Asia Fest 2026 takes place from 4 to 6 September in the outdoor area of the National Arena, with access from Maior Coravu Street. The 13th edition brings together more than 200 artists and over 100 restaurants, food trucks, cultural centres and exhibitors. It also introduces an important change: the festival is divided into clearly defined areas, m... Read more
Children aged 6 to 12 can take part in free guided tours and workshops organised by the National Museum of Romanian History on Mondays and Tuesdays. The “Holiday in the Historical Treasury” programme continues until September 1, 2026, and advance registration is required because each group is limited to 20 participants.This will not be a simple wal... Read more
The August 21–23 weekend brings two pedestrian-only streets, a music festival at the National Arena, screenings of classic and recent films, theatre performances, exhibitions and a pet adoption fair to Bucharest. On Sunday evening, the 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competition also begins with a concert at the Romanian Athenaeum.T... Read more
The George Enescu International Competition 2026 begins on Sunday, August 23, at 19:00, with a concert at the Romanian Athenaeum. The anniversary edition runs until September 19 and brings young musicians from around the world, established performers, members of international juries and previous competition winners to Bucharest.For almost a month,... Read more
Until a few years ago, a parking subscription in Bucharest meant almost exclusively a blue curbside spot, run by City Hall. One of the newest types of subscription to show up in the city comes from somewhere else: shopping malls. Free parking near a mall is getting harder to find, especially during rush hour or on weekends, and mall operators have... Read more
Electric scooters, electric bicycles and other motorised vehicles may not be used on the paths or within the grounds of Bucharest’s public parks and gardens. The ban was introduced through a decision adopted by the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest on 30 October 2025.Individuals who break the rule risk a fine of between RON 200 and R... Read more
Romania's National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a weather advisory on Sunday, August 2, covering the capital through Thursday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m. Temperatures climb day by day this week, pushing the city into a severe heat wave with high thermal discomfort and the summer's first tropical nights.Sunday and Monday: hot, but managea... Read more
Bucharest residents can see the city from a less familiar perspective at the end of this week. The Națiunile Unite Landing Stage will host two new sessions of free kayaking and canoeing, organised as part of the “Dâmbovița, apă dulce!” project. The activity will be available until October this year, according to an announcement issued by Bucharest... Read more
Asking prices for homes listed for sale in Bucharest continued to rise during the first half of 2026, while the rental market remained much more stable. Two-room apartments recorded one of the most noticeable increases, reaching an average asking price of nearly €118,000.The data comes from statistics compiled by Anunțul Telefonic, based on propert... Read more
Two currently neglected plots of land could be transformed into public green spaces. One is located in the Aviației neighbourhood, in District 1, while the other is on Ghidigeni Street, in District 5, close to the administrative border between Bucharest and Bragadiru.The draft decisions transferring the plots to the district authorities are due to... Read more
