One can talk about the “first 9 years”, but it is more than that; it’s been 9 years since Romania discovered a feeling impossible to replicate – the festival atmosphere. Festival UNTOLD it is this universe where we learned to live the present moment, we live for “now” and for all those feelings that music gives us. Because music can change the world – and it does so by changing people.
creators UNTOLD started a new journey towards the biggest edition yet, UNTOLD Xthe anniversary edition that promises to be legendary. On the date of October 10, 2024the organizers UNTOLDoccupying festival 3rd place internationallywill officially announce the date for the 2025 anniversary edition.
On the same day, subscriptions for UNTOLD Xand these will only be available for purchase by fans who register on untold.com.
The nine incredible chapters so far have turned UNTOLD into a global legend since 2015. Throughout these 9 editions, UNTOLD has not only redefined the festival atmosphere, but has become the place where top artists and DJs have been brought to Romania for the first time. Each year marked a new premiere, a new opportunity to write history on the international music scene. From the biggest artists in the industry, to the most well-known and appreciated DJs, everyone created memorable moments at the biggest visual show in Romania, UNTOLD.
From the smallest fans to adults, everyone experiences the pure feeling of happiness at UNTOLD: millions of sincere smiles, millions of other hugs and kisses, thousands of new friendships, people who found their match and couples who were formed under the magic of this festival. They are the ones who complete the story UNTOLD.
In turn, the artists – incredible at every live performance – are stunned and excited by the energy of the audience here. Each show was more than just a performance: it was total connection.
That’s how the magic began UNTOLDwith 240,000 festival-goers at the first edition and a line-up that brought for the first time in Romania
big names from the A-List of international DJs: Avicii, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin Van Buuren and David Guetta.
It is very rare that an artist excels in all aspects of his career, but for Aviciithis has become a reality. He managed to register a huge success both as a producer and as a recording artist and live phenomenon, with over 813 active concerts. He was not just a DJ, but a true mastermind of live performances.
For Romaniathe live from the first edition UNTOLDin 2015, was truly unique. More than 70,000 people have experienced together the magic created by Avicii on the main stage in a moment that has become legendary.
300,000 fans experienced the magic of UNTOLD at the second edition in 2016. Five headliners from the EDM area: Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. For the world’s number 1 DJ that year, Martin Garrixthis was the first event in Romania, but not the last. After 9 editions, Garrix
is one of the most anticipated festival headliners, and the Dutchman declares himself extremely happy to be part of the story UNTOLD.
In 2017, UNTOLD achieved a real global boom – 340,000 people literally sweated and danced to exhaustion in the hottest summer season.
It was the year that UNTOLD has officially entered the category of the biggest festivals in the world, becoming a must-go for every lover of unique experiences. With a line-up completed by over 180 artists, the edition of 2017 brought new names on stage for the first time for Romania – Marshmello, Alan Walker, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempahalongside Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Steve Aoki,
Hurts, Solomon, Sven Väth, Lost Frequencies and many others.
Armin van Buuren came with one of the most powerful messages, straight from the main stage: “You see me, you hear me, but Romania, I feel you!”
2018 marked a new stage in the development of the concept UNTOLDwith over 355,000 subscriptions sold and several premieres for Romania: the American duo The Chainsmokersthe Norwegian Kygo and the legendary band the black eyed peas. The underground area has brought iconic names such as The Prodigy, Pendulum,
Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner and Borgoreturning the festival into a hub of music genres, from mainstream to underground.
Another emotional moment was provided by Armin van Buurenwhich set a record at UNTOLD 2018, mixing over 7 hours on the main stage.
Members the black eyed peas delivered a memorable live show and an impressive message – “This festival, the UNTOLD Festival, is one of the best festivals on planet Earth!”
2019 – CODEX OF MAGIC marked the fifth edition of the festival UNTOLD. It was an anniversary edition, awaited with much excitement and curiosity, both by those who stepped into this fantastic land for the first time, and by those who came in Cluj-Napoca for the 5th consecutive year. Smileys, color, positive energyreunions with old friends and moments where new friendships were made defined this special edition.
Armin van Buuren prepared a unique show, a world-exclusive premiere. The most beautiful moment was the presence Romanian National Opera from Cluj-Napocawho went on stage with Armin for the interpretation of Romania’s national anthem.
