Weekend calendar: Bucharest International Air Show, L'Étape Romania by Tour de France, Codru Festival in Timișoara, Focus in the Park in Sibiu and more

Concerts, exhibitions, and outdoor film screenings are part of the weekend offer in the capital, where the public can also attend the many aerial demonstrations and aircraft displays part of the Bucharest Air Show.

In Bucharest:

George Enescu International Festival

August 24 – September 21

The 27th edition of the event is held under the theme of Anniversaries / Celebrations, a tribute to great musicians. Among the landmarks marked are the 70th anniversary of the death of George Enescu, 150 years since the birth of Maurice Ravel, 100 years since that of Pierre Boulez or 50 years since the death of Dmitri Shostakovich. More on the program here.

Bucharest International Air Show & General Aviation Exhibition

August 29 – August 31

The event, held at the Aurel Vlaicu (Băneasa) Airport, will bring together over 200 civil and military aircraft, in aerial displays and on display to the public, as well as over 200 pilots and parachutists. The program also covers live concerts, fireworks, food trucks, exhibitions, plane spotting and relaxation areas, and areas for children. More details here.

L'Étape Romania by Tour de France

August 31

Several major boulevards and central streets will be closed to allow more than 2,500 cyclists to take part in the event. More details here.

Open-air Cinema in Titan Park

Until September 14

This free-entry event is held at the Arts Island in District 3’s Titan Park. The schedule is available here.

Open Streets

Until October 12

The program that turns the city's main arteries into pedestrian areas returns with a program of live concerts, street performances, dance evenings, parades, children's workshops and creative activities, guided tours, and areas for exercise and sports. More