augusztus 5 at 5:21 PM CEST
Nightlife
5 theatre and circus performances you should see at Sziget Festival
We've got five reasons to dive into the Island of Freedom before the concerts even begin, plus tips on where to be amazed in between.
August 9, 2023 at 12:58 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Sziget Festival Guide: Spectacular variety shows to catch on The Island of Freedom
Acrobats, jugglers, aerialists – we know that Sziget is most attractive for its concerts and big stage performers, but it’s also worth looking beyond the stage.
April 27, 2023 at 4:14 PM CEST
Active
Budapest Weekend Guide 28 April - 1 May
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. Get involved!
September 16, 2022 at 12:01 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Budapest Varieté with Las Vegas vibes – exciting revue show comes to the RaM Theatre
Between 7-16 October, a sumptuous performance by the Budapest Varieté takes audiences six times to the glittering world of Las Vegas revues.
August 12, 2022 at 6:44 PM CEST
Nightlife
Sziget beyond the Main Stage – fun for all the family!
Taking the kids to Sziget? Fancy a break from another band? There's loads on at Sziget, contemporary circus, theatre, dance, puppet shows and street entertainment – here are a few tips!
July 23, 2022 at 8:22 AM CEST
Sights & culture
Open space, open dance – DancePark showcases a world of genres over 11 days
Enjoy a whole range of performances this month, from folk to contemporary to tango, when the National Dance Theatre staged DancePark 2022.
July 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM CEST
Sights & culture
John Malkovich to perform in Budapest this autumn
Tchaikovsky was a self-inflated mediocrity, Brahms a scoundrel – these opinions of revered composers underscore The Music Critic, a comedic vehicle for John Malkovich, coming to Budapest on 2 October.
May 5, 2022 at 9:09 AM CEST
Sights & culture
Where the soul finds itself – meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel
Meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel, Hungary's unique contemporary cirque danse company whose latest production, IMA (‘Pray’), represents a spiritual journey taken by the choreographer.
April 20, 2022 at 11:12 AM CEST
Sights & culture
Prominent Budapest theatre to be restored with its original towers
The Belvárosi Színház in the heart of Budapest will finally reclaim its long forgotten dome towers thanks to a recent governmental decree.
April 5, 2022 at 8:37 AM CEST
Sights & culture
A festival of real encounters – all you need to know about Bartók Spring
Bartók Spring showcases top artistic talent in many fields, in prestigious venues across Budapest, as well as in Miskolc, Debrecen and Győr. We meet its Operating Director, Janina Szomolányi.
April 2, 2022 at 11:21 AM CEST
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.
March 31, 2022 at 2:13 PM CEST
Sights & culture
English-language dramedy by Budapest company MIND RESET wows the crowd at Katakomba
Catch entertaining English-language dramedy at the Katakomba Cellar Theatre on 9 April when Budapest company MIND RESET parody contemporary society in their original work, I Didn’t See That Coming.
March 11, 2022 at 3:34 PM CET
Sights & culture
Opera House
The Opera House Hungarian State Opera – opened in 1884 –
February 11, 2022 at 6:02 PM CET
Sights & culture
Building a community around culture – Jurányi House celebrates ten years of artistic activity
A broad church for independent theatre companies, dance troupes, designer and creatives of all stripes, Jurányi House has filled a huge old school building with vital activity for ten years.
January 28, 2022 at 2:53 PM CET
Culture
Semmelweis inspires major new play – its writer Stephen Brown talks to WLB about Hungary’s heroic doctor
Playwright Stephen Brown talks to We Love Budapest about Dr Semmelweis, co-written and starring the Oscar-winning Mark Rylance, currently being performed at the Bristol Old Vic.
January 24, 2022 at 10:27 AM CET
Sights & culture
Trafó
The Trafó House of Contemporary Arts in Budapest is a base for an audience thirsty for unusual and inspiring experiences
November 12, 2021 at 4:17 PM CET
Sights & culture
Laughing at death – Everybody revamps medieval morality play as a modern black comedy
Budapest's Artificial Moon bring an acclaimed contemporary US interpretation of an English medieval morality play to the Turbina Cultural Centre on 17 November – we speak with actor/director Rod Hill.
November 12, 2021 at 9:30 AM CET
Sights & culture
Skating rink and festive shows – Müpa offers magical winter surprises
Opening at Müpa this month – skating and free live music, with two special performances to follow in the Müpa Tent, one by award-winning contemporary circus/dance troupe Recirquel.
September 29, 2021 at 6:26 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Never an empty stage – new season opens at the B32 Galéria és Kultúrtér with theatre and music shows
Catch the new season at the B32 Galéria és Kultúrtér, cultural flagship of Újbuda, with challenging live theatre, excellent concerts and family-friendly festivals.
September 27, 2021 at 2:21 PM CEST
Culture
Unique circus drama shows Great Stories of Budapest for the first time in English
An English-friendly circus-theatrical adaption, Great Stories of Budapest runs on Wednesday at Bethlen Tér Theatre. The drama features the local artists who paved the way for performers of today.
July 6, 2021 at 11:26 AM CEST
Sights & culture
Terrace for TáncPark – outdoor dance festival at Millenáris features live shows and interactive events
All kinds of alfresco dance performances, tango, milonga and Hungarian folk, are lined up for the TáncPark festival between 14 and 22 July at the National Dance Theatre.
May 26, 2021 at 3:27 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Budapest’s Vígszínház celebrates 125 years of drama on and off stage
Opened during the Hungarian millennial celebrations on 1 May 1896, the Comedy Theatre, the Vígszínház, has hosted some of the greatest names of stage and screen. We look back at 125 years.
May 18, 2021 at 2:36 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Radnóti Theatre
This signature theatre on Nagymező utca has been welcoming visitors since 2009
May 18, 2021 at 2:29 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Katona József Theatre
The Katona József Theatre is located in an Art-Nouveau building near Ferenciek tere in the city centre