Weekend schedule: Justin Timberlake at Electric Castle, Ceau's events, and cinema activities, among other things
Bucharest, the heart of Romania, is buzzing with excitement as the summer of 2021 unfolds, offering a delightful mix of music festivals, cultural tours, and gastronomic experiences.
Gaep Presents: Vlad Albu and Roberta Curcă, a duo exhibition at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, showcases artists who have been part of Gaep's Accelerator program, running until July 31. For those with an affinity for the arts, the Art Safari event in Bucharest, featuring exhibitions on various artists, is running until July 27.
Food enthusiasts will not be disappointed as the Anatolian Food Fest graces Bucharest's National Arena from July 18 to July 20, and the popular 3.5-hour Street Food'n'Culture Tour invites you to experience local culinary trends at multiple food stops.
Music lovers can groove to the beats of Romania’s largest electronic music festival, Untold Festival, happening in Cluj-Napoca at the Cluj Arena. For classical music enthusiasts, the Magic Summer series of concerts is happening at the Athenaeum until August 13.
This year's Summer Well Festival in Bucharest promises several days of performances, surprise activities, and special moments. If you're a fan of Latin music, the Latino White Fiesta themed party event at Kayo The Club in Bucharest is scheduled for July 25.
For those seeking a taste of Romania's Saxon heritage, the SoNoRo Musikland event is running in various locations in Sibiu, Copșa Mare, Cincu, Saschiz, Meșendorf, Crit̲, Viscri, Codlea, Făgăraș, and Brașov, until July 19.
The Electric Castle music festival in Bontida, near Cluj-Napoca, boasts headliners such as Justin Timberlake, Queens of the Stone Age, and Yungblad. Meanwhile, a music event, one of summer's largest, is taking place near Cluj this weekend.
In Bucharest, the Majestic Summer Concert Gala celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss, while the Ceau, Cinema! event in Timișoara offers almost 50 screenings, cineconcerts, exhibitions, and meetings with filmmakers from July 16 to July 20.
The Open Streets program in Bucharest turns main arteries into pedestrian areas until October 12, and the Film Garden in Alexandru Lahovari Square hosts outdoor film screenings and talks with directors until September 28.
For more information on these events, visit the provided links for the "Cats Are Taking Over" exhibition, Open Doors at Cotroceni Palace, Film Garden, "Ceau, Cinema!", Electric Castle, and SoNoRo Musikland. The Cats Are Taking Over exhibition is running until July 30 at Vila Catena's contemporary art pavilion, a joint initiative between Sandwich and the Fildas Art Foundation.
The article was edited by Cristina Ivan. Stay tuned for more updates on Bucharest's vibrant summer scene!
At the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Bucharest, a duo exhibition titled 'Gaep Presents: Vlad Albu and Roberta Curcă' showcases artists with an interest in entertainment and music as part of Gaep's Accelerator program. Amidst the variety of arts and cultural experiences, music lovers can also attend the 'Latino White Fiesta' themed party in Bucharest on July 25, offering a mix of Latin music.
