Beach, Please! has entered the final month of preparations before its 2026 anniversary edition, the fifth in its history. (Article published on June 8, 2026, before the festival.) The festival that transformed Costinești into a landmark of urban culture returns between July 8 and 12, 2026. It takes place within NIBIRU, the new seaside entertainment resort.
For five days, Costinești becomes the center of urban culture in Romania , bringing together hundreds of thousands of participants, international artists and experiences built on an unprecedented scale on the Romanian coast . In just a few years, the festival has become the largest hip-hop festival in Europe. For 2026, the organizers estimate 600.000 participants throughout the festival. 90% of participation is already ensured through tickets purchased in advance.
The edition also marks the debut of NIBIRU, the new entertainment resort in Costinești. NIBIRU is open daily during the summer. It hosts the big festivals of the season, but also experiences for families, groups of friends and tourists.
Artists confirmed in the last month of preparations
Some of the most important hip-hop, trap and urban artists of the moment take the stage at Beach, Please! 2026: Playboi Carti, Future, Don Toliver, Tyla, Yeat, Quavo, BIA, Ski Mask The Slump God, Homixide Gang and Nemzzz, alongside Romanian artists such as INNA, Puya, Deliric, Rava, Erika Isac, Albert NBN, Alex Velea, BUG Mafia, Marko Glass & Bvcovia and Nouă Unșpe. The program combines international names with global visibility and local artists with a strong audience.
"Beach, Please! is today more than a festival. It is a project that brings hundreds of thousands of people to Romania , generates direct economic impact for the coast and contributes to a real change in perception about what we can build here, at international standards. For us, the stake has never been just organizing an event, but developing a platform that can put Romania on the map of great cultural and entertainment experiences in Europe", said Selly, founder of Beach, Please! and NIBIRU.
Transportation and access: what was prepared in the last month of preparations
For the 2026 edition, the organizers have prepared an extensive access and mobility infrastructure. The official guide includes arrival by train, bus or personal car. For the international audience, the main hub remains Henri Coandă International Airport.
During the festival, special Beach, Please! buses operate, departing from Constanța and Mangalia. They have intermediate stops in Agigea, Eforie Nord, Eforie Sud, Tuzla, 23 August, Olimp, Neptun, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. There is also a direct transfer from Otopeni Airport, plus a dedicated bus system that reduces the pressure on road traffic.
According to the schedule, the return trip departs every hour between 00:00 and 03:00. Between 03:00 and 06:00 there are additional trips, depending on occupancy. For accommodation close to the festival, see the accommodation options near Costinești.
Tickets and prices for the 2026 edition
The organizers confirm that the festival will take place in Costinești again this year. Production is proceeding according to schedule, and preparations are in advanced stages.
Andrei Șelaru highlighted the economic impact in Constanța County. Accommodation, transportation and related services brought tens of millions of euros to the local economy. The organizers were to publish details about buses and opening hours. On June 12, the full line-up was announced, along with a new change in ticket prices.
For the 2026 edition, prices are structured by access type, from 5-day passes to single-day tickets. Prices start at EUR 196 for General Access, EUR 176 for GA Early Entry, EUR 225 for General Access Plus and EUR 398 for Ultra VIP + Golden Circle, while single-day tickets start at EUR 79.
A phenomenon with a direct effect on the Romanian economy
The impact of Beach, Please! goes beyond the entertainment area. It is seen in the economy, tourism and the image of the country. According to data from the previous edition, the festival generated an economic impact of over 70 million euros in 2025.
In 2025, Beach, Please! attracted over 15.000 foreign tourists, and for 2026, internal estimates indicated more international visitors. Costinești is becoming the center of a new cultural and economic ecosystem, with international relevance.
In the final month of preparations, Beach, Please! 2026 is approaching its biggest edition in its history. For five days, Costinești becomes one of the most sought-after places in Europe for urban culture.
About Beach, Please!
Beach, Please! is an urban music festival held in Costinești. It has grown rapidly from one edition to the next and is the largest hip-hop festival in Europe. The fifth edition takes place between July 8 and 12, 2026, within NIBIRU, the new entertainment resort in Costinești.
Tickets are available on www.beach-please.ro.
