2022 concerts in Romania

Some major bands and artists will be performing in Romania in 2022, and some of them will be coming here for the first time. The biggest names include Kiss, Iron Maiden, W.A.S.P, Judas Priest, Placebo, Dream Theater, Tarja Turunen, Foreigner, Evanescence, Pet Shop Boys, and Hooverphonic.

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English musician Sting will perform a special “My Songs” concert at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca on March 15 starting at 7 p.m., together with his son, bassist Joe Sumner.

The Pink Martini concert is scheduled for April 9 at Sala Palatului in Bucharest, from 8 p.m. Violinist David Garrett will play at the same venue on May 17, then in Cluj-Napoca’s BT Arena on May 20.

American W.A.S.P. band will hold a special concert on May 17 at Romexpo in Bucharest. The event will be part of the band’s 40th Anniversary World Tour.

The Hooverphonic concert has been rescheduled for May 24 at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Previously purchased tickets will remain valid. Hooverphonic is a Belgian band that has released 10 albums in more than 20 years, with major hits such as “Mad About You,” “Eden” or “2 Wicky”, combining trip-hop with alternative rock and electronic music. Their latest record, “Looking For Stars,” was released in 2018.

Legendary British group Iron Maiden will return to Romania on May 26, at Romexpo, with a concert that will promote the band’s new “Senjutsu” album. German band Lord Of The Lost will have the opening act.

Dream Theater will be at Romexpo on May 29 to perform live for the Romanian audience and promote their new record titled “A View From The Top Of The World,” released on October 22, 2021.

Evanescence, one of the most beloved American rock bands, will also be returning to Bucharest with a concert that will take place on June 7 at Arenele Romane.

Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets is scheduled for June 9 at Arenele Romane. The famous former Pink Floyd drummer will play the first two Pink Floyd albums with his band, which includes well-known musicians Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet and Guy Pratt (prolific live bassist for Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Michael Jackson, The Smiths, Coverdale-Page, Iggy Pop or Tom Jones) on voice and bass.

Gogol Bordello will be performing on June 29 at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. The event is a rescheduling of an original 2021 date, so previously purchased tickets will be valid. The gypsy punk band is known for songs like “Start wearing purple,” “Wonderlust King,” “Pala Tute,” ‘Immigraniada,” “Immigrant punk.”

Pet Shop Boys are returning to Bucharest after 14 years, as part of their “Greatest Hits Live” world tour. The concert will take place at Arenele Romane in Bucharest on July 4. Pet Shop Boys is one of the most successful duos in UK musical history, with over 22 singles in the UK Top 10 as well as four number one hits: “West End Girls,” “It's a Sin,” “Always on My Mind,” and “Heart.”

Italian artist Zucchero will perform at Sala Palatului on July 7. The event was rescheduled from 2020 and it is part of the tour that promotes the singer’s latest album, “D.O.C.”

Renowned British band Placebo will come back to Bucharest on July 13 at Romexpo, outdoors. Placebo is an alternative rock band founded in England in 1994 by Brian Molko (vocals, guitar, music, keyboard) and Stefan Olsdal (bass, guitar, keyboard, vocals). There have been several changes to the group’s composition over time, but Molko and Olsdal have always been part of the band.

KISS will perform in Romania for the first time during the 2022 Rock the City festival. The event is returning after a break of almost three years, with its 11th edition. On July 16, 2022, Rock the City will introduce audiences to two rock music legends: Kiss and Whitesnake, both on their audio tour.

The Il Volo band is returning to Romania with a new concert that will take place on July 16 at Sala Palatului in Bucharest. The event is part of the “Il Volo Sings Morricone” world tour.

The Judas Priest concert at Arenele Romane has been rescheduled for July 18. The Dead Daisies and Amalgama will be the special guests of the heavy metal band’s Bucharest concert.

On August 1, Nightwish will return to Bucharest with their new album titled “HUMAN. :II: NATURE.”, which was released in April 2020.

The biggest solo show by Armin van Buuren will take place on September 24, in Bucharest.

Tarja Turunen is also coming returning to Romania with a concert scheduled for October 18 at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. The concert will take place indoors, in a heated tent. The artist will also perform in Cluj-Napoca on October 19, at Form Space.

By Oana Vasiliu