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Red Bull Soapbox Race

On 20 September, the Red Bull Soapbox Race returns after a two-year break, with homemade, human-powered vehicles racing down the slopes of Tabán.

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Car Free weekend 2026

As part of European Mobility Week, Budapest's CAR-FREE WEEKEND takes over the city on 19-20 September, stretching from Kálvin tér to Fővám tér and across Liberty Bridge, as well as the Pest lower embankment and, for the first time, Műegyetem rakpart.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

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International Book Festival 2026

The 31st Budapest International Book Festival returns from 1 - 4 October 2026, this time at a new location: HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

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Autumn Bike Breakfast 2026

On 16 September, the Autumn Bike Breakfast returns to Budapest, with stops including Astoria, Deák Ferenc tér and City Park.

Tue, 8 Sep 2026

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Cap Embroidery Workshop at MUMU Workshop Museum

On 13 September, Sabrina Komár is hosting a cap embroidery workshop at MUMU Workshop Museum, where participants can stitch a text of their choice onto a baseball cap.

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Night of the Dance Houses 2026

Thu, 3 Sep 2026

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Women’s Art Circle in Budapest

Budapest Psychology Community is hosting a women's art circle on 6 September, creating a relaxed space for conversation, reflection and creativity.

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Tilos Rádió 35 - Anniversary Programme at Dürer Kert

Tilos Rádió celebrates its 35th anniversary at Dürer Kert on 4 September, with concerts, DJ sets and special music programmes spread across three venues.

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Oatly After Hours - Riverside Relay

Oatly After Hours - Rakpart Relay brings a running race and community event to the Pest embankment on 12 September.

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AI Summit 2026

One of Central Europe’s largest artificial intelligence conferences, AI Summit, takes place in Városliget on 7 - 8 September.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

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Daytime party and community creation at Kastner Kommunity

On 4 September, Kastner Kommunity invites visitors to a party and a collaborative street-art session.

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41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon

On 6 September, runners will take to the streets for the 41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon, one of Hungary’s most popular running events. The scenic course takes participants past some of the capital’s best-known sights, with music points and cheering crowds adding to the atmosphere along the way.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

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Pozsonyi Piknik

On 5 September, Újlipótváros’s traditional cultural street festival returns to the Újpest Embankment, between Margaret Bridge and Szent István Park.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

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Kiscelli Festival 2026

On 29 August, the park of the Kiscelli Educational and Cultural Centre hosts a family-friendly festival celebrating a mix of music and food cultures. The programme spans jazz, blues, pop and electronic music, alongside children’s performances, music workshops and opportunities to try different instruments.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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Night of the Zoos 2026

On 28 August, Night of the Zoos returns, with 13 institutions across Hungary taking part this year.

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SUP yoga on the City Park Boating Lake

On several dates throughout August, you can join an outdoor SUP yoga class on the City Park Boating Lake, led by Linda, instructor at Emocean Yoga.

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Taste of Korea - Korean cultural programmes at Kőrösi Cultural Centre

On 18 August, the Kőrösi Cultural Centre invites visitors to discover Korea’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

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Pöttömkert - Little One's Garden at Budapest Park

Budapest Park once again hands the stage over to its youngest visitors for another edition of PöttömPark. Families can enjoy concerts by Rutkai Bori Banda, interactive performances, music workshops, craft activities, face painting, LEGO sessions, sports games and plenty more, making it one of the city's most entertaining family programmes of the weekend.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026

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TILOS A KANYARBAN - Daytime Party in Nagymaros

Swap the city for the Danube Bend this weekend as Tilos a Kanyarban brings Tilos Rádió's much-loved daytime fundraising series to Nagymaros.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

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Glass of Jazz Open Air 2026

On 30 July, Népsziget hosts the open-air Glass of Jazz event at Szitakötő, bringing together nearly 50 wines from ten Hungarian wineries alongside a tempting selection of street food.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

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Hungarian Grand Prix Weekend at Jo&Joe Budapest

If you can't make it to the Hungaroring, Jo&Joe Budapest is screening the entire Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend live, from Friday's practice sessions through Saturday's qualifying to Sunday's 70-lap race. Whether you're a dedicated F1 fan or simply looking to soak up the race-week atmosphere in the city, the venue offers a lively setting to catch all the on-track action with fellow motorsport enthusiasts.

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Városmajor Birthday Programmes

On 25 July, Városmajor celebrates the anniversary of becoming a public park in 1785 with an afternoon of family-friendly programmes.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

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Big Street Party on Nagy Fuvaros Street

On 25 July, Nagy Fuvaros Street will come alive for a day as local venues and community organisations come together to celebrate the neighbourhood.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

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Race Weekend at W Budapest

This July, W Budapest is bringing the excitement of the Hungarian Grand Prix beyond the circuit with a series of Formula 1-inspired experiences at the iconic Drechsler Palace. The programme includes a LEGO installation in the hotel's courtyard (13 - 31 July), a Monaco-inspired menu at Le Petit Beefbar from 24 to 26 July, and the highlight of the weekend, W Presents: Race Weekend Edition on 26 July, headlined by electronic duo Gheist.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

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Bartók Feszt' 2026

On 29 August, Bartók Feszt' returns to Bartók Béla Boulevard for a day of music, community and culture.