Activities at Jazz in the Park

We’re returning to our favorite spot between August 30 and September 1 for the 12th edition of Jazz in the Park! We’re bringing lots of great music with bands and artists from all around the world. You can find the full program here.

Besides all the concerts, we want to ensure you have the best experience possible. So here’s a list of all the activities you can participate in:

For music lovers

Our friends at BRD Groupe Société Générale are bringing back the Music Lessons where you can learn your first chords on the guitar and piano or participate in Drum Camp. Registration can be done on-site or online. If you’ve purchased a ticket or pass, you will receive a newsletter during the event week. Spots are limited, but classes are held every hour.

Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Turn back time with Pepsi Romania! They’re coming with an impressive Vinyl Fair where you can browse through the most well-known jazz, rock, hip hop albums, and more.

Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday – Sunday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

We’ve prepared an African Drums Workshop with Hell Ice Coffee, ideal for both kids and adults. Here you can learn to play and dance to African drum rhythms. Registration is done on-site. Plus, if you buy two Hell or XIXO products, you’ll receive a scratch card that could win you some prizes!

Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

For those looking for a new hobby

Pizza Workshop supported by our friends at Birra Moretti: During the festival, you have the chance to make a pizza from scratch alongside chef Radu Comșa. To participate, you need to collect stamps from Birra Moretti bars. Each workshop lasts 45 minutes and takes place every hour.

Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

People’s Aftermovie supported by BRD Groupe Société Générale: A project where we invite you to show us your festival experience. All you have to do is go to the People’s Aftermovie stand where you can rent a GoPro for 45 minutes and film around the park. We will use the footage to create a festival aftermovie through the eyes of the participants. If you participate, you enter a draw for a Polaroid camera.

Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Back to the Roots with our friends from 8×8: A place where you are guided through the process of making a cutting board. You’ll be able to give it a personal touch and take it home with you.

Friday: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Gin Workshop with our friends at Malfy Gin where 8 participants will have the opportunity to discover the secrets of a perfect gin and tonic. In just 45 minutes, you’ll enter the world of refined tastes guided by experts and learn how to create a cocktail that will impress your friends. To participate, you need to buy a gin and tonic at the Malfy bar and then head to the workshop area to sign up.

Friday – Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Home of IQOS has prepared a courtyard full of surprises for their community. There, you’ll also find a DJ booth that will fill the pauses between concerts. This year marks their 10th anniversary, so they’ve prepared some cool experiences!

Hot Air Balloon
We’ve thought of offering a memorable experience, so we ensured we had the space well defined and decided to bring a hot air balloon to the Ethnographic Park. The operating hours will be between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM each day.

For the amount of 50 lei at the merchandise stand nearby, you can buy a ticket. Additionally, the first 50 buyers of a Jazz in the Park 2025 subscription will automatically receive a voucher for a hot air balloon ride!

Friday – Sunday: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

In the DIGI corner, you’ll find the most nostalgic games. You can play ping pong or foosball with your friends, or even beat them at Tic-Tac-Toe. If you want to take a break from playing, you can relax on their comfortable puffs in the area.

We haven’t forgotten the little ones

KiddoCare invites children to creative workshops, all based on natural elements. It’s the perfect place for kids to unleash their imagination, play, and explore. Parents can also leave their little ones to play while they explore the park.

Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

If you want to buy something nice

Visit the IARMAROC Creators’ Space where you’ll find over 25 artisans from all over the country bringing their authentic creations to the festival. You’re sure to find something you like – they have everything: home decor, accessories, clothing, jewelry, handcrafted items, stationery, cosmetics, and much more.

If you haven’t chosen your festival outfit yet, don’t worry! Stop by Shop by Daisler Print House. You’ll find everything you need for a cool outfit: t-shirts, fanny packs, hoodies, and more.

If you want to relax between concerts with a good book, stop by our friends at Cărturești in the apple orchard. You can enjoy reading under the shade of trees, listen to vinyl records on Meze headphones, and in the afternoon, they’ve prepared:

Friday, August 30 at 7:00 PM: Book Club “Three Apples Fell from the Sky” by Narine Abgarian. Moderator: Bogdana Todoruțiu
Saturday, August 31 at 4:00 PM: Olguța and Alex Moldovan meet with readers
Sunday, September 1 at 4:00 PM: OMG Poetry Readings. Guests: Olga Ștefan, Luca Ștefan Ouatu, Laura Francisca Pavel, and Bogdan Tiutiu. Moderator: Andrei Doboș.
Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

And for even more meaningful conversations, we’ve prepared this year’s Meetings on the Porch with TSV by PM Group Romania.

Friday:
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: The First 10 Years: An Interview with Postmodern Jukebox, moderated by Horia Ghibuțiu
- 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM: A Very Serious Matter, Laughter: Discussion between Andreea Georgescu and Diana Popescu
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: The Geography of Isolation and the Archipelago of Common Points: Discussion between Radu Umbreș and Diana Popescu
Saturday:
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Getting it Back: Cymande interviewed by Horia Ghibuțiu
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Things We Cannot Overcome. How to Manage the “Institution” of Intransigence? – a story between two friends: Răzvan Exarhu and Horia Ghibuțiu
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Art in International Shuttle: Interview with Carmen Lidia Vidu & Julien Javions, moderated by Diana Popescu
Sunday:
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: From Yerevan to New York: A Super Story with Tigran Hamasyan, moderated by Horia Ghibuțiu
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Cultural Entrepreneurship – Friendship, Competition, Extreme Sport – our friend Andi Daiszler in conversation with Diana Popescu
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: What Does Theater “Sound” Like? A Personal and Extremely Musical Directorial Perspective – Gabriel Sandu interviewed by Diana Popescu

After the discussions at 7:00 PM, stay for the jewelry workshops with meaning. It will be a fun recycling play with recycled window ledges and other metals to understand the craft of jewelry making.

If you want to cool off

We have many areas throughout the festival where you can stop for a break, refresh with something nice, and grab some food. There are plenty of places to sit, as our friends at Brico Depot have ensured we’re fully equipped for the festival, bringing lots of comfortable seating areas. We recommend you stop by:

Purcari – For the first time in the Ethnographic Park, it is the official wine of the festival, and we’ve prepared a courtyard with wine tastings, gastronomic evenings, and a sommelier who knows each wine intimately.

For a premium experience, we warmly recommend the gastronomic evenings (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM) in their courtyard, featuring three appetizers, a main course, and dessert, each paired with a glass of wine. For reservations: 0754611195.

And for the wine tastings, they have prepared an evening featuring Purcari Sparkling Wines, the Negru de Purcari Vertical Vintage Edition, and a Purcari Academy Tasting.

Birra Moretti – They come with a range of authentic Italian beers that you can enjoy with pizza made by yourself.

Olivo – The best coffee in the village, right on our street! The coffee from our friends at Olivo Coffee Culture will keep us energized throughout the festival.

If you want something good to eat

We’ve prepared three Pop-Up Restaurants where you can indulge in something delicious:

Visuin – Tapas – just like in previous years, they cultivate the social way of eating and sharing a platter of tapas or pinxtos. It’s the place where you enjoy good food, matching drinks, and conversations that flow around the table.

Moldovan Restaurant – Offers you a restaurant experience with an à la carte menu, bringing the authentic flavors of traditional Moldovan cuisine.

Demmers Tea House offers you two experiences:

Matcha Workshop; daily from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tasting Menu; daily from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Plus delicious cookies, finger food, or charcuterie.