Friday, 25 April
Spanish Food Fiesta
If you're a fan of Spanish gastronomy – think tapas, gambas, and ice-cold sangría –, you'll love the Spanish Food Fiesta at Fény utca Market. Some of the city's best tapas bars will bring their tastiest bites, and live music will add to the mood. The entry is free.
Details here.
Terrace Opening at Zsiráf Buda
If you like laidback terrace vibes, Neapolitan pizzas, cocktails, and upbeat tracks, Zsiráf Buda will be the place to go this weekend. The Buda-located spot opens its terrace for the season, and the first 4 days (24-27 April) will be complete with Pilates, DJ beats, and kids' corner – worth checking the weather app though.
Details here.
Concert: Efterklang (DK) and Mikk (AT)
Indie-pop fans, this one is for you! The Danish Efterklang, one of Europe's most innovative bands, are bringing their intense and atmospheric, deep and touching, kicking and entertaining sounds to Budapest. On 25 April, they return to the iconic A38 Ship with their latest, seventh studio album. Mikk will open the evening, whose experimental indie-pop music invites listeners on a captivating emotional journey.
Get tickets here.
Saturday, 26 April
Earth Day Festival At VÁrosháza Park
Celebrate Earth Day in the heart of the city, Városháza Park (City Hall Park)! Enjoy various activities in the name of sustainability and community, no matter how old you are. Check out a vibrant market, browse a flower and houseplant fair, and join climate-themed programmes. See the new Budapest Market Hall open, and catch the I Bike Budapest cycling parade kicking off at 3 pm. Take part in games and quizzes, hunt for second-hand treasures at Adománytaxi’s Taxitúra, and try the park’s new sports gear: ping-pong, teqball, and pétanque.
Details here.
Open Day at the Angyalföld Tram Depot
Are you a transport lover or a fan of trams? Then gear up for a family day at one of Budapest's tram depots, which will open its doors to the public for a whole afternoon. On 26 April – starting at 10 am – Angyalföld tram depot awaits visitors with exciting activities: explore the eclectic buildings, built in 1896, and take a closer look at various types of tram cars. All ages are welcome.
Details here.
Garage Sale in Wekerle
In Budapest, there's a suburban area that resembles a fairy tale setting: Wekerletelep boasts Art Nouveau buildings with a Hungarian folk-style twist. And on 26 and 27 April, these charming homes will open their doors for a special garage sale where you can explore family heirlooms and antique pieces at 70 different locations and by 350 sellers. Bargaining is encouraged!
Details here.
I Bike Budapest 2025
On 26 April, experience Budapest in a whole new way! Join the ' I Bike Budapest ' cycle parade and demonstration to pedal through the city like never before. The goal is to show that Budapest is a cycling-friendly capital – or at least could easily become one. All are welcome, there is no age limit, and if you feel like completing only a shorter section, that's fine too. The route is the following: Városháza park - Kossuth Lajos utca - Elisabeth bridge - Lánchíd utca - Clark Ádám tér - Tunnel - Attila út - Elisabeth bridge - Jane Haining rakpart - Széchenyi tér - József Attila utca - Andrássy út - Heroes' Square - Dózsa György út - Népfürdő utca - Árpád híd - Margaret Island, Nagyrét.
Details here.
Devil's Seed: Interactive Storytelling
For a quirky performance at an even quirkier venue, head to the basement of the boutique hotel Brody House! And get ready for a show that's part performance, part experiment! Devil’s Seed invites you to experience storytelling in an unexpected way. Led by Burcu Cicek and accompanied by Marton Fogl Ter on guitar, the event blurs the line between audience and performer, with blindfolded participants bringing the story to life through movement and instinct.
Tickets cost HUF 4,000, snag yours here.
Sunday, 27 April
Makers' Market
Makers' Market is a designer's fair you should definitely visit if you're after unique pieces! Popping up at Fény utca Market on 27 April, it will bring over seventy talented makers under one roof. Get your hands on unique jewellery, ceramics, clothing, bags, accessories, prints, home décor, and artisanal treats, and many more – all curated! Grab a coffee, browse, and enjoy the amazing DJ sets that will keep the vibe just right.
Details here.
Sylvia Plachy – Gifts from the 20th Century and Beyond
Sylvia Plachy, a Hungarian-born, New York-based photographer, student of André Kertész, and mother of Adrien Brody, carries forward the tradition of humanist photography with instinctive, rule-breaking storytelling. Her exhibition at the Capa Center, Gifts from the 20th Century and Beyond, is more than a retrospective – it showcases her works both as exhibition prints and in their published form. This unique approach reveals how context shapes the meaning of an image, offering a glimpse into the evolving history of photography.
Details and tickets here.
(Cover photo: Vencel Mikó - We Love Budapest)
