# Musical events and festivals in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/musical-events-and-festivals-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

In September 2026, Romania hosted various musical events and festivals across different regions, ranging from jazz competitions to classical performances in unconventional spaces.

In Cluj-Napoca, the Jazz in the Park Competition held in Parcul Central featured 12 finalist bands selected from 306 entries representing 50 different countries. The competition showcased diverse styles, including afrobeat, broken beat, hip-hop, and electronic jazz. Performers included projects such as Romania’s FOLT, Italy’s ALSOGOOD Quartet, the Netherlands’ DUK, and France’s Javotte, alongside acts like the Giuseppe Malinconico Trio, Equinox Quintet, AMPHITRIO, Creature., and Anton de Bruin. The event concluded with a special guest performance by the Italian band JEMMA, the previous year’s grand prize winner.

Additionally, the New Hope Orchestra scheduled a ‘Concert for Peace’ on September 21 to observe the International Day of Peace.

Other regional initiatives included the ParKin’Jazz project in Suceava County, which utilized parking lots as performance spaces for contemporary jazz and new media art, incorporating Brain-Computer Interface technology. In Lugoj, the Eufonia Festival’s ‘On the Road’ segment brought chamber music to the Neolog Synagogue.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Jazz in the Park Competition held in Cluj-Napoca

The Jazz in the Park Competition 2026 is held in Cluj-Napoca, featuring 12 finalists from 50 countries performing diverse jazz-influenced styles.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jazz-in-the-park-competition-held-in-cluj-napoca

### 2026-09-14: Classical music events scheduled in Lugoj and Cluj-Napoca

Classical music events in Romania include the Eufonia Festival's chamber music concert in Lugoj and the New Hope Orchestra's outdoor 'Concert for Peace' in Cluj-Napoca.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-events-scheduled-in-lugoj-and-cluj-napoca

### 2026-09-03: Jazz music events and competitions announced for Romania

Jazz events are coming to Romania in late 2026, featuring a major international competition in Cluj-Napoca and a new media jazz project in Suceava County.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jazz-music-events-and-competitions-announced-for-romania

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