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Pictures of Budapest – Remarkable windows
“The house its many eyes closes, too,” says Attila József in his Lullaby (Vernon Watkins’ translation). But in the daytime, the buildings of Budapest blink at us with a thousand eyes.
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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The New York Palace as a Hollywood movie star – Depictions of Budapest on the silver screen
Our capital city is a favourite location for Hollywood blockbusters, it has played many roles on the silver screen, from Moscow to Berlin to Paris, its stunning cityscape has inspired many directors.
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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Famous Hungarians, famous inventions – Dreamers of Dreams 20 wows families at the Millenáris
An exhibition at the Millenáris undertakes to present the past, present and future of Hungarian science and technology in comprehensive fashion, showcasing great inventions and characteristic figures.
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Liszt Fest 2022 – Music fills even the St Stephen's Basilica, with a parade of international music stars
On 7 October, the Liszt Celebration International Cultural Festival kicks off, with programmes combining jazz, classical and world music, dance, theatre and literature.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022
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Vaszary exhibition opens with paintings never seen before – Vaszary Rediscovered in the Hungarian National Gallery
Just when we thought nothing could beat Matisse this year, the Vaszary exhibition opened in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022
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Budapest Varieté with Las Vegas vibes – exciting revue show comes to the RaM Theatre
Between 7-16 October, a sumptuous performance by the Budapest Varieté takes audiences six times to the glittering world of Las Vegas revues.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022
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Ukrainian artists showcased in latest edition of Budapest cultural magazine Panel
Copies of Panel 9, the Budapest-based, English-language literary and arts magazine, are now available at Massolit and all good bookstores across the city.
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New school term starts with huge artwork honouring namesake painter
See Neopaint's new mural honouring famous painter Pál Szinyei Merse at the secondary school of the same name, soon to start its 125th academic year.
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Karády show honours a Hungarian legend
As portrayed in a one-woman show by Bernadett Gregor, revered singer and actress Katalin Karády lived a life every bit as dramatic as her popular songs and films.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022
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Music, circus, dance… and books – Újbuda Children’s Book Festival offers a weekend of family fun
There's a whole weekend of family fun at the Újbuda Children’s Book Festival staged in and around the B32 Gallery & Cultural Centre, with a clown show, live music, dance and workshops.
Fri, 26 Aug 2022
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Latest Kolodko figures depict legendary couple from Pasarét
Urban sculptor Mihajlo Kolodko has just unveiled his latest creation: an old couple who ran a popular flower stall in Pasarét, long gone but not forgotten.
Thu, 25 Aug 2022
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Model railways now on display in Budapest
Sodor comes to Budapest – model railways are now on display at the Northern Vehicle Repair Depot in Kőbánya until 4 September.
Tue, 23 Aug 2022
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New book to honour legendary comedian Ernie Kovacs
Who was Ernie Kovacs? Born to Hungarian parents in New Jersey, this king of early TV comedy used his Magyar heritage to create a new kind of humour, showcased in a book to be published this year.
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Human stories from beautiful objects – ZOOM exhibition alters the focus at the Museum of Ethnography
Get a change of perspective at the ZOOM exhibition now showing at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest's City Park.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022
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New film portrays music legend Mihály Víg – director András Kécza talks to We Love Budapest
A new documentary being screened this week in Budapest captures the life and work of Hungarian music legend Mihály Víg – we speak with its director, András Kécza.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022
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Pictures of Budapest – Colourful floors and attractive tiles
Wherever you look, fine architectural detail is everywhere in Budapest – including around your feet, as many buildings feature beautiful tiling in entranceways and on staircases.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022
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Museum of Applied Arts showcases expertly restored relics from the Esterházy collection
Rare treasure expertly restored over seven decades is now on view at the otherwise closed Museum of Applied Arts, allowing the public to enter part of the building after several years of renovation.
Wed, 3 Aug 2022
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Hungarian graffiti – new exhibition covers the history of local street art
From urban subculture to curated exhibition – Gallery MAX displays the history of Hungarian street art, featuring the work of strange names such as Imre Fork, Trans One and Void.
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Pictures of Budapest – Spiral staircases and elegant railings
Hidden behind the doorways of Budapest, winding staircases usher the visitor into a secret world of elegant interiors and classy design. Take a look at these mesmerising images!
Mon, 1 Aug 2022
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Welsh national festival celebrates centenary of Béla Bartók visit
A little-known performance by Béla Bartók in Aberystwyth in 1922 has inspired a series of centenary events taking place at the annual Welsh cultural festival, the National Eisteddfod, in Tregaron.
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Classy catalogue complements the Art Deco Budapest exhibition
Flick through the 300 pages of the classy catalogue for the Art Deco Budapest exhibition at the Hungarian National Gallery and get a sense of what life was like here between the wars.
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New mural depicts fantasy world amid Hungary’s largest underwater cave
immerse yourself in a watery fantasy world thanks to a new mural created by students of top design university MOME and urban artists Színes Város, inspired by the János Molnár Cave alongside the work.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
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See amazing art for pennies thanks to 200-forint Tuesdays at the Műcsarnok
Pay 200 forints and see exciting art every Tuesday for a month at the Műcsarnok on Heroes’ Square.
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Museum of Applied Arts reopens for rare Esterházy exhibition
Enter the Museum of Applied Arts for the first time in five years thanks to a new temporary exhibition showcasing recently renovated Esterházy treasures.
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
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Open space, open dance – DancePark showcases a world of genres over 11 days
Enjoy a whole range of performances this month, from folk to contemporary to tango, when the National Dance Theatre staged DancePark 2022.