There are six days left until Timisoara is celebrating, and you are invited to be part of the story. In this edition of the Connector you have everything you need to know to make the most of Timisoara City Celebration: who's on stage, what events not to miss, where things are happening and when to be there.
We've got you covered with essential information about the main venues and the 35+ spots around the city where the magic happens, the stage program, the artists who will turn the boulevards into dance floors, and the easiest ways to navigate the program.
Open, save and get ready - three days of music, color and urban energy.
See you in town together!
Where to meet from August 1 to August 3 at Timisoara City Celebration? Civic Park, I.C. Brătianu Park and Boulevard
We meet again, for the second year in a row, right in the heart of the city: the Civic Park, I.C. Brătianu Park and Boulevard - the main location of the event, spread over 20,000+ square meters. Here, for three days, you'll be able to take part in over 100 concerts that bring to the forefront the energy and creativity of the Timisoara music scene.
The main stage, located on the boulevard, will host international artists for the first time in Timișoara, as well as local and national artists. Eleven other stages in the two parks adjacent to the boulevard will offer an authentic musical experience in the lively urban spirit of Timișoara.
The music program is designed to showcase the city's unique voices, sounds and vibe in a vibrant celebration of the local arts community. In addition to the music, you'll also enjoy a generous area of street food, bars and local vendors. It's the perfect place to relax, socialize and support the local economy. Come and celebrate Timișoara with music, local flavors and an unmissable atmosphere - together!
Special public order measures and traffic restrictions to ensure a safe event
In order for the events of Timisoara Day to take place in the best conditions, we have put in place special security and public order measures, together with the local authorities and intervention structures. The central area - Civic Park, I.C. Brătianu Park and Boulevard - will be permanently secured and monitored.
Temporary traffic restrictions will also be in place in this area for the duration of the event and while the venue is being set up. We encourage you to use public transportation, bicycle or walk. Thank you for your understanding and support in organizing a safe and successful edition! Read here for information on all traffic restrictions.
Another 35 locations in Timisoara will host events on the weekend of August 1-3
This year's edition of Timisoara City Celebration is a sincere invitation to rediscover the city step by step. It takes you through over 35 locations in Timișoara, each with its own atmosphere and story. From Fabric to Mehala, from the banks of the Bega River to the Cetate, or through Elisabetin and Iulius Gardens, the program creates a lively route for anyone who wants to experience the city differently.
We don't list all the venues - you don't have to memorize them. Your best guide is this official event website:
- An interactive map, with all the places in the city where something is happening.
- Focuses themed curatorials to help you choose according to interests or areas.
- The "favorites" feature, which lets you save your own list of events you don't want to miss directly to your phone, tablet or laptop - pick them, press the star and you've got your own personalized schedule.
In addition, from Monday you can also find the official brochure of the event, with the full program of the edition, available at the Tourist Information Center and other points in the city. It contains all the details you need to enjoy over 180 events. Timisoara is waiting for you - rediscover it at your own pace.
What time are the concerts starting?
To tell you here the exact time for all the more than 100 concerts and various events in the Civic Park, the Park and I.C. Brătianu Boulevard would be... a bit complicated. But the good news is that we've already done that in the program page, in the program brochure and in all the events on social media.
However, we'll give you an important landmark: at the main stage on I.C. Brătianu Boulevard, concerts start every evening at 19:00 and end around 23:00. For three nights, the boulevard becomes a dance floor, with artists such as MIKA, James Bay, Bajaga i Instruktori, Minelli, VAMA, Theo Rose, Blazzaj, Dincolo de Ziduri, Ansamblul Timișul and their guests.
In the Civic Park and I.C. Brătianu Park, the program starts at 10:00 in the morning and lasts until late in the evening, with a variety of activities and rhythms to suit all tastes.
To make sure you don't miss anything, on the program page - you can filter events by category, date or location, so you can get exactly where you want, when you want. Simple and efficient, for three days full of music and energy!
