Romanian Cultural Institute in London

Romanian Cultural Institute in London We promote Romanian culture and artists in the United Kingdom. These four principal functions are executed in a whole series of activities.

We are keen to build partnerships with British cultural organisations and support our vibrant community in Great Britain. The Romanian Cultural Institute in London, or ICR/RCI London, is part of a global network of cultural institutes and together we make up Romania’s main arm of cultural diplomacy. We act on several levels: as a diplomatic mission, cultural management unit, artistic and PR agency and as a centre for research and documentation. As a diplomatic mission, we are in charge of cultural and public diplomacy projects, managed by a dedicated team of professionals. We are also responsible for creating long-term partnerships between Romanian and British individuals and institutions. We devote equal energy to initiatives about Britain for Romanians and we collaborate with Romanians in the UK on community projects.

Adela Vrînceanu Celebidachi is a film producer and a graduate of the Faculty of Law in Bucharest, with a Master’s degre...
23/09/2026



Adela Vrînceanu Celebidachi is a film producer and a graduate of the Faculty of Law in Bucharest, with a Master’s degree in Communication and Public Relations. She has previously produced documentaries addressing a range of social issues, including access to education, people with disabilities, the Roma community and domestic violence. For almost 20 years, she has served on the board of OvidiuRo, a Romanian foundation supporting disadvantaged children in gaining access to education. She produced the film 'Octav' and 'The Yellow Tie'. She also worked as co-producer on the award-winning 'Fjord' (2026, dir. Cristian Mungiu), starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.

One day before the UK release of 'The Yellow Tie', producer Adela Vrînceanu Celebidachi will be joining director Serge Ioan Celebidachi for a special in-conversation event at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Joined by film producer Mara Cracaleanu, they will share personal experiences and insights into the making of this ambitious cinematic project,

📅 Tuesday 29 September, 7 pm
📍 1 Belgrave Square, London SW1X8PH
The event is SOLD OUT.

We're thrilled to announce the UK debut of Răzvan Florescu Quartet, one of the exciting new voices in contemporary Roman...
23/09/2026

We're thrilled to announce the UK debut of Răzvan Florescu Quartet, one of the exciting new voices in contemporary Romanian jazz, taking to the Upstairs stage at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s in London for one very special night! 🎶🇬🇧

Vibraphonist Răzvan Florescu and pianist Vlad Briciu are joined by Oli Fitzgerald on double bass and Ethan Sweeting on drums, transforming the project into a genuinely collaborative Romanian-British quartet and exploring new musical territories through their different musical backgrounds and perspectives.

Expect memorable melodies, shifting rhythms, atmospheric textures and a distinctive vibraphone-led sound that moves effortlessly from spacious and lyrical to energetic and rhythmically charged.

The quartet’s debut album, Sketches, collects Florescu’s original compositions, drawing on classical influences and traditional musical elements while moving freely across different jazz styles.

📍 Ronnie Scott’s, 47 Frith St, London W1D 4HT
🎟️ Tickets: £25–£35

This is one UK debut you won’t want to miss!

BOOK HERE: https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/razvan-florescu-quartet

🎶 We are delighted to collaborate with the London Chamber Music Society (LCMS) for the opening concert of its 2026/27 se...
22/09/2026

🎶 We are delighted to collaborate with the London Chamber Music Society (LCMS) for the opening concert of its 2026/27 season, bringing together acclaimed guitarist Alexandra Păceană and the Valegro Quartet.

📅 Sunday 27 September | 6 PM
📍 St John’s Church, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY

A meeting of guitar and string quartet, this special programme explores the extraordinary colours and expressive possibilities of plucked and bowed strings.

✨ The evening features music by Mozart, striking new arrangements of works by J.S. Bach and George Enescu, and one of the great guitar quintets of the repertoire: Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Quintet, composed for legendary guitarist Andrés Segovia in 1950.

🎻 Valegro Quartet
Takanori Okamoto & Sophia Molina — violins
Haruka Makino — viola
Doraly Gill — cello

🎸 Alexandra Păceană — guitar

This concert marks the first collaboration between the Romanian Cultural Institute in London and the London Chamber Music Society, an institution with a remarkable history of chamber music-making in London stretching back to the Victorian era and the Sunday Concerts at South Place.

🎟️ Book your tickets and discover the full programme: https://www.londonchambermusic.org.uk/event-details-registration/alexandra-paceana-guitar-and-the-valegro-quartet

Serge Ioan Celebidachi was born in Paris on 19 June 1968, the son of painter Ioana Celebidachi and renowned conductor S...
22/09/2026



Serge Ioan Celebidachi was born in Paris on 19 June 1968, the son of painter Ioana Celebidachi and renowned conductor Sergiu Celibidache. A Franco-Romanian writer and filmmaker, he grew up in Paris before studying Theatre and Drama at Indiana University in Bloomington and completing a Master’s degree in Film at the London International Film School. His first feature film, 'Sergiu Celibidache's Garden' (1997), received critical acclaim. After several films across a variety of genres he directed 'Octav' (2017), which received awards at international film festivals and topped the Romanian box office for domestic films that year. Serge Ioan Celebidachi's latest film is the award-winning 'The Yellow Tie'.

