sights & culture
Look around from the top of Budapest's highest building - MOL Campus opens its SkyDeck
The Visitors Centre's SkyDeck has opened up, meaning you can book your ticket to look around from the first skyscraper of Budapest.
Fri, 21 Apr 2023
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'Dr. House' and 'Hulk' are starring in a new Netflix show shot in Budapest
All the Light We Cannot See premiers on Netflix on November 2nd. A major part of the series was shot in Budapest. You can even spot the interior of the Keleti Railway Station in the teaser.
Mon, 17 Apr 2023
sights & culture
Benedict Cumberbatch is in Budapest
The world-renowned British actor is shooting in Budapest. But not all is about work: on Sunday, he visited the Hungarian Opera House to see one of the performances of the Hungarian National Ballet.
Thu, 6 Apr 2023
sights & culture
When our hearts beat the same rhythm – Join Budapest Ritmo world music festival
Between 12-15 April, you can embark on a real musical expedition around the world. See what you can expect at the Budapest Ritmo.
Wed, 5 Apr 2023
sights & culture
His Cross Blossomed – The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble prepares for Easter with a dance performance
On 31 March, the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks kicked off in Müpa Budapest with more than two weeks of exquisite music, shows, and dance performances.
Mon, 3 Apr 2023
sights & culture
Awakening the subconscious and going beyond the paintings – The new Salvador Dalí exhibition
A unique private collection of Salvador Dalí's less popular but even more intriguing work has landed in Budapest.
Wed, 29 Mar 2023
sights & culture
Enter Ottoman Hungary at the premiere of Castles, Warriors, Frontiers at the Bartók Spring festival
On April 4th, immerse in the world of Ottoman Hungary, dance, and modern and folk music at the premiere of the Castles, Warriors, Frontiers at the Liszt Music Academy.
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
sights & culture
From now on, a selfie at the Fisherman's Bastion's upper deck comes with an entrance fee
From now on you will have to pay again to enter the upper panoramic deck of the Fisherman's Bastion.
Mon, 27 Mar 2023
sights & culture
Bartók Spring is bringing buzzing cultural events to Budapest
World-renowned ensembles, unprecedented collaborations, award-winning music, and legendary artists – take a look at the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks programme!
Mon, 27 Feb 2023
sights & culture
Luxury hotel Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge is getting a full revamp
Reconstruction works have already started at the 5-star hotel Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge. It involves the demolition of some of its walls, letting us catch a glimpse of the hotel rooms.
sights & culture
Look up! - See stunning buildings in Budapest from a new perspective
Have you ever looked up when walking the streets or entering a courtyard? Let us show you why you should.
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
sights & culture
Love is in the house - Explore gorgeous buildings in Budapest on Valentine's Day
Heart shapes, stolen kisses, couples embraced in a hug, birds chirping love songs - we have rounded up buildings in the city with love written all over them.
Tue, 7 Feb 2023
sights & culture
Buda Castle is among the 15 most Instagrammed castles in Europe, The Thinking Traveller's research shows
The Thinking Traveller created a list of the most popular castles and palaces in Europe, based on the hashtags used on Instagram.
Mon, 16 Jan 2023
sights & culture
See in photos Budapest's Star Wars exhibition
Travelling Galaxy is a unique and interactive Star Wars exhibition, which has recently landed in Budapest. Have a sneak peek with us!
Fri, 23 Dec 2022
sights & culture
We Love Budapest wishes you a happy Christmas!
With these stunning photos of the festivities, we would like to wish you and yours a merry Christmas.
Thu, 22 Dec 2022
sights & culture
The diverse world of headscarves - Pop-up exhibition opens at the Museum of Ethnography
A pop-up exhibition featuring headscarf-wearing habits of women in Hungarian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures is now open at the Museum of Ethnography.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
sights & culture
Bartók Spring returns with lavish cultural programmes next March
Jump into the cultural buzz that Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks will bring us in March and April. It could be a great Christmas gift and an even better reason to visit Budapest in the spring.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
sights & culture
A gigantic Nutcracker moved into the Opera House
There is no Christmas without The Nutcracker. As the season of the magical ballet is about to get started, a 2,5-metre-tall Nutcracker figure was placed in the hall of the Hungarian Opera House.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022
sights & culture
Yoko Ono exhibition opens in the Hungarian National Museum
War is over! If you want it – Tribute to Yoko Ono presents works related to the theme of peace and the desire for peace. See more than 30 of her pieces in the Hungarian National Museum.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022
sights & culture
Müpa Budapest's favourite Christmas performance Kristály by Recirquel returns in December
One of our favourite shows of the Christmas season, Recirquel’s Kristály, a winter wonderland revival, returns in a brand new venue and a revamped form.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022
sights & culture
Stunning light installation opens on Margaret Island - Lumina Park
Budapest's new attraction is a magical illumination park, where you can take a stroll around Margaret Island in a fairytale land created by a special light and sound show.
Wed, 9 Nov 2022
sights & culture
Musical stars and soaring talents to watch out for – Rising Stars at Müpa Budapest
From 11 to 13 November, musical stars and soaring talent will fill the concert halls of Müpa Budapest, where Europe's most promising young musicians will be brought to us by the Rising Stars series.
Fri, 4 Nov 2022
sights & culture
He didn't like Michelangelo, he stood out, and he renewed portraiture – we visited the El Greco exhibition
The exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts is a comprehensive and exhaustive exploration of El Greco's art, featuring more than fifty of his works, alongside works by some of his contemporaries.
Wed, 2 Nov 2022
sights & culture
From the horse skull to the Thonet chair and beyond – Small as it is, the exhibition Chair Pair is thought-provoking
The new exhibition of the Museum of Ethnography, Chair Pair, makes us think about what we are sitting on by comparing pieces from the museum's collection with works by contemporary architects.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
sights & culture
Fun in the Lab – Grab your pipette, put on your cloak, and let the experiment get started at Csopa Science Center!
Csopa Science Center could rightly be called one of the most fun places in Budapest: it offers a playful method to learn about physics, chemistry, the human body, and even space exploration.