EEMC Venues

Five Venues.
One City.
Infinite Possibilities.

From 18th-century courtyards to underground clubs — EEMC unfolds across Bucharest's most vibrant cultural landmarks.

ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni
Conference Hub

ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni

ARCUB is a cultural centre that belongs to the Municipality of Bucharest. It is a community cultural centre whose mission is to support and promote Bucharest's creative and cultural resources, providing non-formal education services, audience development, research, mediation, and content creation. ARCUB's portfolio includes cultural events, educational programs, and projects dedicated to the city's cultural infrastructure.

When May 21–22 · Daytime Sessions
Where Strada Lipscani 84-90, Bucharest Old Town

What happens here

Panels, keynotes, workshops, the Music Moves Europe Dialogue, the opening VALUES FIRST panel, and all-day networking in the courtyard.

PanelsWorkshopsNetworkingMusic Moves Europe
ARCUB Studio
Workshops & Sessions

ARCUB Studio

An intimate space within the ARCUB complex, The Studio hosts focused workshops, seminars, and smaller panel sessions in a more personal setting.

When May 21–22 · Daytime
Where Strada Lipscani 84-90, Bucharest Old Town

What happens here

Focused workshops, seminars, mentoring sessions, and interactive panel discussions.

WorkshopsSeminarsMentoring
Teatrul Național București Teatrul Național București Interior
Showcases & Ceremonies

Teatrul Național București

Sala Mare Ion Caramitru

Romania's national theatre and one of Europe's most prestigious performing arts venues. The Grand Hall — named after the legendary actor Ion Caramitru — seats over 1,000 and offers world-class acoustics for an unforgettable showcase experience.

When May 22–24 · Evening
Where Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 2, Bucharest

What happens here

Evening showcase concerts, opening and closing ceremonies, and headline live performances featuring international and emerging artists.

ShowcasesConcertsCeremonies1000+ Seats
Club Control
Showcases & Film

Club Control

Control is one of the most influential clubs in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on live music. Since its beginning, the club has built on a perfect mix of live events and DJ sets. Control is recognized as a leading venue in Bucharest club culture and one of the places that set the trends. From punk and goth to techno and dark disco and from indie and alternative to jazz and avant-garde, its DNA lies in the passion for music.

When May 21–24 · Evenings & Nights
Where Strada Constantin Mille 4, Bucharest

What happens here

EEMC × DokStation showcase evenings, music documentary film screenings, curated live sets, and cross-genre musical experiences.

DokStationFilmShowcasesLive Sets
Expirat Club
Live Music & Showcases

Expirat Club

Expirat has its own special place on the Romanian music scene as for the past 20 years it managed to build a strong reputation for itself as one of the country's flagship event venues and become almost synonymous with alternative culture. Starting from 2002 with a small 70 square-meter basement venue, it now welcomes over 100,000 attendees per year to over 200 events hosted in the iconic Halele Carol location, with a 500-person capacity.

When May 21–24 · Nights
Where Strada Decebal 14, Bucharest

What happens here

Late-night showcase performances featuring emerging artists from across Eastern and Southern Europe, plus curated international acts.

Live MusicEmerging ArtistsLate NightAlternative
Quantic Club
Afterparty & Social

Quantic Club

A well-established live music venue in the Grozăvești area of Bucharest, Quantic features an indoor hall and an outdoor garden, hosting over 300 events per year. From its beginnings with 20 tables in a garden and a patched-up stage, it has grown into one of Bucharest's most vibrant music and culture spaces.

When May 22–24 · Late Night
Where Strada Occidentului 19-21, Bucharest

What happens here

Official EEMC afterparties, curated DJ sets, spontaneous live performances, and the industry's most memorable late-night conversations.

AfterpartyDJ SetsNetworkingOpen Air

All venues within the heart of Bucharest

Walking distance between each other in the city center — from the Old Town to the National Theatre boulevard. No shuttles needed, just the vibrant streets of Bucharest.

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