What’s on in Cluj
Concerts in Cluj
Gigs in clubs and halls, classical music at the Philharmonic and the Academy, jazz and folk, by date.
80 events at 15 places
Most of them are at Form Space, Machines Venue, BT Arena and Edison House of Music.
The week in Cluj The week in Cluj, 19–25 October: FJORD, Toamna Muzicală
Day by day
Updated 19 Oct, 14:50
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until 9 NOV
Music Gallery: Focus România
Music Gallery: Focus România is an exhibition about music stories from Romania. It covers vinyl in Romania, Phoenix, hip-hop on tapes, Enescu and Johnny Răducanu; it is open for one month.
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18:00
Sound Encounters: Emilie Mayer · Cvartet de coarde în Fa major
A Sound Encounters concert presents Emilie Mayer’s String Quartet in F major. Adela Bărăștean, Adela Hania Greab, David Brassai and Sára Tompa perform; Charlotte Oelschlegel adds discussion and vinyl listening.
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18:00
De la contemporani la clasici
A TMC concert by the Transilvania State Philharmonic, conducted by Matei Pop. At the Cornel Țăranu Amphitheatre, Ansamblul AdHOC, Cvintetul Duende and Quintet Fantastique play works by Bach, Danzi and Matei Pop.
source: filarmonicatransilvania.ro
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19:00
O SCRISOARE PIERDUTĂ ÎN CONCERT
A concert performance by Ada Milea, after I.L. Caragiale’s O scrisoare pierdută. The songs are by Ada Milea and Anca Hanu, with English surtitles and a 12+ age recommendation.
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20:00
Concertissimo ABARIS
Concertissimo ABARIS is a chamber concert with the ABARIS early music ensemble. The programme includes works by Dall’Abaco, Monteverdi, Seixas, Vivaldi, J. C. F. Bach, Porpora and J. S. Bach.
source: filarmonicatransilvania.ro
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19:00
Recital de pian
A piano recital by Luiza Borac at the Academic College. The program includes Gershwin, György Kurtág, Fanny Mendelssohn – Hensel, Clara Wieck – Schumann and Enescu, with solo piano transcriptions.
source: filarmonicatransilvania.ro
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PAPACITO — LATINO COLLEGE FIESTA
Papacito — Latino College Fiesta is a club night at Form Space, with reggaeton, perreo, baile funk, Afro beats and dancehall. The format is a dancefloor party.
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until 26 OCT
Concursul Internațional „Gheorghe Dima” · secțiunea Dirijat Coral
The Gheorghe Dima International Competition, Choral Conducting section, brings together young conductors from different countries. The five-day format includes competition rounds, masterclasses, the final and the awards.
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19:00
Recital cameral
A chamber recital with Ion Storojenco on cello and Cordelia Höfer on piano. The program includes cello and piano sonatas by Beethoven, Woelfl and Richard Strauss.
source: filarmonicatransilvania.ro
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19:00
Shores Of Null
A Shores Of Null concert at Machines Venue. The Rome band, formed in 2013, call their style Melancholic Dark Metal, with gothic doom, black metal and melodic death metal.
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03:00
Cedry2k · Lansare album ”Improgramabil” ~ Invitat Pietonu
A launch concert for Cedry2k’s album “Improgramabil”. Guest artist Pietonu appears as part of the album release tour announced by Cedry2k.
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until 25 OCT
nZEB Expo
nZEB Expo is an event about energy-efficient construction at BT Arena. It brings together more than 170 manufacturers, with technical presentations, live demos and workshops.
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21:00
Robin and the Backstabbers
A Robin and The Backstabbers concert at Form Space. The band returns to the club with this show.
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19:00
Concert extraordinar de închidere a festivalului „Toamna Muzicală Clujeană”
A closing concert for the Toamna Muzicală Clujeană festival, with the Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster. Guest soloist Melody Moore appears in a program with Enescu and Richard Strauss.
source: filarmonicatransilvania.ro
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20:00
Turneu Aniversar Celelalte Cuvinte · Anul 45
A Celelalte Cuvinte concert from the Anul 45 anniversary tour. The band, formed in 1981, includes songs such as “Dacă vrei”, “Iarbă prin păr” and “Un sfârșit e un început” in the set.
