A lot of big names have already announced gigs in Romania this year. Take Robbie Williams, Andre Rieu and Julio Iglesias. Besides these big concerts, Romania will also host several film festivals, or other events such as the Color Run or DreamHack.

Here’s a list of some of the most important events and concerts in Romania this year.

April:

Nelly live performance – April 2, at One Club in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Swan Lake on Ice – April 4, at Sala Palatului in Bucharest

International Pillow Fight Day – April 4, in Universitatii Square in Bucharest. More about the event here 

Moto Auto Show – April 1-5, in Constitutiei Square in Bucharest. More about the event here, tickets online here 

NexT Film Festival – April 15-19 in Bucharest. More about the event here 

Prahova Classic Nights - sixth edition - April 17-18, at Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni, Prahova county. More about the event here

The Color Run Shine Tour – April 25, Constitutiei Square in Bucharest. More about the event here 

Dreamhack Bucharest – April 24-26, at Sala Polivalenta in Bucharest. More about the event here 

Rhythm of the Dance tour – April 24-30, in Constanta, Suceava, Iasi, Bucharest, Brasov, Cluj-Napoca and Timsoara.

Sunwaves Festival – April 30 – May 3, in Mamaia Nord seaside resort. More about the event here 

May:

Dracula Festival – May 2-3, at Corvinilor Castle in Hunedoara. More about the event here 

Yngwie Malmsteen concert – May 13, at Sala Palatului in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Easte European Comic Con – May 8-10, at Romexpo in Bucharest. More about the event here 

Ane Brun concert – May 10, at Sala Radio in Bucharest. More about the event here 

Roxette concert – May 17, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Stars of Bolshoi Theatre Moscow in concert - May 17, at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest. Tickets online here

Bookfest 2015 – May 20-24, at Romexpo in Bucharest

Julio Iglesias concert – May 20, at Sala Palatului in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Julio Iglesias concert – May 22, at Sala Polivalenta in Cluj-Napoca. Tickets online here 

Prahova Classic Nights - seventh edition - May 22, at Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni, Prahova county. More about the event here

Stars of Bolshoi Theater Moscow in concert - May 23-24, at the Citadel of Alba Iulia

Leadership concert - a night at the opera - May 25, at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest.

Citizens! Live concert – May 29 at Colectiv Club in Bucharest. More about the event here 

June:

Jimmy Carr stand-up show – June 3, at Sala Palatului in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

OneRepublic concert – June 4, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Metalhead Meeting music festival – June 11-14, at Cotroceni Open Air in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Andre Rieu concerts – June 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, in Constitutiei Square in Bucharest. Special guest: Romanian pan flute master Gheorghe Zamfir

Electric Castle music festival  - June 25-29, at Banffy Castle in Bontida, Romania. Tickets online here 

Slash in concert – June 28, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Jazz in the Park – June 29 – July 5 in Cluj-Napoca. More about the event here 

Anastacia concert – June 29, at Sala Palatului in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

July

Shine music festival – July 4-5, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Suzi Quatro concert – July 10, at Sala Palatului in Bucharest

Robbie Williams concert – July 17, in Constitutiei Square in Bucharest

Padina Fest – July 23-26, on Padina Plateau in Bucegi Mountains. More about the event here 

ARTmania Festival – July 31 – August 1 in Sibiu. More about the event here 

Airfield Festival – July 30 – August 2, at Magura airfield in Sibiu. Tickets online here 

Untold music festival – July 30 – August 2 in Cluj-Napoca. More about the event here  

August

Korn concert – August 3, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

Summer Well music festival – August 8-9, on Stirbey Domain, Buftea. More about the event here 

Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2015 – August 12-15, at Rasnov citadel in Brasov. More about the event here 

In Transylvania music festival – August 20-23, in Sambata de Sus resort. Tickets online here 

Baro Foro music festival – August 29, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

George Enescu Festival – August 30 – September 20 in Bucharest. More about the event here 

September

Violetta Live concert – September 2, at the National Arena in Bucharest. Tickets online here 

October

Anim’est International Animation Film Festival – October 2-11 in Bucharest. More about the event here

December

Nightwish concert – December 10, at Romexpo in Bucharest. Tickets online here

Christmas fairs in large Romanian cities

 Know about any big concerts or events happening in Romania this year? Add it in the comment box below, and we'll add it to this list.

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com