Night of the Museums in Bucharest is one of the most anticipated events for those who love to immerse themselves in the city’s cultural vibe. Organised all over Europe, Night of the Museums allows visitors to glimpse what museums in Bucharest offer throughout the year. Night of Museums returns to Bucharest on Saturday, May 23,

Bucharest Design Festival 2026 brings a new cultural format to the Romanian capital, transforming the city into a month-long stage for design, architecture, art, creative communities and urban discovery. The first edition takes place from May 20 to June 21, 2026, across more than 100 locations in Bucharest. Organised by THE INSTITUTE, the festival connects

Bucharest’s spring calendar gets a colourful family-friendly addition this weekend, as CIREȘAR – Festival Urban takes place in the garden of the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History on 16–17 May 2026, between 10:00 and 20:00. In Romanian, „cireșe” means “cherries”, and „Cireșar” is the traditional name for June, the month associated with ripe

Allchimia Festival returns to Bucharest in May 2026 with two special editions hosted at the National Library of Romania. The event brings together people interested in spirituality, natural products, alternative therapies, personal development, art, conscious living and inner balance. The festival takes place across two weekends: May 9-10, 2026, and May 16-17, 2026. Entry is

Bucharest has received one of the most important international recognitions in the global events industry, after iMapp Bucharest won the Silver Trophy at the Eventex Awards 2026. The award places Romania’s capital among the world’s major creative event destinations, in a competition that brought together 1,405 projects from 58 countries across six continents. The project

Explore the dynamic city of Bucharest in style and convenience with the newly launched Bucharest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus – City Tour public transport line, starting May 15, 2026. The buses operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 and 21:00. To mark the reopening, promotional fares are available between May 15 and June 14:• 49

Bucharest is set to become the rock capital of the world once again! On May 13, 2026, the legendary band Metallica will take the stage at Arena Națională – National Arena for their M72 World Tour, promising one of the year’s most spectacular events for rock and metal fans. The Bucharest concert brings Metallica back

POLI SpaceFest 2026 brings the universe closer to Bucharest between May 7 and 9, when the POLITEHNICA Bucharest campus becomes a meeting point for astronauts, researchers, students, families and everyone curious about space exploration. The event is dedicated to the future of space science, aerospace engineering, technology, education and the way space research already influences

The international festival of rituals, plant experiences, and natural products is the largest event in Eastern Europe. Therme Bucharest, the largest wellness centre in Europe and a leader in promoting well-being, announces this year’s edition of the Herbarium Festival, taking place from May 4-17, 2026. This event, the biggest in Eastern Europe dedicated to the