The SoNoRo Festival, Funk Rock Hotel and Xzibit concerts, a musical premiere and new exhibitions at MNAC are among the options for going out in Bucharest this November. Towards the end of the month, the calendar brings the Romanian Tourism Fair and the opening of the Bucharest Christmas Market in Piața Constituției.

The selection below includes events scheduled from 4 November onwards, checked against organisers’ websites and ticketing platforms. Prices are those displayed on 3 November 2026. Where tickets are sold out or the full programme has not yet been published, this is clearly indicated.

SoNoRo: chamber music at the Romanian Athenaeum and the Royal Dining Room

At the beginning of the month, the SoNoRo Festival offers the opportunity to hear chamber music in two of the capital’s well-known cultural venues. On Wednesday, 4 November, at 19:00, the Romanian Athenaeum hosts “Războiul romanticilor” (“The war of the Romantics”), featuring works by Wagner, Mahler, Richard Strauss, Scriabin and Brahms. Performers include Valentin Răduțiu, Diana Ketler, Louis Lortie and Eldar Nebolsin.

The address is 1–3 Benjamin Franklin Street. On the SoNoRo ticket page, full-price tickets for this concert cost 90 lei for Category II and 130 lei for Category I. School pupils, university students and pensioners qualify for reduced prices of 45 lei and 65 lei, respectively, subject to the organisers’ conditions.

On Thursday, 5 November, also at 19:00, “Iubire interzisă” (“Forbidden love”) takes place in the Royal Dining Room of the National Museum of Art of Romania, at 49–53 Calea Victoriei. The programme includes works by Wagner, Fauré, Delius, Schubert and Franck. Full-price tickets cost 130 lei, while reduced tickets for school pupils, university students and pensioners cost 65 lei.

New exhibitions at MNAC, with free admission on opening night

On Thursday, 5 November, the National Museum of Contemporary Art opens its autumn–winter exhibition season. Announced projects include the National Salon of Contemporary Art, “Reziliența basmului uitat: modernismul” (“The resilience of the forgotten fairy tale: modernism”) and “Women at Work — Crossroads, Rhythms, and Continuities”. The evening also includes a performative lecture by Simona Deaconescu and Flor Firvida Martin at 19:00.

According to the museum’s announcement, admission to the opening is free, with entry starting at 17:00. Last entry through the Calea 13 Septembrie gate is at 21:30, and the event continues inside until 22:30. The museum is located in the Palace of Parliament, at 1–3 Calea 13 Septembrie, gate B3/entrance E1, wing E4. Visitors must pass through security screening.

If you cannot attend the opening, you can visit during regular hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00–18:30, with last admission at 18:00. Published admission prices are 36 lei for adults, 9 lei for school pupils and university students, and 18 lei for pensioners. Free admission on opening night does not automatically apply to subsequent visits.

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Funk Rock Hotel: three evenings of concerts at Quantic

From 6 to 8 November, Funk Rock Hotel returns to Quantic with alternative music, electronic sounds, ska and hip-hop. Friday’s announced acts include Șuie Paparude and Moonlight Breakfast, alongside DJ sets. Saturday’s programme features Bosquito, White Mahala & Ska-Nk and Pistol cu Capse, while Sunday’s acts include The Cypher by AFO & Cuscrew and Cred Că Sunt Extraterestru.

The venue is Quantic, 82 Șoseaua Grozăvești, and the Eventim calendar lists 18:00 for each of the three days. This is the advertised event time, rather than the individual stage time for each band; check the detailed evening schedule if you are attending for a particular artist.

On the festival’s ticket page, the prices displayed when checked were 195.97 lei for Friday, 195.97 lei for Saturday and 100.63 lei for Sunday. A three-day presale pass was listed at 291.31 lei. Check your selected category carefully: Meet & Greet packages have different prices and benefits.

Xzibit brings the “Kingmaker” tour to Bucharest

On Thursday, 12 November, Xzibit performs at Quantic as part of his “Kingmaker” tour. The American rapper, also familiar to viewers of “Pimp My Ride”, comes to Bucharest for a concert aimed at hip-hop fans. The event is confirmed in both the club’s calendar and the ticketing platform’s listings.

The concert is listed for 20:00, with doors opening at 19:00, at 82 Șoseaua Grozăvești. The general admission price displayed on the Xzibit concert page was 287.31 lei. The event is 16+, and attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

“The Gypsy Baron” at the Operetta Theatre: a scheduled performance with tickets sold out

On Friday, 13 November, at 19:00, the “Ion Dacian” National Operetta and Musical Theatre has a performance of “Voievodul țiganilor” (“The Gypsy Baron”) scheduled. The production follows the story of Sándor Barinkay and Saffi through intrigue, romance and unexpected turns. The announced running time is approximately two and a half hours.

The theatre is located at 1 Octavian Goga Boulevard, Sector 3. Full-price tickets published on the performance page range from 89 to 149 lei, but the listing showed “Sold out” when checked. The event is therefore an option for existing ticket holders or if seats become available through official channels. Children under 10 are not admitted, and late entry is prohibited.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: a musical premiere at Sala Gloria

On 17 November, the “Stela Popescu” Theatre presents the premiere of “Little Shop of Horrors” / “Prăvălia groazei”, directed by Alexandru Mâzgăreanu, at Sala Gloria. Alan Menken’s music and Howard Ashman’s writing create a dark comedy about a flower-shop employee and the mysterious plant that seems to solve his problems. The production features live singing and a live band.

The premiere is announced for 19:00, at Sala Gloria, 6 Bucovina Street. The price displayed in the iaBilet listing for the 17 November performance was 106.05 lei. The show is intended for audiences aged 14 and over and runs for two and a half hours, including an interval. The theatre’s announcement also confirms performances on 18, 25 and 26 November; check times and availability separately for each date on the “Stela Popescu” Theatre website.

The Romanian Tourism Fair: holiday offers at Romexpo

From 19 to 22 November, the Romanian Tourism Fair brings travel agencies, tour operators, hotels and destination marketing organisations to Romexpo. It is an opportunity to compare offers and speak directly with providers about transport, accommodation and included services. If you are planning next year’s holiday, it helps to have your dates, group size and budget in mind.

The event takes place in Pavilion B2, 65–67 Mărăști Boulevard. The schedule published on the official Romexpo platform is 09:00–18:00 on 19–21 November and 09:00–16:00 on 22 November. Tickets cost 20 lei and are valid for the selected day. Children under seven enter free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.

The Christmas Market in Piața Constituției opens on 27 November

The end of the month brings the opening of the Bucharest Christmas Market, scheduled for 27 November–27 December 2026, in Piața Constituției. The organisers, Bucharest City Hall and ARCUB, have announced stalls selling products made by local craftspeople and creators, decorations and a food area. For a November outing, the first dates to put in your diary are 27–30 November.

As of 3 November, the detailed programme had not yet been published. The official programme page stated that information would be available soon. The opening time, daily hours, concerts and any attraction fees therefore need to be checked once announced; details from previous editions cannot automatically be applied.

For directions, the organisers’ visitor access page lists Piața Unirii and Izvor metro stations, followed by a walk to the square. Check surface transport routes before setting off, as preparations for the market and its operation may lead to traffic changes.

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Schedules, prices and ticket availability may change. Before paying, check the date, your selected category and the final total, including any additional fees.