Anastacia
The pop-rock star will put on a special show in the Romanian capital featuring 14 dancers, a back-up vocalist with her on stage and five changes of her outfit. The singer of the hits I'm Outta Love, Paid My Dues and Sick and Tired travels only in VIP cars, and they will be brought to Bucharest for the show. The show in Romania is part of Anastacia's European tour to promote her latest album Heavy Rotation.
admission: 100-400 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Sep 1, 20:00

Leonard Cohen
The famous Leonard Cohen comes to Bucharest once again, exactly one year after his last appearance in Romania, for one of the most impatiently expected shows of the year. Leonard Cohen, 72, is a singer and songwriter of tremendous depth and wisdom, with a career spanning more than 40 years.
admission: 124-399 RON (buy online)
where: Piata Constitutiei
when: Sep 4, 20:00

Tuborg Green Fest
The Tubor beer’s annual series of rock music comes to Romania with a hot line-up. Stars of the three-day event are Guano Apes, Chicane and the Herbaliser with the Crystal Method. Also appearing: Zdob & Zdub, Suie Paparude, AB4, Stefan Banica & friends, Vita de Vie, Sensor, Mandinga, Publika.
admission: tba
where: Izvor Park (Parcul Izvor)
when: Sep 4-6

Macy Gray
American R&B and soul singer Macy Gray come to Bucharest for a concert expected by her fans for months. This is the second time that the Grammy-award winner artist appears in Romania (first time in 2007). Gray with her distinctive hoarse voice and her unique singing style is currently working on her newest project The Gray Life.
admission: 1119-159 RON (€ 28.00-37.00)
where: Fratelli Studios
when: Sep 8

Cesaria Evora
The diva from Cabo Verde comes to Romania to delight her fans in Bucharest with her trademark melancholic style and bare-foot appearance on stage. The performer of the song Ausencia from Emir Kosturica's cult Underground film will be included in her Bucharest concert.
admission: 85-160 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Oct 1, 20:00

Buena Vista Social Club-Eliades Ochoa
Two-time Grammy award winner, "the guitar and the voice" of legendary formation Buena Vista Social Club, Eliades Ochoa (1946) is considered one of the most important Cuban soneros of all times and a remarkable defender of the Cuban traditional music. He is the last living vocalist of the Buena Vista Social Club.
admission: 75-250 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Oct 5, 19:00

Vaya con Dios
Vaya con Dios, the famous Belgian band, returns to Romania for a concert on October 13 in Bucharest. What's a Woman, Nah Neh Nah, Don't Cry for Louie, Puerto Rico, Heading for a Fall, Just a Friend of Mine and Don't Break My Heart are just a few of the songs the band is best known for.
admission: 80-180 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Oct 13, 20:00

ZZ Top
American rock legends ZZ Top will perform in Romania for the first time in their long and illustrious history, in an event to celebrate the band's 40 years of epic rock history. ZZ Top have released 17 albums in their longstanding history dating back to 1969 when they were formed in Houston, Texas.
admission: 100-130 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Polivalentă
when: Oct 20, 20:00

Masters of Jazz
Eliane Elias, Chick Corea and Mike Stern are three of the big names coming to Bucharest in October for the much expected Bucharest Masters of Jazz Festival. But they are not the only reason that has made jazz lovers in Romania to count down the days. Take note: Richard Bona, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White. Randy Brecker, Dave Weckl, Brandford Marsalis from 23 to 25 of October.
admission: 50-300 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Oct 23-25, 20:00

Amorphis
For the lovers of the metal sound, the Amorphis come to Romania from Finland once again. This is one of their last concerts in their Euro tour schedule. Amorphis started by Jan Rechberger, Tomi Koivusaari, and Esa Holopainen in 1990. Initially, the band was a death metal act, but on later albums they evolved into playing other types of genres.
admission: 85 RON (buy online)
where: Hala
when: Oct 29, 19:00

Sandra
Now, those who will be at the Amorphis concert, don’t want to attend this one. Sandra was for a brief period a European queen of disco back in the 80s. It seems that she’s still producing music. This concert is part of the German artist’s tour to promote her most recent album, Back to Life, which also marks her return on stage.
admission: 80-250 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Nov 6, 20:00

W.A.S.P.
The American heavy metal band W.A.S.P. return to Romania after their first concert performed in Cluj–Napoca. The Bucharest concert will promote the band’s new album... Organizers of the event, Pro Music Production and Maximum Rock have not announced the venue or pricing of the event yet.
admission: tba
where: tba
when: Nov 16

Simple Minds
Pop-rock band Simple Minds will give one of the hottest concerts of the year at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, November 10. Founded in 1978, in Glasgow, the band had sales of over 35 million. The lineup of the band’s concert includes founding members Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill (guitar, keyboards) and Mel Gaynor (drums), beside Andy Gillespie (keyboards) and Eddie Duffy (bass guitar).
admission: 90-250 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Nov 20, 19:00

Diana Krall
Bucharest was added to Diana Krall’s European ‘Quiet Nights’ Tour and the concert will take place on November 22 at the Palace Hall. The ‘Quiet Nights Tour’ is one of the most highly anticipated concert events of the year and is timed to coincide with the release of her latest album on Verve, Quiet Nights.
admission: 100-500 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Nov 22, 19:00

Jan Garbarek
Consider this as a bonus track, but on November 25, the Masters of Jazz will bring you back to the Palace Hall. The reason is the Jan Garbareck Group, the Norwegian saxophone player with a clear, independent, ascetic and pure tone.
admission: 100-350 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Nov 25, 20:00

Harlem Gospel Choir
The Romanian public will get the chance to meet for the first time with the famous Harlem Gospel Choir, during an extraordinary Christmas show on December 21, at Bucharest’s Palace Hall, as part of the World Music Masters series. Dubbed the “Harlem Angels” by Bono, the group was set up in 1986 by Allen Bailey and is now the most famous choir in America.
admission: 100-350 RON (buy online)
where: Sala Palatuli
when: Dec 21, 20:00