What's on in Bucharest, worth your time. Picked from across the city.
106 events
Muzeul Național de Artă al României · Centru
An exhibition celebrating 150 years since Constantin Brâncuși's birth, exploring his influence on Romanian art and culture. It analyzes the 'Brâncuși syndrome' and his mythical figure.
An exhibition of fifty recent drawings by Mircea Roman. The show coincides with the launch of the artist's new catalog.
The 19th edition of Art Safari New Museum opens, featuring a 'Brâncuși and his muses' exhibition in the Museum Pavilion.
Teatrul Național „I.L. Caragiale”, Teatrul Odeon, Teatrul Bulandra
The fifth edition of a festival showcasing Hungarian theatre from Romania, featuring performances from ten theatre centers. All performances are subtitled in Romanian.
This event explores the cultural shifts of 1991, focusing on the rise of hip-hop and alternative music, increased LGBTQ+ visibility, the fall of communism, and Nirvana's impact in Britain.
Chitila Sunrise, a new punk-rock project featuring two female vocalists, performs live. Their sound is characterized by raw energy and direct expression.
Muzeul Național al Țăranului Român, Sala Noua Galerie
Mihai Bodea-Tatulea presents an exhibition drawn from his documentary archive. It traces changes within the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant and its permanent exhibition, stemming from his doctoral research on photography's role in defining vernacular culture.
A temporary exhibition at Sutu Palace displays portraits of the Brâncoveanu family and their descendants. It documents how the family's memory and image were constructed and transmitted across generations.
Palatul Suțu, Muzeul Municipiului București
A temporary exhibition at Palatul Suțu displays portraits of the Brâncoveanu family and their descendants. It examines how their memory was shaped and passed down through generations, including votive portraits and works from the Brâncovenesc Hospital.
Muzeul Național Cotroceni, Spațiile Medievale
A retrospective exhibition dedicated to artist Marcela Rădulescu, showcasing works from over six decades. It offers a comprehensive look at her artistic practice and historical context.
A theatrical performance titled 'Controversies'.
A theatre performance exploring the lasting impact of violence on individuals. It focuses on the psychological and social consequences that persist long after the act itself.
Palatul Suțu – Muzeul Municipiului București
An exhibition exploring the relationship between public art collections, cultural memory, and artistic heritage, featuring 70 works of painting, sculpture, and decorative art donated by Banca Comercială Română to the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This play uses dark humor and satire to explore the complex world of women, covering topics from extreme dieting and competitive mothers to friendships and existential questions.
A theatrical performance focused on clowns, presented at Teatrul Masca.
Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale – Sala Mică
A production of Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale" at the National Theatre. The play explores themes of time and forgiveness, allowing history to be reversed towards a final reconciliation.
Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale București
Teatrul Național „I.L. Caragiale" anunță spectatorii care doresc să parcurgă un Tur Ghidat al TNB, că acestea se desfășoară în serii de câte 3 tururi zilnice, în zilele de vineri, sâmbătă și duminică ale fiecărei săptămâni, de la orele 13:00, 15:00 și 17:00.
11 more dates · 30 Sept – 11 Oct
București
Romanița Duminică presents a cultural history talk exploring the legacy of influential Romanian female musicians like Maria Lătăreţu, Ioana Radu, Mia Braia, Gabi Luncă, and Romica Puceanu. The presentation includes stories, historical context, musical examples, and live interpretations.
A workshop on rhetoric and the art of discourse, tracing its history from ancient Greece through Roman civilization. It focuses on the theoretical foundations and practical application of effective communication.
Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale – Sala Atelier
A theatrical adaptation of Ion Creangă's classic 'Childhood Memories,' presented as an immersive experience to evoke shared childhood nostalgia. It draws inspiration from Creangă's work and an 1883 primary school textbook.
A group exhibition curated by artist Larisa Sitar, featuring contemporary works by artists living in or connected to Bucharest. This is the first edition of an artist-curated series at the museum.
11 more dates · 1 Oct – 12 Oct
A theatrical production that examines how society perceives individuals with neurodivergence or mental health conditions, focusing on fear, pity, and understanding.
