Organized by the Bucharest Municipality through CREART – Centre for Creation, Art and Tradition, this international competition is a pioneering project in Romania and global reference point for New Media Art. It is also a proud member of ILO – International Light Festivals Organisation.
The contest showcases the best artists in the field, winners of its seven partner festivals, who will compete for the Grand Prize of iMapp Bucharest 2025, awarded by an international jury. Meanwhile, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite work during the event night, deciding the winner of the Public Choice Award.
From a technical standpoint, iMapp Bucharest is a remarkable example of expertise, unique in Romania, transforming Bucharest into the world capital of creativity and light. Every September, it brings a spectacular fusion of visual arts and technology to the 23,000-square-meter façade of the Palace of the Parliament – the largest projection surface in the world.
in partnership with Gumball 3000 and Food Truck Festival!
iMapp Bucharest was a pioneering project, born from the desire of Romanian and international artists to explore New Media art and to create on the largest projection surface in the world - the 23,000 square meter façade of the Palace of the Parliament. Over its 10-year history, the event has transformed the city into a hub of innovation through art, offering audiences unique visual experiences shared together in public space. Throughout the years, this international competition has evolved into a Winners League, annually bringing together in Bucharest the award-winning artists from some of the world’s most prestigious light festivals.
This year, iMapp Bucharest marks a spectacular milestone: its 10th anniversary edition, under a powerful and timely theme: ART is all around. From the city’s architecture to the charm of projections, from pixels to emotions, art surrounds us, surprises us, and connects us.
On Saturday, 20th of September, the largest international 3D video mapping event returns to light up the heart of Bucharest with rhythm, color, energy and global creativity. The world’s most talented international artists, winners of partner festivals from China, Germany, Indonesia, the United States, Japan, France and Hungary, will gather in Bucharest for a unique visual competition that transforms ideas into immersive experiences.
🎉 Let’s celebrate a decade of visual magic!
A decade in which Bucharest became the capital of New Media Art.
A decade of living art together.
1 city. 10 editions. Millions of spectators. Infinite stories.
Sunday, 21st of September, Bucharest residents and tourists are invited to Constitutiei Square for the famous international rally Gumball 3000, which chose to include this pit stop in its route through iconic cities, thanks to the iMapp Bucharest festival. Over 100 cars will be along for the ride, driven by an international 'who’s who' of celebrities, influencers, sports stars, music legends, gamers, YouTubers and business leaders from over 40 countries.
All of this unfolds alongside irresistible street food flavours and energizing DJ sets - all brought to you by iMapp Bucharest’s partners - Gumball 3000 and Food Truck Festival.
🕰 Saturday, 20 September | 16:00 - 23:00 | iMapp Bucharest Winners League contest
🕰 Sunday, 21 September | 12:00 – 23:00 | Gumball 3000 parade
🎯 Constitutiei Square, Bucharest
🆓 Free Entry
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Organizers: Bucharest Municipality, through CREART – Centre for Creation, Art and Tradition
With the support of: Parliament of Romania – Chamber of Deputies
Cultural Partners: Romanian Cultural Institute, ARTEXIM
iMapp Bucharest - Winners League Private Partners: Gumball 3000, Food Truck Festival
iMapp Bucharest is a member of ILO – International Light Festivals Organisation
Partner Festivals: Chongqing International Light Art Festival - CHINA, Genius Loci Weimar Festival - GERMANY, Jakarta Light Festival - INDONESIA, LUMA Projection Arts Festival - USA, 1minute Projection Mapping Competition - JAPAN, Video Mapping Festival - FRANCE, Zsolnay Light Festival – HUNGARY, George Enescu International Festival