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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
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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
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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
Anatolian Food Festival
From August 7 to 9, 2026, Anatolian Food Fest returns to the National Arena in Bucharest, bringing three days of Turkish food, Anatolian flavours, live performances and family-friendly activities. The event takes place at the National Arena – Maior Coravu entrance. On Friday, the festival runs from 17:00 to 22:00; on Saturday and Sunday, it
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
Open Streets Victoriei
Pedestrian weekends are back in Bucharest: “Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade” – full schedule. Open Streets Bucharest Programme: September 5–6, 2026 On the weekend of September 5–6, Calea Victoriei becomes pedestrian-only once again as part of the Open Streets Bucharest urban promenade programme. Between 10:00 and 23:00, locals and visitors can enjoy historic motorcycles,
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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
Best Italian food in Bucharest
Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Bucharest? Whether you’re dreaming of freshly made tagliatelle, Neapolitan-style pizza, or a creamy tiramisu done right, Bucharest has no shortage of places where la dolce vita is served one plate at a time. How We Ranked the Best Italian Restaurants in Bucharest Each restaurant was evaluated based on
Piazzetta Italiana event in Bucharest
Piazzetta Italiana by Birra Moretti takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, between 12:00 and 22:00, in Piața Italiană in Bucharest. Entry is free. For one day, the streets around the square will be closed to road traffic, transforming the area into an Italian-inspired public space with live music, food, a terrace, interactive installations and
Bucharest marks Romanian Aviation Day and Romanian Air Force Day with a military and religious ceremony held at the Air Heroes Monument in Piața Aviatorilor. The event takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, starting at 10:00, one day before the official celebration of Romanian Aviation Day on July 20. Military Ceremony and Aircraft Flyover
Jack Savoretti 2026 Bucharest
British-Italian singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti returns to Bucharest on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for an open-air concert at Arenele Romane. Access begins at 19:00, while the advertised starting time is 19:30. The Bucharest performance is part of the artist’s extensive We Will Always Be The Way We Were Tour, supporting the studio album of the same
Natasha Bedingfield concert in Bucharest
British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield will perform in Bucharest on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Arenele Romane. The concert, scheduled to begin at 20:00, will mark the artist’s first live appearance in Romania. The summer show will bring some of the most recognisable pop songs of the 2000s to one of Bucharest’s best-known open-air concert
Xzibit concert Bucharest 13 sept 2026
American rapper Xzibit will perform live in Bucharest on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Quantic, as part of his Kingmaker European Tour. The concert begins at 20:00, with public access starting at 19:00. The Bucharest show will bring together material from Xzibit’s latest album, Kingmaker, and some of the best-known tracks from his career, including
Alternosfera poster
Alternosfera returns to Bucharest on July 11, 2026, for a special concert at the Roman Arenas – Arenele Romane, one of the capital’s best-known open-air venues for rock and alternative music events. The concert celebrates 20 years since the release of “Orașul 511”, one of the albums that defined the band’s identity and helped build
Violin and play
Bucharest Classic Festival will take place between July 10 and 12, 2026, at the Romanian Athenaeum, one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in Bucharest and one of the best places in the city to experience classical music. The first edition of the festival is produced by the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra and brings three evenings
Official banner for EUROPAfest
EUROPAfest returns to Bucharest between July 3 and 12, 2026, bringing live jazz, blues, pop and classical music to one of the city’s central cultural venues, Sala Luceafărul. Now in its 33rd edition, EUROPAfest is one of the longest-running international music festivals in Romania and one of Bucharest’s most important summer cultural events. The 2026
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L’Étape Romania by Tour de France presented by Decathlon returns to Bucharest on August 30, 2026, bringing the official Tour de France experience back to the heart of the Romanian capital. The fifth edition of the event will start from Constitution Square, one of Bucharest’s most recognisable urban landmarks, and will transform the city centre
COCON Live butterflies
The COCON exotic butterfly exhibition at the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History in Bucharest brings a tropical nature experience to the heart of the city this summer. Open from June 26 to September 6, 2026, the exhibition can be visited in the greenhouse located in the courtyard of Antipa Museum. The exhibition presents
CulturFest Bucharest
CulturFest Book Fair takes place in IOR Park, Bucharest, from July 2 to 5, 2026, bringing books, summer walks and a relaxed cultural atmosphere to one of the city’s most popular parks. The event is hosted in Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park, better known in Bucharest as IOR Park, on the Belvedere Lake platform. Access is
Heatwave Alert in Bucharest
Bucharest is facing a severe heatwave, with Romania’s National Meteorological Administration issuing a Code Red warning for extreme temperatures, tropical nights and very high thermal discomfort. The warning is in force as the heatwave intensifies over the capital, with maximum temperatures expected to reach around 39°C. The temperature-humidity index is forecast to exceed the critical
Two Dance premieres at Dance Centre Bucharest
Two contemporary dance performances premiere at the National Centre for Dance Bucharest on June 27 and 28, bringing to the stage two different ways of looking at how the world shapes the body. Unauthorised Movements, created by Mihai Mihalcea in collaboration with Mara Bugarin, and Under Pressure, by Ana Costea, will be presented on the
Official banner for the Athenaeum Sumer Festival
Bucharest’s Athenaeum Summer Festival returns in 2026 from June 13 to June 28 at the Romanian Athenaeum, bringing classical music, film scores, choral arrangements, baroque works and crossover performances to one of the city’s most beautiful cultural landmarks. Organised by the George Enescu Philharmonic, the festival opens with a free outdoor concert on the Athenaeum
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