november 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM CET
Budapest
Happy 149th birthday, Budapest!
Budapest celebrates its 149th birthday today and we have brought you a fascinating clip for the occasion.
April 1, 2022 at 2:49 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Opera experience: Mayerling ballet portrays the tragic story of Hungary’s Crown Prince Rudolf
The Hungarian National Ballet returns to the Opera House with a majestic production portraying the enduring mystery of the Austro-Hungarian era, the suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf and his mistress.
March 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM CET
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Shall we dance? Learn the first steps in Budapest… Lesson 2: Ballet
Ballet looks divinely beautiful and otherworldly, but it's not impossible to learn even if you're a bit older than many beginners. Here's how to learn the first ballet steps in Budapest.
March 14, 2022 at 3:18 PM CET
Sights & culture
Beautifully renovated Opera House reopens after 5 years
See how Budapest's beautiful Opera House now looks after five years of renovation.
February 16, 2022 at 1:39 PM CET
Sights & culture
Plácido Domingo to star in reopening gala at Budapest’s Opera House
The curtain rises at the Opera House on 12 March after five years of renovation. Making a special appearance for the occasion will be Spain's great star, Plácido Domingo, in a conducting role.
December 21, 2021 at 12:09 PM CET
Sights & culture
See classic Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker for free this Christmas!
Revered by generations of Hungarians, Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker can be enjoyed for free this Christmas thanks to a live feed from the Opera House through its Facebook page.
June 28, 2021 at 10:53 AM CEST
Sights & culture
Free outdoor photo exhibition celebrates Budapest’s Ballet Institute
See how Budapest's Ballet Institute looks today before its upcoming transformation as a five-star hotel – thanks to a unique photo shoot now on display around downtown Szervita tér.