Weekend schedule: Tram procession and Mici festival in Bucharest, Sunwaves event, presidential elections, and additional activities
Revamped Weekend Fun in Bucharest and Beyond!
Celebrate the extended weekend as May 1, Labor Day, comes with a bang! Join the festivities in Bucharest and Romania, filled with music, food, art, and more.
In Bucharest:
Tram Parade & marching band musicTake a nostalgic ride through the city with the Bucharest Transport Company's (STB) trim parade, featuring vintage trams and newer models. The parade starts at Victoria Depot and meanders through Bucur Obor and Sf Gheorghe Square. Get details here.
Mici Festival - Festivalul Micului cel MareVenture to Alveola Kiseleff and indulge in traditional Romanian delicacies like Mici, at this mouthwatering food event. Stay tuned for the record-setting Mici! More information here.
Bryan Adams - Bare BonesGet ready to groove at Sala Palatului, as Canadian artist Bryan Adams performs a 100% acoustic concert, The Bare Bones Live. More details here.
Art SafariExplore the art scene in Bucharest with exhibitions on Ioan Andreescu, Ion Țuculescu, forgotten Romanian painters, and the new generation of artists. The event runs until July 27. More details here.
Cats Are Taking OverThe inaugural exhibition of Vila Catena's contemporary art pavilion brings together artists who reflect on the universe of charismatic domestic felines. Don't miss this show until July 30. Learn more here.
Concerts @ George Enescu PhilharmonicJoin George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting program of works by Jan Tegtmeyer, Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, and Tchaikovsky. Soloists include Ion Bogdan Ștefănescu (flute), Emil Vișenescu (clarinet), Laurent̼iu Sima (tuba), and Constantin Borodin (cello). More here.
Open Doors @Cotroceni PalaceVisit the Cotroceni Palace's garden, Cotroceni Church, and Museum for free from May 2 - May 4. Additional parts of the Presidential Administration will also be open to visitors for a fee. Check it out here.
In the country:
SoNoRo ConacExperience chamber music concerts at historical buildings across Romania. Already kicked off with events in Iasi and Cluj, this tour continues throughout the spring. More details here.
SunwavesGet set for this electrifying music festival in Mamaia Nord, on the Black Sea coast, from May 1 - May 5. Keep updated with the lineup and program details here.
Don't forget to check out local spots like Arenele Romane or Sala Palatului for additional concerts during this time, as no specific shows are mentioned here. Happy exploring!
- For music enthusiasts, the Sala Palatului in Bucharest will play host to the Bare Bones Live concert by Canadian artist Bryan Adams on May 1.
- Food lovers should head to Alveola Kiseleff in Bucharest for the Mici Festival, featuring traditional Romanian dishes like Mici from May 1 - May 4.
- Art Safari in Bucharest offers visitors an opportunity to explore exhibitions showcasing the works of Ioan Andreescu, Ion Țuculescu, forgotten Romanian painters, and the new generation of artists until July 27.
- Cat enthusiasts should visit Vila Catena's contemporary art pavilion in Bucharest to see the inaugural exhibition, Cats Are Taking Over, showcasing artists' perspectives on charismatic domestic felines, until July 30.
- Excursionists can witness chamber music concerts at historical buildings across Romania as part of the SoNoRo Conac tour, which travels to various locations throughout the spring. Meanwhile, music festival enthusiasts can catch the electrifying Sunwaves festival in Mamaia Nord, on the Black Sea coast, from May 1 - May 5.
