Sziget, the biggest music festival in the region, is around the corner, and we have rounded up 12 unmissable acts to catch, if you want to go beyond the main stage.
Shows, concerts and cultural attractions – Budapest is always buzzing. Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
From 11 to 13 November, musical stars and soaring talent will fill the concert halls of Müpa Budapest, where Europe's most promising young musicians will be brought to us by the Rising Stars series.
Terminal, located in Erzsébet Square, reopened on 20 October 2022. A renovated interior, an exclusive VIP area, spectacular light effects, thematic parties; the opening weekend will be unforgettable!
Even though we've bid adieu to summer festivals, there's no shortage of great popular music in autumn. If you're looking for popular music treats, don’t miss out on the Liszt Fest!
On 7 October, the Liszt Celebration International Cultural Festival kicks off, with programmes combining jazz, classical and world music, dance, theatre and literature.
From Friday through Sunday, 26-28 August, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
From Friday through Sunday, 5-7 August, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest
From Friday through Sunday, 29-31 July, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest
This summer, take the kids on a balloon ride, on a musical journey through time or on a train where children check the tickets and signal from the platform. All aboard!
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.
From Friday through Sunday, 22-24 July, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
It's Pride weekend! Join the parade along the Pest riverbank, mingle with the marchers and NGO groups on Szabadság tér, then party at Budapest Park until the early hours of Sunday!
From Friday through Sunday, 15-17 July, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
From Thursday through Sunday, 7-10 July, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
From Friday through Sunday, 24-26 June, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.