The 13th Summer Well edition will take place between August 9-11 at the Știrbey Vodă Domain in Buftea, the emblematic location of the festival. The event promises to charm us again this year with a series of carefully curated artists, unique scenes and different relaxation, entertainment or food areas that will take care of our well-being during the 3 days.
The festival will have 5 stages where we will create our summer memories, inspired by the distinct air of each. The Orange Main Stage will host the big names on the line-up such as Keane, Nothing But Thieves, Royal Blood or Two Door Cinema Club. At the same time, to balance this explosion of rhythm and energy, Sunset Stage by ING x Visa will seek to combine emerging Romanian artists – +SHE+, Paulina, Rareș – with recognized international artists who have an alternative approach to music – Tommy Cash and Lucky Love.
The surprise of the edition is represented by 2 new scenes, which are specially created to offer the public an authentic Summer Well experience.
The Hollow Idols Stage redefines the boundaries of a festival, introducing a state-of-the-art blend of technology and music. With a unique concept, this stage presents virtual DJs who will debut at Summer Well, marking a revolutionary moment in the evolution of the festival. A premiere that promises to be an unforgettable experience for the public, being a project developed by Summer Well in collaboration with the Wave Studio VFX animation studio.
The Electro Punk Club Stage is Summer Well’s newest stage, representing the festival’s punk ethos. The combination of rebellion and unconventional is fused with electronic music, reflecting our pure passion for innovation.
The stage will take the form of a club, where impressive neon facades and stunning visuals will catch everyone’s eye – the whole look being designed by the renowned collective Space Objekt. The design is inspired by the Los Angeles punk scene of the 1970s, particularly the iconic Chinatown venues Madam Wong’s and Hong Kong Cafe.
After the end of the live concerts, the whole festival will turn into an after party until the morning. Victoria, Dwells and The Brothers Macklovitch will ensure an electrifying atmosphere.
If you want to discover the detailed program by days and hours, you can access the website www.summerwell.ro or the Instagram page of the festival (@summerwellfest).
Last but not least, we want this edition to be a memorable one. Therefore, in the following paragraphs, you will find some things that you should know before arriving at the festival.
What’s up with the access?
Access to the festival will be from Oltului Street, starting at 4:00 p.m. (Friday) and 12:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). We expect you as early as possible to avoid crowds, especially on Friday. Access to the festival will be available until 11:00 p.m., for the entire duration of the event.
Another important aspect is related to credentials. The program for accreditations will be every day between 08:00 – 20:00. After 20:00, no more accreditations can be made (press, partners, guestlist).
The festival will be partially open until 05:00 in the morning each day.
Information in your pocket
Available both on the App Store and Google Play, the Summer Well application contains all the necessary information during the festival: daily schedule, map, food & drinks list, entertainment options and even access tickets purchased on summerwell.ro. Our advice is to activate your “push notification” option, to be aware of the latest news during the festival.
Four different ways to get to the festival
The Știrbey Vodă domain is a fairly accessible area, which can be reached by the following means: bus, train, bicycle, car.
1. Bus
Tickets can be purchased directly on summerwell.ro and at the entrance to the bus, the cost of a trip being 25 lei. Departure will be from Bucharest, Clăbucet station (Piata Chibrit area). The first transport to the Știrbey Vodă Domain will leave at: 15:30 (Friday) and 11:30 (Saturday and Sunday).
Buses will run at intervals between 15 and 40 minutes, ensuring a continuous flow.
Friday
Program start – 15:30 – departure of the first bus from Piata Chibrit.
End of program – 04:00 – departure of the last bus from Buftea.
Saturday
Program start – 11:30 – departure of the first bus from Piata Chibrit.
End of program – 04:00 – departure of the last bus from Buftea.
Sunday
Program start – 11:30 – departure of the first bus from Piata Chibrit.
End of program – 04:00 – departure of the last bus from Buftea.
The boarding points will be:
Bucharest, Clăbucet Station (intersection of Blvd. Ion Mihalache with Calea Griviței)
Buftea – next to the boarding station in the vicinity of the festival, specially arranged to be easily visible to the participants.
Tickets will also be sold at these locations.
2. Train
Another mode of transport that we encourage to come to the festival is the train. Leaving from the North Railway Station, you can opt for a ticket on the Bucharest – Buftea route. Further, from the train station in Buftea you will be able to walk for 20 minutes.
