Oradea in August and September: Music, Film & Open-Air Festivals
Top Events in Oradea and Bihor Resorts: Movies, Music, and Festivals under the August Sky
August transforms Oradea and its surroundings into a true cultural epicenter, bringing a variety of events — from unforgettable concerts and open-air film screenings to theatrical performances and themed festivals.
Peace Concert at the Criș Country Museum
On August 6 at 7:00 PM, the open-air amphitheater of the Criș Country Museum will host the 31st edition of the commemorative concert Give Peace a Chance. The event honors the memory of the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and is organized by Rock Filarmonica Oradea and the museum, with support from Oradea City Hall.
Admission is free, and the stage will feature well-known acts such as Celelalte Cuvinte (Călin Pop, Leontin Iovan, Dan Mezea, Ovidiu Roșu, Marcel Breazu), Marian Filip Band, Simulated Reality, Intermezzo Quartet, Sergiu Nica & Espressione Quartet, Art Group Music, Si Mai Mela, Ari Nagy Sándor, Alexandrina Chelu-Schorr, Iuliana Băican Chelu, and Florian Chelu Madeva.
Thermal Days & Enjoy Music Festival in Băile Felix
The resort of Băile Felix becomes a major attraction between August 15–17, hosting a new edition of the Thermal Days Festival, which in 2025 will expand with the Enjoy Music Festival, an event dedicated to children and teenagers.
The main stage, located in the large parking area, will welcome popular artists such as Irina Rimes (known for hits like “Să nu uiți cât te-am iubit” and “Hora fetelor”), Randi, Tania Turtureanu, Dora Gaitanovic, Robin and the Backstabbers, Cristina Pantea, and Natalia Bendre. Organizers also promise a surprise international guest. Admission is free.
My Retro Festival: Back to the ’90s and 2000s
For those feeling nostalgic and ready to dance, My Retro Festival will take place from September 5–7 at the Wave Pool in Băile 1 Mai. On the lineup: legends of ’90s and 2000s music:
- Corona – The Rhythm of the Night
- Real McCoy – Another Night
- La Bouche – Be My Lover
- Fun Factory – Celebration
- Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5
- Voltaj
- A.S.I.A.
A 3-day pass costs 150 RON and is available at livetickets.ro.
Cinema under the Stars: Oradea Summer Film 2025
From August 20 to 24, Cetate Park will host a new edition of Oradea Summer Film, organized by APTOR in partnership with NoCut Film Collective. Screenings will take place in the dendrological area near the Traffic Police, offering movie lovers a selection of original South American films.
The event will also include electronic music sessions before the films, and visitors can enjoy popcorn, soft drinks, and snacks from stands throughout the park. Entry is free.
The Flower Carnival Returns to Unirii Square
On August 21, four spectacular flower-covered floats, meticulously crafted in Debrecen, will arrive in Unirii Square as part of a cultural collaboration with Hungary. The atmosphere will be enhanced by performances and concerts organized by the Szigligeti Theater and artistic groups from the neighboring country.
The Cultural Summer Continues in Oradea
With a diverse program, August offers a must-see cultural calendar for locals and tourists alike: open-air concerts, cinema under the stars, retro festivals, and symbolically rich events.
Summer continues its story in colors, rhythms, and emotions.
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