Friday
10am - 11pm: Festival of Folk Arts at the Buda Castle
Unique handmade pieces of jewelry, wooden musical instruments, ornate pottery, fine fabrics, fashion accessories, and many other interesting Magyar-made craft items are all available for purchase amid a truly historical setting, the Buda Castle, during this festival celebrating Hungarian folk arts during August 17-20. This year’s festival focuses on colorful and creative Hungarian embroidery, one of the richest and most varied branches of folk arts.
6:30pm - 11:59pm: Hungarians On The Roof Presents: Jupiter’s Moon at Corvin Club
Budapest Rooftop Cinema screens a Hungarian film with English subtitles on Friday, Jupiter’s Moon. In the film, a Syrian refugee, Aryan, is shot at the Serbian-Hungarian border while trying to escape, and for some reason gains superpowers: not only does he stay alive, but becomes able to fight the power of gravity by levitating anytime he wants. The doctor of the refugee camp, whose career went off track due to a deadly medical-malpractice incident, soon decides to exploit Aryan’s extraordinary abilities. However, the policeman who shot Aryan rightfully worries about having to account for his deed, and starts chasing both the refugee and the doctor. More details
7pm - 11pm: Next Level / Denzel Curry (USA) at Akvárium Klub
One of the most iconic figures of contemporary rap music, America’s Denzel Curry, performs in Budapest for the first time ever on Friday. The resident DJs of Next Level – a Hungarian party-organizing group – the Dublic twins, B’Andre, Skrude, and Sammie Beats all spin discs on this special evening. More details
7pm - 2am: Pepsi Black Nights at Kopaszi Dam
On Friday, Pepsi Black Nights awaits partygoers at a truly amazing location, a ten-acre public park embraced all around by the Danube. The atmosphere will be enhanced with TEREM’s high-quality sound system, and a pop-up bar offering delicious drinks and snacks. More details
10pm - 5am: Bed Beach White Party Classic at RIO
For one night, RIO dresses up in all white, throwing an elegant an unforgettable party on Friday. Lineup: Attila Bárány, Hamvai P.G. goldhand, DJ FREE, Andrewboy. Dresscode: Be Cool & Elegant – and wear only white! More details
Saturday
10am - 10pm: Citimatiné S06E06 – Pirates of the Siren Sea at Napozó Terrace
As the premier pioneer of daytime parties in Budapest, CitiMatiné throws another alfresco gig on Saturday at Napozó Terrace. Electronic music, a pool, cocktails, and sexy swimwear await everyone who is ready for a rowdy day and night. More details
10am - 5pm: Gardrób Community Market at Dürer Kert
We all have heaps of clothing that are not the right fit anymore, or we know we are never going to wear again, but they are just too nice to be thrown out. That is what this market is for. The idea is simple: you bring the clothes, bags, accessories, and other knickknacks, and the organizers guarantee the venue and the community. More details
10pm - 4am: Meeting of Styles at Ellátó Kert
Inspired by passion for graffiti, Meeting of Styles is an international network of artists that aims to provide a platform for an artistic community to communicate, exchange ideas and skills, and support intercultural exchange. MOS sponsors graffiti mural creation events in over 16 countries, with an aim to promote and legitimize the art form. More detalis
10am - 8pm: Vodka Festival at Millenáris
Budapest closes the summer with a spectacular party at Millenáris, as the first ever Vodka Festival is held in the Hungarian capital during August 19-20. A total of almost 40 kinds of vodkas, cocktails, two stages, exciting programs, and a truly challenging vodka labyrinth await everyone at this two-day festival. More details
7:30pm - 9pm: Porto 35mm at Toldi Cinema
Porto 35mm presents a true, real, life-changing, and devastating love between two outsiders, Jake and Mati, who spend one unforgettable night together. A mystery remains about the moments they shared, and in searching through memories, they relive the depths of a night uninhibited by the consequences of time. Before the only copy of the film – shot on 35 mm film – begins a trip across the country, it is screened two more times in Budapest, on Saturday and Sunday. More details Sunday
All day, August 20th: St. Stephen’s Day national holiday
August 20th is a national holiday in Hungary, when the country honors its founding king, St. Stephen – who was crowned in AD 1000 – with fantastic festivities and spectacular fireworks. Solemn ceremonies and open-air performances are held on this special day nationwide, but the biggest St. Stephen’s Day blowout is always in Budapest, where fantastic fireworks light up the night above the Danube soon after sunset. In the morning, a flag-rising commemoration is held at the Parliament, while religious rituals are observed at the St. Stephen’s Basilica in the afternoon, and a ceremony of cutting Hungary’s birthday cake is also held during this all-encompassing fiesta of Magyar patriotism. More details
10am - 11pm: Pool &Live at Vituki Beach, Kvassay Jenő Square 1
On the national holiday of the foundation of the Hungarian state, the whole city will be crammed with people to the fullest. If you prefer something calmer and more chilled-out, you can head to this cool pool party, and enjoy ice-cold drinks, plunging into the pool, live music, and DJs all afternoon, amid a fun-filled atmosphere. More details
12pm - 12am: 360 Bar presents: “Secret Garden” Special Edition s01e02 at 360 Bar
The Secret Garden event series of 360 Bar continues with a special daytime party on August 20th. Besides the great lineup, guests can enjoy the fireworks show with the iconic view of the city while drinking a glass of champagne under the palm trees of the rooftop. More details
8pm - : Virtuosos Jubilation of Joy – Gala concert at the Margaret Island Open-Air Stage
Aiming to support young talents at the beginning of their artistic career, the Open-Air Theater celebrates the national holiday with a gala concert of freshly discovered young talents. The fantastic fireworks will be live-streamed during the intermission.
