BurgerFest returns to Bucharest between June 12 and 14, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most popular food festivals to a new location: Arena Națională.
For three days, burger restaurants, street food vendors, drinks, music, and a relaxed, open-air atmosphere come together in the National Arena area, accessible from Maior Coravu Street. The event is designed for friends, families, food lovers and anyone looking for an informal summer weekend in Bucharest.
BurgerFest Bucharest 2026: dates, location and access
BurgerFest Bucharest 2026 takes place from Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, at Arena Națională, Bucharest’s largest stadium.
The festival entrance is on Maior Coravu Street. This is important for visitors, as the National Arena area has several access points, and the organisers indicate Maior Coravu as the festival entrance.
The 2026 edition also marks a new chapter for BurgerFest, which moves to Arena Națională after previous editions in other outdoor venues in Bucharest. The new location gives the festival greater visibility while keeping the same relaxed format: burgers, friends, green space, music, and time spent outdoors.
What to expect at BurgerFest Bucharest
BurgerFest is built around one simple idea: bringing some of the best burgers in Romania together in one place for a full weekend.
Visitors can expect classic burgers, signature dishes, grilled meats, creative toppings, sides, sauces, drinks, and street-food combinations prepared by restaurants and vendors participating in the festival. The atmosphere is casual, loud enough to feel like a festival, but still accessible for visitors who simply want to eat well and spend a few hours outdoors.
The event is not only for burger fans. It also serves as a social weekend outing, especially for groups of friends and families looking for an easy activity in Bucharest during the warm season.
Dogs are also welcome at the festival, according to the organisers, making BurgerFest a good option for visitors who want to bring their pets.
The Best Burger competition
One of the most recognisable parts of BurgerFest is the competition for some of the best burgers served during the festival.
The competition adds a culinary edge to the event and gives participating restaurants a reason to bring their strongest recipes to the public. For visitors, it means more variety, more creativity and the chance to compare different burger styles in the same place.
BurgerFest is not a formal food fair. It is a street food event with a competitive core, where the burger is the main attraction and the weekend atmosphere centres on it.
BurgerFest Bucharest 2026 programme
Friday, June 12
17:00 – Access
18:00 – GEORGEVLT
20:00 – ZDA
22:00 – Access closes
22:30 – Last order
23:00 – Venue closes
Saturday, June 13
12:00 – Access
12:30 – BurgerBattle – Amateurs
13:00 – BRINDU + TIBI
15:00 – NYSS
16:00 – Culinary demonstration
17:00 – Burger School – session 1
17:00 – NOT SO COMMON DJ
17:40 – Burger School – session 2
19:00 – Culinary demonstration
19:00 – ENĂȘESCU
20:00 – ROA
21:00 – ENĂȘESCU
22:00 – Access closes
22:30 – Last order
23:00 – Venue closes
Sunday, June 14
12:00 – Access
13:00 – DJ VASILE
14:20 – Culinary demonstration
15:00 – Burger School – session 1
15:00 – DAN AMARIEI
16:00 – Burger School – session 2
17:00 – ABASC
18:00 – Best Burger Awards Ceremony
19:00 – BULLY
21:00 – BARBU
22:00 – Access closes
22:30 – Last order
23:00 – Venue closes
How to get to BurgerFest Bucharest 2026
BurgerFest Bucharest 2026 takes place at Arena Națională (National Arena), with access via Maior Coravu Street. The stadium is located in the eastern part of Bucharest and is easy to reach by public transport, taxi or ride-sharing services.
The closest metro connection is Piața Muncii, from where visitors can continue on foot toward Arena Națională. Tram and bus lines also serve the area around the stadium, especially along Șoseaua Mihai Bravu, Bulevardul Basarabia and Maior Coravu Street.
If you are coming by car, allow extra time for traffic and parking, especially during peak festival hours. For most visitors, public transport or ride-sharing will be the easier option.
