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Budapest weekend guide 31 July - 2 August
Budapest's calendar is packed with live music, creative pop-ups and easy day trips, making it the perfect excuse to keep your weekend full.
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A family-friendly countryside escape near Budapest: discover the Zichy Family Estate
Set in Bikács, the estate combines peaceful natural surroundings with wellness facilities, excellent dining and range of family-friendly activities.
New venues
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Geraldine Confectionery
1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 14–16
The fourth outlet run by the 150-year-old Auguszt confectionery dynasty has opened behind the National Museum in the beautifully restored
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Budapest weekend guide 24 - 26 July
Round off the weekend with world music, Formula 1 or a slower day around the city.
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7 waterside gems for a relaxed day out, from Népsziget to the Danube Bend
We've rounded up some simple, nature-filled places where laid-back afternoons, easy company and the unmistakable feeling of summer take centre stage.
Today's events
Omniozis x Karmolós - Microfestival at Art Quarter Budapest
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Nightlife
Budapest Play - Budapest Street Music Festival 2026
Thursday, 30 July 2026 - Saturday, 8 August 2026
Upcoming events
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Kombucha workshop with dinner at Mad Dog Hangár
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
On 11 August, Mad Dog Hangár invites guests to explore the world of fermentation at a hands-on workshop led by dietitian and chef Nikolett Csesznok.
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Andrássy 150 anniversary programme series
Monday, 24 August 2026 - Saturday, 12 September 2026
Interviews
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Mad Scientist’s special beer day is coming, bringing craft beer lovers together
Discover what the Mad Scientist craft beer crew has in store for the anniversary of their IPA, Liquid Cocaine!
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Without the past, there’s no future – we talk with chef András Wolf at the Atrium in the New York Palace
Top chef András Wolf of the Anantara New York Palace talks Hungarian bistro cuisine, tradition and innovation.
Sights & culture
Where the soul finds itself – meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel
Meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel, Hungary's unique contemporary cirque danse company whose latest production, IMA (‘Pray’), represents a spiritual journey taken by the choreographer.
