The most intense weekend of the season so far brought to NIBIRU Arena the atmosphere of the great parties built around the music of the ’90s and 2000s, with hits that have remained relevant beyond the period in which they were released. Over two nights, 170,000 people attended STARDUST, setting a new attendance record since NIBIRU’s launch and turning the Arena into one of the biggest open-air clubs of the weekend.

The STARDUST weekend coincided with the celebration of Saint Mary’s Day, marking one of the most important moments of summer on the Romanian coast, a period during which NIBIRU also hosted special activities dedicated to Sea Days, with sailing workshops, aviation shows and military demonstrations.

With a lineup built around some of the best-known hits of the ’90s and 2000s, STARDUST brought NIBIRU to its peak attendance of the season and confirmed musical nostalgia as a powerful force for bringing generations together. Taking the stage were ATC, Snap, Jenny (from Ace of Base), Garcia, Eric Martin of Technotronic, Haddaway, Nana, The Mad Stuntman and Corona, bringing back to the audience the energy of an era marked by recognizable refrains and dancing.

“STARDUST was designed as an experience for all generations. We saw entire families dancing together to songs their parents listened to when they were their children’s age. That’s exactly what we set out to do from the start with NIBIRU: to build a destination where you can come with your family, have a meal, go to a concert, and later dance to the music that marked your youth,” said Andrei Șelaru (Selly), founder of NIBIRU.

STARDUST created a cultural bridge between generations, bringing back into the spotlight musical landmarks that defined the pop culture of an entire era and giving younger audiences the chance to discover them and carry them forward.

Among the moments that marked the two nights of STARDUST was also Haddaway’s appearance, who told the audience that Romania feels like home to him, as his life partner is Romanian. The artist performed “What Is Love” in an electric atmosphere, and the audience responded with energy, turning the moment into one of the standout moments of the night.

Another special moment of the two STARDUST nights came from a Romanian fan living in Germany, who traveled specifically to NIBIRU to see Nana, the artist who helped him get through difficult times in his life. Nana’s music, especially the song “Lonely,” became a soundtrack for hard times, and the fan shared that these songs gave him the strength to keep going. Andrei Șelaru (Selly) made the meeting between the fan and the artist possible, turning it into one of the festival’s most impressive moments: Nana hugged the fan, thanked him for his support, and the fan got to talk with the artist backstage.

Another memorable moment came from Jenny (from Ace of Base), who performed famous songs such as “All That She Wants” in front of an audience that knew every line by heart. The artist was visibly moved by the audience’s reaction, as they sang her songs from start to finish and filmed to relive the intensity of the experience after the STARDUST event.

Following this year’s results, STARDUST continues in 2027, and the first tickets for the upcoming edition are available online with a price advantage in the first sales stage. The 2027 edition will carry forward one of the concepts that attracted the largest audience to NIBIRU in its first season.

Beach, Please! Party: Rae Sremmurd and DJ Spade, on August 19
On August 19, NIBIRU Arena hosts Beach, Please! Party, an event that extends the energy of the Beach, Please! festival. The night’s headliners are American duo Rae Sremmurd (Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee), known for their international hits, and DJ Spade, Drake’s official DJ. The lineup is rounded out by local artists such as Albert NBN, Noua Unspe, Vanilla, Badd G, Madatorricelli and Lazy Ed. The party starts at 11:00 PM and runs past midnight, in the signature Beach, Please! atmosphere.

PORC FEST: Romanian hip-hop and underground culture, on August 22–23
On August 22 and 23, NIBIRU Arena hosts PORC FEST, a festival dedicated to Romanian hip-hop and underground culture. On the first day, August 22, the lineup brings together Deliric x Silent Strike, Guess Who, Sami G, Blanco, Ștefan Costea x George Pitariu and Vlad Flueraru. On August 23, CTC, El Nino, Maximilian, D.Z.W.S, Lucawts and Tomi Marfa take the stage. PORC FEST is designed as an experience for audiences who follow Romania’s hip-hop scene.

Popcorn Days: INNA, Edward Maya, David Deejay and DJ Sava bring the hits that put Romania on the world music map to the NIBIRU stage
On August 25 and 26, NIBIRU Arena hosts Popcorn Days, a festival dedicated to the dance and pop music that dominated Romanian radio in the 2000s and contributed to the international success of Romanian artists from that era. The event’s headliners are INNA, Edward Maya, David Deejay and DJ Sava, alongside other names from the Romanian dance scene, artists whose songs were played in more than 50 countries and turned Romania into an exporter of international hits.

The event is designed as a musical journey through a period that marked the local music industry, with songs that put Romania on the global music map: from “Hot” and “Déjà Vu” (INNA) to “Stereo Love” (Edward Maya), “Lean On” (David Deejay) and the collaborations that dominated the European charts. Popcorn Days once again confirms NIBIRU’s direction of creating diverse experiences that appeal to different audiences.

RETROGRADE: Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, EVE, Fat Joe, Ja Rule and Keri Hilson close the season
From August 28–30, NIBIRU Arena hosts RETROGRADE, the festival that closes the resort’s first season with one of the strongest international lineups of the summer. The event brings Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, EVE, Fat Joe, Ja Rule and Keri Hilson to NIBIRU, names that defined global pop culture and the sound of 2000s hip-hop and R&B.

RETROGRADE is designed as a musical journey through an era that marked entire generations: from Timbaland’s groundbreaking productions, which changed the sound of pop and hip-hop music, to the hits that dominated MTV and radio stations around the world. Busta Rhymes, with his distinctive flow and unique stage energy, EVE, with her powerful presence and lyrics that redefined the role of women in hip-hop, Fat Joe and Ja Rule, two of the names that dominated the charts with memorable collaborations, and Keri Hilson, with her recognizable voice and hits that became the soundtrack of a generation, make RETROGRADE one of the most anticipated events of the summer.

Family activities, until the end of the season
Until the end of the season, NIBIRU continues to be a destination designed for all generations, with activities for children and families available daily. The amusement park, Hype Play, the train ride, the Museum of Planets, the TaranTerra reptile exhibition and the padel and basketball courts remain open, alongside creative workshops: soap bubbles, balloon modeling, face painting, puppet theater, music and dance. The program is designed so that parents and children can spend time together in a complete experience: daytime activities, food, concerts and evening festivals.