Also 30 Sept
A theatrical performance about Miss Vlădescu, a violinist who abandoned a promising music career to pursue theatre. It explores themes of personal transformation and artistic choice.
A drama unfolds in a gritty tram depot on the city's outskirts, exploring themes of violence, compassion, and a woman haunted by her past.
The Abaris Ensemble performs Italian Baroque treasures, marking the opening of the Bucharest Early Music Days Festival and the new music season.
An improvised musical comedy show where actors create comedic scenes with a pianist, presented by the group 'Trei Pisici Mișto'.
A live public discussion about personal finance, covering topics like family, relationships, children, and financial stress. It explores how Romanians manage their money in real-life situations.
A theatrical production titled 'Great Expectations,' which explores themes of self-worth and the moment people feel they are not enough.
A workshop focused on improvisation and role-playing, designed to introduce participants to acting techniques and creative storytelling. It explores how to adopt different perspectives through specific exercises.
A workshop on smartphone photography, covering advanced camera features, editing, and social media sharing. It aims to help participants create captivating images using their mobile phones.
Teatrul Metropolis – Sala Mare
A 'journal-show' exploring the impact of parental influence on personal identity and emotional development.
Bucharest Architecture Forum (BAF)
An exhibition at the Bucharest Architecture Forum documents the Piața Romană area, focusing on its pillar buildings and how urban spaces influence people and accumulate memory.
A world-premiere exhibition featuring 40 recently discovered original photographs by Brâncuși, alongside documents and personal objects of his muses.
7 more dates · 2 Oct – 11 Oct
An exhibition showcasing iconic Pop Art figures including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. It explores their explosive universes and powerful messages.
7 more dates · 2 Oct – 11 Oct
An exhibition exploring the impact and reality of climate change through artistic interpretations, focusing on increasingly frequent extreme weather events. It questions societal preparedness for these new climatic realities.
7 more dates · 2 Oct – 11 Oct
An exhibition of photographs by acclaimed film director Cristian Mungiu, featuring reflective moments and landscapes that influenced his creative process. The collection forms a personal, intimate visual narrative.
7 more dates · 2 Oct – 11 Oct
A play by Matei Vișniec, described as absurd, comic, and immersive, where the audience becomes a witness to a trial.
A vocal-symphonic concert featuring legendary pianist Martha Argerich. The program includes works by George Enescu, Sergei Prokofiev, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Also 2 Oct
One Cotroceni Park, Building C · Free
A discussion hosted by Stories of The Web, featuring Simion Agavriloaiei, on the evolving challenges of code review in the age of AI. The talk aims to cut through AI hype and address the practical state of shipping code today.
Ansamblul Ineffabilis performs a concert titled 'Draga mea, Barbara' as part of the Bucharest Early Music Days festival. The performance takes place at the Anglican Church.
An exhibition exploring the artistic representation of war and peace across history, from ancient Dacian and Roman art to the 21st century. It draws inspiration from Leo Tolstoy's questions about societal forces.
7 more dates · 2 Oct – 11 Oct
A theatrical adaptation of 'Song of Songs' presented by the State Jewish Theatre.
A screenwriting workshop led by internationally awarded director, actor, poet, and producer Toma Enache. Participants will explore the art of writing for the screen.
Also 8 Oct
control · Free
ctrl x ICHIGO: Roger Rabbit with Suze Ijó [NL], ill kid drei
Liars and Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys perform live. Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys are described as making 'art-pop tender-noise.'
control · Free
Acid Arab, the French electronic music duo, performs live. This event is part of the ctrl18 series.
A techno club night featuring sets from DJs Radox and ESME.
A performance at Teatrul Masca, a venue known for its unique mask and non-verbal theatre productions.
A play exploring the chaotic progression of a relationship after an unexpected encounter, staged at an independent fringe theatre.
A new comedy production from Teatrul Roșu and Teatrul în trei (+1), presenting four seemingly unconnected stories that resolve into a happy ending.
Boomtown Pickers, featuring AG Weinberger and Vlad Prisacariu, perform a concert blending blues, roots, jazz, and folk with improvisation.
