# Cultural and film festivals in Romania and Moldova

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-film-festivals-in-romania-and-moldova
> Updated: 2026-09-25T17:50:37.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 3.

Cultural and cinematic activities continue across Romania and Moldova. In Romania, recent developments include the 16th edition of the Bucharest Experimental Film Festival (BIEFF), presenting nearly 100 films under the theme ‘Vanishing Futures’. The 13th Artisan Food Market has relocated to the National Library of Romania, and visual arts exhibitions are active at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, in Brașov, and Oradea.

In Bucharest, the ‘Străzi deschise’ (Open Streets) program remains a focal point, offering sports, music, and history. Activities include table tennis and football near the CEC Palace, while Revolution Square hosts the ‘Mobile Museum: History in the Open Air’. Due to these events and the ‘Crosul Arenelor’ race, the Societatea de Transport București (STB) has announced significant changes to tram, trolleybus, and bus routes, including modified lines and shortened service for the Bucharest City Tour.

In Moldova, programming includes the ‘Maria Bieșu’ International Opera and Ballet Festival and the second edition of the ACT Festival, ‘ACT II – Common Culture’, at Castel Mimi, which explores the intersection of art, culture, and technology through workshops and video mapping. Other regional activities include an accordion concert in Butuceni, an outdoor performance of Handel’s opera ‘Agrippina’ in Piatra, and various theatrical productions in Chișinău and Bălți. Additionally, a national exhibition regarding agriculture and ecology is ongoing at Arena Chișinău.

On the international stage, the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York is hosting ‘FJORD. The Pictures’, a photographic exhibition by Cristian Mungiu.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Cultural events and street festivals scheduled in Bucharest and Moldova

Cultural festivals and community events are taking place in Bucharest and Moldova, including the ‘Străzi Deschise’ program and ACT Festival, causing some public transport changes in Bucharest.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-scheduled-across-moldova-and-romania

### 2026-09-23: Oradea hosts community events and museum exhibitions

Oradea hosts various community events on September 24, including charity initiatives, theater workshops, and a documentary exhibition on Nadia Comăneci at the Muzeul Țării Crișurilor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oradea-hosts-community-events-and-museum-exhibitions

### 2026-09-22: Romania and Moldova host diverse cultural and film events

A series of cultural events are taking place across Romania and Moldova, including the BIEFF film festival, various art exhibitions in Bucharest and Brașov, and a Romanian film photography exhibit in New York.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parliament-of-moldova-to-host-documentary-play-on-soviet-repression

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