There are no return trains from Buftea to Bucharest after the concerts.
For tickets and the travel schedule, visit the website mersultrenurilor.infofer.ro
3. The bicycle
At the same time, we encourage sports and exercise, and if you are among the brave ones when it comes to transportation and opt for a bicycle, we will provide a dedicated parking lot at the entrance to the festival.
4. Personal car
There is no dedicated parking for the public and we recommend leaving your cars at home to avoid crowds. Check the alternative routes: Chitila – Buftea, Corbeanca – Buftea.
First aid points
They will be available at different points of the festival, being marked on the map found in the Summer Well mobile application.
Good to know about tickets
1. Make sure you have your ticket handy
The ticket can be presented in electronic or physical format. It is important that each participant has the ticket on him/her (eg not on the companion’s phone).
The bracelet is the key to the entrance
This week before the festival, holders of normal and VIP memberships can pick up their festival bracelet from Orange Shop Victoriei, Orange Shop Băneasa Shopping City and Orange Shop Orhideea. You can do this until Thursday between 12:00 and 20:00 or Friday between 12:00 and 18:00. To facilitate the process, it is advisable to have the ticket downloaded on your phone.
Also, people over 18 years old can also order the bracelets through the Tazz app until Thursday, between 10:00 and 20:00.
Where are you going and what are you doing?
The program is divided by days and stages and can be found in the Summer Well mobile app, line-up section. The mobile application also contains information such as: map, art areas, food and drink options, entertainment options and useful information (toilets, first aid areas, etc.).
An online top-up means more time for fun
This year, festival wristbands will have a PIN code on the back. With it you can top-up online. Register at summerwell.ro/topup and add the desired amount of money to the bracelet.
The money can be withdrawn online back to the bank account from which the transaction was made during the festival, or online between August 13-16. The minimum amount that can be withdrawn online is 10 lei. Amounts lower than this threshold can only be raised within the festival.
The bank commission related to the online refund to bank accounts in other countries (not in Romania) will be borne by the participant, according to the payment regulations of the festival.
The online refund can only be made if the ticket is registered on summerwell.ro/topup.
Rules made not to be broken
– Read the FAQs section: https://summerwell.ro/faqs
– IMPORTANT! Minor participants must carry a copy of their birth certificate or any other form of identification. Minors over the age of 12 must also have the declaration of commitment signed and completed by the minor’s parent or legal guardian.
– Festival wristbands cannot be taken off during the event, once this happens access to the festival is restricted.
– Must-haves: identity card, declaration of commitment (for minors over 12), valid ticket.
– All participants are subject to a search upon entry, no exceptions allowed. Refusal of body control entails banning access to the festival for the participant.
– Last but not least, we invite you to consult the list of objects that cannot be brought into the festival. We strongly believe that Summer Well is an event that encourages responsible fun, so the consumption of psychotropic / narcotic substances (drugs) is completely prohibited.
To consult the regulation in detail, including the lists of objects that can/cannot be brought to the festival, visit the following link: https://summerwell.ro/p/regulament.
Summer Well is an Orange festival, which every year is supported by a series of partners, who make the festival universe take shape every time. These are ING, Beck’s, glo, Pepsi, Bacardi, Jagermeister, Martini, Red Bull, Jack Daniel’s, Bombay Saphire, Mega Image, Tazz, Fashion Days, Converse, MedLife, Ford, alpro, Lay’s, Vitamin Aqua, CeraVe, Vichy, La Roche Posay, E-ON, Persil, Schwarzkopf, Pantene, Remington, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, FABIZ, Bucharest Business School, BoConcept and Transalpina.
Subscriptions can be purchased on summerwell.ro, at the price of 475 lei + taxes. One-day tickets are also available at the price of 275 lei + taxes for Friday and Saturday, and for Sunday the ticket cost is 375 lei + taxes.
About Summer Well:
More than a music festival, Summer Well is a whole experience that will take place between August 9-11, 2024, in a unique location, which has been our home since the beginning, the Știrbey Estate in Buftea. In 2024, Summer Well will celebrate its 13th anniversary. In addition to the 5 stages, the festival will have party areas, art installations, food and drink areas, relaxation areas and other activities.
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