On 21 May, Trattoria Toscana invites guests to an Italian wine dinner centred around the flavours of Tuscany. The evening’s key figures will be Eleonora Casadei from the family-run Tenuta Casadei winery and chef Alessandro Arena.
Between 1 and 25 May, Vörösmarty tér will transform into one of Budapest’s most vibrant gathering spots through the revival of folk traditions. Visitors can look forward to nearly 60 programmes, including a dedicated proposal point, folk and industrial craft exhibitors, live music, dance performances, themed weekends, and a wide range of gastronomic experiences.
Between 16 and 18 May, Édes Mackó Kürtőskalács-Cukrászda by Vitéz Kürtős will celebrate its 8th birthday with a festive weekend in City Park, next to the Budapest Circus.
Zsiráf Pest launches its new INTERNATIONAL DAYS event series with a four-day Latin-themed fiesta filled with Mexican and Spanish-inspired food specials, cocktails, colourful decorations, and Latin rhythms.
The next Wine to Bar event takes place on 14 May at Stex Ház, inviting guests to explore the different styles and characteristics of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc through six carefully selected wines.
On 13 May, guests will be able to travel across the world through five wine and five bean-to-bar chocolate pairings, guided by wine and spirits expert Kristián Kielmayer and chocolate expert Gabriella Szabó.
On 7 and 8 May, the Neighborhood Cocktail Festival brings together cocktail lovers across three venues: Pink Pony Club, Hotsy Totsy, and Elysian Budapest.
Giulia’s garden returns for the season with a three-day opening that leans into everything we’ve been waiting for: long afternoons, slow evenings, and that first proper excuse to stay outside.
After the first taste of terrace season, the garden opens up again for another easy-going weekend. Expect the debut of the summer menu, delicious dishes, and that familiar atmosphere that makes you stay longer than planned - the perfect way to ease into spring properly.
The Jazz and Wine Festival returns for its third edition between 22 and 25 May at the Margitsziget Open-Air Theatre, where visitors can sample a curated selection of wines.
On 25 and 26 April, MANYI hosts a Georgian gastro weekend, where the kitchen is taken over by Masho and Ana, two Georgian friends living in Budapest and founders of Soko Pop-Up.
On 16 April, Mitico Budapest hosts a cocktail-focused evening bringing together five Hungarian bars featured on the Top 500 Discovery list: Black Swan Budapest, Boutiq Bar Budapest, Hotsy Totsy Budapest, Múzsa Budapest, and Blue Fox The Bar.
As part of the Chef’s Table series, one restaurant at Time Out Market Budapest takes centre stage each month. On 16 April, the spotlight turns to Anyukám Mondta, presenting its kitchen through an exclusive, limited-seat dinner.
Eats & Beats launches a new event series at Fény Street Market, each edition spotlighting the flavours and atmosphere of a different country. The first event, held on 19 April, focuses on Japan, bringing together food, design, and music in one place.
On 22 April, a South American-inspired evening returns to Mad Dog Hangár Budapest. Argentine-born David Espinoza - whose family roots trace back to Lendva - brings his take on authentic empanadas, adding a subtle Hungarian twist.
On 11 April, Roth Bar & Kitchen takes over Czakó Market, bringing its take on modern Hungarian cuisine - classic flavours reimagined with a fresh, creative twist.
Zsiráf Pest kicks off the season with a four-day opening weekend, bringing back open-air nights, house music, and terrace parties in its urban jungle setting.
Cookie Lovers Club celebrates its first birthday with a dedicated pop-up event at NOS, bringing together freshly baked cookies, a relaxed community atmosphere, and a simple, feel-good concept. Taking place on Saturday from late morning, it's an easy stop if you're in the mood for something sweet and low-key.