Weekend events: Open Streets, Dāmbovita Fresh Water Festival, Hanami celebration, Easter markets, Bucharest Street Food Festival, and additional activities
Easter Festivities Await in Bucharest and Beyond this Palm Sunday Weekend!
Let's dive into exciting outdoor activities and cultural experiences happening in Bucharest and across Romania during the upcoming Palm Sunday weekend and beyond:
Bucharest's Extravaganza
Open Streets Festival (April 12 - October 12)
Dancing, live concerts, street performances, children's workshops, and much more await as the city's primary arteries transform into pedestrian paradises! Check out the details here.
Dâmbovița Fresh Water (April 12)
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Națiunile Unite will host water activities, recreation, and more. The urban area will become a pedestrian zone, connecting you with city nature [#dambovita_fresh_water].
Hanami Celebration @ Herăstrău Park (April 12)
Embark on a Japanese culture journey with workshops, a stage program, and more, sharing space with blooming cherry blossoms. Make sure to check for updates on the Embassy of Japan's Facebook and Instagram pages [#hanami].
Foodie Delight (April 12 - April 13)
Never-ending culinary adventures await as tens of food trucks flock to Kiseleff Boulevard, offering tastings inspired by diverse culinary traditions [#foodfestival].
Cotroceni Palace Doors Open (Weekends)
Discover the Cotroceni Palace garden, the Presidential Administration seat, with free admission. Additionally, explore the Cotroceni Museum and parts of the Palace of the Presidential Administration for a fee [#cotroceni_palace].
One World Romania (Until April 13)
This yearly festival boasts a riveting selection of Romanian, international, and independent films, with focus sections dedicated to Marc Isaacs, a British filmmaker. Screenings take place at the Peasant Museum Cinema, Elvire Popesco Cinema, and Union Cinema in Bucharest [#one_world].
Art Safari (Until July 27)
Featuring exhibitions on Ioan Andreescu, Ion Tuculescu, forgotten Romanian painters, and many more, the current edition of this art event presents the new generation of artists [#art_safari].
Răzvan Anton: Fading Studies (Until April 12)
Experience new works by Răzvan Anton, rooted in a family collection of images, on display at Gaep [#razvan_anton].
Cats are Taking Over (April 10 - July 30)
This inaugural exhibition at Vila Catena's contemporary art pavilion explores the charismatic world of domestic cats and their place in contemporary art. Get more details [#cat_exhibition].
George Enescu Philharmonic Concerts (April 10, 11)
Join the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra in performances led by Gabriel Bebeșelea, with sopranos, countertenors, tenors, and basses performing Bach's Matthäus-Passion [#enescu_concerts].
Romania's Easter Fairs Blossom
Easter Fairs pop up all over the country, including Bucharest, Craiova, Sibiu, and Brașov. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Romania and celebrate these local traditions [#easter_fairs].
During the Bucharest festivities, delve into the tranquil art of Japanese calligraphy at the Hanami Celebration in Herăstrău Park. beyond Easter (Aprril 12), marvel at Dulce exhibitions on Romanian painters at Art Safari. Meanwhile, the lifestyle of home-and-garden enthusiasts will reverberate as they discover Națiunile Unite's recreational activities at Dâmbovița Fresh Water.
