Art & music · 40 of the best in Bucharest
George Enescu Festival
One of Europe’s great festivals

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Image courtesy of © Andrei-Daniel Nicolae from Coventry, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout George Enescu Festival
The George Enescu Festival brings the world’s greatest orchestras, conductors and soloists to Bucharest for several weeks of concerts, held every two years in late summer and early autumn. The Athenaeum and the large Palace Hall are the main venues, and the city buzzes with music. Watch the festival website for the programme and book early.
Why it's on our list
- The world’s top orchestras and soloists
- Held every two years
- Concerts across the city
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with George Enescu Festival before you go.