The first weekend of October 2026 brings outings on the water at Dâmbovița Delivery, installations and parades along Calea Victoriei, animated films at Animest and opportunities to meet designers at Romanian Jewelry Week. Children can take part in experiments at the Antipa Museum, while evening concert options range from a free organ recital to Italian Baroque music at Suțu Palace.

Dâmbovița Delivery: free activities on the river and its banks in Regie

On 3 and 4 October, Dâmbovița Delivery comes to the Regie area, marking the opening of a new landing stage. The event takes place on the left bank of the Dâmbovița, between Grozăvești and Ciurel Bridge, with activities on the water, workshops, installations, tours, music and urban experiments. Participation in the activities is free, according to the announcement from District 6 City Hall.

It is an option for anyone who wants to spend part of the weekend outdoors and discover the river beyond their usual route to work or university. The overall programme runs from 10:00 to 22:00, although individual activities have their own time slots. For outings on the water, follow the instructions provided by the teams on site.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 3–4 October, 10:00–22:00.
Where: Regie, on the left bank of the Dâmbovița, between Grozăvești and Ciurel Bridge.
Cost: free participation.
Programme: Dâmbovița Delivery – Regie.

Calea Victoriei: installations, a children’s parade and guided tours

“Open Streets” (“Străzi deschise”) continues on 3 and 4 October, with the central Bucharest route featuring installations from the Romanian Creative Week programme. “Kaleidoscope”, “Teatru Gonflabil” and “Joy Pavilion” are announced for George Enescu Square, while “Synthetic Daisy” and “Pietre de hotar” can be seen in front of the Romanian Athenaeum.

For families, one highlight is the Zurli anniversary parade, scheduled for Sunday, 4 October, from 11:00 to 12:00, along the route from the National Military Club to Revolution Square. The official programme also includes guided tours: on Saturday, from 16:00 to 18:00, “Orașul construit și orașul pierdut” (“The built city and the lost city”) departs from United Nations Square, at the junction with Calea Victoriei.

When: 3–4 October; the main installations are listed for 10:00–22:00, with individual activities scheduled separately.
Where: Calea Victoriei, George Enescu Square, Revolution Square and the Romanian Athenaeum area.
Cost: free admission to the street programme.
Detailed programme: ARCUB – Open Streets, 3–4 October.

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Archy Fest: architecture, workshops and concerts on Edgar Quinet Street

Also in the city centre, Archy Fest_Quinetwork turns Edgar Quinet Street into a space for exhibitions, workshops and encounters with architecture. The “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning presents student projects, graduation projects and work produced during summer schools.

The programme also welcomes visitors without a background in architecture, with activities for children and adults, discussions, concerts and screenings. On Sunday, from 11:00 to 13:00, a discussion about graffiti, heritage and interventions on buildings takes place on the stage in the university’s portico.

When: 3 and 4 October, 10:00–22:00.
Where: Edgar Quinet Street, beside the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning.
Cost: free admission.
Details: the official UAUIM announcement.

Romanian Jewelry Week: exhibitions and a contemporary jewellery fair

Romanian Jewelry Week continues at the National Library of Romania until Sunday. Admission is free on Friday, 2 October, while 3 and 4 October bring the contemporary jewellery fair, where you can meet the designers and buy pieces directly from them.

The event includes international exhibitions and creations that explore jewellery as a form of art and design. Visiting hours are 11:00–20:00. The ticketing platform lists a 45 lei weekend ticket, with free admission for visitors under 18. The 35 lei offer was valid only until 29 September.

When: 2–4 October, 11:00–20:00.
Where: National Library of Romania, 22 Unirii Boulevard.
Cost: free on Friday; weekend ticket listed at 45 lei; free for visitors under 18.
Tickets: Romanian Jewelry Week 2026.

Animest: children’s films and animation for adult audiences

Animest begins on Friday, 2 October, and continues throughout the weekend with screenings for different ages and tastes. At Cinema Muzeul Țăranului, Saturday morning features “Secretul pițigoilor” and “Secretele junglei”, both listed for audiences aged 6+. The afternoon and evening bring selections for teenagers and adults.

Not all animated films are intended for children, so check the age recommendation and screening language before booking. Friday’s opening screening, “Viva Carmen!”, at 19:00, was marked sold out when checked. For an outing you can still plan, check availability for Saturday’s screenings.

Where: Cinema Muzeul Țăranului – Horia Bernea Studio, entrance at 3 Monetăriei Street.
Programme and tickets: Cinema Muzeul Țăranului on Eventbook.

Experiments for children at the Antipa Museum

On Saturday, 3 October, from 15:30 to 16:45, the Antipa Museum hosts “Culori care apar, dispar și se transformă” (“Colours that appear, disappear and change”), part of its “Atelierele de ReCreație Științifică” workshop series. The activity is intended for children aged 7–12 and explains scientific phenomena through experiments and observation.

Children work with the materials, compare results and observe what happens when they change one condition of an experiment. Registration is required, subject to availability. The museum states that a reservation is confirmed once payment has been made and that at least six participants are needed for the workshop to go ahead.

When: 3 October, 15:30–16:45.
Where: “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, workshop room, 1 Kiseleff Road.
Cost per session: 85 lei per child; 160 lei for two siblings; 220 lei for three siblings.
Registration: through the museum’s booking form, followed by confirmation and payment.

Bucharest Early Music Days: a free Friday concert and Italian Baroque on Saturday

For Friday evening, Bucharest Early Music Days presents “Organum Europae Borealis”, an organ concert performed by Iulian Bereș. The event begins at 19:00 in the Enescu Hall of the National University of Music Bucharest, with free admission. The university’s address is 33 Știrbei Vodă Street.

On Saturday, 3 October, at 18:00, the Ineffabilis Ensemble performs “L’Eco delle Voci Pure” at Suțu Palace, 2 Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard. The programme includes music by Vivaldi, Porpora, Scarlatti and Handel, performed with voice and period instruments. The sales page currently lists tickets from 70 lei, with possible additional platform fees.

Friday: 2 October, 19:00, Enescu Hall – National University of Music Bucharest; free admission.
Saturday: 3 October, 18:00, Suțu Palace; from 70 lei, before any additional fees.
Tickets for Saturday’s concert: L’Eco delle Voci Pure – Ineffabilis Ensemble.

“Prezumții”: a new exhibition at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant

If you would prefer an exhibition visit, “Prezumții” is open on all three days of the weekend, from 10:00 to 18:00, in the Tancred Bănățeanu Hall at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant. The exhibition opened on 1 October and brings together 47 works by 35 artists who are scholarship recipients or alumni of the Tinere Talente programme.

Curated by Ion Anghel, the selection includes painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking and other forms of visual expression. The organisers announce free admission, and the exhibition remains open until 8 October, with visiting days from Wednesday to Sunday.

When this weekend: 2, 3 and 4 October, 10:00–18:00.
Where: National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Tancred Bănățeanu Hall, 3 Pavel D. Kiseleff Road.
Cost: free admission.

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