DescOpera festival marks 10 years at Orheiul Vechi

The 10th anniversary edition of the DescOpera open-air classical music festival commenced at the Orheiul Vechi cultural-natural reserve. For the first time, the landmark cultural event expands across four evenings, featuring unique historical locations and an innovative floating stage constructed over the Raut River.

DescOperă” Festival returns to Butuceni

The "DescOperă" festival is returning to Butuceni this weekend for its anniversary edition, featuring a lineup of artists from both the country and abroad. Svetlana Bivol, the director of the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic, notes that the event has continually evolved over the years, establishing itself as a cultural landmark that attracts an ever-growing audience along the banks of the Răut.

Moldova expands youth cultural vouchers via Mastercard

Moldova’s Ministry of Culture has expanded its national Cultural Voucher program for youth through a new fintech integration with Mastercard and Paynet. Announced at the Moldova Digital Summit 2026, the upgrade transitions the initiative from a purely virtual smartphone application to a flexible card-based system.

Decaying Jewish heritage in Moldova prompts urgent rescue call

Rapidly deteriorating stone walls and collapsing roofs now threaten the last remaining century-old Jewish residences in Capresti, a village in Moldova’s Floresti District. This accelerating structural collapse has forced local residents and authorities to issue an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Culture for immediate restoration funding before these historical vestiges disappear entirely.

Nicolae Iorga exhibition at the National Library until July 15

The exhibition entitled "History of the Romanian people in the research of Nicolae Iorga", 155 years after the birth of the great historian and scholar of Romania, can be seen at the National Library of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan publishers showcase books at Bookfest Bucharest

Publishing houses from the Republic of Moldova will participate in the Bookfest Bucharest 2026 book fair with a joint stand. The 19th edition of the fair is scheduled to take place from June 3 to 7 at Romexpo.

New festival in Chișinău celebrates the work of Grigore Vieru

The 18th edition of the "Grigore Vieru" International Poetry Festival began on Thursday in Chisinau. This festival is one of the most significant literary events in Romania, celebrating poetry and the cultural heritage associated with the work of Grigore Vieru. It honors the creations and personality of this celebrated poet, who has become a symbol of cultural identity and national values.

Prime Minister Munteanu wears Vyshyvanka: Ukrainians are part of my personal story

The Ukrainian community celebrated World Day of the National Vyshynka Shirt by wearing traditional shirts and holding the Ukrainian flag. Since the onset of the large-scale Russian invasion, this event has also come to symbolize solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their resistance to aggression.

Paintings by Tudor Zbârnea exhibited at the Constantin Brâncuși Gallery

A life devoted to beauty and marked by 43 personal exhibitions defines the work of Tudor Zbârnea, a master of fine arts and the esteemed director of the National Museum of Art of Moldova. The exhibition "Traces" is currently open at the "Constantin Brâncuși" Gallery, showcasing a journey through the various stages of the master’s creativity.

First personal exhibition showcases sculptor Pavel Obreja’s artistic vision

The inaugural personal sculpture exhibition of young artist Pavel Obreja took place at the National Museum of Romanian Literature in Chișinău. The exhibition features 25 works created over the last decade of his artistic career. Earlier this year, a selection of these artworks was also showcased in Iași during the Romanian Sculptors Month.

“Romanian Literature Days” returns to Chișinău with debates on Shakespeare, manipulation, and hip-hop

The 10th edition of the "Romanian Literature Days" Festival in Chișinău will kick off on Monday, May 18. The event will span six days and feature public readings, thematic debates, and meetings with writers from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, and the diaspora. The organizers announced a diverse program that includes discussions on the relevance of Shakespeare, the topic of information manipulation, and a dialogue on the relationship between hip-hop and contemporary poetry.

BITEI launches theatrical marathon in Chisinau with artists from 11 countries

The BITEI 2026 International Festival of Performing Arts is set to return with a new edition from May 21 to 31, under the theme "BITEI - The place where art inspires freedom." This highly anticipated theatrical event will showcase 22 performances, including theater, music, and dance, across various stages in Chisinau. The festival features an impressive lineup of troupes from 11 different countries, making it an exciting marathon of artistic expression.