Forge · Free
musicronicles Stage — Euphoric Festival
Eine kleine Nachtmusik
A performance at Teatrul Masca, presented as a 'Romania Journal,' exploring themes of change and societal dreams.
control · Free
A club night featuring international electronic music artist Roman Flügel, Romanian duo Khidja, and local DJs Baron P., Corvin, Von Bülove, and Iulian Morar.
Ansamblul Ineffabilis performs early music as part of the Bucharest Early Music Days festival. The festival is supported by the Swiss Embassy.
Teatrul Amzei · Centru
A play directed by UNITER-nominated Ana Crăciun Lambru, exploring the theme of playfulness and promises, staged at Teatrul Amzei.
DJs Los Bastoneros and Rares Gherman play at Forge. This event is part of the 'Molotov Takeover' series.
A contemporary Romanian play about a young corporate worker, Toma, who falls in love with a librarian, Elena, and questions if happiness is possible despite societal opinions.
A theatrical performance with a playful theme, likely at an independent theater space.
Four characters are stranded overnight in a forgotten train station. The play explores their interactions, featuring an insolent cashier and a homeless drunk.
A theatrical performance at Syarela Arts, an independent venue.
În arta secolului 20, culoarea și-a pierdut valența simbolică. În pofida sau poate tocmai datorită acestui lucru, prezența culorii a crescut, culoarea a devenit proeminentă, artiștii s-au întors către ea cu atenție maximizată. Curs de artă contemporană pentru privitori alintațo #
Program: Vasile Jianu Divertisment rustic & Ludwig van Beethoven Trio "Gassenhauer" pentru clarinet, fagot și pian, op. 11 & Francis Poulenc Sextet pentru cvintet de suflători și pian, FP100. Recital cameral cu Dragoș Andrei Cantea @ Ateneul Român
Battle MC Romania — Euphoric Festival
Formed in Brighton in 2017, the six-piece has developed a sound that resists a neat definition: jazz- and country-laced punk, carried by a formidable horn section and Angus Rogers’ ragged, sardonic delivery. ctrl18 LIVE: Opus Kink [UK] @ Control Club
CHIMIE × PSIHOTROP — Euphoric Festival
Forge · Free
Solidago — Euphoric Festival
American Buffalo
FF Theatre - Centru Vechi · Centrul Vechi
A comedy about Grațiella, an emotionally unstable woman, who seeks help from a life coach named Dennis Maximus.
Forge · Free
Riddim Bandits — Euphoric Festival
Zaharașka și zăpada uitată
Ți s-a făcut poftă de artă? Nu rata primul Sunday Brunch al sezonului! Tur ghidat într-una dintre expozițiile importante ale sezonului – Brâncuși și muzele sale, brunch oferit de Pain Plaisir și prosecco. Sunday Brunch @ Art Safari
Teatrul Amzei · Centru
A dramatic comedy adapting Chekhov's 'The Bear,' retitled 'The Feminist Nun and the Modernist Misogynist,' exploring absurd loves.
Program: Johann Sebastian Bach Preludiul nr. 1 în do major / Jule Styne Just In Time (aranjament mash-up Leonard Bernstein / adaptare pentru pian Paul Staicu) & BIX Beiderbecke In A Mist (aranjament original din 1925). Turneul Naţional Classic. Jazz. Voyage @ Ateneul Român
Teatrul Amzei · Centru
Compania La Mustata performs a comedy based on Anton Chekhov's 'A Marriage Proposal' at Teatrul Amzei. The play follows Lomov's attempt to propose to Natalia.
Club Guesthouse · Free
Black Rhino Radio hosts a performance by electronic music duo Autechre. The event takes place at Club Guesthouse.
