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A light exhibition transforms ELTE Botanical Gardens into a fairytale land this autumn

The Garden of Lights exhibition brings multimedia light shows and stunning installations to ELTE Botanical Gardens in October. You can catch Budapest's new attraction until spring.

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

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Hungarian film 'Explanation for Everything' won an award at the Venice International Film Festival

The Hungarian drama Explanation for Everything, directed by Gabor Reisz, was chosen as the best film in the Horizons sidebar. You can see it in cinemas from October 5th.

Tue, 5 Sep 2023

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Jenna Ortega was spotted at a vintage store in Budapest

The American actress Jenna Ortega, famous for her role as Wednesday Addams, popped into the LoveChild Vintage Budapest today.

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Immerse yourself in art like never before – IKONO Budapest opens

Step into a world where art knows no boundaries, and you become an integral part of the creative process. This is IKONO.

Fri, 25 Aug 2023

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Lumina Park is making a comeback in autumn with new light installations

Last autumn, an unusual attraction landed in Budapest for the Christmas holidays – a spectacular travelling light exhibition. This year, Lumina Park is back with a new magical world.

Thu, 24 Aug 2023

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Art+ Cinema is reopening after a glow-up

Art+ Cinema on Grand Boulevard is reopening today after a full glow-up, which includes a new auditorium and a café that's now dog-friendly. Yet, the best bit is that they screen movies in English.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

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A dazzling display of fireworks - See snapshots from 20 August

On the night of August 20th, a spectacular display of fireworks illuminated the sky above downtown Budapest, commemorating the foundation of the Hungarian state.

Wed, 9 Aug 2023

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Sziget Festival Guide: Spectacular variety shows to catch on The Island of Freedom

Acrobats, jugglers, aerialists – we know that Sziget is most attractive for its concerts and big stage performers, but it’s also worth looking beyond the stage.

Tue, 8 Aug 2023

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Angelina Jolie is returning to Budapest in the autumn

If you are in town this autumn, watch out! Angelina Jolie is coming to Budapest to take on a role in Pablo Larraín's upcoming film, 'Maria'

Wed, 26 Jul 2023

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Eddie Redmayne posed for a selfie at a Budapest coffee shop

Eddie Redmayne popped into one of the best speciality coffee shops in Budapest.

Wed, 19 Jul 2023

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David Bowie's remastered concert film to be screened in cinemas

After retiring his iconic alter ego 50 years ago, David Bowie's legendary concert film from 1973 got re-released with 4K quality and 5,1 sounds. You can soon watch it in four cinemas in Budapest.

Tue, 18 Jul 2023

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It's movie night at one of Budapest's most famous thermal baths

In July, you can watch iconic films while sitting in one of the outdoor pools of the Széchenyi Baths. And what else could you possibly need on a summer weekday?

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Spot Hungarian locations in the live-action trailer of the popular video game Diablo 4

The latest episode of Blizzard's legendary video game series, Diablo 4, was released at the beginning of June. But did you know that its launch live-action trailer was shot in and around Budapest?

Wed, 5 Jul 2023

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Budapest’s newest rooftop terrace opens in a special location

For the first time in its history, visitors can climb up to the roof terrace of Postapalota, from where you can not only look around Buda but also spot the buildings on the Pest side.

Mon, 3 Jul 2023

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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival trailer, starring Johnny Depp, was shot at Hotel Gellért

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is currently taking place in the Czech Republic, and its trailer is one to look out for. It stars Johnny Depp, who is giving an interview at Hotel Gellért.

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Mads Mikkelsen was spotted at a downtown breakfast place in Budapest

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is in Budapest shooting Dust Bunny, and he was spotted at a downtown breakfast place.

Mon, 26 Jun 2023

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A new mini sculpture popped up by Kolodko – Watch out for Winnie-the-Pooh

Only a couple of days after the figure of the lasagna-loving cat Garfield was spotted in town, another famous cartoon character got depicted in a mini sculpture by guerrilla artist Kolodko.

Tue, 20 Jun 2023

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Find Garfield in the 7th district – A new mini statue appears by urban artist Kolodko

Guerrilla sculptor Mihajlo Kolodko, known for his humorous figurines placed around town, has just left a mini sculpture at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest.

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

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Hop into a Volkswagen Samba and be the hippest tourist in town

We tried the Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel's truly jaw-dropping city tour, which starts with hopping into a Volkswagen Samba van.

Wed, 24 May 2023

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Madame Tussauds Budapest has just opened, and here is what it looks like

Madame Tussauds Budapest, the new attraction of the Hungarian capital, is opening on May 25th 2023. Have a sneak peek with us.

Tue, 16 May 2023

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You might bump into Johnny Depp and Al Pacino in Budapest this autumn

Modi, a drama about the life of the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, is due to start filming in Budapest this autumn, bringing Johnny Depp and Al Pacino into the Hungarian capital.

Wed, 3 May 2023

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Madame Tussauds Budapest revealed its first figure

Madame Tussauds Budapest has just revealed its first wax figure. We don't have to wait long now for the announcement of the opening of the museum.

Tue, 2 May 2023

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Budapest’s millennial underground celebrates its 127th anniversary

The Millennium Underground - the first metro line in continental Europe and the second worldwide - has been serving Budapest commuters for 127 years today.

Tue, 25 Apr 2023

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Mads Mikkelsen to shoot a horror film in Budapest

The Danish actor is about to film in Budapest with the creator of the popular TV series Hannibal.

Mon, 24 Apr 2023

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Johnny Depp spotted in Budapest - He popped into Arquitecto Pitpit at the weekend

We have just reported that Benedict Cumberbatch is in town, yet another celebrity was spotted in Budapest. Johnny Depp took a photo with the staff of downtown restaurant Arquitecto Pitpit.