Events

11 Dec 2020

Urma / Legacy, Dorian Boguță’s notable directorial debut, at the Romanian Cinematheque

The Romanian Cinematheque returns with the British premiere of Urma / Legacy, in an exclusive online event introduced by Moldovan-born, Romanian-based actor-director Dorian Boguţă. The thriller, which received the Romanian Film Days award for debut at the Transilvania

17 Oct 2020

ROMANIA ROCKS: Romanian-British Literature Festival

ROMANIA ROCKS* is a joyfully original festival of Romanian-British literary events, initiated by the Romanian Cultural Institute in London and featuring the best and brightest “rock star authors” from both countries in conversation about the literature and ideas that

6 Oct 2020

“WHO IS ROMANIA” Series

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London will release the unique mini-series “Who is Romania”, to create visibility and awareness in Britain for extraordinary Romanian personalities and to promote Romania in an innovative manner. “Who is Romania” are 7 short engaging

30 Sep 2020

Launch of The Romanian Riveter

The Romanian Cultural Institute will be hosting the launch of The Romanian Riveter, the first British literary magazine dedicated to Romanian literature, on Wednesday 30 September. The event will include presentations, readings and discussions around the featured authors,

30 Sep 2020

Impassioned Pianist Morta Grigaliūnaitė Opens the “Enescu Concerts” Season 2020-2021

Our much-admired concert series, the “Enescu Concerts”, returns on 1st October, in a format that combines the brilliance of old times with the rigours of the new normal. The opening recital will welcome Lithuanian pianist and George Enescu enthusiast Morta Grigaliūnaitė,

26 Sep 2020

Salut! RCI London's Online Romanian Classes are Back

More than 500 people signed up for the first module of the online Romanian language classes which ran between May and July and we are delighted to announce that we are back this autumn. We are again inviting adults and children alike to discover the beauty of our Romance

17 Sep 2020

Open House – A Warm Welcome Back

As the world is taking cautious steps towards the ‘new normal’ in the wake of the pandemic by reopening venues and cultural spaces, we follow in with our first public event after lockdown. The Romanian Cultural Institute is delighted to be reopening its doors and welcoming

12 Sep 2020

‘TIME FOR CHANGE’: Romanian Designers Debut at London Design Festival

We are delighted to announce that seven Romanian designers will be participating at the London Design Festival taking place between 12-20 September. Romania’s first collaboration with the festival is presented under the title ‘Time for Change’, in a partnership with

10 Sep 2020

Dispatches Across the Continent - Contemporary Journalistic Accounts of Romania's Most Important Hours

“Dispatches across the Continent - Contemporary journalistic accounts of Romania's most important hours” is the series that makes you an eyewitness of the tumultuous and surprising history of modern Romania starting with its emergence as a national state in the

31 Aug 2020

“I Miss You” by Ana Blandiana read by Anamaria Marinca

To mark the Romanian Language Day, we invited BAFTA winner Anamaria Marinca to bring you a page from a leading contemporary writer. Her selection is Ana Blandiana's compelling text I Miss You (Mi-e dor) about the complex relationship with one's country. The essay

27 Aug 2020

Olivier Award Winner Francesca Velicu Dances on Paul Constantinescu's Masterpiece

Francesca Velicu, First Artist of the English National Ballet, graced us with her presence in 1 Belgrave Square and performed Toccata, choreographed by Nancy Osbaldeston. RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery welcomed the award-winning Romanian ballerina performing a short piece on

19 Aug 2020

Pianist Daria Tudor & cellist Constantin Borodin (IMO Duo) mark Enescu’s birthday with spectacular recitalIMO Duo) mark Enescu’s birthday with spectacular recital

An exceptional recital celebrating George Enescu, whom cellist Pablo Casals described as “the greatest musical phenomenon since Mozart”, will take place on 19 August, the composer’s birthday. The concert was given by IMO Duo - pianist Daria Tudorand cellist Constantin