Friday
10am - 8pm: Gardenexpo at Papp László Budapest SportArena
Floating bonsai trees and lush gardens – see all this and more at Budapest’s annual springtime Gardenexpo, taking place on Friday and Saturday. This year, Hungary’s largest garden trend and lifestyle exhibition showcases deluxe outdoor furniture, swimming pools, jacuzzis, and garden tools, as well as the latest trends in landscaping.
More details 7pm - 11pm:
Get Closer Budapest Jazz Festival at MOM Cultural Center
International jazz legends and domestic talents will be among the guests of the world-class Get Closer Budapest Jazz Festival. The event lasts from March 24th through the 26th, featuring two cool concerts each day. The list of performers includes John Scofield, Richard Galliano, Ron Carter, and Erik Truffaz.
More details7pm - midnight: InStart – Barbi Stahl & Gábor Havai Acoustic at Fogas Ház The Budapest-based acoustic formation of Hungarian singer Barbara Stahl and singer-guitarist Gábor Havai was founded four years ago, and ever since, they have been charming audiences with cool covers and original songs. Barbara prefers jazz, soul, and R'n'B sounds, while Gábor's heart beats to the beat of rock and alternative songs.
10pm - 4pm:
’80s VS ’90s w/ Cassius Clay & Disc Bobby at Mika Tivadar MulatóUpbeat pop from the ’80s, club music of the ’90s, classics of old-time electronic music, and hits by the Communards, New Order, Yazoo, Fatboy Slim, Faithless, Prodigy, Moloko, the Chemical Brothers, and Daft Punk await everyone on Friday night at Mika Tivadar.
10pm - 5am:
Snapback – The Girly Night at BRKLYNMore than one year ago, one of the largest Snapback parties was all about girls, and this time will be no different either. The Girly Night lures all chicks of the east and the west coasts to BRKLYN for a bit of new- and old-school R’n’B-hip-hop frenzy on Friday night.
Saturday
1pm - 7pm:
Szimpla Dog – Hello, spring! Dog-friendly day at Szimpla Kert
Budapest’s most famous ruin pub hosts a special market on Saturday, where you can bring your four-legged friends and browse artisanal accessories and dog-friendly products while socializing with other proud dog owners. For the duration of the event, part of Kazinczy Street will be closed to traffic, and various activities and programs will be organized for the doggies. Before you head to Szimpla, please read the house regulations here.
4pm - 7pm: Yoga Night – Spring-awaiting UV Party at Művelődési SzintOn Saturday, yoga lovers can join three extraordinary workshops with superb instructors, UV lights, DJ-selected background music, and glow-in-the-dark springtime décor with just one ticket, which also includes free body painting.
More details 8pm - :
Mission: Unlock World Finals in BudapestThe 22 best teams from over 75 qualifier events hosted in 22 countries head to Budapest to test their mental acuity at the World Finals of the first-ever Escape Room World Championship. They face a never-before-seen Escape Room based on quantum logic. You can watch the World Championship live on Red Bull TV on Saturday night.
More details 8pm - 3pm:
GrundDay at Dürer KertBudapest’s popular multi-stage concert venue near City Park hosts a high-spirited rock-and-roll extravaganza on Saturday, starring three hardcore Magyar groups that throw great gigs. Bands hitting the stage on GrundDay include the Asphalt Horsemen, Mátyás Attila and his band, and the Trousers. 8:30pm - 9:30pm:
Earth HourEncouraged by WWF, millions of people, businesses, and landmarks around the globe switch off their lights for an hour on Saturday as a symbol of their commitment to the planet. Hungary also participates in the Earth Hour program that anyone can join by turning off their non-essential lights for an hour on Saturday at
8:30pm.
This year, several certified sustainable restaurants join this initiative by turning off their lights and offering special candlelit dinners that night, so you can enjoy a romantic dinner while you lift your glass for the Earth. See the list of participating restaurants here.
11pm - 5am: VIBE 3310 / Bring me back to the 2000s!
at Toldi Klub“Snake” fights on the streets, operator logos, premium-rate SMS services, and fingers destroyed by keypads; most of us have fond memories of the 2000s, so dust off your old Nokia 3310 and head to this inimitable nostalgia night that will make your eyes misty with the unforgettable tunes of the 2000s.
Sunday
10am - 6pm: Lumos Maxima Lamp Making Workshop at TechnikaVisitors to Technika’s next workshop can learn the first and basic steps of working with wood and how to use the tools safely by making a lamp. Furthermore, a skilled handyman also presents how participants can put together their own lamp, so the workshop will not only be about woodworking, but also about basic electrician skills.
6:30pm - 9pm: Forrest Gump at the Bem CinemaThanks to the fantastic 1994 American comedy-drama film, Forrest Gump, most of us can’t help shouting “Run, Forrest, Run!” in certain inappropriate scenarios.
However, this highly sentimental film about a truly loveable lummox still brings us to tears. On Sunday, movie lovers can watch this classic again with original English audio and Hungarian subtitles at the Bem Cinema.
More details 8pm - 10:30pm:
Mariza Concert at the Palace of ArtsOver the past 15 years, Portuguese singer Mariza has conquered the world’s most prestigious concert halls and sold more than one million albums. With her outstanding voice and captivating performance style, she has become fado’s brightest star, even winning the Lifetime Achievement award in 2014 from WOMEX, world music’s most coveted awards ceremony.
8pm - 11pm:
A38 Sessions: Xixa /US/, Psycho Mutants /HU/ at Dürer KertThe desert has a frequency, a sound you can hear in the wilds around. The American indie rock bandXIXA tunes in and warps it in glittering, gritty psychedelic songs and sounds, this time on A38’s stage on Sunday night, which will be warmed up beforehand by a local apocalyptic blues-rock band, the Psycho Mutants.
