical atmosphere of the concert-event „Music in the
Bucharest during rain
Bucharest, Romania’s dynamic capital, enthralls visitors with its grand architecture, vibrant energy, and rich history. But what happens when the skies open up, and rain throws a wrench in your sightseeing plans? What can you do in Bucharest on a rainy day? Is it worth visiting? During rain, Bucharest transforms into a haven for indoor
Romanian Athenaeum - Bucharest
Romanian Athenaeum, the emblematic building of Bucharest, receives the European Heritage label. This is the most prestigious distinction in the EU, awarded to sites that contributed to the European culture or held prominent cultural significance. The Romanian Athenaeum is a major Bucharest landmark. It was built by the Romanian Athenaeum Society at the end of
Bucharest Dance Festival
The prestigious Bucharest Dance Festival 2024 is back for another season, bringing together talented dancers worldwide. This international dance competition, held in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, provides a platform for performers of various styles to showcase their skills and creativity. As the competition reaches its culminating event on Sunday, April 14th, let’s delve into
Spring Festival Bucharest
Bucharest Blooms with Springtime Fest on Kiseleff Road, near Antipa Museum. Craving a taste of spring? Head to the charming Kiseleff Road in Bucharest for a two-day festival with culinary delights and local finds! Nestled on the right side, near the Antipa Museum, this open-air event promises to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your
Akua Naru in Bucharest
Akua Naru returns to Bucharest with a concert that will take place at the Roman Arenas – Arenele Romane on April 5, 2024. The event is part of the „All About Love: New Visions” tour. Adults Sherdley & Ouch Collective – Bianca Mocan, Andria Obor, and Mădălina Găceanu will take the stage in the opening.
Ville Valo
Ville Valo, the former frontman of HIM, is bringing his solo tour, „Neon Noir,” to Bucharest on April 8th, 2024 at the Palace Hall – Sala Palatului. This tour marks a new chapter for Valo after HIM disbanded in 2017. Performing under the moniker VV, he released his debut solo album „Neon Noir” in early
HeYa Fest Bucharest
HeYa Festival is one of the most recent to join the Hala Laminor location in Bucharest, a former warehouse turned into an excellent venue for such events. Calling all music lovers and dreamers! We’re over the moon to share our complete artist lineup for ???? ????, taking place between April ?-? ?? Laminor Hall (???? ???????)! Get
Painter
The National Library of Romania becomes, until June, the realm of digital visual art, hosting two fascinating immersive exhibitions: „Being Van Gogh” and „From Monet to Kandinsky. A Revolutionary Art”. After a world tour with millions of spectators, these two exhibitions also arrive in Bucharest, offering the Romanian public a unique multimedia experience, both visually
SIGMA
Calling all bass enthusiasts! The iconic British drum and bass duo SIGMA will electrify Bucharest with a pulse-pounding DJ set at Arenele Romane – Roman Arenas on March 30th. Formed in 2000, SIGMA, comprised of Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie, has carved a unique sonic niche in the electronic music scene. Their sound seamlessly blends
Placebo concert in Bucharest
Placebo concert in Bucharest is one of the most expected concerts of this year. Placebo performs on July 30 at the Arenele Romane – Romanian Arenas in Bucharest. Placebo is a famous London band Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal founded in 1994. The British alternative rock band rose to fame in the late 90s with
Chris Norman
Smokie’s upcoming concert at Palace Hall – Sala Palatului in Bucharest on May 2, as part of The Legacy Tour, is a fantastic opportunity for fans, both old and new, to experience live some of the most iconic songs that have shaped generations. Their journey from a group of schoolmates in Bradford dreaming of rock
Dancer
In the context of celebrating 20 years of existence, the Bucharest National Dance Center (CNDB) is extending the International Dance Day for April. Thus, spectators will be able to watch international dance performances presented for the first time in Romania and national choreographic productions and participate in discussions with the artists. Included in the month’s
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