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Market, Picnic and Party at Hengermalom 2025

This year, Valyo – City and River Association continues its latest project of transforming Hengermalom into a vibrant community space. On 7–8 June, expect a colourful mix of events. Saturday warms up for the Bánkitó Festival with a jumble sale, talks, theatre, live music, beer tasting, and creative workshops.

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Gárdonyi Picnic 2025

The Gárdonyi Picnic is back for its seventh edition, bringing a lively mix of events to Gárdonyi Square on Saturday 21 June from 2 pm. Expect great live music, tasty treats from local producers, community board games, and creative workshops for all ages.

Fri, 30 May 2025

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Ark Festival 2025

Újbuda is a unique corner of the city – the only place in Budapest where 13 different nationalities live and thrive side by side. The Ark Festival celebrates this rich cultural mix, shining a spotlight on the Bulgarian, Roma, Greek, Croatian, Armenian, Polish, German, Romanian, Rusyn, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Ukrainian communities who call the district home.

Mon, 26 May 2025

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Castle Garden Festival 2025

From 30 May to 1 June, the Castle Garden Festival (VárkertFeszt) will bring a vibrant mix of concerts, literary evenings, film screenings, and family-friendly activities to the Várkert Bazár.

Fri, 23 May 2025

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Downtown Festival 2025

From 23 to 25 May, the beloved Downtown Festival (Belvárosi Fesztivál) takes over Szabadság tér and Erzsébet tér once again, bringing a vibrant mix of live music, family-friendly activities, and a local design fair — all completely free of charge.

Wed, 21 May 2025

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Children's Day and Heroes' Day in Buda Castle

On Sunday, 25 May, families are invited to enjoy a day of free festivities and culinary experiences at Buda Castle in honour of Children’s Day.

Tue, 13 May 2025

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Sunset Ecstatic & Yoga Dance at The Private Rooftop

Ecstatic dance offers the chance to experience the joy of movement in a free and safe environment – all on an incredibly cool rooftop.

Fri, 9 May 2025

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Europe Day 2025

Hungary joined the European Union 21 years ago, which Budapest will celebrate with an extravaganza on Szabadság tér (Liberty Square) this Sunday.

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Pöttömkert – Little One's Garden at Budapest Park

This Sunday, it'll be all about kids at Budapest Park.

Thu, 8 May 2025

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Hengermalom – Community Project

This unique spot will once again become a vibrant community hub from 23 May to 12 October – spanning fifteen weekends packed with things to do.

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Hello Margit! festival

Nearly 50 venues will host more than 100 programs in Budapest's Margit Quarter, some of which can be attended for free.

Thu, 1 May 2025

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Spring Széll - Modern May Day 2025

Széll Kálmán tér neighbours Nemdebár, 101BISTRO, Pingrumba, Easy Art Space, and join forces on May 1st (midday -10 pm) to spoil us with all kinds of events.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025

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Earth Day Festival in City Hall Park

Celebrate Earth Day in the heart of the city; Városháza Park with various activities in the name of sustainability and community.

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Open Day at the Angyalföld Tram Depot

Fan of trams? Then gear up for a family day at one of Budapest's tram depots, which will open its doors to the public for a whole afternoon.

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I Bike Budapest 2025

On 26 April, experience Budapest in a whole new way! Join the 'I Bike Budapest' cycle parade and demonstration to pedal through the city like never before.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025

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Day trip: Tulip Farm in Szentendre

If you're up for a day trip, don't miss out on some tulip picking, especially if you're a flower aficionado!

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Day trip: Easter Festival in Szentendre

On Easter Sunday and Monday, the Szentendre Open Air Ethnographic Museum brings to life the old village Easter celebrations.

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Day trip: Hollókó Easter Festival

There is no more authentic place to experience an essential Easter tradition, sprinkling, than a tiny village in the northeastern region of Hungary.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

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Japanese Garden Day

Each year, the Japanese Garden in Zugló hosts a special thematic day celebrating the garden – and this year, it's happening on 12 April.

Fri, 4 Apr 2025

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Ecstatic Yoga & Dance – oasis in the loft

Wed, 2 Apr 2025

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Workshop: Botanical Illustration in Watercolour

Hosted by contemporary artist Olga Lo, you can tone your botanical painting skills and confidently capture the essence of nature in watercolour.

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Jewellery-making Workshop at the Hungarian National Museum

On 4 April, join a jewellery-making workshop hosted by the Hungarian National Museum and Mama Kin jewellery, inspired by the Shine! exhibition.

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National Dance House Festival 2025

At this vibrant get-together you can learn dancing, join handicraft workshops, browse a folk crafts market, and enjoy concerts.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025

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Sakura Celebrations at ELTE Botanical Gardens

During the last weekend of March and the first weekend of April, Sakura celebrations turn ELTE Botanical Gardens pink.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025

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Budapest Roller Disco x Turbina

Turbina is hosting a roller disco, where you can dance the night away in – you guessed it – roller skates.