Are you looking for music festivals in Bucharest? Look no further, as here is our selection for all those who want to fly to Bucharest to enjoy some of the most awaited festivals in Romania.
Bucharest is a city full of culture and beauty, and in the past years, it has become the place to be when it comes to music festivals and concerts.
Romanians and people from all over the world choose to visit the capital to explore the city, have fun and gather at the cultural events which are neatly organized every year.
Here are the most awaited music festivals in Bucharest 2025:
Nostalgia Festival 2025: March 7-8
Get ready to travel back in time and experience the ultimate nostalgia trip at Nostalgia Festival 2025! On March 7-8, the iconic event will return to Romexpo, bringing the best of the past with music, games, and an atmosphere that will take you straight to your childhood memories.
After an incredible turnout of over 30,000 fans at the fall edition, Nostalgia Flori, Fete sau Băieți promises an even bigger and better experience. From the heartwarming hits to the playful vibes, this festival will have everything that made your childhood unforgettable.
So, gather your friends and get ready to dance, sing, and laugh your way through the best retro vibes.
Tickets are already on sale, with special prices ranging from 20 to 24 EUR.
CiTYMAGiA Festival 2025: March 8
Get ready for a night where music meets magic — CiTYMAGiA Festival is coming to Laminor Arena, Bucharest, on March 8, 2025!
More than just a festival, it’s an explosion of sound, light, and creativity. Imagine dazzling visual shows, immersive art experiences, and a lineup that brings together the energy of John Newman, Willy William’s rhythm, Smiley’s charm, and a surprise DJ set by Andi Moisescu.
Tickets are available at prices between 30 EUR and 50 EUR.
Don’t just hear about it — be there, feel the magic, live the music!
Don’t Let Daddy Know 2025: March 21
Get ready, Bucharest! On March 21, 2025, Don’t Let Daddy Know brings the world’s top electronic music superstars to Laminor Arena for an unforgettable night. The massive indoor space will transform into Romania’s biggest dance floor — and leading the lineup is none other than Steve Aoki!
A two-time Grammy nominee and Guinness World Record holder for the most live shows in a year, Aoki is set to deliver another electrifying performance.
Expect more big names like Afrojack, Don Diablo, Nicky Romero, and Third Party — artists who have made „Don’t Let Daddy Know” a global sensation. With mind-blowing sound and light productions, this event kicks off Romania’s festival season and places Bucharest alongside cities like Amsterdam, London, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Tickets are available at prices between 30 EUR and 50 EUR.
Metalhead Meeting Bucharest: Romexpo, July 17-20
Metalhead Meeting Bucharest takes place between July 17-20 at Romexpo and promises to offer all metal heads 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 (NO), Tiamat (SWE), Jugle Rot (US), Anders Colsefni (US) and Kaosis (NZ) Steel Panther (US), Alestorm (UK), Kamelot (US), Moonspell (PT), Ne Obliviscaris (AU) and Infected Rain (MD) are some of the more than 30 names that will be part of the Metalhead Meeting 2024 lineup that will take place between July 17 and 20 at Romexpo.
Judas Priest will play for 90 minutes, but the other bands will also have a consistent show that will surely delight metal fans from Romania and from all over the world who will be part of the sensational atmosphere at the Metalhead Meeting 2024, between 17 and 20 July at Romexpo.
Neversea Kapital 2025: Bucharest, National Arena, July 4-6
From July 4–6, 2025, the Arena Națională – National Arena transforms into Romania’s newest urban beach festival: Neversea Kapital.
Bucharest is gearing up for an exciting new event this summer with the debut of Neversea Kapital, Romania’s newest urban beach festival, happening from July 4 to July 6, 2025, at the iconic Arena Națională. This festival brings the vibrant coastal spirit of Neversea from Constanța right into the heart of the capital, blending beach vibes with Bucharest’s dynamic urban energy.
Summer in the City Festival 2025: July 26-27
Following last year’s success, the organizers announced they are already planning the new edition of the Summer in the City festival for 2025.
