On 30 April, Vajdahunyad Castle hosts the next stop of the City Takeover series, bringing electronic music into a striking historical setting. This time, the spotlight is on Giolì & Assia, who arrive with their signature live electronic performance.
On 11 April, as part of the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks, Red Axes arrive in Budapest with their live band setup, bringing hypnotic grooves and memorable melodies to the stage of the House of Music Hungary.
Fat Freddy’s Drop will perform in Budapest for the very first time on 19 June at Akvárium Klub, bringing their Based on a True Story 21st anniversary tour to the city.
Priceless treasures, the weapons of conquerors, artificially deformed skulls discovered in graves, and the legendary story of the Hun Empire - all brought together in one exhibition centred on Attila, ruler of the Huns. Considered one of the most significant exhibitions of recent decades, the show is on view at the Hungarian National Museum until 12 July.
Taking place between 26 February and 1 March at the Bálna, the fair will host 50 well-known and respected galleries, presenting a rich and carefully curated selection of artworks and design pieces ranging from accessible finds worth a few tens of thousands of forints to museum-worthy masterpieces valued in the hundreds of millions.
Poppy finally arrives in Budapest on 22 March, bringing her unpredictable, high-energy live show to Barba Negra. Known for effortlessly jumping between metal, pop, industrial and punk, Poppy has built a reputation for concerts that are just as visually striking as they are musically intense.
Japanese electronic artist Kikuo is heading to Budapest for the very first time, bringing his Kikuoland: Above All Bounds world tour to Dürer Kert on 16 March.
Japanese post-rock icons MONO return to Budapest this autumn as part of their 29-stop European tour, bringing their latest album, OATH, to Turbina on 24 November. Known for their cinematic soundscapes that blend post-rock, shoegaze, and classical influences, the Tokyo-formed band has spent over 25 years exploring the balance between light and darkness, birth and death, and the fleeting beauty of time.
Amsterdam–New Zealand trio MY BABY return to Budapest with their mesmerising blend of blues, funk, and psychedelic grooves, performing at the Turbina Cultural Centre on 5 November. Known for their shamanic rhythms and trance-like live shows, the band will present songs from their forthcoming album Echo, which reimagines the myth of Echo and Narcissus through hypnotic melodies and soulful seventies-inspired sounds.
British post-punk band shame return to Budapest, bringing their raw energy and new album Cutthroat to the A38 Ship on 30 October. Known for explosive live shows and unapologetic attitude, the five-piece – Charlie Steen, Sean Coyle-Smith, Eddie Green, Josh Finerty and Charlie Forbes – are ready to unleash their fiercest material yet.
German electronic duo Tonic Walter return to Budapest with a live set at the Turbina Cultural Centre on 15 October. Known for blending analogue synths, organic drum grooves, and the atmospheric energy of a live band, Maximilian Nestmann and Marcel Vckov craft a unique soundscape that drifts between melodic house, deep house, and techno.
Legendary trip-hop group Morcheeba are back in Budapest this autumn with an encore concert at Barba Negra on 22 October. Celebrating their 30th anniversary and the release of their brand-new album Escape The Chaos, the band invites fans to drift into their signature blend of soothing vocals, atmospheric beats, and lush electronic-meets-organic sounds.
British singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey brings his deeply reflective and soul-stirring music to Budapest this autumn, with a concert at the A38 Ship on 14 October. The performance is part of his Dark Harvest – World Tour, tied to his forthcoming fourth studio album, Dark Harvest (Pt. 1), out in June 2025.
Discover Hungary through its wines at Bortársaság’s winestore by the Chain Bridge. For more than 30 years, Bortársaság has been curating the very best bottles from every Hungarian wine region — and now you can taste them all in one place.
On 20 August, the most sparkling night of the summer, KIOSK Budapest invites you to a special dinner experience on its terrace. Alongside the gastronomic delights, you can enjoy front-row views of the spectacular fireworks, with delicious bites, fine music, sparkling bubbles, and perfectly paired drinks ensuring the evening is truly unforgettable.
One of Hungary’s most iconic events, the Budapest Wine Festival, returns this autumn to celebrate wine, elegance, and gastronomy – and you’re invited. For over 30 years, this beloved festival has brought people together in the historic setting of Buda Castle, offering a unique mix of tradition, culture, and flavours.
IKONO Budapest is an immersive, interactive exhibition space that invites visitors on a truly captivating journey. Created by visual artists, this eclectic world blends art, play, and surprise, offering a creative escape from the everyday.
The House of Music Hungary’s latest temporary exhibition, LISTEN. – A Musical Journey Around the World, invites visitors on a remarkable sensory adventure. Through the music, rituals, and daily life of 30 countries, it tells the story of how people live, celebrate, and mourn across cultures. At the heart of the exhibition are documentary films by Garry Bassin and Tomoko Yamaguchi, captured over ten years in breathtaking locations—from Belize to India, from Crete to Patagonia—featuring more than one hundred performers.