Untold 2026 Opens with Smiley, Loredana and Sting Tribute in Cluj

Romanian pop star Smiley opened the first day of Untold 2026 at Cluj Arena in Cluj‑Napoca, delivering a fast‑paced set that included hits such as “Dă‑o tare”, “Cai verzi pe pereţi” and “Official îmi merge bine”. He highlighted the presence of international legend Sting, noting how unlikely it seemed 25 years earlier to share a stage with him.

During the performance Smiley invited Albanian‑Swiss rapper‑singer Loredana onstage for duets of “Made in Romania” and “Vals”. The collaboration sparked enthusiastic audience response and extensive online discussion. Approximately 100,000 fans gathered, prompting organizers to close the arena gates for security reasons, while social‑media users debated the festival’s song choices.