The Los Angeles stars of rock-star electronica return to the Hungarian capital for an arresting extravaganza fusing EDM anthems with impressive stage visuals, sophisticated choreography and the trio’s characteristic glitch hop. The show, taking place at the focal Akvárium Klub, should heat up the Budapest dance scene even on a cold November night.
When? 24 November
Where? Akvárium Klub More details
Emerging imprint Shall Not Fade only dates back a couple of years, but it is already considered one of the most exciting sources for lo-fi house and dance music. Releasing only vinyl, the Bristol-based brand now hits Budapest with founder Kieran Williams (aka KGW) and Deejay Astral to show how high-spirited grooves and percussive jazz mix so well in a set.
When? 30 November
Where? Toldi Club More details
Central Europe’s biggest one-day indoor festival deploys a line-up of the greatest masters of electronica. Detroit techno star Robert Hood comes to Budapest under the alias Floorplan, and Techno Goddess Nina Kraviz will also play the Hungexpo trade fair. Iconic duo of progressive house Sasha and John Digweed share the decks for what should turn into an unforgettable four-hour set. Among the performers are also Sam Paganini, Philipp Straub, Andrey Pushkarev and Marco Bailey.
When? 8 December
Where? Hungexpo More details
Self-declared ‘true raver’ Marina Rubinstein is known for her wild, hypnotic and acid-laden sets. As a regular in cult Berlin club Berghain and at Boiler Room events, this rising talent is already among the most sought-after music wizards. For her Budapest appearance, she plays Lärm, part of the biggest club complex in the party district.
When? 8 December
Where? Lärm More details
Hitmakers in the current drum ‘n’ bass/dubstep scene, the English duo seamlessly shift from garage to liquid funk or from breakbeat to neo funk. With past collaborations including Rihanna and Slaves, Chase & Status were also lauded by Pharrell Williams, as well. Catch them at the Akvárium Klub in Budapest.
When? 15 December
Where? Akvárium Klub More details
With more than a decade of experience in releasing music, this master of minimal techno confidently moves between ambient sections and club-driven moments. On the Budapest leg of his international tour, the Spaniard takes revellers on an intriguing excursion aboard the A38 Ship anchored on the Danube.
When? 15 December
Where? A38 Ship More details
Constantly pushing boundaries in his sets, London-based Manni Dee flawlessly combines pulsating mechanical tunes with abstract noise and traditional club music. This virtuoso goes home when he plays Berlin’s Tresor or Berghain. His powerful industrial sounds will be presented in Budapest in the run-up to Christmas.
When? 22 December
Where? Lärm More details
The night before New Year’s Eve brings Christian Hilscher and Nico Plagemann into the limelight. Kollektiv Turmstrasse are all about emotional-yet-functional techno house tunes, often on the set list of the likes of DJ Solomun and Sven Väth. Central Budapest is the scene.
When? 30 December
Where? Akvárium Klub More details
