The "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum hosts the exhibition dedicated to visual artist, essayist, and poet Tiberiu Cercel. The 58 works on display reflect the stylistic diversity and artistic journey of the author, who has been active in Romania, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum, H.H. Stahl Foyer
July 8 - August 16, 2026, Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00
Included in the museum entry ticket. Details: Tiberiu Cercel. Stylistic Interferences

Boovie Festival

The international book-trailer festival, now in its 11th edition, brings over 40 events dedicated to reading, film, and education to Bucharest: workshops, conferences, screenings, and meetings with writers, actors, and directors. Some activities are also open to the general public, subject to availability.

Piața George Enescu, ARCUB - Hanul Gabroveni, National Library of Romania, National Theatre Bucharest, National Museum of Romanian Literature, and other cultural spaces in Bucharest
July 23 - 26, 2026
Some events are free, others require registration or a ticket. Details: Boovie Festival. Registration: form

DisCOVER TOSCA

The Micul Paris Museum hosts a concept show for those who want to discover opera in an accessible way. Well-known arias from Tosca are woven together with explanations about the historical context, the philosophy of the story, and themes such as freedom, power, and the early stirrings of female emancipation. At the end, the audience is invited to join the artists for a glass of wine.

Micul Paris Museum, Str. Lipscani nr. 41
Friday, July 24, 2026, 19:30
Recommended 12+. Price: 109 lei / 54.5 lei for pupils aged 12 to 18. Tickets: DisCOVER TOSCA

Works in Focus: Temptation

The talk by art historian Mălina Conțu takes as its starting point the work Penelope and Two Suitors, painted by an anonymous Flemish artist in the 17th century, and explores the theme of temptation in the history of art, from medieval representations to modern interpretations.

European Art Gallery, 2nd floor, Brueghel Room, National Museum of Art of Romania
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 16:00
Price: 32 lei, subject to availability. Details: Works in Focus: Temptation

Open Doors at Bucharest City Hall

The guided tours of the "Open Doors" project invite the public to discover the history, architecture, and stories of one of Bucharest's most beautiful historic buildings.

Bucharest City Hall
Free participation, with prior registration. Registration: Open Doors

Guided Tour with Dan Perjovschi

The last guided tour of July for the exhibition "DRAFT for a Joint Retrospective" takes place with Dan Perjovschi. The meeting proposes a conversation about art, society, humour, freedom, and the way we look at the world around us.

ARCUB - Hanul Gabroveni
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 17:00, approximately 75 minutes
Price: 35 lei / 20 lei for pupils, students, and seniors. Details: guided tour with Dan Perjovschi

BELLA CIAO - Italian-Style Picnic

A summer evening in the orchard of the Tudor Arghezi Memorial House, with a picnic, Italian platters, wine, and a live concert by Zaraza. Access is based on packages that include the concert, food, and drinks.

Tudor Arghezi Memorial House
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 18:00 - 22:00
Price: from 175 lei / person, depending on package. Details: BELLA CIAO

WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

MARe de Mic Summer School

The programme for children aged 5 to 12 combines creative workshops, art history, and interactive activities. Each week introduces a new theme, and participants work on artistic projects developed over several days, complemented by games and discussions about art.

MARe / Museum of Recent Art, Bulevardul Primăverii
July 20 - August 16, 2026
Recommended age: 5 - 12 years. Price: from 200 lei / day for the 4-hour programme or 300 lei / day for the 8-hour programme, with discounts for packages and siblings. Details: MARe de Mic Summer School

Abstract Painting with the Paint Scraping Technique

Children are invited to discover abstract painting in a workshop inspired by the works of contemporary artist Bernard Frize. After a short visit to the exhibition, participants will experiment with the paint scraping technique and create chromatic compositions using squeegees and spatulas.

MARe / Museum of Recent Art
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 12:00, children aged 4 - 7 / 13:30, children aged 8 - 12
Price: 100 lei / participant. Tickets: Abstract Painting with the Paint Scraping Technique

Creative Workshops with Gabriela Mateescu

On Saturday, children will transform a simple sheet of paper into a card with pop-up elements, using folding, cutting, and gluing techniques. On Sunday, they will create original images using the collage technique, combining paper fragments, magazines, colours, shapes, and textures.

Suțu Palace, Bd. I.C. Brătianu nr. 2
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00: Card-making Workshop / Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:00: Collage Workshop
Recommended age: 7+. Fee: 40 lei / child / workshop. Participation is only possible with prior registration and within the indicated age group. Registration, Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 15:00, subject to availability: educatie@muzeulbucurestiului.ro

The Painters' Garden

The workshop starts from the garden of the Zambaccian Museum and from the paintings of gardens and landscapes in the collection. Children observe how artists construct space and light, then choose a fragment from a painting and continue it through collage, drawing, or painting.

Krikor Zambaccian Museum
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:00 - 12:30
Recommended age: 6 - 12 years. Fee: 60 lei / participant, includes museum entry ticket. Accompanying adults pay an entry ticket. Registration: artelierd@yahoo.com or artelierdproiecte2012@gmail.com. Details: The Painters' Garden