Events

6 Sep 2019 - 6 Sep 2019

Pianist Botond Szöcs at St James’s Piccadilly

The Romanian Cultural Institute’s series at St. James’s Church Piccadilly continues this September with a lunchtime recital featuring up-and-coming pianist Botond Szöcs, who promises to impress us with his unmistakably energetic temperament. The programme comprises

28 Aug 2019 - 28 Aug 2019

‘Living the Dream’: The Borderless Mind in Search of Freedom

We are proud to support the London premiere of ‘Living the Dream’, a new musical by former journalist and TV presenter John Warrington, inspired by the search for freedom during communist Romania. A rehearsed reading of this new production based on a true story will

8 Aug 2019 - 8 Aug 2019

Violinist Maria Gîlicel and Pianist Sten Heinoja, at the Lake District Music Festival

Lake District Summer Music Festival, one of the UK’s most vibrant chamber music events, welcomes Romanian musicians for the third consecutive year. For the current edition, violinist Maria Gîlicel and pianist Sten Heinoja, two very talented young musicians, propose a

13 Jul 2019 - 13 Jul 2019

Youthful Pianistic Verve at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Our long partnership with St. Martin-in-the-Fields, the buzzing classical music stage of Trafalgar Square, continues this summer with a delightful recital by London-based pianist Leona Crasi. The up-and-coming Romanian musician will perform a programme that combines both

13 Jul 2019 - 13 Jul 2019

Mihaela Drăgan's 'Roma Futurism': from the Royal Court to Belgravia

This July, we are proud to continue our collaboration with the Royal Court Theatre and celebrate Romanian actress and playwright Mihaela Drăgan, selected by the prestigious organisation for their 2019 Summer Residency programme. At 1 Belgrave Square, together with British

4 Jul 2019 - 4 Jul 2019

'Everybody in Our Family' + Q&A with Șerban Pavlu at the Romanian Cinematheque

We are pleased to celebrate the world premiere release on Blu-ray of Radu Jude’s ‘Everybody in Our Family’, with a special screening in the presence of lead actor Șerban Pavlu. The event is part of our Romanian Cinematheque programme and is organised in partnership

25 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2019

Romanian-Finnish Encounters: A European Journey through Culture

This year, the end of June marks the European Council Presidency handover from Romania to Finland, an excellent pretext for us to join forces with our friends at the Finnish Cultural Institute in London for two events organised at both our venues. From theatre to music,

12 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2019

Outstanding Women Architects in Romania

This June, to mark Romania’s eighth participation at the London Festival of Architecture, a citywide celebration of architectural innovation and international built environment, we focus on female creativity and bring to the fore some of Romania’s most remarkable talents

26 Jun 2019 - 26 Jun 2019

Romania Universalis – An Event Marking the Closing of Romania’s Presidency of the EU Council

The closing event for the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union brings together two of Romania’s most accomplished young musicians - violinist Diana Jipa and pianist Ștefan Doniga -, who will take us on a fascinating journey through the classical European

23 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019

The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse: a London Celebration

Every year, on 24 June, The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse is celebrated worldwide. To mark the occasion, we invite you to join us at 1 Belgrave Square for the opening of an exhibition of vintage Romanian blouses from the collection of violist Marie-Jeanne Mai-Antal.

6 Jun 2019 - 6 Jun 2019

Pianist Andrei Licareț in the Enescu Concerts Series

Our guest musician in this month’s ever-popular “Enescu Concerts” Series is charismatic pianistAndrei Licareț, whose “rich artistic maturity and depth go beyond the boundaries of a simple ability” (L'Unione Sarda). With a programme of beloved works spanning

28 May 2019 - 28 May 2019

Gheorghe Fikl: The End of History

Gheorghe Fikl, one of Romania’s most original and thought-provoking contemporary artists, opens his first UK solo show at 1 Belgrave Square. The exhibition brings together a selection of large-scale, oil-on-canvas works from three of his recent series, developed during