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Arena Market: Romania

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With the war in Ukraine showing no signs of stopping anytime soon, Romania’s close proximity to the conflict remains a stumbling block to the country’s hopes of hosting international acts at the moment. Some artists have expressed doubts over being able to perform whilst a neighbouring nation continues to be plagued by the Russian invasion.

Despite these difficulties, bands such as Iron Maiden and Slipknot performed last year at the Romexpo in Bucharest.

Despite these difficulties, bands such as Iron Maiden and Slipknot performed last year at the Romexpo in Bucharest.

Mostly used for expos and exhibitions, the Romexpo is one of the largest arenas in the country, able to accommodate 14,000, which can be significantly expanded given that it’s just one part of a multi-hall exhibition centre.

Funded by a private investment in 2020, a major regeneration project on the site began with a vast complex that will include 14 new buildings, which will feature offices, apartments, hotels, museums, commercial spaces, and 12,000 new parking spaces.

Also situated in the capital is the Sala Palatului, which opened back in 1960. The multipurpose indoor arena, which has a capacity of 4,060, has Zucchero, Zaz, and Tom Jones on the books for 2023 so far.

The multipurpose indoor arena, which has a capacity of 4,060, has Zucchero, Zaz, and Tom Jones on the books for 2023 so far.

Elsewhere, Cluj-Napoca’s BTarena is a multipurpose hall for sports and music concerts that can welcome up to 10,000 people. Previously known as the Sala Polivalentă prior to its naming rights agreement with Banca Transilvania in 2017, the venue is renowned for its sustainability initiatives that include a rainwater harvesting system, where water is heated using solar panels. Scheduled events for the rest of the year include Chris Norman, Enigma, and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance.

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