EuropaFest is Romania's international music festival, presenting a series of concerts by top jazz, blues and pop bands from around 50 countries. It takes place at Bucharest's Royal Palace, the former official royal residence.

This week-long musical bonanza includes more than 300 musicians performing live, an international competition for piano, clarinet & composition, classical concerts, master classes and the Young Talents Stage, with a Gala Concert on the final evening.

Dates: Annual in 2010, 10 to 12 May
Venue: Royal Palace
Website:  http://www.jmevents.ro/