Pink Martini returns to Bucharest on July 16, 2026with a special concert included in Summer Tour II – July 2026, going on stage at the Roman Arenas, at 20:30
Beloved by the public in Romania for over a decade and constantly returning to a loyal audience, the American band returns to Bucharest again, confirming the special bond built over time with the Romanian audience. Considered one of the most elegant and long-lasting international bands, Pink Martini promises a sophisticated, exuberant and deeply cosmopolitan evening. The event is organized by Barracuda & Events. Tickets are available exclusively on Eventim.ro, at the prices of 450 Lei – Front of Stage, 300 Lei – General Admission (to which ticketing fees are added). Tickets are available starting today.
With over three decades of activity and millions of viewers worldwidePink Martini is today one of the most successful independent music projects in the United States. The band is among the few contemporary orchestras that perform consistently on six continentsbuilding an international community that crosses generations, cultures and languages.
Founded in Portland by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini has become renowned for its unmistakable style—a refined blend of vintage pop, jazz, Latin influences, and world music—and repertoire performed in over 20 languagesa true artistic manifesto of diversity and inclusion. Throughout her career, Pink Martini has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House or London’s Royal Albert Hall, and has been invited to perform at high-profile official and cultural events, including international art galas, film festivals, diplomatic receptions and special concerts in collaboration with renowned symphony orchestras.
Pink Martini’s music has also been constantly present in international cinematic, cultural and media contexts. Pink Martini has performed live appearances and special sessions for Prone of the most prestigious cultural media networks in the United States, and has been featured on global television shows such as The Late Show with David Letterman or Later… with Jools Holland. The band’s music has also been frequently associated with international film festivals, cultural galas and premium media projects, in contexts that emphasize elegance, nostalgia and cosmopolitanism—an aesthetic that has become Pink Martini’s signature.
The return to Bucharest is a long-awaited one, in a context where the Romanian public is recognized for its constant appetite for quality concerts and premium musical experiences. The concert at the Roman Arenas is thus part of a series of international events that confirm Romania’s position on the map of major world tours. “It’s rich, highly approachable, cosmopolitan, but not pretentious music — music that seems to speak to everyone,” he notes The Washington Postin a chronicle that has become a reference for the Pink Martini universe.
Storm Large is one of the most magnetic and unconventional voices of the contemporary American scene – an artist who defies the boundaries between rock, cabaret and orchestral music with an electrifying stage presence. Widely known from Rock Star: Supernova and acclaimed for his collaborations with Pink Martini, Storm Large brings a rare mix of strength, vulnerability and sophisticated humor to the stage. Her voice – powerful, theatrical, unmistakable – turns every appearance into a memorable show where elegance meets pure rock energy.
The Pink Martini concert from July 16, 2026 is announced as one of the reference musical events of this summer in Bucharest, an evening where the glamour, emotion and joy of live music meet in an iconic setting.
About Events
Events has been bringing quality live entertainment to the Romanian public since 2000. Events is one of the most important promoters in Romania. Unforgettable, that’s how we do it!
We started by producing the national tour of one of the best-selling rock bands in Romania, Iris. We also organized the “The Bigger Bang” concert by the Rolling Stones in 2007. Also in 2007, we organized the Coca-Cola Live Festival (Prodigy, Incubus, Pussycat Dolls, The Rasmus). We prepared the opening of the first final of the Europa League Cup, held in Bucharest, in 2002. A series of other important moments: Cirque du Soleil (5 shows: Saltimbanco – 2012, Alegria – 2013, Quidam – 2015, Varekai – 2017, OVO – 2024), Phantom of the Opera (June 10 – 15, 2025), Sensation (Ocean of White – 2012, Source of Light – 2012), Aerosmith, Linkin Park, The Cranberries, LP, Pink Martini, Seal, Billy Idol, etc. Events produces global exhibitions such as: The Art Of Banksy – Without Limits, The Human Body Exhibition – 2013, Imagine Van Gogh – 2024, The Body Worlds – Vital – 2025, Bryan Adams – 2025, Till Lindemann – 2025. We believe in the power of imagination, in strategy and in inventiveness. We are always involved in everything related to the cultural, musical, live entertainment field in Romania.
About Barracuda
Barracuda Music is Austria’s leading concert and festival promoter and part of the Eventim Live network. It promotes shows in Austria and the Central and Eastern European markets, from intimate club concerts to large-scale stadium and festival productions. Over the years, Barracuda has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest artists, including The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Iron Maiden, Robbie Williams, OneRepublic, Jamiroquai, Green Day and Imagine Dragons. Since its establishment in 2005, it has continuously expanded its festival portfolio – today, along with the Nova Rock and Frequency festivals, they are part of the Barracuda Group and the Electric Love, Clam Live, Lovely Days, Butterfly Dance and Forestglade festivals.
