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UNTOLD 2026: Record crowds and high demand for 2027

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UNTOLD ~~2026 – record stage, crowds, transport, fashion~~ 2026: Record crowds and high demand for 2027

The eleventh edition of UNTOLD ran from 6–9 August 2026 in Cluj-Napoca, featuring a record-breaking Mainstage and an expected total of 500,000 ~~visitors. The festival utilized a cashless system and expanded public transport, including special night lines like~~ visitors from over 150 countries. Prior to the ~~M26.~~ event, local authorities, including Prefect Maria Forna, intensified security preparations involving perimeter control and crowd-flow management. Attendance remained high throughout the event, with approximately 100,000 to 120,000 fans on the first day and over 130,000 on the second. The opening day featured Romanian pop star Smiley, who performed alongside Loredana, and highlighted the presence of international legend Sting. The second day featured a diverse lineup including Zara Larsson, Kygo, Sebastian Ingrosso, Marshmello, Tchami, Swae Lee, and bbno$, alongside local artists such as Puya, Alex Velea, and GORDO. The festival ~~also highlighted Romanian culture through folk music performances by Ionuț Fulea~~ utilized a cashless wristband system and expanded public transport, including special night lines like the ~~ensembles Cindrelul-Junii Sibiului and Ceata Junilor.~~ M26. Accommodation prices saw a significant surge, with premium options reaching 5,000 lei per night. A significant cultural moment occurred during the night of August 9–10, when the Romanian pop group Animal X reunited for a special main stage ~~performance, including member Alexandru Salaman (Șopârlă).~~ performance. The event concluded with notable performances from American rapper Flo Rida and Portuguese DJ Padre ~~Guilherme. During his set, Guilherme~~ Guilherme, who delivered a message on behalf of Pope Leo XIV, calling on youth to be “builders of bridges and sowers of trust.” Following the festival, officials ~~from the Cluj County Council~~ reported that the hybrid grass at Cluj Arena remained in “impeccable condition,” noting that the 1.9 million lei investment in hybrid grass technology successfully withstood the heavy usage. Organizers announced that subscriptions for the UNTOLD 2027 Star Edition would go on sale on 8 August at 21:30, with an initial special price of 75 euros plus taxes. condition.” The ~~festival~~ event provided ~~a significant economic boost, with~~ an estimated 120 million ~~euros injected into~~ euro economic boost to the local ~~community and 100% hotel occupancy rates, as over 15% of attendees traveled from abroad. Early interest~~ community. Demand for the 2027 is Star Edition has been exceptionally high, with ~~more than 30,000 subscriptions~~ over 40,000 tickets already ~~purchased.~~ sold.

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