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The Hungarian version of Carnival kicks off in Mohács, a fantastic celebration with carved wooden masks, revellers dressed in busó costumes, and days of food, dance, music and festivities.

Forced to close because of the M3 metro renovation, the much-loved outlet for Hungarian deep-fried dough, Retró Lángos, is throwing a bulldozer party on 28-29 February to say farewell in style.

See how Japan, closed off to foreigners for centuries, influenced the art of 19th-century Europe once diplomatic relations were established 150 years ago.

American politics enthusiasts will have the chance to attend a lecture at the American Corner Budapest on 5 March to discuss the results of the Super Tuesday Primary Elections with experts.

The Kaktusz street-food bar near Blaha Lujza tér offers authentic, affordable Tex-Mex favourites in a bright, cabin-like space, with takeaway also available.

See works by Cézanne, Dürer and the Pre-Raphaelites, as well as rare Ancient Egyptian artefacts, at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest in 2020.

Recently unveiled in the up-and-coming district of Újlipótváros, LEt’s GO Kuckó is a fabulous family resource, stocking hard-to-find LEGO sets and board games, and offering daytime child care.

We Love Budapest gets a makeover!

Noted purveyor of fine Wiener schnitzels, the new Séf Asztala just opened by Parliament is also a bakery and an ideal location for a working lunch or a heartier Hungarian meal.

Grime star Stormzy, illustrious producer Mark Ronson and the ever-lively Kings of Leon are among the big names just confirmed to play Budapest's prestigious Sziget Festival for August 2020.

From Thursday through Sunday, at the city's liveliest downtown clubs, prestigious galleries and most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.

With home-baked cakes and creamy matcha teas, Slow Cha offers a truly authentic Far-Eastern experience right in the heart of Budapest.