The inaugural Neversea Kapital festival took place from July 4–6, 2025, at Bucharest’s Arena Națională, attracting a massive crowd of nearly 155,000 over three days. Featuring three stages and over 100 artists, the event set new production standards with Romania’s tallest LED screen (22 meters) and the most advanced sound system ever installed in the stadium.
Neversea Kapital 2025 makes Arena Națională unavailable for football matches
Highlights included Swedish DJ Salvatore Ganacci mixing in a Gică Hagi jersey alongside surprise guest Florin Salam, whose performances went viral on social media. The festival closed with outstanding sets by Lost Frequencies and Steve Aoki, the latter delighting the crowd with his signature “Cake moment”.
This successful debut positions festival as a major new player in Europe’s summer festival circuit and demonstrates Bucharest’s growing appeal as a vibrant hub for large-scale international music events.