The largest festival of folk arts in the Buda Castle is centered around Hungarian artisans, who'll have an opportunity to show and promote their art in this large-scale, four-day fest. This year's event’s main topic is embroidery, one of the richest and most varied branch of Hungarian folk arts. Everybody is welcome, there will be fairs, exhibitions, and you can try your hand at arts and crafts workshops.
Detailed info at the event's webpage.
A true cult band will rock the Dürer Kert stage on 21 April: Canadian band Godspeed You! Black Emperor is one of the most important post-rock and experimental bands in the world.
Baxter Dury will perform in Hungary for the first time at the House of Music Hungary on 20 April.
Slash, one of the most influential guitarists of all time, returns to Budapest alongside Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.