West Side Sunset Fest Bucharest 2026 takes place from Friday, 18 September, to Sunday, 20 September, on Lacul Morii Island. The new outdoor festival combines music, sports, children’s activities, and relaxation by the water, with each day continuing into the evening and ending with the sunset over the lake.
Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, West Side Sunset Fest is one of Bucharest’s main outdoor events during the weekend of 18–20 September 2026. The festival also marks the reopening of Lacul Morii Island, giving residents and international visitors the opportunity to discover this new waterside destination in western Bucharest.
West Side Sunset Fest Brings a Lakeside Festival to Bucharest
West Side Sunset Fest is built around the location itself. For three days, Lacul Morii Island becomes a meeting place for music, outdoor activities and time spent beside the water.
The setting sets Sunset Fest apart from events held in Bucharest’s central squares, parks, or indoor venues. Visitors can explore the island during the day, join the announced activities, and stay by the lake as the sun begins to set.
For international visitors, the festival is also an opportunity to discover an area of Bucharest located outside the usual Old Town and city-centre routes.
Sunset is an essential part of the West Side Sunset Fest experience. The open setting of Lacul Morii Island provides wide views across the water, while the festival remains open until 22:00 throughout the weekend.
Visitors who want to experience the evening atmosphere can arrive in the late afternoon, explore the island before sunset, and stay for the music and activities after dark.
West Side Sunset Fest 2026 Programme, Dates and Opening Hours
West Side Sunset Fest takes place over three consecutive days:
- Friday, 18 September 2026: 10:00–22:00
- Saturday, 19 September 2026: 10:00–22:00
- Sunday, 20 September 2026: 10:00–22:00
The West Side Sunset Fest programme includes music, sports, children’s activities, and relaxation areas beside the lake.
Friday, 18 September 2026
10:00 – Open to the public – walks along the promenade
10:00–19:00 – Ambient music and relaxation areas
13:00–15:00 – Children’s entertainers – face painting and balloon modelling
13:00–15:00 – Creative workshops for children
13:30–15:30 – DGASPC – creative workshops for children
16:00–19:00 – Optimist-class boat simulator for children, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
17:00 – Official training session for the Lacul Morii Regatta, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
17:00–19:00 – Creative workshops for children
17:00–19:00 – Children’s entertainers – face painting and balloon modelling
18:00 – Official inauguration of the island in the presence of Sector 6 Mayor Paul Moldovan
18:45 – Special recital by the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, 19 September 2026
10:00–19:00 – Ambient music and relaxation areas
10:00–12:00 – Optimist-class boat simulator for children, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
11:00–13:00 – Children’s entertainers – face painting and balloon modelling
11:00–14:00 – Creative workshops for children
10:00–16:00 – Personal development workshop – psychologist Ana Gubernu
10:30–12:30 – DGASPC – creative workshops for children
12:00 – Lacul Morii Regatta, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
14:00–19:00 – Optimist-class boat simulator for children, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
16:00–18:00 – Children’s entertainers – face painting and balloon modelling
16:00–19:00 – Creative workshops for children
18:45–19:45 – Recital – Amadeus Electric Quartet
Sunday, 20 September 2026
10:00–19:00 – Ambient music and relaxation areas
10:00–12:00 – Optimist-class boat simulator for children, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
11:00–13:00 – Children’s entertainers – face painting and balloon modelling
11:00–14:00 – Creative workshops for children
10:00–16:00 – Personal development workshop – psychologist Ana Gubernu
10:30–12:30 – DGASPC – creative workshops for children
12:00 – Lacul Morii Regatta, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
14:00–17:00 – Optimist-class boat simulator for children, powered by the Romanian Yachting Federation
16:00–18:00 – Children’s entertainers – face painting and balloon modelling
16:00–19:00 – Creative workshops for children
18:45–19:45 – Recital – RedSwing
West Side Sunset Fest Bucharest 2026 FAQ
Why visit West Side Sunset Fest?
West Side Sunset Fest combines an outdoor festival with the opportunity to discover Lacul Morii Island as it reopens to the public. Its location beside the lake, sunset views, music and daytime activities create a different experience from the events usually held in central Bucharest.
It is particularly relevant for visitors looking for outdoor events and things to do in Bucharest during the weekend of 18–20 September 2026.
Is West Side Sunset Fest suitable for children?
Yes. The programme includes children’s activities, alongside music, sports, and relaxation areas. The organisers have not yet published the detailed children’s programme or recommended ages.
Is admission to West Side Sunset Fest free?
The organisers have not yet published specific information about tickets or admission conditions. Visitors should check the official event website before attending.
How do I get to West Side Sunset Fest?
West Side Sunset Fest takes place on Lacul Morii Island, also listed on maps under its Romanian name, Insula Lacul Morii.
Visitors can reach the island by walking along the Lacul Morii dam and promenade. The organisers also indicate pedestrian access from Vasile Mohor Street, Cornului Street and Murelor Street.