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Concert de cânt bizantin
A mini-concert of Byzantine chant takes place as part of Byzantine Art Days. In the program, it follows the opening of the Exhibition of Byzantine Illuminated Manuscripts.
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20:00
When Jazz Meets Taragot
A When Jazz Meets Taragot concert takes place at Edison House of Music, as part of the 8th edition of the Dumitru Fărcaș Festival.
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19:00
METAL LEGENDS ROUND II
A Metal Legends - Round II tribute concert with Masterpiece (Metallica Tribute, Cluj-Napoca) and Ramm-brand(t) (Rammstein Tribute, Miercurea Ciuc). Minors aged 12 to 18 need a parent or legal guardian.
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20:00
Concert Festivalul Dumitru Fărcaș
A concert from the Dumitru Fărcaș Festival brings together American jazz and the taragot, an instrument specific to Romanian folklore.
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19:00
Concursul Internațional „Gheorghe Dima” · Finala concursului de dirijat coral / Gala laureaților
The choral conducting final of the “Gheorghe Dima” International Competition takes place at the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music. The Transilvania State Philharmonic Choir sings, with Cornel Groza as permanent conductor.
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until 29 OCT
Cursuri de măiestrie · Canto
A vocal masterclass led by Italian tenor Giuseppe Sabbatini at the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music. The program runs for three days and focuses on vocal training for students.
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19:00
Chemicide (CR) · Crumble (RO) · Beermageddon (RO) live
A thrash metal concert with Chemicide from San José, Crumble from Cluj-Napoca, and Beermageddon from Targu Mures. Chemicide released “Violence Prevails” in 2025; Crumble’s “We Will Crumble The System” came out in 2024.
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19:00
SPLEEN-A
A SPLEEN-A concert takes place at Machines Venue, their first time there. The Cluj alternative metal band has Dragoș, Domi, Marc, Alex, Mihai and Sergiu; ages 12–15 enter only with a parent or legal guardian.
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21:00
Alternosfera: „Orașul 511 · 20 de ani de la lansare”
An Alternosfera concert marks 20 years since the release of “Orașul 511”. The band’s debut album is named after garage no. 511, where they rehearsed, and has 11 tracks.
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19:00
CONCERT EXTRAORDINAR · CORUL ȘI ORCHESTRA „HARMONIA JUVENTUTIS”
A debut concert by the Harmonia Juventutis Choir and Orchestra, made up of students from the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music. Cristian Munteanu conducts; the programme includes the world premiere of Missa in E-flat major.
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21:00
Nuante · Lansare de album
A Nuanțe concert marks the release of the album “Peren” at Form Space. The band from Pitești releases its fourth album, their longest record, with 11 songs.
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19:00
Concert simfonic
A symphonic concert by the Transilvania State Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Lawrence Foster. Plamena Mangova plays piano, with Haydn, Richard Strauss and Liszt on the programme.
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19:00
Baba Dochia
A Baba Dochia concert at Machines Venue. The Romanian band plays electronic rock with analog synths, lyrics with social commentary, and more aggressive drums and riffs.
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00:00
MAMACITA · DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
A MAMACITA Día de los Muertos party takes place at Form Space. The text presents it as a Halloween edition, with costumes.
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19:45
Concert Alexandra Capitanescu si Lavina
A concert with Alexandra Căpitănescu and Lavina takes place at Form Space, part of the mini-tour that started in September in Timișoara. Each band plays for at least 60 minutes.
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until 1 NOV
NOSTALGIA · Balul bobocilor
NOSTALGIA returns to Cluj-Napoca with Balul bobocilor at BT Arena. The program is Retro-Disco-Future, and minors are not admitted.
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17:30
Oana Bozga-Pintea · Festivalul Folcloric TINEREȚE · Ediția a VI-a
The TINEREȚE Folklore Festival, now in its sixth edition, is a show by Oana Bozga-Pintea at BT Arena. The program brings together guests and a professional orchestra led by Ovidiu Barteș.
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21:00
Outflow live · ”Confesiunile Unei Trupe Independente”
An Outflow concert about what it means to make music independently in Romania. The band is independent and based in Cluj-Napoca.
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19:00
Rammstein · Live in Mexico City
Rammstein – Live in Mexico City is a concert film directed by Paul Dugdale, filmed over three nights at Foro Sol in Mexico City. It includes 20 songs from the band’s career.
