Women on Matasari – Femei pe Mătăsari is an open-air event that transposes you to another world and offers a 1960s vibe. The event takes place between May 30 and June 1 on Matasari, one of the (in)famous streets in Bucharest, where, only decades ago, women offered their bodies to men passing through. This is why the festival’s name.
Women on Matasari – Femei pe Matăsari is more than a festival; it celebrates community and creative spirit. The festival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds, providing an inclusive and welcoming space to discover new art, connect with others and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere.
The 2026 edition of Women on Matasari is built around the question, In-co-tro? – “Where are we heading?”, a theme that fits the festival’s long relationship with Bucharest’s street culture, creative communities and changing urban identity.
For more than 14 years, Femei pe Mătăsari has transformed Strada Mătăsari into a public space for art, femininity, local creators and community. In 2026, the festival maintains that direction while adopting a more reflective tone, inviting visitors to look at the city, the neighbourhood, and the future of urban culture in Bucharest.
Women on Matasari – Femei pe Mătăsari is more than a festival; it celebrates community and creative spirit. The festival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds, providing an inclusive and welcoming space to discover new art, connect with others and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere.
The event is about a certain vibe rarely found in modern Bucharest. That vibe mixes old and new Bucharest, tolerant, open-minded thinking, good music, street food, drinks, fashion, handmade objects, and the energy of a neighbourhood that turns into a pedestrian cultural scene for three days.
From live concerts and DJ moments to over 100 creators, designers, artisans and independent brands, Women on Matasari is one of the events you should attend when in Bucharest at the beginning of summer.
The festival tends to be very crowded. Tens of thousands of people, locals and tourists, come to Mătăsari whenever the event takes place, and this is something to consider if you don’t like crowded places.
Femei pe Mătăsari 2026: dates, hours and location
The 2026 edition of Women on Matasari takes place from Saturday, May 30, to Monday, June 1, on Strada Mătăsari in Bucharest.
The announced schedule is from 10:00 on Saturday, May 30, until 23:00 on Monday, June 1. The event is hosted outdoors, directly on Mătăsari Street, continuing the festival’s tradition of closing the street to cars and opening it to pedestrians, music, art, food, fashion and community.
FPM-? / în-co-tro-?: the theme of the 2026 edition
The 2026 edition comes with a more reflective concept: FPM-? and the question în-co-tro-?, meaning “where to?” or “where are we heading?”.
For more than 14 years, Femei pe Mătăsari has transformed the street into a living manifesto of creativity, femininity and urban freedom. In 2026, the festival invites visitors to look at the city, the neighbourhood and the future of street culture in Bucharest through the same open, playful and artistic lens.
The question fits the event’s identity. Mătăsari is not just a location; it is part of Bucharest’s urban mythology. Once known for a controversial reputation, the street has gradually been reclaimed through culture, community and events that changed the way people look at this part of the city.
Femei pe Mătăsari: live concerts, creators and street culture
The 2026 programme includes live music, an outdoor fair, local creators, handmade objects, fashion pieces, vintage finds, accessories, street food and independent projects.
Organisers have announced that more than 100 creators will be present at the 2026 edition. Visitors can expect clothes, jewellery, decorative objects, handmade accessories, vintage items, creative products and small local brands that fit the festival’s alternative urban identity.
The music line-up is also built around the same direction: independent voices, Balkan energy, folklore influences, alternative sounds and artists who bring a strong personality to the street stage. The festival’s communication for 2026 points to a mix of performers with roots in urban music, folk, world music, Balkan rhythms and experimental live energy.
How to get to Strada Mătăsari
Strada Mătăsari is in Sector 2 of Bucharest, in an area connected to the city’s older urban fabric. During the festival, the street becomes pedestrian-friendly, so the best option is to arrive by public transport, taxi, or ride-sharing, then continue on foot.
If you come by car, expect traffic restrictions and limited parking in the area. The festival attracts large crowds, especially in the evening, so plan your arrival accordingly.
