Concerts at Lacul Morii and Quantic, a musical with free admission, children’s workshops and new exhibitions at MNAC are among the options for the weekend of 6–8 November. If you want to go out without paying for a ticket, you can choose the first day of West Side Hallo Fest, the musical “SixSeven” or the EcoRider activities, which require registration.

The selection includes outdoor events and options for spending the day indoors. Schedules and prices were checked on 5 November 2026, using announcements from institutions and organisers, as well as ticketing platforms. For free activities with limited places, confirm your reservation before setting off.

West Side Hallo Fest: concerts at Lacul Morii and free admission on Friday

West Side Hallo Fest takes place from 6 to 8 November, following its postponement due to poor weather. The festival remains at the base of the Lacul Morii embankment, in Sector 6, with access from Mehadia Street and Vasile Mohor Street. Opening hours are 10:00–22:00 daily, and this edition’s decorations and installations draw on characters from Romanian mythology.

According to the updated concert schedule, Friday’s performances include RVRSE, from 17:45 to 19:00, Cuibul and Victoria Mahu, from 19:30 to 20:30, and Zdob și Zdub, from 21:00 to 22:00. Saturday’s guests include Lupii lui Calancea at 19:30 and Andra at 21:00. On Sunday, Vama perform from 19:20 to 20:20, while Vița de Vie close the festival from 20:50 to 22:00.

On Friday, 6 November, admission is free for everyone. For Saturday and Sunday, the ticket page lists prices of 60 lei for one day and 100 lei for a two-day pass. Children under 14 enter free, while anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Products and services purchased inside the festival are charged separately.

Funk Rock Hotel: three evenings of live music at Quantic

At Quantic, 82 Șoseaua Grozăvești, Funk Rock Hotel presents a programme ranging from electronic and alternative music to ska, rock and hip-hop. On Friday, 6 November, the announced acts include Șuie Paparude, Moonlight Breakfast and R.O.A, alongside DJ sets. Saturday brings Bosquito, White Mahala & Ska-Nk and Pistol cu Capse to the stage, with Emo Reunion also on the programme.

On Sunday, 8 November, the lineup published on the ticketing platform includes IDK, The Cypher by AFO & Cuscrew, Cred Că Sunt Extraterestru, Suicidjegos and Power pe Vinil. Eventim’s calendar lists 18:00 for each day; this is the listed event time, rather than the individual start time for each artist’s performance.

When Funk Rock Hotel tickets were checked, presale admission cost 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. Meet & Greet packages have different prices; check the category and order total before paying.

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“SixSeven”: a musical with free admission at the Romanian Playwrights’ Theatre

On Friday, 6 November, the Romanian Playwrights’ Theatre hosts two performances of the musical “SixSeven”, presented by Atelierul Actorului Câmpina. Through music and its characters’ stories, the show explores adolescence, the pressure to fit in, bullying, anxiety and friendship.

Performances are scheduled for 17:00 and 19:00, in the “Ion Băieșu” Hall, 64–66 Calea Griviței, Sector 1. The theatre’s calendar allocates approximately one hour to each performance. Admission is free, with reservations available on 0756 021 106, according to the official show announcement. Call to confirm availability for your preferred time.

MINICLOUD: dance, puppetry and acting for children

On Saturday and Sunday, 7–8 November, children aged 6–12 can take part in MINICLOUD workshops, organised as part of the UNDERCLOUD Festival. Activities take place at Grivița 53 Theatre, 53 Calea Griviței. Children can invent characters through movement, make puppets from recycled materials or try improvisation games.

The Sector 1 City Hall announcement gives the same schedule for both days: dance from 10:00 to 12:00 on the fourth floor; puppetry from 11:00 to 13:00 on the third floor; and acting from 12:00 to 14:00 on the second floor. No previous dance experience is required.

Participation is free for children from Sector 1, subject to availability. Register by emailing ateliere.minicloud@gmail.com, giving the child’s name and age, along with the chosen workshop. The sessions overlap, so choose your preferred activity and request confirmation of registration.

EcoRider Community: a Saturday of cycling and free activities

For an outdoor outing with children, EcoRider Community takes place on Saturday, 7 November, from 11:00 to 15:00, at Roaba de Cultură in King Michael I Park — Herăstrău. The meeting point is the Roaba de Cultură space itself, rather than a general park entrance.

Children are expected between 11:00 and 12:00 to prepare, followed by the EcoRider Cup, a non-competitive cycling event running from 12:00 to 13:00 along the route towards the Arch of Triumph. From 13:00 to 15:00, the programme continues with road safety workshops, bicycle maintenance and repair sessions, environmental activities and creative workshops.

Participation is free, but registration is required, subject to availability, through the Green Revolution Association’s EcoRider page. Organisers invite participants to bring their bicycles. As this is an outdoor event, check for any updates before setting off.

New exhibitions at MNAC: an option for an indoor weekend

The weekend also offers an opportunity to visit the National Museum of Contemporary Art, immediately after its exhibition season opens on 5 November. Announced projects include the National Salon of Contemporary Art 2026, on display in the Marble Hall until 6 December. The programme also includes “Campo Santo”, an exhibition running until 17 January 2027.

For 6, 7 and 8 November, regular visiting hours are 11:00–18:30, with last admission at 18:00. The museum is located in the Palace of Parliament, at 1–3 Calea 13 Septembrie, gate B3/entrance E1, wing E4. Use this entrance when planning your route, as access to the museum is separate from other visitor routes within the building.

MNAC’s official admission prices are 36 lei for adults, 9 lei for school pupils and university students, with the required supporting documents, and 18 lei for pensioners. Preschool children enter free. The free admission announced for Thursday’s opening does not automatically extend to the entire weekend.

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Schedules and availability may change. For ticketed events, check the final total, including any fees; for free events requiring registration, wait for confirmation from the organiser.