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02:00
HVNDS · Out of CONTROL
A HVNDS concert marks the release of the album “CONTROL”. It is the band’s third album, entirely in English, with 12 tracks.
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20:00
Concert de lansare · Bogdi Oltean · "Drumu' meu"
A launch concert for Bogdi Oltean’s debut album “Drumu' meu”, with a 100% live hip-hop show. Lupu, Beraw & Crocodealer open; under-14s are admitted only with an adult.
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20:00
SKA-NK
A SKA-NK concert at Form Space. The band formed in Bavaria in summer 2010, with songs built on ska and punk, plus reggae and rap influences.
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19:00
Villa Gorilla
A launch concert for Villa Gorilla’s first album, “Songs for Starting Over”. Sonic Overload and Sky Swallows Challenger are also on stage.
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18:00
Tranyslvanian Deathfest XVIII
A metal concert with Viscut, Pest Storm, Crumble, Anality, Blutrina, Paediateician and Clitgore at Machines Venue. Minors aged 12-15 can enter only with a parent or legal guardian.
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20:00
Satoshi · Viva Moldova Tour
A SATOSHI concert at Form Space, part of the Viva Moldova Tour. The artist represented Moldova in the Eurovision Grand Final with “Viva Moldova.”
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00:00
Focus: ROMÂNIA
Focus: ROMÂNIA is an exhibition about the artists and sounds that shaped music in Romania. It follows vinyl and cassettes, with sections on Phoenix, Romanian hip-hop and Johnny Răducanu.
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COMA back to FORM SPACE
A COMA concert at Form Space. The band plays alternative rock and alternative metal, after more than two decades of live activity.
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19:00
Sore & Tot ce nu spunem · Live podcast & concert
A Tot Ce Nu Spunem live podcast and concert with Sore at Edison House of Music. The evening looks at things carried from childhood and what we consciously choose to pass on.
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19:00
THE GROOVY BASTARDS · Lansare album “KVLT”
A release concert for The Groovy Bastards’ album “KVLT”. Dean Klooge and Punkarta open the night, with rock, funk, jazz and alternative influences on the same stage.
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02:00
Stefxn
A Stefxn concert at Form Space marks one year since the release of the album “Pansament”. He plays with a live band, with released songs and new tracks performed live for the first time.
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00:00
Concert "în lucru"
A work-in-progress concert brings Ada Milea on voice and guitar, Elena Albu on violin, and Alex Neagu on unusual percussion. The format mixes music, theatre, toys, and childhood stories.
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Lucian Ban & Elevation: RUSH · Album release concert · Interferences 10
An album release concert for RUSH by Lucian Ban & Elevation takes place at Auditorium Maximum UBB. On stage are Lucian Ban, Abraham Burton, John Hébert and Nasheet Waits, with guest Gavril Țătmure.
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20:00
Aephanemer, Symphress / Machines Venue, Cluj-Napoca
A concert by Aephanemer takes place at Machines Venue, with Symphress opening. The French band from Toulouse plays melodic death metal with symphonic influences and has been active since 2014.
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07:00
CONCERT SUBCARPAȚI
A Subcarpați concert takes place at BT Arena, after the release of the album “Hora Exactă”. The project is led by Bean MC.
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21:00
Ana Coman · Hidden Gems
An Ana Coman concert from the Hidden Gems tour brings lesser-played songs to Form Space. The set includes her first songs, in English, and tracks from the new albums.
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19:00
Orkid (lansare EP
An Orkid concert marks the release of the EP “Mult mai bun”, a three-track record. Rotko, an art-rock/alternative/electronic band from Cluj-Napoca, also plays.
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19:00
Odyssey
A concert by Odyssey marks the vinyl release of “30”. The band has roots in folk, with openings toward rock and singer-songwriter music; minors aged 12–18 may enter only with an adult.
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20:00
Carla’s Dreams Simfonic
A symphonic Carla’s Dreams concert takes place at BTarena. The Symphony Orchestra of the “Serghei Lunchevici” National Philharmonic from Chisinau performs, conducted by Mihail Agafița.
