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Compagnie XY (FR): Il n’est pas encore minuit…
The 22 acrobats of Compagnie XY poke fun at gravity: they fly, flap and float. Bodies are catapulted from springboards to create a human tower, twirling through the air and crossing each other in their flight. One wild rhythmic image follows another: tumultuous tussle, a graceful hanging pose, a 1920s Lindy Hop. Through a continual physical engagement and a vividly-communicated energy, Compagnie XY explores the concepts of crowds and solitude, carrying and being carried, being together, and of flying and falling. The performance – taking place on January 6-7 – is English-friendly. More details
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Winter Tribute Madness
You can show off all your cool Christmas presents at the fantastic Winter Tribute Madness party on January 6th, where Hungarian formations pay tribute to such beloved bands as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rage Against The Machine, Muse, Paramore, Arctic Monkeys, Stone Temple Pilots, Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Ramones, Iggy Pop, Metallica, and Green Day. The tribute bands of Metallica and Green Day will also perform brand-new songs from the rock stars’ latest albums. More details
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Decathlon Ice Hockey Tournament
The 1. Decathlon Hockey Tournament is held on January 7th at one of Europe’s most beautifully situated artificial ice-rinks, found just a few steps away from Heroes’ Square in City Park. Amateur teams of three players face off on the ice, without goaltenders in 2x7 minutes. Unfortunately, no more teams can register for the game, but eager supporters are always welcome, who can enjoy the exciting matches and the wonderful view over Vajdahunyad Castle. More details
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New Year’s Run
On January 8th, those who feel like they had one too many plates at holiday-season feasts can join a 4.5 km run for free at Népliget. The run goes through both concrete and unpaved roads, and at some point even wanders off these tracks to explore more exciting paths. The meeting point is at the car park found on the corner of Vajda Péter Street and Könyves Kálmán Boulevard, and participants are expected to arrive between 9:30am-9:45am. Dogs are warmly welcome, however, please make sure that they are used to bigger crowds. Considering there are no steps and slopes along the run, baby strollers designed for running can easily be used, so feel free to bring your baby, too. If you wish to participate, click on “going” at the Facebook event.
5/9
Mulled Wine Festival
Between January 13-15, a Mulled Wine Festival is happening on the Buda side, along the promenade by the Allee Shopping Center. Visitors to this event can beat the cold with an impressive assortment of delicious hot drinks, such as coffee concoctions, hot chocolate variations, cocoa, special teas, grog, punch, mulled beer, pálinka, and other mouthwatering drink varieties. To further enhance this exciting culinary adventure, a wide selection of wintry meals also awaits those who wish to warm up. Entry to this festival is free, where in addition to wintry drinks, palatable plates of various dishes also entice passersby to the plenty of stands, offering a perfect program for a cold afternoon. More details
6/9
John Reed Fitness Opening
In mid-January, a brand-new fitness music club kicks off in Budapest, and they await all fitness lovers – and beginners – with open-days on January 14-15. Visitors can try out the professional high-quality equipment, and participate in exciting group sessions, while DJs fill the fitness center with the best popular tunes. After the open-days exercise, enthusiasts can test the whole gym with a free trial fitness ticket, and also get even 50% discount of their membership price, which enables them to train for only 3,000 HUF per month. More details
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José Carreras Concert
Within the framework of his last European tour, legendary Spanish tenor José Carreras brings his concert titled “A life in Music” to Papp László Sportaréna in Budapest, on January 20th. Particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini, José Carreras is one of the most outstanding tenors of the world, with a career that spans over 60 roles, and concerts in the world’s leading opera houses. He also gained fame as one of the Three Tenors alongside Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. More details
