Spotlight

21 Sep 2025

Celebrated Designer Andra Clițan Brings Romanian Creativity to London Textile Month

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London proudly supports the inclusion of Romanian textile art in the official programme of London Textile Month – a new festival organised by the renowned British magazineSelvedge. On this special occasion, the elegant venue of RCI London

18 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025

A Diverse Programme at the RCI for Open House Festival 2025

Discover some of the finest Romanian art, design, and music while exploring the history of a fantastic building! Marking 14 years since our first participation in Open House London, a city-wide celebration of the British capital's architecture and

9 Sep 2023 - 9 Sep 2023

Spotlight Heritage Timisoara - European Capital of Culture 2023 at RCI London

Timisoara 2023 European Capital of Culture makes its way to London to tell stories of the past through most innovative technologies. In order to break the barriers of time and transform the visitors into true tourists who discover the wonders of Romania's westernmost

6 Dec 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania' in London: Alex Simu Quintet

Clarinettist Alex Simu creates atmospheric music from his vision of Bucharest. Folk sounds, Ottoman influence, allusions to 'Little Paris' (as interbellum Bucharest was known), war, communism and modern life go into the mix, blended in the idiom of jazz. An award-winning

22 Nov 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania in London': Maria Răducanu Quintet

The most distinctive Romanian jazz voice, Maria Răducanubrings a free spirit to some of the most moving songs from around the world. A self-taught ethno jazz singer Maria Răducanu makes music that is deeply emotional and universally touching. Noted for her impressive vocal

20 Nov 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania' in London: Fanfare Ciocârlia & Taraf Impex

Fanfare Ciocârlia, the world-renowned Romanian brass band, brings to London the lively vibes and pure joy so characteristic of them. Fanfare Ciocârlia are the kings of hot Gypsy Brass with lightning speed, sophisticated arrangements, infectious energy and raw power to

7 Nov 2019 - 7 Nov 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania' in London: Pianist Daniel Ciobanu

Pianist Daniel Ciobanu is a rising star, having performed alongside piano superstar Lang Lang at the Royal Festival Hall and winning Silver at the Rubinstein Piano Competition 2017, where his dynamic stage presence also won him the Audience Favourite prize. Ciobanu’s

30 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania' in London: Ada Milea and The Balanescu Quartet

The 'EUROPALIA Romania' festival in London opens with one-of-a-kind singer Ada Mileawho joins world-renowned Balanescu Quartetto perform 'The Island'. The concept is based on the work of surrealist Gellu Naum and inspired by Robinson Crusoe, fortuitously

30 Oct 2019

EUROPALIA Arts Festival in London: Contemporary Romanian music in the spotlight through five uplifting concerts

EUROPALIA is a biennial and international multi-arts festival based in Belgium that is celebrating its 50th anniversary, sharing the best of rooted and cutting-edge contemporary culture. Romania has the honour of being guest country at this jubilee edition. Marking this

8 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019

Ioan Nemțoi: Sculpture in Glass

RCI’s Brâncuşi Gallery at 1 Belgrave Square shines a spotlight on glass for a special exhibition signed by Ioan Nemțoi, one of Romania’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. Often called ‘the Brâncuşi that works in glass’, the artist will inaugurate the exhibition

12 Apr 2017 - 12 Apr 2017

“Ashes Afar” at RCI’s theatrical space

We are thrilled to continue our theatrical programme with the revelation of 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Andreea Borţun’s “Ashes Afar” directed by rising star director Bobi Pricop and produced by the Irish-Romanian company Vanner Collective. The show - characterised

17 Jan 2017 - 21 Feb 2017

'Standpoint’: Romanian Design at the London Fashion Week 2017

We are delighted to announce our 7th consecutive participation at the London Fashion Week, one of the biggest congregations of fashionistas in the world. This year's exhibition, entitled 'Standpoint', explores the intersections between the multiple layers