One day before the UK release of The Yellow Tie, a film that brings the extraordinary story and destiny of Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache to the big screen, we are happy to host a special in-conversation event in the company of director Serge Ioan Celebidachi and producer Adela Vrînceanu Celebidachi.

Our two guests, joined by film producer Mara Cracaleanu, will share personal experiences and insights into the making of this ambitious cinematic project,

📅 Tuesday 29 September, 7 pm
📍 1 Belgrave Square, London SW1X8PH

The event is SOLD OUT.

This weekend, we welcomed our audiences for a special afternoon in the company of two wonderful musicians: mezzo-soprano...
21/09/2026

This weekend, we welcomed our audiences for a special afternoon in the company of two wonderful musicians: mezzo-soprano Adriana Festeu and pianist Christopher White.

Part of our programme at the Open House Festival / Open City, the event started with a warm welcome from RCI London Director Aura Woodward, after which the musicians took the stage for 'Threads of Time: A Pasticcio for Voice and Piano'.

Conceived by Adriana Festeu, "Threads of Time" was an imaginative and highly original journey through the moments of transition into and out of consciousness across a woman’s life. The programme moved freely between languages, styles, genres and musical periods, bringing together operatic intensity and the intimacy of song in unexpected and evocative ways.

The response from our audience was extraordinary. We had a full house, with every available seat taken and even members of the audience sitting on the staircase, listening to the music. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and curiosity for this unique programme.

Our warmest thanks to Adriana Festeu and Christopher White for a beautiful performance, and to everyone who joined us. We are happy to have shared such a memorable afternoon of music with you all. 🎶

Photos: Alex Coman

🇪🇺🗣️ Celebrate the European Day of Languages with us in London.Join the Romanian Cultural Institute in London and the Em...
21/09/2026

🇪🇺🗣️ Celebrate the European Day of Languages with us in London.

Join the Romanian Cultural Institute in London and the Embassy of Romania / Ambasada României în Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii şi Irlandei de Nord at Sinfonia Smith Square for a day celebrating Europe’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity!

🇷🇴 Visit the Romanian stand to explore resources for learning Romanian, discover Romanian culture and find out more about Romania. Organised with the Romanian Language Office at Institutul Cultural Român / Romanian Cultural Institute.

The European Day of Languages event is organised by EUNIC London, 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, in partnership with London's cultural institutes and embassies.

🎟️ Free entry | Booking required
📅 Thursday 24 September, 10 AM - 7 PM
📍 Smith Square Hall, London SW1P 3HA

Interactive activities at the participating embassies, cultural institutes and diaspora schools stands will centre around the European Day of Languages Passport, inviting visitors to explore Europe’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity.

More info and tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4sst96pr

✨Join us in 1 Belgrave Square for the last day of the Open House Festival! Throughout the weekend we have welcomed so ma...
20/09/2026

✨Join us in 1 Belgrave Square for the last day of the Open House Festival! Throughout the weekend we have welcomed so many enthusiastic visitors to discover our three exhibitions - Nadia Comăneci: the Road to Perfection, Diplomacy in Fashion and Auspicious Absents.

Come and experience Romanian culture at Open House Festival, at the Romanian Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square.

🕚 11:00–17:00 | Free entry

Photos: Alex Coman

19/09/2026

Mezzo-soprano Adriana Festeu and pianist Christopher White at 1 Belgrave Square

We are thrilled to host “Diplomacy in Fashion: The London Chapter”, an initiative of Lucie Portman to support Romanian a...
18/09/2026

We are thrilled to host “Diplomacy in Fashion: The London Chapter”, an initiative of Lucie Portman to support Romanian and British designers. The Ambassadors of Romania, HE Laura Popescu and HE Giles Portman, together with Lucie Portman and our Director Aura Woodward opened the exhibition, which features 21 contemporary Romanian designers.

Attending designers included Andreea Raicu, Kati Szalai, Alina Pușcaș, Corina Boboc, Alina Lazariu, Ramona Nacu, Sabina Georgescu, and Marius Mușat, alongside supporters who travelled from Bucharest specifically for the event. Over 200 people joined us last night, including members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of our vibrant community in the United Kingdom.

Lucie Portman, the wife of the British Ambassador to Romania, has developed a real passion for Romanian fashion during her time in Bucharest. Previously she organised two highly successful fashion shows at the Ambassador’s Residence, which brought together Romanian and British designers.

The exhibition can be visited throughout this weekend from 11.00 – 5pm, when our doors are open as part of the Open House Festival.

Photography: Alex Coman

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