Timisoara - Obiectiv Cinema: The movie that brings us together
The program Timișoara - Obiectiv Cinema transforms Cinema Studio into a space of authentic encounters and cinematic explorations and proposes a series of special screenings and discussions with film teams, creating a real warm-up for the film projects to be launched through this new program dedicated to film.
For three days, the public is invited to (re)connect through film, to discover local and international stories, from local short films to award-winning European productions. In addition to screenings, the program includes an acting workshop by Julien Javions for those who want to go behind the scenes of film casting. In a warm, community atmosphere, Timisoara - Obiectiv Cinema becomes a space to celebrate the city, the art of cinema and, above all, the joy of being together. Alongside these, a series of other events dedicated to cinephiles complete the program. Discover all the film screenings on the program here.
Povești pe aripile Bufnițelor – călătoria continuă!
The Two Owls team brings the magic of books directly in the middle of the community during the Timisoara Day | Timisoara City Celebration! For three imaginative days, children and teenagers are invited to 6 interactive workshops, where they will explore fantastic universes, discover the mysteries of mythology, learn how a book is born and listen to rock stories with music to match! Maximum number of participants/workshop: 20 children. Participation is free but registration is required - places are limited! The team of trainers is made up of librarians and cultural specialists from the Two Owls Cultural Association - people who breathe literature and know how to make stories come to life in the eyes of children.
Acqua Forte Parade premiere in Timisoara
Get ready for a show like you've never seen before - "Acqua Forte Parade" comes for the first time in Timisoara and transforms the waters of the Bega canal into a living stage, where reality floats on the border between dream and fantasy. Created by the famous French company Ilotopie, this aquatic performance transports you into a fantastic, moving world - a parade of spectacular images, giant characters, lights and sounds that seem to come from another world.
Written and directed by Dominique Noël, the show brings before you a team of artists who literally play on water, bringing to life a poetic and surrealist story, right in the heart of Timișoara. You'll see silhouettes gliding over the water, installations moving through fire, smoke - all in a breathtakingly magical atmosphere.
Come to the banks of the Bega, let yourself be surprised, and let your imagination soar.
We celebrate the city together - with art that comes out of the water.
Laura Lavric, Andreea Voica, Mariana Ionescu-Căpitănescu and Nicolae Furdui Iancu come to Timisoara
If you feel that sometimes you need to go back to your roots, the folkloric show performed by the Timis Folk Ensemble is the perfect moment for you. Under the baton of the conductor Deian Galetin and with the choreographers Ciprian David and Maria Topciov, you will step into a world full of color, energy and authentic tradition. Big names of Romanian folklore will take to the stage: Andreea Voica, Mariana Ionescu-Căpitănescu, Laura Lavric and Nicolae Furdui-Iancu - artists who carry on the folk song with respect, emotion and joy. Let yourself be carried away by the rhythms that have swayed generations and the stories told through dance and verse. It's a show that brings you close to the spirit of Banat and the whole of Romania, right in the heart of Timișoara.We are waiting for you with an open heart - to feel, to sing, to dance.
We discover the city together
There are over 900 reasons to go for a walk in Timisoara - that's how many heritage buildings there are in the city, the largest historic area in Romania. Each building hides a story, a detail you may not have noticed before. Take advantage of the three guided tours organized by Visit Timișoara or any of the other ten guided tours in the program and rediscover the city at your own pace. You will see familiar places differently and get to know new, meaningful ones. Whether Timisoara native or tourist, you will learn to see beyond the familiar. Timisoara invites you to hear its story.
City on the move - sport and energy for the whole community
The Timisoara City Celebration program is complemented by a series of sports events dedicated to all ages, supported by the "City on the Move" program, run by the Timisoara Municipal Sports Club. From outdoor demonstrations and workshops to activities for families, children and athletes, these initiatives bring movement into the heart of the city and transform it into a form of community celebration. We invite you to discover the list of sports events in the thematic focus "City on the move".
