2025. június 2., 09:25
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5 free things to do in Budapest in June
With the arrival of summer, Budapest comes alive in June with free events and sunny-day vibes you do not want to miss.
2025. május 21., 18:05
Sights & culture
Step inside Budapest’s 100-year-old houses and hidden gardens
On 24–25 May, Budapest throws open its doors for its famous Open House Festival, where you can peek behind normally closed doors.
2025. május 10., 09:08
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5 free things to do in Budapest in May
Visit exhibitions, join a community picnic, enjoy live music, and mark Children’s Day with music and creative fun – all without spending a penny.
2025. április 25., 15:34
Sights & culture
Catch a free sightseeing cruise on the Danube
On 27 April, a special event is coming, when Budapest's passenger boats will welcome visitors and set sail – for free.
2024. június 14., 17:36
Sights & culture
When to visit Budapest museums for free
If you know when to go, you can explore Budapest’s stunning museums without spending a penny. We’ll tell you how.
2022. augusztus 25., 12:16
Sights & culture
Model railways now on display in Budapest
Sodor comes to Budapest – model railways are now on display at the Northern Vehicle Repair Depot in Kőbánya until 4 September.
2022. augusztus 22., 08:57
Budapest
Fireworks celebrations to take place Saturday, 27 August
Come back next week, folks! The traditional fireworks display above Budapest, cancelled on 20 August due to bad weather, will now take place the following Saturday, 27 August.
2022. augusztus 19., 16:01
Budapest
Fireworks, air parades and a dazzling light show – Budapest celebrates national holiday on 20 August
See the spectacular firework show on 20 August, sample street food on Szabadság tér and see Hungarian crafts being made at Buda Castle – all part of the celebrations for Hungary's national holiday.
2022. augusztus 15., 12:30
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Budapest’s 8 great lakes
Choose one of these picturesque waterside spots around Budapest to relax and cool off, even take out a rowboat or feed the ducks.
2022. július 26., 14:08
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Sound playground opens by the House of Hungarian Music
Play the cimbalom by walking in a circle, jump on musical cushions and get a conga rhythm going – all at the new sound playground just installed by the House of Hungarian Music.
2022. július 21., 08:06
Budapest
Where to find free drinking water in Budapest
In this summer heat, Budapest now has more drinking fountains, refill stations and public-distributions points – here's where to find them.
2022. július 16., 14:16
Nightlife
100 types of gin, jazz and swing – enjoy free entry to the Westend Roof Garden all weekend
Sip a quality G&T and catch great live sounds at Gin & Jazz, staged at the panoramic Westend Roof Garden this weekend!
2022. július 6., 12:26
Nightlife
Peruvian guitarist Alex Torres plays prestigious gig at the House of Hungarian Music
Discover the lively Latin sounds of Peruvian guitar master Alex Torres, due to a play a free show with his trio at the House of Hungarian Music on Friday, 8 July.
2022. június 28., 11:53
Sights & culture
Free mini-concerts at famous landmarks – Zenélő Budapest starts up for summer
Catch a free performance of your favourite music at special places around town this summer thanks to Zenélő Budapest. Starting, Friday 1 July!
2022. június 27., 16:05
Budapest
Tuesday is Say It With Flowers Day!
Don't be surprised if you see a bouquet on your way to work tomorrow – Tuesday 28 June is Say It With Flowers Day, when florists spread happy news in all kinds of colours.
2022. június 23., 11:19
Budapest
20 best things to do in Budapest this summer
Splash in an outdoor pool, cycle along the Danube or catch a brilliant live band – it's all happening in Budapest this summer!
2022. június 22., 15:17
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Public beach to open again on the Római embankment this July
Come on in, the water's lovely! Cool off in the Danube again this summer when the public beach along Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart reopens until 20 August on the Római embankment.
2022. június 15., 15:28
Sights & culture
More than just a pretty plate – visit Ceramics Space at the new Museum of Ethnography
Ceramics Space at the new Museum of Ethnography displays colourful examples of household items, Bronze-Age bells and a female statuette from 2,600 BC. And it's all free to enter!
2022. május 26., 15:25
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Poppy fields attract families to Rákospalota on the outskirts of Budapest
Let the kids spend the day running around the colourful poppy fields in Rákospalota, on the northern outskirts of Budapest.
2022. május 25., 11:47
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Spotlight on nature and the environment – historic Gödöllő hosts planet-friendly festival
Head to historic Gödöllő for a weekend-long festival organised by the Blue Planet Foundation, with films, live music and children's activities all laid on for free.
2022. május 25., 10:35
Sights & culture
Interactive features, vast display spaces and a roof garden – Museum of Ethnography opens in City Park
The newly opened Museum of Ethnography in City Park displays thousands of fascinating artefacts in a vast space facilitated by interactive features and topped by a panoramic roof garden.
2022. május 16., 08:37
Sights & culture
Judit Virág Gallery marks anniversary with free admission to view rare Hungarian art
See rare works of Hungarian art for free at the Judlt Virág Gallery before they go under the hammer for significantly high prices at auction.
2022. május 11., 16:35
Sights & culture
The secrets of the Castle District to be revealed at Budapest100
Discover where aristocrats partied and see the Danube view from the city's most scenic school playground when you join Budapest100, an annual open-doors event taking place in the Castle District.
2022. április 29., 16:15
Nightlife
The heart of the Danube party scene – see what’s new at PONTOON
Party for free this summer at PONTOON, with its bigger dance floor, tasty Mexican specialities and up-and-coming young bands performing downstairs.
2022. március 31., 10:02
Sights & culture
Feel like a millionaire at Budapest’s new interactive Money Museum
Everyone's a millionaire at the newly opened Hungarian Money Museum, whose English-friendly interactive features allow you to trace the history of currency – even print your own!