Hands up in the air: concerts in Romania in 2012

Romania will welcome several well-known international artists this year. Music lovers will have the chance to listen to the live performance of Red Hot Chili Peppers (perhaps the most awaited gig on the new, 55,000-seat National Arena) Lara Fabian and Toto Cutugno, among others. Here's the list of concerts coming up in 2012and ticket booking information. Drop us a line if we missed something. January

January 18 – Arch Enemy in concert at Arenele Romane (in Carol Park), Bucharest. Tickets January 19 – Saint Petersburg State Ballet on Ice performs ‘The Nutcracker’ by P. Tchaikovsky at Sala Palatului (28, Ion Campineanu St.), Bucharest. Tickets January 25 – Tarja Turunen in concert at Sala Palatului (28, Ion Campineanu St.), Bucharest. Tickets January 25 – Dubioza Kolektiv in concert at The Silver Church (61, Calea Plevnei St.), Bucharest. Tickets January 27 – Nazareth in concert at Hard Rock Cafe (in Herastrau Park), Bucharest. Tickets

February

February 2 – Dilated Peoples in concert at The Silver Church (61, Calea Plevnei St.), Bucharest. Tickets February 8 to February 12 - Cirque du Soleil brings its Saltimbanco show at Romexpo (65-67, Marasti Blvd.), Bucharest. Tickets. More about the event. February 19 – Iron Butterfly and Raygun Rebels in concert at Hard Rock Cafe (in Herastrau Park), Bucharest.