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Where to celebrate carnival season in Budapest in 2024

Farsang, the Hungarian equivalent of the carnival season, stretches from January 6th until February 14th this year. Here is how to celebrate it.

February 8 at 5:25 PM CET

Budapest Weekend Guide 9-11 February

Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.

February 7 at 3:35 PM CET

Active

10+1 best things to do in Budapest this February

Make the most out of February in Budapest with our tips.

February 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM CET

Gastro Nightlife

Farsang is here! Where to celebrate carnival season in Budapest in 2023

From the best doughnut shops to masquerade balls, house and rooftop parties, we have rounded up ways to celebrate farsang this year.

January 28, 2022 at 3:25 PM CET

Culture

Learn everyday Hungarian for an easier stay in Budapest! Lesson 14: Farsang!

Discover the origins and traditions surrounding Farsang and the carnival season in Hungary – along with the cultural background behind the national dance practised at this time of year, Palotás.

February 10, 2021 at 9:17 AM CET

Budapest

See how Hungarians dressed up for carnival in years gone by

It's carnival time! Although there are no parties this year, take a look at how Hungarians loved dressing up back in the day thanks to these vintage images from the Fortepan photo archive.