International superstar Jennifer Lopez is coming to Bucharest for the first time with a spectacular show. The event promises an electrifying performance, with J Lo set to deliver some of his biggest hits, including „On the Floor,” „Jenny from the Block,” and „Let’s Get Loud”, along with her most recent songs.
This concert is part of Jennifer Lopez’s „Up All Night Live Tour,” which will be held from July 04 to August 03 in 15 countries, including Bucharest, Barcelona, and Tenerife. The tour is expected to sell out in most locations, showcasing J Lo’s enduring global appeal.
Summer Well Festival 2025: August 8-10
Summer Well Festival takes place yearly right near Bucharest, in Buftea. Stirbey Domains in Buftea hosts this year an excellent line-up for those who love this sort of entertainment.
The surprise of this edition is the perfect combination of genres that will exist on the Main Stage. This is bigger than last year and will be home to a range of incredible sounds – from the Snow Patrol Empire of The Sun, La Femme, Elderbrook, Banners and Chole Slater. In addition to them, we will also hear Soft Play, Carpetman, Balu Brigada, Ari Abdul, Ekkstacy, and Lana Lubany.
The price of the ticket for the Summer Well Festival starts at 79 EUR and can be purchased here.
Unforgettable Festival 2025: September 11-13
UNFORGETTABLE Festival is not just a festival but a portal through which the souls of listeners of quality music pass into a spatiotemporal dimension, which only the dreams of a music lover can imagine, and the fusion between the genres of classical art and modern art invites you to an unforgettable musical experience.
Under the starry vault of Bucharest, violin strings, piano keys and the entire orchestra vibrate in frenetic harmony with the voices of world stars. YOU, the symphonic music lover, are invited to experience beautiful fragments, witnessing duets and incomparable moments for the first time.
In September 2025, reserve time for your soul and be part of the UNFORGETTABLE Symphonic Experience, which will start the journey into the sensory world, mystery and new experiences full of surprises. In the three days of our story, you will take part in an exceptional musical journey.
Balkanik Festival 2025: September 5-7
Even though it’s not only a music festival, Balkanik Festival Bucharest has a critical component: the Balkanik music concert.
The 12th edition of the event brings with it a new component – the Balkanik Street Fair. Uranus Street – Strada Uranus closes in September every year and opens for a fascinating journey through regional culture and creative traditions through a reinterpreted crafts and crafts fair, jam sessions, workshops and various activities that complement and give scope to the festival.
The tickets for the Balkanik Festival are usually between 10 and 25 EUR.
Metal Gates Festival 2025: September 26-27
The Metal Gates Festival, one of the most anticipated metal events of the year, returns to Bucharest on September 26-27, 2025, at the Quantic Club. Known for its powerful performances and unforgettable atmosphere, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a stellar lineup of metal acts from around the world.
Featured Artists:
- Insomnium (Finland): These melodic death metal masters will bring their latest album Anno 1696, captivating fans with their trademark mix of melancholic melodies and epic compositions.
- Batushka (PL): Krzysztof Drabikowski’s black metal project makes its Metal Gates debut, bringing dark and powerful energy to the stage.
- Arcturus (Norway): Avant-garde legends and pioneers of the black metal scene will return with their signature atmospheric and experimental sound.
- Sakis Tolis (GR): The Rotting Christ frontman is back in Bucharest with his solo project Among the Fires of Hell, bringing fans a powerful mix of black and doom metal.
- Saor (UK): Atmospheric black metal infused with the beauty of the Scottish Highlands will take you on an emotional journey through their epic sound.
Additionally, fans can look forward to performances from Arð (UK), Machiavellian God (RO), Thy Legion (MT), Ritual Roadmap (RO), Ponte Del Diavolo (IT), Tortharry (CZ), Keres (IT), as well as Saturnus, Hideous Divinity, Patheist, and Winterhorde.
Get ready for a thrilling weekend packed with unforgettable music, electrifying energy, and the best of metal.
Tickets are available for approximately 86 EUR.
