George Enescu Festival

The Enescu Festival 2023 showcases some of the most renowned artists, world leading orchestras and premieres in Bucharest, Romania at highly accessible prices. 

The Festival brings over 3,500 artists, 150 soloists, 40 conductors and orchestras. It features Sir Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, Manfred Honeck, Paavo Järvi, Martha Argerich and Yuja Wang, Gautier Capuçon and Janine Jansen, among others. In premiere in the Festival’s programme – Alena Baeva, Avi Avital, Aida Garifullina, Igor Levit, Kent Nagano, Philippe Herreweghe, Augustin Hadelich or Klaus Mäkelä. Also, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Gothenborg Symphony, Collegium Vocale Gent, Berlin Academy of American Music, Manchester Camerata.

The Romanian Athenaeum is worldwide renowned as one of the most stunning concert halls in Europe and famous for its acoustics. The Grand Palace Hall and the Auditorium Hall – can also be visited and are in the immediate vicinity of the Athenaeum. The Radio Hall, the Odeon Theatre are within walking distance.

Restaurants and other venues are opened until midnight. As the Festival takes place in downtown Bucharest, they all come in handy for anyone who wants to enjoy a snack, a drink or a good meal before or after a concert. As the weather in Bucharest is pleasant during August and September, most of the terraces are open as well.

Dress for hot weather – sunscreen is ideal. As far as the dress code is concerned, it’s a mixture: both formal and casual approaches are welcomed. 

While in Bucharest, you should visit the Romanian National Art Museum, the Central University Library Carol I, the Revolution Square, the Old City; as well as Cărtureşti Carusel, Museum of the Romanian Peasant, the Village Museum, the Palace of Parliament and National Museum of Contemporary Art.