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New BBQ spot opens in Budapest with a blast of flavours
Budapest’s newest eatery creates BBQ flavours like no other. Check them out in the city centre, near the Basilica.
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Pictures of Budapest – Get a bird's-eye view of the city
See the Keleti Railway Station, the Rákóczi Bridge, the Puskás Arena, or Rákóczi Street from a new perspective!
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Enjoy BBQ sushi, Japanese yakitori, poké bowls and other Asian flavours at downtown Budapest’s Fat Mama
BBQ sushi, Japanese grilled meats and fish, colourful poké bowls and creative cocktails await this summer at downtown's Fat Mama.
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Budapest Weekend Guide 19-21 July
Budapest is always buzzing. Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
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Races, themed events, and live broadcasts - It's F1 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend!
Find useful information on how to get to Hungaroring and what to do off-track. If you'd watch the laps at a bar or join events, also read on!
New Venues
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arán bakery – Buda
1117 Budapest, Móricz Zsigmond körtér 16A
Paddy, the familiar name given to the sourdough used at the a rán bakery
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Museum of Illusions
1065 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 3
Having opened in many big cities around the world
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nor/ma grand
1027 Budapest, Margit Körút 75-87
This second outlet of nor/ma grand has opened on the southern corner of the Millenáris Park
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Geraldine Confectionery
1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 14–16
The fourth outlet run by the 150-year-old Auguszt confectionery dynasty has opened behind the National Museum in the beautifully restored
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Try authentic and traditional Hungarian classics at downtown’s SIMALIBA Belvárosi Csárda
SIMALIBA Belvárosi Csárda has just opened a few steps away from the city’s main shopping street serving authentic Hungarian classics.
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Budapest Nights: 8 spots for food, fun & festivities
Check out these 8 music & food spots in Budapest! Party and delicious eats – what more could you ask for on a hot summer night?
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The feast of Queen Elizabeth II: Experience the Gundel Celebrity's Menu
What tantalized Queen Elizabeth II’s taste buds? How did they feature a crown motif in every single course? Find out in Gundel between 8 and 17 July!
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10 fun things to do in Budapest with friends
Summer’s a time for parties, picnics, meaningful conversations, and cheering on your soccer team with friends. Check out our list of hot summer spots!
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5 must-try cultural programs in Budapest for this summer
From captivating exhibitions to delightful wines and dazzling ballets, Budapest offers a summer full of surprises. Dive into our top 5 picks!
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Budapest Summer Festival Guide 2024
From pulsating techno vibes to chart-topping pop acts, get ready for a summer full of music and memories! Check out our must-see 7+1 festival list.
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8 exciting exhibitions for the summer
Stunning wedding gowns, fashion shots capturing Eastern European beauty, and the world of Banksy – these are the top exhibitions this summer.
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5 best baths and pools in Budapest to take the kids this summer
Check out these five great pools around Budapest to take the kids this summer!
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5 unforgettable day trips near Budapest
Yearning to trade cityscapes for stunning scenery? These 5 destinations offer the perfect blend of wild lakes, serene parks, and even a basilica.
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Zenélő Budapest 2024 – Free Concerts Across Town
Friday, 5 July 2024 - Friday, 16 August 2024
This summer, Budapest bursts into song with the 10th-anniversary edition of the musical event series Zenélő Budapest (Musical Budapest).
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Kertész / Copies
Saturday, 22 June 2024 - Sunday, 22 September 2024
At the Hungarian National Museum, you can trace the footsteps of the young André Kertész through a selection of his vintage shots taken before 1925.
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Car-free Embankment
Friday, 15 March 2024 - Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Pedestrians and cyclists are taking over a chunk of the lower embankment in downtown Pest at the weekends, creating a pop-up promenade.
Upcoming events
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Lenny Kravitz (US)
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Lenny Kravitz's latest studio album, Blue Electric Light, was released in March, and the songs from the new album will be performed live at the Budapest Arena this summer.
Interviews
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Without the past, there’s no future – we talk with chef András Wolf at the Atrium in the New York Palace
Top chef András Wolf of the Anantara New York Palace talks Hungarian bistro cuisine, tradition and innovation.
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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.
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New Yorker illustrator Lehel Kovács breaks the mould at new exhibition in Budapest
Get lost in summer happiness with the pictures of illustrator Lehel Kovács, whose work for America's top magazines reveals his Eastern-European approach to retro and pop art.
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Cities move to the beat of world music – meet the people behind Budapest Ritmo and Ritmo Picnic
Meet the people behind Budapest Ritmo and Ritmo Picnic, two major world-music festivals taking place across Hungary as part of Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks.
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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.
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Writing his own story – we interview painter Gergely Gyuricza
Art therapy helped painter Gyuricza find his creative self and produce original, non-abstract pop art currently being exhibited in galleries abroad. We speak with the artist to see how it all evolved.