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Nine artists from Romania have taken part in two artistic residencies at a textile factory in Galați, working directly with production materials, unused stock and unfinished objects. The results of this process will be presented in Fabric Works, a contemporary art exhibition opening on October 10, 2026, at POINT in Bucharest.Organised by Living Con...

“Tannhäuser” opens the new season at the Bucharest National Opera, Horațiu Mălăele brings “The Cherry Orchard” to the National Theatre, and cinemas welcome films starring Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. October also begins with new exhibitions, followed by the National Theatre Festival in the second half of the month.If you are planni...

October brings major classical and contemporary art exhibitions, photography shows, interactive installations and one of Bucharest’s most spectacular light festivals. The programme ranges from free projects displayed in parks and public squares to exhibitions at Art Safari, the National Museum of Art of Romania, Suțu Palace and the Village Museum.B...

A historic building on Biserica Amzei Street, once home to a tailor shop, is about to begin a new chapter before undergoing restoration. Starting July 18, the property, located opposite the iconic La Mița Biciclista, will reopen as ALTLOC 1.6.1.8, a temporary cultural hub offering seven workspaces free of charge to independent creative projects.The...

The musician Robert Treviño, 41, has been appointed Principal Conductor of the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, beginning with the 2026–2027 Season. The American conductor will assume his position in October 2026, for an initial term of four years.The offer followed his electrifying debut with the Orchestra in November 2025, when he conducted...

The renowned musical Notre Dame de Paris is coming to Romania for the first time, with a series of performances scheduled at Romexpo between January 15 and 19. The show will be presented in French, in its original version, with music by Riccardo Cocciante and lyrics by Luc Plamondon.The event is part of the international tour of the original produc...

National Culture Day has been celebrated since 2010, every year on January 15, the birthday of the poet Mihai Eminescu. This year, dozens of events are being organized at national cultural institutions both in Romania and abroad. The public can choose from an extremely diverse program, ranging from visits, guided tours and free-entry exhibitions to...

On January 15, National Culture Day, the Bulandra Cinematheque opens with a theatrical and cinematic marathon. Over 12 hours of video materials from the TVR Archive, the event traces part of the history of Bulandra Theatre and the legendary stories told on its stages.The event takes place Thursday at the “Liviu Ciulei” Hall (Izvor), from 10:00 AM t...

On National Culture Day, public cultural institutions under the authority of the Ministry of Culture are offering a rich program that includes exhibitions, performances, concerts, guided tours, workshops, film screenings, and meetings with artists, researchers, and creators.Events dedicated to National Culture Day take place both in Bucharest and i...

An etching by the Spanish painter Francisco Goya — “The Betrothal – Capricho No. 57” — gifted to Nicolae Ceaușescu by the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I of Bourbon, around 1979–1980, will be put up for sale on December 5, with a starting price of 8,000 euros.The work is part of the “Los Caprichos” series. Confiscated in December 1989 and placed under...