Bucharest’s Balkanik Festival moves to Tei Park for 2026 edition

Balkanik Festival - Home of World Music will return to Bucharest between August 28 and 30 with a new location and an expanded format. The 13th edition will take place in Tei Park, transforming the lakeside venue into a hub for world music, contemporary art, and cultural dialogue at the end of the summer season, the organizers said.

Held under the theme "The Sounds of Heritage. The Rhythm of Now,” the 2026 edition will explore how cultural heritage can be preserved and reinterpreted through contemporary artistic expression and cross-cultural collaboration.