Electric Castle 2026
Electric Castle is one of Romania's most distinctive festivals, set in and around the grounds of the historic Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, just outside Cluj-Napoca. The 2026 edition runs 16–19 July across four days, blending electronic, rock, hip-hop and live music with art installations on a sprawling Transylvanian estate.
Quick answer
Electric Castle is one of Romania's most distinctive festivals, set in and around the grounds of the historic Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, just outside Cluj-Napoca. The 2026 edition runs 16–19 July across four days, blending electronic, rock, hip-hop and live music with art installations on a sprawling Transylvanian estate.
Often described as a "festival in a castle", Electric Castle pairs major international headliners with a strong production and visual-art programme. Most attendees camp on-site for the full four days, turning the Bánffy estate into a temporary festival city.
Electric Castle 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July 2026 (four days)
- Venue: Bánffy Castle, Bonțida — about 30 km north-east of Cluj-Napoca
- Genres: electronic, rock, hip-hop, pop and live acts across multiple stages
- Format: four-day festival with extensive on-site camping
- Tickets: four-day passes and camping add-ons via the official Electric Castle site
What makes Electric Castle different
The setting is the headline: Bánffy Castle is a Baroque-Renaissance estate sometimes called the "Versailles of Transylvania", and the festival weaves stages, art and lighting through its grounds and ruins. The line-up spans genres far wider than a pure dance festival, so a single ticket covers everything from techno to indie rock.
Because Bonțida is a village outside the city, the festival is built around camping. Shuttle buses connect the site to Cluj-Napoca for those who prefer to stay in town.
Getting there and tickets
Fly or take the train to Cluj-Napoca, then use the official Electric Castle shuttle buses to Bonțida (about a 40-minute transfer). Four-day passes, day tickets and camping packages are sold through the official Electric Castle website; like UNTOLD, prices rise through release tiers so early booking is cheapest.
- Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) is the nearest airport and transport hub.
- Official shuttles run between Cluj-Napoca and the Bonțida site throughout the festival.
- Camping is the default — book a camping pass alongside your ticket.
- Buy four-day passes early; tiered pricing means later tickets cost more.
FAQ
- When is Electric Castle 2026?
- Electric Castle 2026 runs from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July 2026 at Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, near Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- Where is Electric Castle held?
- The festival takes place on the grounds of Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, a village roughly 30 km north-east of Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania.
- How do I get to Electric Castle from Cluj-Napoca?
- Official festival shuttle buses connect Cluj-Napoca with the Bonțida site (about a 40-minute transfer). Cluj Avram Iancu Airport (CLJ) is the nearest airport.
- Is Electric Castle a camping festival?
- Yes — most attendees camp on-site for the four days. Camping passes are sold alongside festival tickets on the official site; shuttles are available for those staying in Cluj-Napoca.
