Romanian films take London and Colchester by storm! Time & Location 27 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 01 Dec 2025, 21:00 Curzon Soho, 99 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5DY, UK About the event Building on two decades of celebrating Romanian cinema in the UK, The Romanian Film Festival UK 2025 , a new initiative by ReelOnMedia and Asociația Culturală Art-Cord, presents a bold programme of new and archive films, including features, documentaries, and shorts. Screenings will take place at the pr

screened in London at EUNIC London's In Short, Europe Film Festival 2025: Opening Doors This past weekend, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London proudly took part in the 7th edition of ' In Short, Europe ', the festival celebrating the best of European short cinema. We were thrilled to support the screening of ' If I Float' (2024) , a groundbreaking short film by rising Romanian director Bogdan Alecsandru , featured in the Breaking Boundaries strand of the festival. The

"ForestAria" in the Enescu Concerts Series What an unforgettable evening at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London! For our November recital in the Enescu Concerts Series , we were delighted to present “ ForestAria ”, a truly original fusion of contemporary music and visual art, curated by Diana Gheorghiu and organised with the Romanian Association of Music Performers (UCIMR). The event was opened with a welcome address by RCI London director Aura Woodward . In this progr

Romania’s Royal Women Reimagined Last week, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London concluded a vibrant and eventful October with the launch of Alta Ifland ’s historical novel " Two Queens and a Chronicler " at Wembley Library . The event opened with a warm welcome by Library and Outreach Officer Mollie Aldridge , followed by Councillor Teo Benea , representing Brent Council, who spoke about the importance of bringing Romanian cultural events closer to the local community

We were thrilled to celebrate The Queen Marie 150 Season together with the Romanian community in Kent and our British friends from Ashford, near Her Majesty’s birthplace at Eastwell and in the town that proudly hosts the only statue of Queen Marie in the UK. The event, organised in partnership with Ashford Borough Council , honoured the life and legacy of Queen Marie, highlighting her remarkable contributions to history, diplomacy, and cultural heritage. From the warm welco

Society Young Artists Series The young and highly talented Romanian-British pianist Kira Frolu delighted an enthusiastic audience of over 100 people during a lunchtime recital co-organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute in London in London as part of the prestigious City Music Society series dedicated to emerging musicians. Held in the stunning 12th-century church of St Bartholomew the Great, the recital featured Enescu’s Suite No. 3, Op. 18, alongside Mussorgsky’s cel

Ioana Corduneanu follow signs and clues left by The Queen and translate her messages for contemporary audiences. We were thrilled to host designer and heritage advocate Ioana Corduneanu , founder of the Sewn Signs (Semne Cusute) movement, for a deeply engaging exploration of Romania’s textile arts through the lens of Queen Marie’s legacy. The event was opened with a welcome address by RCI London director Aura Woodward . In a talk that blended personal testimony with collecti

Dr. Shona Kallestrup will discuss Marie of Romania’s flower paintings within the wider context of her unusual designs. A truly special evening at The King’s Foundation’s Garrison Chapel Gallery last week, where we hosted the second of three gallery talks around the exhibition “Marie of Romania, Artist Queen”. Delivered by exhibition curator and art historian Dr. Shona Kallestrup (University of St Andrews), the talk offered a captivating insight into Queen Marie’s multifacet

and Pianist Sergiu Tuhuțiu in Recital at RCI London Yesterday evening, our elegant Enescu Room, host of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London's most appreciated permanent programme, Enescu Concerts Series, welcomed a stunning duo - mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose and pianist Sergiu Tuhuțiu , who have been working together for over 12 years! The numerous and enthusiastic audience rewarded the musicians with standing ovations and thoroughly enjoyed the carefully selected pro

A vibrant celebration of European languages! Yesterday, we were delighted to celebrate the European Day of Languages at Smith Square Hall , alongside our colleagues from EUNIC London – a vibrant network of EU member state cultural institutes and embassies, as well as the EU Delegation to the UK / European Union in the UK and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK / European Parliament in the UK. Throughout the afternoon, visitors explored stalls hosted by embass

Romanian innovation in design, featuring acclaimed designer Andra Clițan and her newest collection, “Jasmine Is a Lie”! On Sunday, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London opened its doors for a special event celebrating Romanian creativity and sustainable innovation in textile design, as part of the inaugural London Textile Month. The focus of the afternoon was “Jasmine Is a Lie”, the striking new collection by designer Andra Clițan (founder of MA RA MI), crafted with na

Romanian art, design, and music while exploring the history of a fantastic building! Contemporary art and textile art exhibitions, a recital, a talk on craftsmanship and regenerative fashion, as well as exciting (hi)stories about our architectural gem @ 1 Belgrave Square from 18 to 21 September | 11am - 5pm

Romanian Masters of Music and Poetry A celebration dedicated to George Enescu and Mihai Eminescu! Last weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful recital at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London - a musical journey through the works of Romanian masters, performed with exceptional sensitivity and mastery by sopranos Rodica Vica and Ilona Sofia Nastase , joined by pianist Andrada Maria Paşcu . A testament to the power of music and poetry to transcend time, langua

Marie of Romania, Artist Queen. A Floral Conversation The first in our series of talks accompanying the exhibition “ Marie of Romania, Artist Queen ”, currently on view at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery , took place last week in the presence of an enthusiastic audience. Our inaugural guest speaker was the esteemed botanist Dr. John Akeroyd , one of the most passionate connoisseurs and champions of Romania’s extraordinary biodiversity. In a captivating talk int

A Floral Conversation Last night, we had the immense joy of opening the Romanian Cultural Institute in London’s flagship project of the year: a stunning floral art exhibition marking 150 years since the birth of Queen Marie of Romania, celebrating her artistic talent and remarkable cultural legacy. Hosted in the elegant setting of the Garrison Chapel , The King Foundation’s gallery in Chelsea, the evening brought together a vibrant audience — members of the diplomatic corps,

Romanian Contemporary Art at Its Best 35 years since the establishment of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University of Timișoara, celebrated in London! We had the absolute joy of opening CHASING LIGHT at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London, alongside Dr. Diana Andreescu , Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University in Timișoara (FAD UVT), and the two curators. The event was opened with a welcome address by RCI London director Aura Woodwa

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Queen of Romania (1875-1938) EXHIBITION | TALK | THEATRE EDINBURGH 2-4 JULY, 2025 We were thrilled to launch our...

by Art Mirror Association at the London Design Biennale Experience Romanian cutting-edge design at this global event! The London Design...