Festivals and events
In reality Budapest is itself a kind of year-round festival, a lively city where traditional values are combined with all the sophistication of a modern metropolis. Even if you don’t intend to, you’re bound to bump into a gastro- and sports event, open-air concert or festival. Be there!
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1 The Sziget Festival in August
The biggest adventure of your life. -
2 20th August
The nation’s biggest feast day. -
3 Authentic Hungarian traditions
Any day you like. -
4 Morning concerts
At the old music academy -
5 Tűzraktér
Underground cultural centre
People say...
Don't miss the festivals in Budapest
Martin from Budapest
There are a lot of festivals in Budapest in the whole year which I likely to visit. For me the minimum to see are the Broadway ... Details
Wine tasting at the Buda Castle
Wine festival
“We are getting prepared in the full summer for the Buda Castle Wine Festival, where we taste the new Hungarian wines year ... Details
Only locals know
Pálinka Festival
Pálinka is a kind of ultra-strong brandy – it can be made from any type of fruit. The most popular kinds are plum, pear and apricot. The Festival is a great event that teaches ... Details
Kunsthalle / Art Gallery
This building in Heroes’ Square looks like a museum, opposite the Museum of Fine Arts – but it has no collection, only changing contemporary exhibitions, mostly from abroad. It ... Details
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