Upcoming events this weekend: Jennifer Lopez's concert in Bucharest, ICon Arts festival in Transylvania, ARTmania festival in Sibiu, and additional activities
Art and Music Festivals Light Up Romania this July
Romania is abuzz with cultural events this July, offering a diverse range of experiences for art and music enthusiasts. Here's a roundup of some noteworthy happenings in Bucharest and Transylvania.
In Bucharest, the Vila Catena contemporary art pavilion is hosting its inaugural exhibition, showcasing the universe of charismatic domestic felines in contemporary creation. The Art Safari event, running until July 27, features exhibitions on various artists, including Ioan Andreescu, Ion Țuculescu, forgotten Romanian painters, and the new generation of artists.
The Athenaeum is hosting the Magic Summer series of classical music concerts, which runs until August 13. Meanwhile, the Gaep Presents: Vlad Albu and Roberta Curcă exhibition is running until July 31, featuring two artists who have been part of Gaep's Accelerator program.
The city's Open Streets program, which turns main arteries into pedestrian areas, continues until October 12. For cat lovers, the ongoing Cats Are Taking Over exhibition, although details about its duration and subject matter are scarce, is worth a visit.
In Alexandru Lahovari Square, the Film Garden is hosting a variety of screenings and talks with directors until September 28. On July 27, Jennifer Lopez is set to perform in Bucharest as part of her Up All Night tour.
Moving to Transylvania, the Alba Iulia Music and Film Festival takes place from July 25 to July 27 at the Alba Carolina Fortress, offering film screenings and concerts for both children and adults. Sibiu's Grand Square hosts the ARTMania festival from July 25 to July 26, featuring Dream Theater with Mike Portnoy, Extreme, and more.
However, specific details about music and film festivals happening in Sibiu, Alba Iulia, and other Transylvanian localities during the weekend of July 25-27 were not found. For precise information, it's advisable to check local event listings or festival calendars specific to those regions for the year 2023.
Some other festivals that might have been held in Romania during July include the Vara Magică Festival in Bucharest, although its dates usually extend beyond July. Other cities like Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași might have hosted similar events, but specific events for that exact weekend are not detailed in the search results.
Enjoy the symphony of music at the Alba Iulia Music and Film Festival in Transylvania, taking place from July 25 to July 27. Meanwhile, art enthusiasts can explore the vibrant contemporary art scene at the Vara Magică Festival in Bucharest, where the exact dates often exceed July.
