Culture
8 great memorable star visits to Budapest in 2017
A-list superstars love Budapest, but this year the Hungarian capital got certain visiting celebrities into special situations.
Mon, 25 Dec 2017
Culture
8 great English-friendly Hungarian films of 2017
From the true tale of Hungary's most famous bank robber to a surreally beautiful love story, we assemble the 8 greatest Magyar-made movies of 2017.
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
Culture
6+1 mesmerizing murals created for Színes Város 2017
Thanks to Budapest's Színes Város Festival, six city walls have been adorned with oversized paintings depicting the theme, ‘the art of gastronomy, the gastronomy of art’.
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Culture
5 Budapest theaters stage English-friendly shows
Over the autumn, a number of comedies, dramas, and musicals will bring English-speaking culture aficionados to Budapest’s classic and contemporary theaters.
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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5 places around Budapest to admire Hungarian folk art
From exploring old-time artistry at the Museum of Ethnography to visiting a recreated village just outside of Budapest, we highlight key sites to see Magyar folk arts.
Tue, 25 Jul 2017
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3+1 open-air Budapest spots for English-language movie screenings
During summer, cinephiles can watch fascinating films at varied Budapest hangouts, including the Várkert Bazaar and on top of a communist-era department store.
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Movies screening in English in Budapest: July 2017
“The Mummy”, “Dirty Dancing”, a New Zealand adventure-comedy about an action-packed manhunt, and many other fine films brighten screens citywide this month.
Mon, 29 May 2017
Culture
7 exceptional Budapest gallery exhibits of spring-summer 2017
From a multimedia display of birds in balance to visions of Budapest encased in thick glass, these fascinating (and free) exhibitions await viewers citywide.
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Movies screening in English in Budapest: May 2017
“The Circle”, “Get Out”, a film about a transitional time in Hungarian Holocaust history, and many other fine films brighten screens citywide this month.
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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7 exciting exhibits on view in Budapest during spring 2017
The city’s parks are blooming in spring, and Budapest’s major museums are also flourishing with modern art, poignant photos, fascinating footwear, and more.
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
Culture
Movies screening in English in Budapest: April 2017
“Beauty and the Beast”, “Life”, the film about the true story of Antonia and Jan Żabiński, and many other fine films brighten screens citywide this month.
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Culture
Celebrate culture and life during 2017’s Budapest Spring Festival
Artistic attractions abound during this annual springtime program of world-class performances, including concerts, dance, and John Malkovich’s one-man show.
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Culture
5 retro mini-movies showing Budapest between 1896 and the 1970s
Travel back in time to see the evolution of Hungary’s capital from the late 19th century through the country’s communist era in this collection of videos.
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Culture
3 Budapest photography festivals happening in spring of 2017
From world-class exhibits to funny photo shoots, many exciting programs welcome film fanatics and digital devotees alike at a trio of Budapest photo fairs.
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Culture
Leading men of Hollywood blockbusters rave about Budapest
A-list movie stars Matt Damon, Ryan Gosling, and Tom Hanks all shared their experiences in Budapest in various interviews after recently shooting films here.
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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3 foreign artists creating amazingly detailed Budapest drawings
From steamy scenes of the Széchenyi Bath to the Basilica’s colossal construction, these talented travelers capture Budapest sights using only pen and paper.
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
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Movies screening in English in Budapest: February 2017
“Passengers”, “Split”, the film of a true story about three visionary women working at NASA, and many other fine films brighten screens citywide this month.
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Culture
12 big Budapest concerts happening in 2017
Many world-famous performers hit the stage in Budapest this year, like Bruno Mars, Robbie Williams, and Andrea Bocelli – we present the dates and venues.
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Culture
8 exciting exhibits on view in Budapest during winter 2017
Budapest’s major museums provide artfully heated getaways during winter, presenting centuries-old paintings, modern visions, expressive photos, and much more.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Culture
Star City: movies that will be filmed in Budapest in 2017
Jennifer Lawrence, Jamie Dornan, Jamie Foxx, and Daniel Brühl are just a few of the stars who are set to spend time living and working in Budapest this year.
Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Culture
8 great new Budapest mini movies of 2016
From a lovey-dovey marriage proposal to a heartwarming social experiment to enchanting cityscape scenes, these are 2016’s best short videos filmed in Budapest.
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
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Movies screening in English this November in Budapest
Clint Eastwood’s latest release, the new Marvel Studios movie, a grim Tim Burton classic, and many other fine films brighten screens citywide this month.
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
Culture
5 more must-see cultural events of the CAFe Budapest Festival
We present additional recommendations for cultural attractions of this annual cross-disciplinary arts festival happening at various venues across Budapest.
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Culture
5 exciting exhibits on view in Budapest during autumn 2016
From historic images of Hungary’s 1956 Revolution to avant-garde artworks, there are plenty of fascinating cultural attractions to view citywide this season.
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
Culture
8 superb English-friendly events of 2016’s CAFe Budapest Festival
Jazz concerts, modern-dance shows, art exhibits, and many other avant-garde attractions span 17 days for this annual autumn festival of contemporary arts.