The 6th edition of the festival UNTOLD exceeded the expectations of all present. The joy of seeing the festival again after two years and the energy of the fans was boundless. Together with friends, full of optimism and confidence, the participants enjoyed every moment of the festival. Whether they were on their first experience UNTOLDwhether they came back and discovered new things, they all went through a unique emotional charge.
“I will live every second and every minute I spend here with you. You are incredible and I am extremely happy!” – David Guetta
The Frenchman amazed his fans, who came from over 100 countries, with an incredible show, full of emotion, during which he expressed his gratitude for the moment he lived on the mainstage of the festival UNTOLDthis being the only big festival in Europe that year.
The remix version for the single “Titanium” were heard in his set David Guetta at the sixth edition of the festival UNTOLDone of the few major events taking place in 2021 globally and the only one in Europe.
The magical universe UNTOLD he opened his in 2022
the gates for a new chapter – the seventh in this festival story, again Cluj Arena it was where some of the premieres prepared by the creators took place UNTOLD.
Among the extraordinary surprises offered to the fans were diplomatic, Jillionaire and Walshy Firepart of the project Major Lazer. Included by Billboard in the ranking of the best artists in the dance music spectrum, the Americans took the notion of a live show to another level.
Jillionaire had constant interaction with fans throughout the show, and the three members
Major Lazer they shared water in the audience, thus preparing a moment that exceeded all expectations: the loudest water fight on the main stage of a festival. The audience sang the hit in unison “Lean On” and demanded more from Major Lazer!
diplomatic, Jillionaire
and Walshy Fire they responded enthusiastically, and their show ended with an impressive moment – the three artists descended into the middle of the fans, dancing with them and waving the flag romania. It is another beautiful memory added to the seventh chapter UNTOLD.
Music can do what words cannot. 8th edition of UNTOLD it was memorable for those over 420,000 fanswho were invited to explore the Universe UNTOLD and combine the real with the imaginary. The live show of the band Imagine Dragonsthe most anticipated moment of the 2023 edition, was from another dimension. It was a journey into a world where the only thing that mattered was the connection between people, music and emotion.
In that world created on the main stage, all barriers have disappeared. Band members imagine dragons they gave everything on stage, and his impressive voice Dan Reynolds he brought emotion and authenticity to every piece performed. “Radioactive”, “Demons”, “Enemy”, “Thunder”, “Bad Liar”, “Believer”, “Whatever It Takes”, “Bones”, “Natural”, “Follow You” or “Walking The Wire” – every piece brought people together, children, teenagers, adults, everyone sang.
Tens of thousands of voices joined the band, and the moment was truly magical. There was excitement in the audience, but also on stage. Dan Reynoldsthe band’s soloist imagine dragonswas overwhelmed by the energy of the fans UNTOLD and bowed before them:
“We love you! Thank you for this moment and for being together. The only thing that matters is love, and you gave it to us!”
Dan Reynolds, Daniel Platzman,
Wayne Sermon and Ben McKeeband members imagine dragonswere incredible, and at the end of the show they respectfully bowed in front of tens of thousands of festival fans.
Fish 427,000 participants they experienced the magic UNTOLD
during the four days of the festival at the 9th edition of the festival.
Sam Smith arrived for the first time in Romania, on Cluj Arenathe festival UNTOLD being included in the world tour “Gloria – The Blackout Tour“. Tens of thousands of fans celebrated the love of music, freedom, tolerance and friendship with the British artist. With his impressive voice, Sam Smith
created an incredible connection with those present on the main stage, providing a live performance that will remain in the history of the festival UNTOLD. Music has this gift of bringing people together, it knows no barriers, and this was felt by both fans and Sam Smith. Tens of thousands of voices sang together the most famous pieces of the artist, rewarded with a Oscarone Golden Globes and five Grammy Awards.
Stay With Me, I’m Not The Only One, Dancing With A Stranger, LATCH and the tracks included in the latest studio album, glorythey managed to unite people and hearts.
On the date of October 10, 2024the organizers UNTOLD
will officially announce the date for the 2025 anniversary edition, marking 10 years of magic and music at one of the biggest festivals in the world.
On the same day, subscriptions for UNTOLD Xgiving fans the chance to be part of a unique experience. These subscriptions will only be available for purchase by those who register on untold.com.
