Lewis Capaldi Comes to Romania for the First Time as Headliner of UNTOLD ONE 2026

Lewis Capaldi, one of the most powerful pop phenomena of the past decade, is coming to Romania for the first time as a headliner of UNTOLD ONE 2026. The British artist will take the main stage of the festival ranked 3rd among the world’s largest music festivals, with a live show highly anticipated by fans.

With an unmistakable voice and a rare ability to turn vulnerability and emotion into global hits, Lewis Capaldi is one of the artists who have redefined pop sound worldwide, delivering songs that have dominated international charts and streaming platforms.

The single that launched him onto the global stage, “Someone You Loved,” has surpassed 4.2 billion streams on Spotify and ranks in the Top 10 most-streamed songs in the platform’s history. It reached No. 1 in over 20 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, and became one of the most played radio songs worldwide. Its success was further confirmed on Billboard, where “Someone You Loved” topped the Hot 100, turning Capaldi into a defining name in global pop music.

The British artist has been nominated twice for the Grammy Awards and has won multiple Brit Awards, including Song of the Year and Artist of the Year. His albums reached No. 1 on the official UK charts, and for two consecutive years Capaldi became the best-selling artist in the UK, a rare achievement for a new-generation pop artist.

A defining moment in his career took place at the Glastonbury Festival, where tens of thousands of people sang along to his songs in a moment picked up by international media as one of the most emotional live performances in recent music history. The footage went viral and reinforced Capaldi’s image as an authentic artist deeply connected with his fans.

Alongside his commercial success, Lewis Capaldi has become one of the most-followed artists of the moment on streaming platforms, with tens of millions of monthly listeners and billions of cumulative streams. His music—characterized by emotional ballads, minimalist production, and confessional lyrics—has created a powerful bond between artist and audience, beyond trends or commercial formulas.

In 2023, the Netflix documentary “How I’m Feeling Now” became one of the platform’s most-watched documentaries, offering an honest look into his artistic journey and his struggles with anxiety and Tourette syndrome—topics Lewis Capaldi addresses openly and with humor.

Through his music, the British artist has transformed vulnerability into a universal language, becoming one of the most beloved pop artists of his generation and a defining name on today’s international stage.

The first wave lineup is rounded out by artists who have shaped pop and electronic culture over the past decade: Flo Rida, Swae Lee, Martin Garrix, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Mestiza, Tash Sultana, Afrojack, and R3hab—artists who bring diverse sounds and musical perspectives to the UNTOLD ONE stage, expanding the festival experience beyond genre boundaries.

Subscriptions are available on untold.com, and fans can secure their UNTOLD ONE 2026 experience with passes that can be purchased with installment payment options.
UNTOLD ONE will take place between August 6–9, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca.