A century and a quarter of history, architecture and cultural effervescence are celebrated in August at the Constanta Casino , an emblematic symbol of the Romanian seaside. This month, the Casino comes to life through an anniversary program aimed at restoring the charm of the Belle Époque and consolidating its cultural role in the contemporary landscape.
The building and the cliff in front of the Casino transform into an open-air stage
The program begins on August 9, with a large-scale visual and musical show. August 15, which also marks the Romanian Navy Day, brings to the fore a jazz concert inspired by the atmosphere of the 30s, held right in front of the Casino. Also on this day, the official opening to the public of the Casino store, located on the ground floor of the building – a space dedicated to souvenirs, Romanian design and objects that tell the story of the monument – will take place. On this occasion, two limited-edition capsule collections, signed by Romanian brands, will also be launched. Between August 15 and 17, the visiting program will be extended until midnight, offering the public a special incursion into the history and architecture of the place.
On August 17, also on the waterfront, there will be a performance by the Cantus Mundi children's choir, the largest social integration program through music in Romania , initiated by the renowned conductor Ion Marin and developed with the involvement of the National Chamber Choir "Madrigal". A moment of cultural reflection will take place on August 19, when the Casino's performance hall will host "Enescu 70 for everyone's understanding", a concert-conference-exhibition, an event dedicated to the memory of the great Romanian composer , 70 years after his passing into eternity.
For the first time in history, the Casino becomes part of the George Enescu International Festival
On August 29, at 20:00 PM, cellist Valentin Răduțiu and pianist Per Rundberg will perform a gala concert with works by Enescu, Brahms and Debussy. Tickets can be purchased online, from My Stage and Bilet.ro.
In addition to the performances, the public will have access to a new exhibition space open on the ground floor of the building. Between August 10 and 17, a visual incursion into the universe of the Madrigal Choir will be presented. From August 19 to September 11, the exhibition will be dedicated to the director Silviu Purcărete, one of the most influential creators of contemporary theater in Romania, who began his career at the theater in Constanța.
Access to the events on the waterfront is free, organized by the Constanta City Hall. The partnership with the Constanta State Theater and the events held within the fourth edition of the Summer Season of the Performing Arts – SEAS 2025 – the Cantus Mundi program, “Enescu 70 for Everyone’s Understanding”, the temporary exhibitions and the concerts within the George Enescu International Festival – support the Casino’s mission to become a national cultural hub.
Since its official reopening on May 21, 2025, the Casino has attracted over 95.000 visitors. With a reconfigured identity and a diverse and attractive cultural program, the iconic building of Constanta aims to once again become a landmark of cultural life in Romania for the local and international public.
