Over the last decade, the Untold Music Festival has become one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world.
Every year, popular musicians are invited to Cluj-Napoca to entertain their fans, who gather from around the globe to enjoy the atmosphere of one of Romania’s best cities, widely considered the unofficial capital of Transylvania.
A Brief History of Untold
The Untold Music Festival is held annually in Cluj-Napoca, attracting more than 300.000 people and famous DJs like Avicii, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, and Tiësto. The first edition of the festival took place in 2015 as part of Cluj-Napoca’s designation as the European Youth Capital. Thanks to its unique blend of music and storytelling, Untold quickly became a sensation.
The Untold Experience
The Untold Music Festival only lasts for four days and even those days tend to pass in an instant, especially if you’re in good company. This makes it a great event for young people who are quite busy but want to fully enjoy themselves for a short while before returning to their hectic lives.
At Untold 2024, the attendants were able to experience exclusive lounges, meet-and-greets, and culinary activities that were just as exciting as the music itself. At Untold 2025, the organizers will raise the bar again, as they have done for the past 10 years.
If you decide to participate in the festival and want to have an even deeper experience, you can visit Cluj-Napoca’s biggest tourist attractions. Whether you’re interested in eating delicious food or playing cards in a casino, your journey through the city is guaranteed to be enjoyable.
Places to Visit in Cluj-Napoca
This Romanian city features some of the best universities and libraries in the country, as well as some of the best restaurants. Numerous countries have made cabbage rolls one of their traditional dishes, but in Romania, they are right at the top of the list. So, make sure to try them!
If you’re with a loved one and want to experience a quiet place in nature, Cluj-Napoca’s Botanical Garden is absolutely delightful. You can also take a walk through the city’s Central Park. There you will find not just a beautiful corner of nature but also excellent cafes.
If you’re a bit geekier and want to learn about history, The Museum Square features The National Museum of Transylvanian History, which is a treasure trove for history buffs.
Nearby, you will find great steak houses and lots of pubs and bars, which are usually full of students.
For those who are more spiritually inclined, St. Michael’s Church is a Gothic masterpiece that’s guaranteed to leave a powerful impression and make your trip even more memorable.
However, if you seek a completely different kind of atmosphere, the city’s Bellagio Casino, with its exclusive atmosphere, can offer you a glimpse of Cluj-Napoca’s nightlife.
Untold’s Popularity and Success
Around the world, the level of interest in the upcoming edition of Untold is huge. More than 10,000 subscriptions have already been purchased and the number of sold passes surpassed 50,000. And it’s not even 2025!
As usual, the numbers are expected to increase considerably as the starting date of the festival approaches. By June 2025, hundreds of thousands of passes and subscriptions will have been sold, but you don’t need to wait until then.
The 2025 edition of Untold is scheduled to take place between August 7 – 10 and will be called Untold X because it’s the 10th. For such a special anniversary, the fans’ expectations are higher than ever and the organizers’ determination to immortalize the Untold brand is equally so.
This guarantees that Untold’s program, guests, and atmosphere will be unforgettable. For some of the invited artists, this will be the first time when they perform in Romania. So, naturally, they’ll likely try to make a good impression and come very well-prepared.
Untold is currently ranked as the 3rd best largest music festival on the planet and is often compared to even more epic festivals such as Belgium’s Tomorrowland or USA’s EDC Las Vegas.
When it comes to music festivals, much of the prestige comes from their rich history and the artists who performed at previous editions. In that respect, Untold’s 10-year history and the reputation of DJs like Armin van Buuren have certainly made it one of the best.
