Friday
3pm - 6pm: 2017 Human Rights Forum & Fair at the European Youth Center Budapest
The 2017 edition of the EYCB’s Human Rights Forum focuses on strengthening and promoting citizenship and human rights education in Hungary. It brings together activists, trainers, teachers, other practitioners and stakeholders to discuss challenges, present achievements and outline the way forward. The event is open to anyone, but registration is required.
6:30pm - : The Godfather at the Bem Cinema
Watching Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic motion picture once again is definitely an offer you can’t refuse! Don Vito Corleone is back on the big screen on Friday in one of the greatest films of all time, shown at Budapest's Bem Cinema with original English audio and Hungarian subtitles.
8pm - : Royal Republic, Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics at A38
On Friday night, A38 Ship brings aboard one of Sweden's rowdiest rock'n'roll and power pop bands, the Royal Republic. Cutting riffs, drifting power, lunatic energy and an ingenious attitude make them the brothers of The Hives or The Eagles of Death Metal.
11:30pm - 4:30am: Budafcknbass / Borgore (Isr) at Barba Negra Music Club
One of the craziest electronic icons of the globe throws a bass parade at Barba Negra on Friday. The Israeli dubstep producer, DJ, singer-songwriter and rapper, Asaf Borger, characterizes his own genre simply as gorestep. Tickets are selling out, so better be quick!
11:30pm - 5am: Necc Party at Akvárium
Necc parties are always popular in Budapest and as Saturday's event has long been sold out, Akvárium holds another party on Friday night. So don a co-ord, sassy socks, choker necklaces or baggy pants and a baseball cap as the songs of Eminem, the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi, the Spice Girls, Blink 182, and other treasures from the ’90s trash bag will be back in town here.
Saturday
12pm - 10pm: Pop-Up Christmas Fair at Madách Square
Between December 6th and 24th a lovely VW van houses a pop-up Christmas Fair, full of Budapest-themed trinkets, such as jumpers, postcards, temporary tattoos and souvenirs. The van is found on the corner of Madách Imre Road and Rumbach Sebestyén Street, awaiting visitors between noon and 8pm from Monday to Thursday, between noon and 10pm on Friday and Saturday and between 10am and 8pm on Sunday.
8pm - 11:45pm: Titanic Exhibition at Király Street
December is the last month to see this exciting traveling exhibition in Budapest and Saturday promises to be a special night; visitors can bring their own torches and can explore this display in the dark, shining light on the true story of the Titanic, the ship touted as unsinkable.
12pm - 5pm: Christmas Clothes Fair at Telep
Soft sweaters, hats, scarves and coats all await at this Christmas Fair at Telep, where you can refresh your winter wardrobe with second-hand items on the cheap. You can also bring your own unused pieces, but prior registration is required for selling, in a private message sent to the organizers of the event.
4pm - : Skazi, Arcek at Dürer Kert
Skazi, an Israeli psychedelic trance DJ throws a two-hour set at Dürer Kert on Saturday, featuring all of his greatest hits. He was last in Hungary 12 years ago, so this concert is highly anticipated. The other special guest of the night is Arcek from Mexico, entertaining the audience with a lengthy set.
7pm - 9pm: Recirquel Contemporary Circus Company: The Naked Clown at the Palace of Arts
Recirquel Contemporary Circus Company is an ensemble of 11 talented performers who aim to introduce a new genre of circus to the public. In their spectacle titled The Naked Clown, the clown’s life is coming to an end; he is about to enter the unknown, but before his final curtain call he needs to leave his ruffle behind, taking the last steps bearing only with the nakedness of his soul. In this production, the disguise is removed both literally and figuratively, as the performers invite the audience on an unusual inner journey into imaginary realms. The play is in Hungarian with English subtitles.
Sunday
9am - 2pm: Pancs Design and Gastro Fair at Pancs
This weekly market – enhanced with homely Hungarian ambience – includes various cooking and entertainment shows to accompany the culinary jamboree, where up-and-coming vendors offer handmade delicacies. This time, the atmosphere will be all Christmassy, and live music will entertain visitors who can try apple punch or mulled wine made on the spot, and various Hungarian dishes.
11am - : Heroes, Fairies, Clowns: Pierrot at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Heroes, fairies and clowns take centre stage in the Liszt Kidz concert series this autumn for ten-to-15 year olds (not to mention their parents and grandparents). The final concert in this series features Pierrot lunaire written by Arnold Schönberg in 1912 and instrumentalized for voice and a small chamber orchestra. The magically colourful work not only shows children the figure of Pierrot and his dialogue with the Moon, but it also introduces them to the musical language of the early 20th century.
1pm - : Speedo Santa Run at Holmes Place
On Sunday underdressed Santas fill the city's streets and squares, going for a jolly jog together around town, wearing nothing else but swimsuits, sneakers and a Santa hat. Feel free to join this surreal scene if you’d like – the meeting point is at 1pm at Holmes Place in the Gozsdu Courtyard.
