Shows, concerts and cultural attractions – Budapest is always buzzing. Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
Friday, 6 September
BUSHO International Short Film Festival
If you are a lover of short films, mark your calendar! The film festival BuSho is moving into the beautiful art cinema Puskin from September 3rd to 8th. This means that international creations will roll on the big screen throughout the weekend, ranging from drama to comedy, and animation to documentary.
Details here
Typo Showroom Autumn Sale
Typo Showroom speaks to the vintage lover's heart, always spoiling us with top-notch selections. And throughout September 6th and 7th, their seasonal sale is due, matching great goods with great prices. Plus adding a live DJ set and free wine spritzer to it all. You might come across your new favourite autumn wear inside a HUF 1,000 box!
Details here
101Tigris Birthday Bash
The stylish noodle house 101Tigris opened a year ago in Újlipótváros. Celebrating the anniversary, they are putting iconic dishes on the menu for discounted prices from September 6th to 8th. So if you like Asian flavours, head to Hegedűs Gyula utca, and if you'd enjoy an acoustic concert with your meal, book a table for Saturday.
Details here
Downtown Beer Festival
Downtown Beer Festival is an annual celebration of the county's best brews, offering a decent way to end the summer – or the summery weather at least. In addition to the local selection, you will be spoiled with international offerings, rounding up to more than 250 varieties. Join beer premiers and discussions between September 3rd and 8th, and sample street food, too, on one of the most stately squares in Budapest, the Szabadság tér.
Details here
Saturday, 7 September
Weekend on the car-free embankment
When the Pest embankment is free, it's only free from cars, not events! On the last proper summery weekend, you can jump into a myriad of activities from playing board games to joining workshops and exhibitions. Or just stroll along and stop for a drink at the Viadukt Bar!
Details here
Budaro Designers' Market
A new designers' market is hitting town, with its first destination being Zsiráf Tranzit, a laidback bar on the Buda side. Here, you can cherry-pick goodies by talented designers all Saturday: the items will be ranging from homeware and ceramics to textiles and prints. While shopping beautiful things, you can also support local brands.
Details here
SANTSAT festival
SANTSAT is a travelling daytime festival, nestled in hills and forests around Budapest. On Saturday, it's hitting up a new location, moving to the Farkashegy Airport. Who's taking the stage? Duckshell, Marosi & Kiqo, 96zen & El Niño, Klayman, Telemala, and Adis is Ok, the eternal DJ of SANTSAT parties. But it's not just about partying: you can also practice mindfulness through yoga classes, group meditation, or a self-awareness workshop.
Details here
Open-air cinema: One Hour Photo in the National Museum's Garden
You can settle down outdoors for a movie night the last time for a while. And this location is nothing short of extraordinary. You can enjoy the American drama-thriller, One Hour Photo, starring Robin Williams, sitting on the stairs of the Hungarian National Museum. The film will be screened with Hungarian audio and English subtitles.
Tickets here
Sunday, 8 September
Makers' Market
Makers' Market Budapest is a monthly fair, where you can get your hands on contemporary, artsy and designer products made by Hungarian designers. You can also have a chat with them and learn more about the items, which can also make a souvenir so much better than a magnet. So head to MOST Bistro this Sunday, browse, shop, and join workshops.
Details here
39TH WIZZ AIR BUDAPEST HALF MARATHON
Maybe not for the ones who has just started training as September kicked in, but if you feel you're in shape for a half marathon, don't miss the chance to run through the most stunning parts of the capital! Expect amazing landmarks, thousands of other runners, and great vibes at the 39th Wizz Air Half Marathon! You can choose from shorter distances too.
Details here
Cat City at the Bem Cinema
Hungarian cult cartoon, Cat City (Macskafogó) returns to the Bem Cinema. Béla Ternovszky’s film became the favourite of all ages in the late '80s and maintained its iconic status ever since, combining the tropes of adventure-, gangster- and spy-movies and parodying them with delicate humour. The movie will be screened in Hungarian with English subtitles.
Tickets here or on the site.
(Cover photo: Márton Koncz - We Love Budapest)
