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Sights & culture

All the world’s a stage... Budapest’s best independent theatres

The cultural scene of Budapest is far richer for its alternative theatres, where mainly Hungarian-language productions can range from Molière comedy to contemporary drama.

October 6, 2021 at 5:02 PM CEST

Culture

Joint play Most Budapest depicts the capital through the eyes of 11 expats

English-language theatre is back in town with a play about Budapest life through the eyes of expats. The Asterion Project theatre group presents Most Budapest at the Fészek Művészklub on 10 October.

September 20, 2021 at 12:18 PM CEST

Culture

Acclaimed film director Réka Szabó stages English-friendly play Afterparty at Trafó

This week, Afterparty is being staged at Trafó, a challenging (and English-friendly) performance of dance, music and theatre created during lockdown. We speak with its director, Réka Szabó.

March 18, 2021 at 10:07 AM CET

Culture

Gábor Presser and Hungarian stars take to the stage to create new video of hope

Renowned Hungarian musician Gábor Presser has just created a new video, an instrumental version of his old hit 'Miénk itt a tér', to express hope and solidarity through the pandemic.

February 19, 2021 at 11:20 AM CET

Culture

Roll up, roll up! Circus school to open by Nyugati station

Honouring a centuries-long Hungarian tradition, a national training centre for circus arts is being built behind Nyugati station, part of the new location for the Capital Circus.

January 8, 2021 at 12:02 PM CET

Sights & culture Culture Budapest

A day at the Opera – see how costumes and sets are created at the new Eiffel Workshop

The new Eiffel Workshop, created from a former train-repair depot, accommodates the costume and set designers from Budapest's illustrious Opera House – plus a rehearsal space for chamber performances.

November 10, 2020 at 3:41 PM CET

Culture

VERSION Film Festival to show 50 documentaries online

Cinemas are set to close again, but the VERSION online documentary film festival saves the day!

October 8, 2020 at 2:25 PM CEST

Nightlife Culture

6 highlights of CAFe Budapest 2020

Six of the best – top acts and performances to look out for at this year's CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival, running until 25 October across the Hungarian capital.

October 1, 2020 at 4:18 PM CEST

Sights & culture Culture

Meet Hungary’s Great Gatsby – stunning new stage show portrays classic novel

A spectacular stage show at the Vígszínház portrays the classic novel 'The Great Gatsby', in Hungarian with English surtitles. Lead actor József Wunderlich talks about his role as a doomed romantic.

September 3, 2020 at 2:13 PM CEST

Culture

Arts hub Trafó kicks off the season with a new wing, a cosy café and a green refurb

There's a new look at the Trafó House of Contemporary Arts, whose autumn programme starts on 4 September, with extra space for visitors as they arrive and performers in rehearsal – plus a cool café.

August 14, 2020 at 10:22 AM CEST

Culture Budapest

See shooting stars accompanied by a full symphony orchestra

It's the most romantic event of the year! Gather at the Buda Open-Air Theatre this Saturday, 15 August, for a night of shooting stars accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

March 26, 2020 at 12:43 PM CET

Culture

English-language theatre being streamed live from the TRIP Boat tonight

Feel part of a theatre audience when you tune in to a live English-language rendition of István Örkény novellas being performed at the TRIP Boat tonight at 7pm.