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02:00
ILINCA · Lansare album „Divin Féminin”
An ILINCA concert at Form Space marks the release of the album “Divin Féminin”. The event opens a new artistic chapter for ILINCA.
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18:00
UNDERWAVES + Underlay + EMO Reunion
A concert with Underwaves and Underlay, alongside Emo Reunion’s emo, pop-punk, metal and alternative playlist. Entry is 18+, with over-16s admitted only with an adult.
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18:30
Bösendorfer Spotlight
A piano recital in the Bösendorfer Spotlight series, performed by students of Colegiul de Muzică Sigismund Toduță Cluj-Napoca. The project uses the Opera’s Bösendorfer 230 Vienna piano.
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20:00
KOVACS
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18:00
STOMPING GROUNDS 2026
Stomping Grounds 2026 is a DIY hardcore festival at Machines Venue and Spatiul Acasa. The bill has 14 bands, including BENT, xdosarpenalx, Gear (HU), Poison Ivy (BG) and Walk Alone (MD).
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02:00
Concert aniversar byron · 20 de ani
An anniversary concert by byron marks the band’s 20 years. Founded in 2006, the band plays rock with diverse influences.
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00:00
Am Fost La Cluj · 10 ani · Și Mi-o Plăcut
A concert by Am Fost La Munte in Cluj, the last show of their 10-year anniversary tour and of 2026. The band calls Cluj its second home, with the most AFLM shows after Bucharest.
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19:00
Am Fost La Munte 10 ani · Live
An anniversary concert by Am Fost La Munte marks 10 years of activity. The band plays material from Susurul Râurilor through I Went To The Mountain.
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until 20 DEC
Campionatul European de Handbal Feminin
The EHF EURO 2026 women’s handball championship has matches at BTarena. Cluj hosts Group B, with Romania, Norway, Switzerland and North Macedonia, plus games from main-round Group I.
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NILE
A concert by the American group NILE at Form Space. Special guests are Interpid, Redsphere and Orecus.
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20:00
MorbidFest 2026 · I am Morbid, Atheist, Arkona, si altii
A MorbidFest 2026 concert at Form Space, with I am Morbid, Atheist, Arkona, Cancer, The Great Old Ones, Seth and Stelvris, in a METALHEAD and ROCKSTADT FEST event.
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19:00
John Lakin & Friends · Concert de Crăciun · GOSPEL
A Christmas concert with John Lakin & Friends South Carolina Choir. The programme is built around American gospel music.
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19:00
Noaptea de-a fi om
An event with poetry and folk music at Cinema Florin Piersic. The presentation text focuses on message and emotion.
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20:30
E-AN-NA · Turneu Fără Hotare
An E-an-na concert at Form Space. The band represented Romania at Wacken Metal Battle in 2017, two years after their debut, and placed second.
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21:30
Anais Vacariu · Lansare Album "Weeping Hearts"
A launch concert for Anais Vacariu’s album “Weeping Hearts”. She plays Form Space for the first time; she was born in Australia, grew up in Romania, and works between Romania and Berlin.
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20:00
CONCERT BRYAN ADAMS · ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES TOUR
A Bryan Adams concert at BT Arena, part of the Roll with the Punches tour. The Canadian artist brings a full band show, large-scale visuals, and songs from several stages of his career.
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19:30
Concert Andra · VESTIRE (SEARA 1)
A carol concert from Andra’s “VESTIRE” tour. On stage are Orchestra Simfonică București and Grupul Vocal Acapella, conducted by Andrei Tudor, in a production with over 100 artists and professionals.
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19:30
Concert Andra · VESTIRE (SEARA 2)
A carol concert from Andra’s “VESTIRE” tour. On stage are Orchestra Simfonică București and Grupul Vocal Acapella, conducted by Andrei Tudor.
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19:00
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
A traditional Christmas concert with the soloists, choir, ballet ensemble and orchestra of Opera Națională Română Cluj-Napoca. The performance has an intermission and is recommended for ages 5+.
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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS is a traditional Christmas concert at the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca. It features soloists, choir, ballet ensemble and orchestra; it has one interval and is recommended for ages 5+.
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Golden Voices of Gospel
A Golden Voices of Gospel concert brings live African American gospel music to Cluj-Napoca. The program focuses on voices, harmonies and rhythms from American gospel.
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