Forbidden songs
Discover the Forbidden Songs exhibition at Music Gallery, inside Edison House of Music — an interactive experience about the music that defied censorship and changed the world. Music…
Discover the Forbidden Songs exhibition at Music Gallery, inside Edison House of Music — an interactive experience about the music that defied censorship and changed the world.
Music is, on one hand, ephemeral. There are more than 20 million bands and music artists in the world. Roughly one billion songs have been composed. Yet on the other hand, a single song lasting only a few minutes has had the power to change the world.
The Experience
Pirate Radio Stations
When official radio stations refused to broadcast certain songs, Radio Caroline transmitted directly from the sea u2014 without authorization, but also without censorship.
Bone Music
When vinyl records were banned in the Soviet Union, people began recording music onto X-ray films stolen from hospitals u2014 a form of resistance documented by Stephen Coates through the X-Ray Audio project.
Underground Clubs
Where official venues closed their doors, communities created their own spaces u2014 hidden clubs where music could circulate freely and identities were shaped in the dark.
Graffitti Station
The art form that refused permission u2014 graffiti u2014 emerged alongside Hip hop, in the same neighborhoods, during the same period, and for the same reasons.
The Globe
25 songs from 25 different countries are marked to show the places where a piece of music was considered dangerous enough to be banned.
Vinyl Tribute
A cassette and vinyl engraving station where you have the opportunity to produce your own vinyl record with a song of your choice.
Practical information
- 📅 Exhibition periodFORBIDDEN SONGS — May 15 – June 28, 2026
- ⏳ Visit durationApproximately 60 minutes
- 🕖 Last entry7:00 PM
- 📍 Event locationEdison House of Music
- 🧒 Recommended age5+
- 🚗 ParkingWe recommend using public transportation. If that is not possible, Leul parking is available near Piața Mihai Viteazu.
- 🎟️ Ticket pricesStarting from 25 RON. Free for children under 3 years old.
- ☕ Extra facilitiesEnjoy a coffee, a drink, or a snack in the foyer at Edison House of Music.