Summer is here and there is a bumper crop of festivals to look forward to in Romania. There's plenty on offer in Bucharest, but some tempting events around the country, including several at the coast for some sun, sea, sand and music. Don't forget to check Romania Insider for more details on the upcoming events.

Friday, July 6 – Sunday, July 8

Starts 17:00- B’estFest Summer Camp 2012 at the lake area, Tunari. Tickets in advance: Full weekend pass - RON 265, Camping Voucher - RON 15, Ticket for one day - RON 125. Tickets at the gate: Full weekend pass - RON 285, Camping Voucher - RON 15; Ticket for one day - RON 150.

Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8

20:00-Summer of Punk IV in the Underworld Club, Coltei Street, 48, Bucharest. Tickets - RON 15

Friday, July 13

19:00- The Big Four VS Friday 13th at Arenele Romane, Cutitul de Argint Street, Bucharest. Ticket RON 30, one beer included and RON 50 for a ticket that includes a cocktail, meeting the bands after the concerts, VIP pass and a concert poster.

Saturday, July 14

22:00 - OUT OF SPACE: Pan Pot & Robert Dietz at Arenele Romane, Bucharest. Tickets - RON 25 before midnight, RON 35 after midnight. Table reservations - RON 50.

Thursday, July 19

19:00-Roxette at Cluj Arena, Splaiul Independentei, Cluj-Napoca. Tickets priced from RON 65 to RON 250. Details on www.myticket.ro

Thursday, July 19 – Saturday, July 21

International Freedom Jazz Festival 2012 at Vama Veche. Tickets - RON 35 for one day and RON 75 for full festival pass.

Saturday, July 21

22:00-The Mission-Nicolas Jaar (live) at Arenele Romane, Bucharest. Tickets at the gate RON 50 and RON 70 for VIPs.

Thursday, July 26 – Saturday, July 28

Route 68 SummerFest 2012 at Gurasada PARK, Deva. Tickets - full festival 3 day pass - RON 70, single ticket: Day 1 (Thursday, July 26) - RON 25, Day 2 (Friday, July 27 ) -RON 30 Day 3 (Saturday, July 28 ) -RON 30.

Saturday, July 28

19:00-Jessie J at Orange Summer Party 2012, at H2O Beach, Mamaia. Free entry.

Liberty Parade 2012 at Saturn-Venus Beach. Free entry

Ursus Evolution 2012 at Piata Sfatului, Brasov. Free entry

Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4

20:00- THE MISSION DANCE WEEKEND 2012:Armin van Buuren at Hanul Piratilor Beach, Navodari. Tickets in advance: One day pass - RON 50. Two day pass - RON 80. Tickets at the gate – One day - RON 80. VIP tickets RON100 per day.

Friday, August 10

18:00- Placebo in a concert at Iolanda Balas Soter Stadium, Marasti Boulevard, 26, Bucharest. Tickets in Advance- Tribune: RON 145 (limited number of tickets); Lawn A: RON 125; Lawn B: RON 95; VIP tickets in three categories, limited to 200 places per category and priced at RON 300, RON 400 and RON 500.

Friday, August 10

Ursus Evolution 2012 at Piata Sfatului, Brasov. Free entry.

Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12

Summer Well festival 2012 at Stirbey area, Buftea. Full weekend pass – RON 129.

Thursday, August 16

19:00- Lady Gaga Concert at the National Arena, Basarabia Boulevard, 37-39, Bucharest. Entry in category A, closest to the stage, RON 345. Category B – RON 150, tickets for seats cost RON 185, 245, 275, 315, 325, 475. VIP seats – RON 695.

Sunday, August 19

22:00- Michel Telo Concert in Princess Summer Club, Mamaia Boulevard, Mamaia. Tickets cost RON 100 for category A and RON 50 for category B. VIP tickets to be announced.

Wednesday, August 25

17:00- Fusion Baroque 2012 at Brukenthal Palace, Gheorghe Lazar Avrig Street, Bucharest. Ticket sales to be donated to NGOs: RON 45, General admission: RON35.

Friday, August 31

19:00- RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS concert at National Arena, Bucharest. Tickets standing room RON 130 (Lawn), 275 (Golden Circle), seating RON 155, 185, 215, 265, 305, 375, 495. More details can be found here.

Ioana Toader, Ioana@romania-insider.com

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