1/11
Hans Zimmer concert
Long story short, Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer is the number-one guy who makes us cry once the closing credits appear at the end of a film, and one of his masterfully captivating compositions slowly and gently starts to play, breaking that lump in our throat that had been building up during the whole movie. The German film-score composer has written soul-stirring songs for over 150 major motion pictures by now, including The Lion King, The Dark Knight, the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel, Interstellar, and I Am Sam. On June 1st, Hans Zimmer fills the Budapest Papp László Sportaréna with his wonderful melodies. More details
2/11
Danube Carnival
During June 3-18, Budapest hosts one of the most colorful cultural event series of Hungary, the Danube Carnival. This fun-filled multicultural festival awaits everyone with a wide range of exciting programs at various venues around the Magyar metropolis, including performances of folk, symphonic, and world music, and traditional and contemporary dance. Furthermore, the folklore and traditions of five participating countries will also be presented during the festival. More details
3/11
Generali Children’s Island
Every Saturday and Sunday between June 3rd and 25th, Óbuda Island – the site of Budapest’s annual Sziget Festival – turns into an immense playground for adults and children alike with countless concerts, puppet shows, dance events, contests, sport programs, a bouncey castle, and exciting arts-and-crafts activities in the course of a free family-friendly jamboree held amid the greenery and tranquility of the island. More details
4/11
Kolorádó Festival
A hidden spot amid the Buda Hills – a popular hiking destination on regular days – turns into a wild party venue during Budapest’s Kolorádó Festival, an amazingly chilled-out alfresco jamboree held during June 7-11. During the day, revelers can recover from the previous night while chilling amid the greenery of Buda, and after the sun goes down several local and international musicians step on stage, enticing everyone to dance under the starry skies until dawn. More details
5/11
Czech Beer Festival
During June 9-18, you can taste glassfuls of popular and lesser-known artisanal Czech beers and handheld meals on the roof terrace of a downtown shopping plaza, WestEnd City Center. Throughout ten days, more than 100 types of succulent suds tempt taste buds, while palatable grilled goods provide another reason for a panoramic feast. More details coming soon here
6/11
Budapest Summer Festival
The Budapest Summer Festival – an event series held between June 9th and August 30th – connects several cultural institutes and outdoor performance venues in the city’s sprawling parklands of Margaret Island and Városmajor Park. Homegrown Hungarian talents and prominent entertainers from all around the planet participate in powerful performances, like classical concerts, captivating circus shows, and soaring opera spectaculars. More details
7/11
Summer Etyek Picnic
The picturesquely rustic wine village of Etyek – found about 30 km west of Budapest – is full of excellent boutique wineries set amid wonderfully green vineyards. Four times a year, Etyek hosts homey picnics to present the top wines and gastronomic treasures of each season. This summer between June 10-11, the Etyek Picnic welcomes visitors from all over the world with delicious wines, flavorful dishes, family programs, outdoor cooking, and fantastic folk concerts. Guests can stroll the unpaved roads of Újhegy, stepping into the various cellars to try the distinctive essences of each, amid the musty aroma of oak barrels mildly mingling in the air with the tantalizing bouquet of wines. More details
How to get there: Take the shuttle bus 760 from Budapest’s Kelenföld railway station (accessible by the M4 metro) to the “Etyek autóbusz forduló” station.
8/11
Downtown Beer Festival
During June 15-18, downtown’s – found close to the building – will be one of the best places to hang out in Budapest, due to endless quantities of constantly flowing cold beers that fill the air with sweet and tempting hoppy scents. Throughout the three-day event, enjoy more than 200 specially scented local and imported specialties, live music concerts, and food trucks offering delicious handheld treats. More details
9/11
Total Dance Festival Picnic
Travel back in time to relive the amazing atmosphere of the ’80s and ’90s amid impressive visuals and LED walls as Budapest blasts a mind-blowing house-party-like nostalgic gathering at , a Hungarian horse-racing facility on June 17th. The lineup includes such stars like the Five, Real McCoy, 2 Unlimited, and Londonbeat, while pre-choreographed dance shows and several surprises also entertain crowds here. And of course, the cold brews of FIRST Craft Beer, as well as food trucks offering mouthwatering meals got your back – or belly, in this case. More details
10/11
Night of the Museums
On June 24th find out whether museums really do come alive after the sun goes down at this year’s Night of Museums, an annual event when various exhibition venues in Budapest stay open until late at night, awaiting culture aficionados with plenty of exciting programs that can all be visited with one all-inclusive wristband. This year, the event’s theme will embrace the concept of preserving values, while Debrecen has been appointed as a honorary capital of the program. More details
11/11
Foo Fighters concert
One of the most special days of this summer is definitely June 26th, when as part of their Europe tour, the Foo Fighters come to the Magyar metropolis to throw an unforgettable gig here for the first time in 20 years. Founded by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl after the dissolution of the iconic band due to Kurt Cobain’s death, the Foo Fighters conquered the hearts of countless people all around the planet with songs like “Best of You”, “My Hero”, “The Pretender”, and “Everlong”. Be quick and get your tickets for the Budapest concert before they all sell out. More details
