Weekend calendar: Athenaeum Summer Festival, Nostalgia, Fusion Sessions
The summer events are in full swing, with music for all tastes, tours, and workshops happening in the capital. <o:p></o:p>
RI Newsroom · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
The summer events are in full swing, with music for all tastes, tours, and workshops happening in the capital. ****
In Bucharest:
Athenaeum Summer Festival
Until June 28
The closing concerts celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence with music composed by John Williams. Soundtracks from Star Wars, Superman, Schindler’s List, E.T., Harry Potter, and more will be heard at the Romanian Athenaeum under the baton of conductor Stefan Geiger and featuring violinist Rafael Butaru. More here.
Nostalgia
June 25 – June 28
The event brings four days devoted to music, pop culture, and a 1990s–2000s-inspired atmosphere. More details here.
Fusion Sessions
June 27, 28
Independent cultural initiative Weekend Sessions marks the end of the summer season with a new event, Fusion Sessions, taking place in the courtyard of the National Museum of Art of Romania. The program covers afternoons of live music, guided tours, workshops for all ages, and a pop-up art exhibition, among others. Access to the courtyard begins at 3:30 PM and is included with a museum admission ticket. More details here.
Open Streets
Until October 11
For 25 weekends, the capital’s central area will host various concerts, shows, parades, workshops for children, sports activities, and guided tours. Calea Victoriei becomes pedestrian again, and, as a novelty this year, the route is extended to Ion Brezoianu Street, which is included in the program for the first time. More info