A decade of Wednesdays adds up to a lot of music. On October 7, Midweek Tapes, one of Control’s longest-running series, turns ten, just days after our own 18th. Iulian Morar, the series’ creator and head of Liveland, curates this special edition across both rooms. 10 Years of Mid
Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale – Sala Pictura
Inspirată din copilăria și adolescența petrecute într-un sat oltenesc, „Moroi și păpădii” oferă o imagine autentică a Olteniei, cu obiceiurile, superstițiile, limbajul popular și mitologia locală, surprinzând cu umor și autenticitate atmosfera de un realism magic a „patriei cuvin
Teatrul Național Ion Luca Caragiale – Sala Atelier
Procesul lui Eichmann este o piesă despre un anumit eveniment care a avut loc în Israel în 1961. Dar scopul piesei nu este acela de a reconstitui evenimentul ca pe o lecție de istorie.
The Kryptonite Sparks launch their new material, 'TE TREZEȘTI.' The band is known for their mix of alternative, indie, and hard rock.
Expirat Halele Carol · Free
B:pressure hosts a club night titled "Therapy Sessions" at Expirat Halele Carol.
A symphonic concert features soloists Raphaëlle Moreau on violin and Edgar Moreau on cello. The program includes works by Anatol Vieru, Johannes Brahms, and Felix Mendelssohn.
A live performance by Caliu from Clejani, featuring traditional Romanian lăutărească music with violin, cimbalom, and accordion. He brings the authentic charm of this heritage to the stage.
The Tibiscus Trio performs a concert dedicated to Augusta Anca, a patron of academic jazz.
A performance titled 'MADE IN ROMANIA' at Teatru la mustață, likely exploring local themes or talent.
control · Free
ctrl x Millennial Studio: Audio Files with Bianca Oblivion [USA], Miss Jay [RO/IT] & Softboi Be
An evening of live music featuring UK artist Shaolin Cowboy, LA-based Target Demographic, and local DJ Colentina. The event is presented by EELF.
The fifth edition of the ALPHA SPECTRUM series, titled "THE ABYSS," features performances by BBUBU, Project Morpheus, and Neotroxian.
A theatrical performance titled 'The Girl from the Rainbow' at Teatrul de Artă București.
This EP opens a new chapter for us, and this night will bring together the new material with music from Timelines and the rest of our catalogue. Contemporary jazz, atmospheric textures, Balkan rhythms, electronics, groove and a lot of space for things to happen differently on sta
control · Free
Rey Colino [BE/NL], Jokey!, alia indigo, Maraletheia & Corhana
Timișoara-based hardcore and alternative metal pioneers Implant Pentru Refuz celebrate over 30 years of activity with a concert and the launch of 'TREIZECI,' a double vinyl compilation of 15 representative tracks.
Atelierele din Baicului · Free
Artists open their workshops to the public for the third time. Visitors can see works in progress, meet artists, and join guided tours.
A local production of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's acclaimed interactive play "Every Brilliant Thing," which explores themes of depression and hope. The play has been performed globally and adapted into an HBO special.
A concert featuring Maria Răducanu, a renowned Romanian singer known for her distinctive jazz and folk-influenced style.
Canadian electronic-experimental band Holy Fuck performs live, following a recent surge in popularity due to their track 'Tom Tom' being featured in the series 'Invincible'.
A play at the State Jewish Theatre. The title, 'A lesson in good manners,' suggests a theme related to social etiquette or a satirical take on manners.
A classical music concert featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for Two Harpsichords and String Orchestra BWV 1060, and Sinfonia II from Cantata BWV 35.
A theatrical production based on György Spiró's play "Prah," exploring themes around winning a large sum of money.
Program: Scott Joplin The Entertainer & André Stamm Bach on the Orient Express & Lefébure-Wély Sortie en mi bémol majeur & Charles-Marie Widor Scherzo din Simfonia nr. 4 în fa minor, op. 13 nr. 4. Turneul Naţional Orgile României - VIII @ Ateneul Român
Un concert (clar)obscur
Artistul Cedry2k, una dintre cele mai importante voci ale hip-hop-ului românesc, anunță turneul de lansare al noului său album, „Improgramabil”.
Una dintre vocile distinctive ale noii generații indie-pop din România, Francis On My Mind construiește un proiect aflat la intersecția dintre sensibilitatea indie și energia pop. Muzica sa a ajuns atât pe scenele unor festivaluri importante din România, cât și la publicul intern
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