# Maria Bieșu International Opera and Ballet Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maria-bieu-international-opera-and-ballet-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-31T08:50:51.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The 34th Maria Bieșu International Opera and Ballet Festival is scheduled to take place from September 6 to October 11, 2026, at the Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theater. 

The festival will open with Gaetano Donizetti’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor,’ featuring soprano Lorena Mărginean and tenor Paul Lungu. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the National Opera and Ballet Theater, the event is expected to host over 30 artists from 12 countries. The program includes 11 major events, such as ‘Otello,’ ‘La Traviata,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Carmen,’ and will conclude with a Gala Concert.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Romanian opera houses announce 2026-2027 season programs

Romanian opera houses, including those in Iași, Constanța, and Bucharest, have announced their 2026-2027 season programs, featuring new performances and children's choir auditions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-opera-houses-announce-2026-2027-season-programs

### 2026-08-22: Maria Bieșu International Opera and Ballet Festival returns for 34th edition

The 34th Maria Bieșu International Opera and Ballet Festival begins September 6, 2026, in Moldova, featuring ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ and a diverse program of opera and ballet performances.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-bieu-international-opera-and-ballet-festival-returns-for-34th-edition

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