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Christmas markets opening

Budapest's beloved Christmas markets open on 13 November, marking the start of the festive season in the city. From this date, Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen's Basilica fill with twinkling lights, wooden stalls and the smell of mulled wine and freshly baked chimney cake.

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Free visit at the Hungarian Railway History Park

The Hungarian Railway History Park is offering free admission on 1 November, making it a good excuse for a family day out among historic locomotives and railway carriages.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

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Halloween at Paloma

Paloma is getting into the Halloween spirit on 30 October with an afternoon of sweet treats, local design and seasonal fun.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

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Garden of Lights 2026

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The Pumpkin Festival

Autumn takes over City Park this weekend with three days of pumpkins, music and family programmes. On Saturday, expect pumpkin carving and live demonstrations, an amusement park and a full day of performances. Entry to the festival is free.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

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Halloween Family Activities at Hengermalom

Hengermalom is getting a spooky makeover on 31 October, with an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

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Citadella Sunset Sessions with Bohème Acoustic

The next Citadella Sunset Sessions brings Bohème Acoustic to the terrace for an evening of live music with one of Budapest’s best views.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

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Architecture of Freedom: Russian-language building tour of CEU

Explore CEU’s striking Nádor Street campus on a Russian-language architectural walk led by Alexey Zelensky.

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Credo in Concrete: English-language building tour of CEU

Take a closer look inside CEU’s Nádor Street complex on this English-language architectural walk led by Alexey Zelensky.

Thu, 1 Oct 2026

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DOGZ The Great Wall Walk

On 3 October, hundreds of dogs and their owners will set off on a walk together from St Stephen's Basilica, following Andrássy Avenue all the way to City Park.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

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Reading event at Fabrik

This special reading event brings American writer Hope Reese, Greek feminist writer and poet Zelda Burns and sociologist Imre Kovach to Budapest.

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Opening Weekend at the Basel Boathouse

Bázel Boathouse celebrates its opening weekend from 25 to 27 September, with a different focus each day: Friday is aimed at those working nearby, Saturday welcomes visitors with dogs, while Sunday is all about families.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026

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LokoPiknik and Garden Railways Meeting 2026

Mon, 21 Sep 2026

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Budapest Marathon Festival 2026

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Őszkert 2026 - Autumn Gardening Days at the Buda Arboretum

From 9 to 11 October, the Autumn Gardening Days return to the Buda Arboretum.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

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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.