Buhcarest has some impressive and fascinating music venues and concert halls. Some are unique from a historical point of view, but some just encompass the constant need for the city to have a good time. Bucharest is the city that sleeps in the morning, so where do Romanians go in the evening?
Sala Palatului
The Hall of the Palace, directly translated, is next to the former royal palace. It was built on the grounds of the palace by the communist regime. Initially the giant stage was made for hosting conferences for the communists, but today it is used mostly as a concert hall, cultural events, stand-up, and event ballet. 4000 seats make it one of the most desirable places to have a live indoor event.
For tickets: https://salapalatului.ro/
Location: Google Maps
The Romanian Athenaeum
If you love classical music, this is the place to be! Built in 1888, it led the wave of French neoclassic architectural design and, most importantly, to the finer things in life, music. To make this building a rafle (a sort of lotery) was organized and someone won money, and the Romanians got one of the most impressive buildings in Romania.
For tickets: https://www.fge.org.ro/en/calendar/
Location: Google Maps
Arenele Romane
Translates to The Roman Arenas, it is a very popular venue in Bucharest, designed to look like a Roman arena it can host 5.500 people and is one of the largest concert venues in the city. The coolest part is that it is next to a park with a nice view of the Parliament building, and if it’s cold outside, they raise a massive tent and can have concerts during the cold season.
For tickets: there are multiple websites iabilet has the option for concerts just for the arenas.
Location: Google Maps
Beraria H
One of the largest Beer Halls in South Eastern Europe. It started it’s existence as an exhibit place for soviet industry. But after renovations in 2014, it transformed into a place of food, beer and concerts all at the same time! 3000 seats are waiting for you with more than 300 concerts every year.
Tickets:https://berariah.ro/
Location: Google Maps
The Romanian Opera House
The Romanian Opera House is the perfect place, of course, to see the opera and also ballet. The building is based on a design from pre-communist times, but you will notice the sculptures up front have those strong man-style vibes that you see in communist scultures. The chandelier is really impressive also.
Pro tip: for ballet you don’t need a translator, and if you speak Italian, you can go to the opera.
Tickets: https://operanb.ro/calendar/
Location: Google Maps
Sala Radio
The Hall of the Radio, inaugurated in 1961, prides itself on ensuring perfect audio quality for all of the 1000 seats it has. If you like orchestra or choir music, this is a place that will delight you with most of its sounds.
Tickets: https://salaradio.ro/
Location: Google Maps
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