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Budapest Weekend Guide 30 January - 1 February

Food festivals, pop-ups, live music and a few good reasons to slow down — here’s what’s happening in Budapest this weekend.

2025. október 6., 13:38

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Budapest after dark: what to do if you don’t want to go clubbing

If clubbing isn’t your scene, Budapest still has you covered. Think rooftops, jazz and a city that glows quietly once the sun goes down.

2023. október 11., 17:07

Gastro

9 spots in Budapest where you can wine and dine while listening to live music

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – This is even more true when we are having dinner; we are introducing 9 spots in the city where you can dine with live music in the background.

2022. október 5., 16:20

Sights & culture

Liszt Fest 2022 – Music fills even the St Stephen's Basilica, with a parade of international music stars

On 7 October, the Liszt Celebration International Cultural Festival kicks off, with programmes combining jazz, classical and world music, dance, theatre and literature.

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. április 2., 11:21

Sights & culture

City rhythms, Bluebeard and new circus – 10 shows not to miss at Bartók Spring

We pick out the highlights of the annual cultural extravaganza, Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks, taking place in Budapest, Miskolc, Debrecen and Győr.

2022. március 11., 11:36

Sights & culture

Community power – Marczi celebrates 50th anniversary with cultural buzz and outdoor attractions

Happy birthday, Marczi! Buda cultural hub, the Marczibányi Téri Művelődési Központ, is celebrating its 50th birthday with live music and open-air events this spring.

2022. február 28., 14:29

Sights & culture

UK and US music writers research new book on mystical Hungarian jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó

Hungarian jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó was a star in 1960s' LA before his career and health declined. Now, 40 years after his death in Budapest, two music writers are writing a book about him.

2021. október 29., 10:28

Nightlife

Top singing star Rebekka Bakken speaks to We Love Budapest before major Müpa show

Tom Waits tunes and Norwegian folk songs will be given a jazzy underscore when Norwegian singing star Rebekka Bakken and Budapest's Modern Art Orchestra take to the Müpa stage on Tuesday.

2021. szeptember 24., 16:09

Culture

From talking cats to electroacoustica – 10+1 great things to enjoy at Liszt Fest

There are plenty of shows, concerts and performances to enjoy at Budapest's inaugural Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival, celebrating the life of Franz Liszt and his contemporary influences.

2021. szeptember 22., 13:44

Sights & culture

Jazz Brunch returns to the József Katona Theatre

It's been quiet for a while but now the soothing sounds of the Jazz Brunch at the József Katona Theatre are starting up again, from 11am this Sunday, 26 September.

2021. június 30., 14:22

Nightlife

Experimental psych-jazz group The Budapest Turnarounds announce upcoming dates

Experimental, multi-dimensional and high-energy performances: The Budapest Turnarounds announce upcoming July concerts in Hungary.

2021. április 27., 14:39

Nightlife

New video recorded live at Opus Jazz Club captures exciting original collaboration

A new video depicting dreamy scenes of Finland was inspired by a live collaboration between keyboard player Zsolt Kaltenecker and singer Tamara Mózes at Budapest's Opus Jazz Club. Take a look!