Sala Palatului
The largest concert hall of the George Enescu Festival, Sala Palatului can welcome over 4,000 guests. With its monumental architecture and central location, it has hosted some of the world’s greatest orchestras and soloists. Performing here means joining a history of unforgettable evenings where music unites thousands of voices in one shared experience.
Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Român)
An emblem of Bucharest and a temple of classical music, the Romanian Athenaeum is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and its iconic fresco depicting the country’s history. To perform on this stage is to step into one of Europe’s most beautiful concert halls, where intimacy and grandeur meet in perfect harmony.
Control Club (new partner venue)
Known as one of Bucharest’s most vibrant cultural hubs, Control Club is where contemporary music, experimental projects, and new artistic languages flourish. As a partner venue of the Festival, it offers artists the chance to connect with a younger, curious audience and to explore the freedom of cross-genre creativity.
MINA – Museum of Immersive New Art
A unique venue that combines cutting-edge technology with artistic vision, MINA is Romania’s first digital art space. For artists of the George Enescu Festival, it offers the possibility to explore innovative forms of performance where music interacts with immersive visuals, creating a multisensory experience.
Bucharest National Opera (Opera Națională București)
Home to Romania’s operatic tradition, the National Opera House blends elegance with history. Its grand stage and impressive capacity make it an ideal space for large productions, ballets, and opera galas. For artists, it represents the spirit of lyric art at its finest.
Radio Hall (Sala Radio)
Romania’s largest symphonic concert hall designed specifically for live broadcast and recording, Sala Radio offers impeccable acoustics and a unique connection to the national broadcaster. Many legendary performances have been transmitted worldwide from this stage, giving artists both prestige and reach.
Auditorium Hall – National Museum of Art of Romania
Located within the former Royal Palace, the Auditorium Hall offers a refined setting where visual and musical arts come together. Surrounded by masterpieces of European painting, artists performing here are part of a dialogue between disciplines, history, and contemporary expression.
Odeon Theatre – Majestic Hall
An architectural jewel of Bucharest, the Majestic Hall of the Odeon Theatre combines intimacy with elegance. Its warm atmosphere makes it particularly suited for chamber concerts, recitals, and cross-disciplinary projects. To perform here is to rediscover music in dialogue with theatre.
National University of Music Bucharest
The National University of Music has shaped generations of Romanian musicians and remains a hub for artistic innovation and education. Concerts here bring artists closer to the next generation of performers, creating a bridge between tradition, learning, and professional excellence.
National Theatre Bucharest – Studio Hall & Ion Caramitru Hall
The National Theatre is one of Romania’s most important cultural institutions. The Studio Hall and the Ion Caramitru Hall provide versatile spaces for contemporary and experimental performances. For artists, they represent an opportunity to reach new audiences and explore innovative formats within a landmark of national culture.
National Theatre “I.L. Caragiale” Bucharest – Studio Hall
Located in the heart of Bucharest, the National Theatre “I.L. Caragiale” is one of the country’s most prominent cultural landmarks. Its Studio Hall offers an intimate performance space with excellent acoustics, ideal for chamber music concerts and contemporary projects. The theatre itself embodies Romania’s rich dramatic tradition while hosting a wide range of artistic events.
Palatul Suțu
Built in the 19th century in Neo-Gothic style, Suțu Palace is one of Bucharest’s most elegant historical landmarks. Today it houses the Bucharest Municipal Museum and frequently opens its grand halls to cultural events, where history and music intertwine in a unique and distinguished atmosphere.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
St. Joseph’s Cathedral is one of the most significant Roman Catholic landmarks in Romania, renowned for its neo-Gothic architecture and spiritual atmosphere. The cathedral’s exceptional acoustics and unique ambiance make it a cherished venue for sacred music and choral performances, where artistry and spirituality meet in harmony.
Metropolitan Center for Education and Culture “Ioan I. Dalles”
Known simply as the Dalles Hall, this historic cultural center has been a vibrant stage for artistic and intellectual life in Bucharest for decades. With its welcoming atmosphere and versatile performance space, the Dalles continues to be a key venue for concerts, lectures, and exhibitions, bridging tradition and modern creativity.
Vintilă Brătianu House
The Vintilă Brătianu House is a refined architectural jewel of Bucharest, once the residence of the Brătianu family, one of Romania’s most influential political dynasties. Today, the house opens its elegant interiors to cultural events, offering audiences a rare combination of historical heritage and artistic experience.